Looks like all 12,000 stuck around for the postgame celebration of the 3 seniors.
This is a very cool video:
This is a very cool video:
hope they win the BTT & make a run in the Big Dance.With all of the crap that grabs headlines related to D1 athletics it is truly refreshing to see such a good person have such success and also be recognized for her great play. Major congrats to Ms. Gustafson, she is very deserving of all of the accolades she is receiving. Good stuff!
I think it's a given. Start ordering your NCAA tickets now.hope they win the BTT & make a run in the Big Dance.
they will likely host the 1st 2 games in Iowa City; should be HUGE crowds
The WBB fans from Nebraska and Minnesota have particular grudge against Iowa, perhaps their media are that way too.I just overheard on BTN’s award show that she was NOT unanimous POY from the media. That is so far beyond ridiculous and that voter or voters should have their privilege revoked.
She's BY FAR the greatest basketball player, male of female, in Iowa history. It's beyond measure.
Why do people say things like this? Why is that female accomplishment is almost always made relative to male accomplishment?
She isn't even close to the greatest when compared to the men. She is the most recognized or has win the biggest awards but even that shouldn't be stated. Her accomplishment as the greatest women's basketball player can stand on its own merit. Great for her and great for Iowa.
Why do people say things like this? Why is that female accomplishment is almost always made relative to male accomplishment?
She isn't even close to the greatest when compared to the men. She is the most recognized or has win the biggest awards but even that shouldn't be stated. Her accomplishment as the greatest women's basketball player can stand on its own merit. Great for her and great for Iowa.
Anyone know who from the media did not vote for Megan. That is pathetic. Probably someone from the Washington Post out here who covers Maryland.I just overheard on BTN’s award show that she was NOT unanimous POY from the media. That is so far beyond ridiculous and that voter or voters should have their privilege revoked.
Why do people say things like this? Why is that female accomplishment is almost always made relative to male accomplishment?
She isn't even close to the greatest when compared to the men. She is the most recognized or has win the biggest awards but even that shouldn't be stated. Her accomplishment as the greatest women's basketball player can stand on its own merit. Great for her and great for Iowa.
I would also agree. The point is that no other [basketball] player (male or female) has “stood out” more among their peers. For argument sake, let me challenge responders with these questions regarding objective metrics of achievement: What other player in Iowa, B1G, or national basketball history has had 82 career double doubles, and has averaged a double double for their career? Who in B1G (or any) conference history has won 23 player of the week awards? Who has averaged 70+% FG shooting for an entire season (with her number of shot attempts) and almost 2/3 of their shots for their entire career. How many players own their respective school’s career and single season scoring and rebounding records? Which Iowa legend was B1G Player of the Year, not once but twice, and was a National Player of the Year (or candidate). Who has lead (or been among the leaders) in national season statistics in as many as eight categories for two consecutive years? (That does not include the often overlooked but perhaps most important statistic ‘points per shot attempt’.)I think it's a fair statement. Of course she's not better when compared directly to someone like Roy Marble or Ronnie Lester (she's not going to win any one-on-one games against these guys, for example)...but that's not an apt way to try and get a handle on the relative "greatness" of players of different genders. I think the better way to to judge them would be to ask "who was more dominant against their level of competition?" Similar to how you might compare baseball players of different eras. And if this is the measurement, then I would say yes...Megan is likely the greatest basketball player - female or male - to put on an Iowa uniform. She has dominated the competition like no other and has put up ridiculous video game-like numbers for the past two years. No Hawkeye male player has done the things in men's basketball that she has h yHow was she supposed you guys and her family is doing the other day so you don’t think it will do it to the time going in the women's game.
Missed the last quarter. Went to a birthday party for our grandson. Was glad the ladies won it!