Leistikow Article about PatMac and ConMac (no JacMac)

[T. Kimball]

PatMac put on 29 pounds since this time last year. He's still light, but dam, it's gotta help. ConMac has put on 12 pounds, I think, since season end (he didn't specify time-frame).

https://www.press-citizen.com/story...ery-connor-patrick-chad-leistikow/3153363001/

They are both optimisitic about Garza returning. If so, that's 7 returning starters plus PatMac.

 

[BirdistheWord]

PatMac put on 29 pounds since this time last year. He's still light, but dam, it's gotta help. ConMac has put on 12 pounds, I think, since season end (he didn't specify time-frame).

https://www.press-citizen.com/story...ery-connor-patrick-chad-leistikow/3153363001/

They are both optimistic about Garza returning. If so, that's 7 returning starters plus PatMac.

7 on 7?

We have a great nucleus + Nunge/PMac have dipped their toe in, not entirely sure what to expect + 5 New faces that in my opinion are all gravy. I anticipate a couple of the freshman will step up and see some consistent bench minutes.

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

C Mac might be the shortest "4" in the conference but he does not lack for strength and aggression.

 

[Walleye70]

C Mac might be the shortest "4" in the conference but he does not lack for strength and aggression.

Funny he got sportsmanship award as he takes crap from no one

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Funny he got sportsmanship award as he takes crap from no one

There may be bigger guys on the squad but C Mac is probably the guy most other young men would least like to fight.

 

[And1Hawk]

Look forward to PMAC returning to play and a year off was a good deal.

CMAC really earned his stripes last year. I was very impressed.

 

[goodbyebobby]

Connor is a hell of a player, the epitome of a coaches son.

 

[Radar3454]

There may be bigger guys on the squad but C Mac is probably the guy most other young men would least like to fight.

I think he is the player other teams would like to fight the most in the B1G - part of his charm.

 

[KuwaitHawk]

The youngest one is going to be an even better player from some reports.

 

[HerkysDad]

The first ten games of playing for the incoming freshmen should be interesting. The key as a fan is not to get too flustered with the inconsistencies during those games. Remember how much JoeT grew last year.

I am getting excited, but Football first!

 

[TRHawkeye145]

Heard CMac and PMac are coming out against Fran on Twitter this morning - I kid.. I kid

 

[Ronman]

The "bad" news in that article, for those of us who are anxiously awaiting Luka's decision, is that he has gone from an early June date to having until Aug. 3 (or 10 days after the NBA Combine, whichever is sooner) to withdraw from the draft, now scheduled for Oct. 15.

 

[hooper56]

My biggest worry about the team is that we will have a hard time replacing Kriener. I see no 0ne who will fill his shoes.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

My biggest worry about the team is that we will have a hard time replacing Kriener. I see no 0ne who will fill his shoes.

I agree.

The only one who could is Jack Nunge, and to this point he has shown nothing in actual games.

 

[Ronman]

The only one who could is Jack Nunge, and to this point he has shown nothing in actual games.

I liked Ryan, but Nunge had freshman stats almost identical to Kriener's junior numbers. I wouldn't give up on Jack quite yet. Hopefully his knee is sound and he has a big year for us.

 

[CanadaHawk]

PatMac put on 29 pounds since this time last year. He's still light, but dam, it's gotta help. ConMac has put on 12 pounds, I think, since season end (he didn't specify time-frame).

https://www.press-citizen.com/story...ery-connor-patrick-chad-leistikow/3153363001/

They are both optimisitic about Garza returning. If so, that's 7 returning starters plus PatMac.

Had to check the article to comprehend PMac’s weight gain: 176 to a present 205 lbs in one year. That is going to seriously change his game.

 

[BlackNGoldBleeder]

I liked Ryan, but Nunge had freshman stats almost identical to Kriener's junior numbers. I wouldn't give up on Jack quite yet. Hopefully his knee is sound and he has a big year for us.

I haven't given up on him.

He's just an unknown right now.

 

[hawk_a_holic]

Heard CMac and PMac are coming out against Fran on Twitter this morning - I kid.. I kid

Maybe it will come out that he had relations with their mother.

 

[keosauquahawk]

I wouldn't care if he would have a couple more relations with her!

 

[kceasthawk]

Connor is a hell of a player, the epitome of a coaches son.

I agree, but funny how some look at that automatically as a negative..

 

[Rifler]

My biggest worry about the team is that we will have a hard time replacing Kriener. I see no 0ne who will fill his shoes.

If Nunge stays healthy for the full season he can more than fill Kriener's shoes...

 

[hooper56]

If Nunge stays healthy for the full season he can more than fill Kriener's shoes...

Oh I agree. But still a big IF.

 

[Rifler]

Oh I agree. But still a big IF.

The biggest if is whether there will be a season at all,.. I'm not concerned about Jack...

 

[DodgerHawki]

Connor is a hell of a player, the epitome of a coaches son.

He is a good player. He really shines when there are 4 other scorers on the floor, he does not really care if he scores, he will just move the ball and get it to people where they can succeed. That is important on good teams. Every good team needs guys who just want to win and don't care about points. With that said, if he can continue to improve his 3-point accuracy it will make him even more dangerous and not allow teams to leave him alone. He went from 21% to 34% in one year, if he takes the next step to near 40% then that's huge for his game and the team.

 

[perryhawk]

He is a good player. He really shines when there are 4 other scorers on the floor, he does not really care if he scores, he will just move the ball and get it to people where they can succeed. That is important on good teams. Every good team needs guys who just want to win and don't care about points. With that said, if he can continue to improve his 3-point accuracy it will make him even more dangerous and not allow teams to leave him alone. He went from 21% to 34% in one year, if he takes the next step to near 40% then that's huge for his game and the team.

spot on.....well said.....he is a key cog for this team.

 

[Ballhawk1221]

spot on.....well said.....he is a key cog for this team.

For sure. I just don't get the people who still badmouth Connor. He was a big reason Iowa bounced back from the 14-19 disaster two seasons ago. Suddenly Fran could put multiple ball handlers on the floor at once, instead of relying on Ellingson to play spot minutes at the point so Bohannon could get a rest. Wieskamp was obviously a factor too, don't get me wrong, but Connor took a lot of pressure off of Bohannon and excelled at ball distribution. We didn't have that flexibility the season before, and the team suffered for it.

He led the country in A/TO ratio last season. That ain't nepotism, folks, that's called earning your minutes.

As for replacing Kriener, Nunge should be able to handle that role provided he stays healthy. He's still got a lot to prove, but the talent is there. Talent + opportunity + hard work = success (usually). Here's hoping he's been putting in the work this summer.

 

[Kurt Warner]

The biggest if is whether there will be a season at all,.. I'm not concerned about Jack...

Don't even say that!!!!!!

 

[michael.nelson311]

Funny he got sportsmanship award as he takes crap from no one

There is a big difference between being respectful/not backing down and being a douche...ala Aaron craft

 

[TJHawkeye]

I like Connor because he doesn't take any crap. He and JT give this team some toughness.

 

[perryhawk]

I like Connor because he doesn't take any crap. He and JT give this team some toughness.

I would add CJ and Luka to the list....take no crap kind of guys.

 

[HawkCycle]

PMac and CMac. I like the sound of this!

 

[blhawk]

For sure. I just don't get the people who still badmouth Connor. He was a big reason Iowa bounced back from the 14-19 disaster two seasons ago. Suddenly Fran could put multiple ball handlers on the floor at once, instead of relying on Ellingson to play spot minutes at the point so Bohannon could get a rest. Wieskamp was obviously a factor too, don't get me wrong, but Connor took a lot of pressure off of Bohannon and excelled at ball distribution. We didn't have that flexibility the season before, and the team suffered for it.

He led the country in A/TO ratio last season. That ain't nepotism, folks, that's called earning your minutes.

As for replacing Kriener, Nunge should be able to handle that role provided he stays healthy. He's still got a lot to prove, but the talent is there. Talent + opportunity + hard work = success (usually). Here's hoping he's been putting in the work this summer.

I haven't been on here a ton this summer but are people really badmouthing him still? There might be a few haters but I saw overwhelming praise....like to the point it seemed like people were making up for bashing him the year before. If Connor improves as much in yr 3 as he did his second year we will all be smiling. Given they play the season of course

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[OutbackBowl2017]

I just hope there is a season to watch the boys play.

Iowa is loaded and can go deep to find the right combination on the floor..Joe T, Connor, JBo, CJ, Weezy, Luka, PMac, Jack, then all the incoming freshman that will help solidify this team.

Just hope we get to see some football and a lot of b-ball.