Payton will go down as one of my favorite Hawks. He had his flaws, but those came from caring too much and trying too hard to put the team on his back
*****Iowa vs Illinois (BTT) Game Thread*****
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That was the perfect Iowa defensive "effort" to close out the season. And, hopefully, the final game of the Fran era.
Pryce is a decent player, developing into a good 3 point shooter, but, yes, he is an example of the problem with the program. Lack of strength and toughness that is needed
I know fans are full exaggeration but that was the worst rebounding effort I think I have ever seen. I kept rewinding it to see who didnt block out and our guys just turn around and watch the ball while their man goes after the ball. Even on free throw our two low post rebounders dont get low and get their arms out wide and put a body into their opponent. It's not hard to get around someone when you dont get as wide as possible. If you just lean into someone with your arms down it's easy to get right by you. Just terrible coaching in that aspect and it's so easy to do. Its mind boggling.
Small guys, below the rim, no muscle. I think you can build a team with 4 athlete and 1 pryce but you can't build a defense with Dimbele,Dix, Harding, Payton surrounding Pryce.
Agreed - it sounds like a new coach could probably make him a more complete player. He and Harding could find their niche if a new coach can infuse some more athletic/stronger players to the roster…
Astounding stat:
Only one Iowa starter went to the free throw line today. And only two other players shot free throws....only one of which sees regular minutes.
Meanwhile every Illinois starter and two reserves had trips to the line.
Only one Iowa starter went to the free throw line today. And only two other players shot free throws....only one of which sees regular minutes.
Meanwhile every Illinois starter and two reserves had trips to the line.
I want to see Fran's press conference reaction, please! Someone post a link if available.
Unfortunately yes… I really hope we don’t take home and hoist another NIT Participant banner for the CHA rafters though…😬
Frans coaching philosophy in full display. Score 90 and hope it’s enough.
Small and weak. One team playing tonight had a B1G roster. Lets turn the page.
He is right to. Larry has always been negative towards Iowa. There are countless times he screwed them over for a win.
We've had teams with better overall and conference records fail to receive an invite. It is within the realm of possibility...but certainly not necessarily likely.
I wouldn't put much money on Iowa going to either post season tournament, Beth could end Iowa's season and fire Fran as soon as tomorrow, we'll see. I don't want to see another Iowa game coached by Fran McCaffery, It's time to part ways! He's had 15 years to prove that he can coach, I've seen enough....
True, but a pretty good showing to end the season. I believe 3 quad 1 wins in a row before being eliminated?? We'll find out next week.
It would be a great conversational piece for someone’s man cave…😉IF there's a home game, $5 tickets & $2 beers. Someone should demand it!
Half the players could flex their arm(s) and no muscle would show and they play like it. If you are not working on strength, conditioning, agility, etc. you are not serious about competing in the BIG. Defense and rebounding take both.
Man, I hope we see a new coach next year. Be nice to throw a ton of support behind whoever it may be. Just like before.
You cannot expect a shorthanded team to win 3 games in back to back to back days. Great effort, but the teams flaws were very exposed on the boards & the refs had it out for Fran. They colluded & probably thinking this may be Fran's last Big10 game, let's F him tonight!
Iowa was 5-12 in the last 17 games,True, but a pretty good showing to end the season. I believe 3 quad 1 wins in a row before being eliminated?? We'll find out next week.
Net rankings of the 5 is 66, 77, 114, 59, 40
The win against Ohio State is the highest NET rated team they beat all season
I think Fran knew this was his last B1G game and his last chance to let Little Larry know exactly what he thought about all the shitty calls he has made against us over the years.
At least that is my hope
At least that is my hope
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