*****Official IOWA at Ohio State Game Thread*****

[MTHawkeyes43]

The formula is out. Rough us up with an in your face man to man defense. Wet underpants will ensue. Referees will not finesse games in this conference.

That recipe has been there for the last 3 years.

 

[Herkuleez]

Of course this young osu team is now finding itself just in time to put the nail in iowa's coffin....could see this coming a mile away.

 

[SDHawkDoc]

This board's hysterics are insufferable.

You're being forced to follow the message board?

 

[markfromj]

Can I take credit for being the first one to say we won't won again this season?

As long as you admit it when we do.

 

[Merle_Dixon]

Like last year?

Actually it was 2014, we lost the last 6 games of the reg. season. I'm just sick and tired of these letdowns. Could the coaching staff be at fault, or what ?? We need answers.

 

[BeepBeepInMyJeep]

Woah, Bryce Alford in the sexual assault prevention ad...huh....

 

[Pepperman]

When is it coach Fran's fault instead of:

Pick from - officials hate us, other team got hot, Mike sucks, B1G schedule makers, Indiana's ceiling beam, lack of media respect, can't play with expectations, student section empty...

Fran teams are bad at the end of halves and have a history of fading in Februrary / March.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Of course this young osu team is now finding itself just in time to put the nail in iowa's coffin....could see this coming a mile away.

Yea....cause OSU is playing sooo well.... Iowa isn't beating many teams, playing like they are in February. Is it March yet? I'm ready for a change!

 

[mstp1992]

We are hard to watch.

I'm gonna watch Hallmark movies with my wife!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Those movies with Kellie Martin are better than the majority of the Hallmark movies. Although, I do have to admit I still enjoy "Murder, she wrote."

 

[pocha444444]

No way they can lose this game. Shots will start falling in the 2nd half.

 

[dawgs_04]

That recipe has been there for the last 3 years.

Certainly. It's more pronounced this year because of the new rules that were called the first half of the year. The good ol' boys (Izzo/Painter/Matta) have worn down the refs as the season progressed. Slowly but surely just push your luck on defense. They won't call everything.

 

[lovedwatchingLester]

I believe way back to last year we didn't fade

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

When is it coach Fran's fault instead of:

Pick from - officials hate us, other team got hot, Mike sucks, B1G schedule makers, Indiana's ceiling beam, lack of media respect, can't play with expectations, student section empty...

Fran teams are bad at the end of halves and have a history of fading in Februrary / March.

The source of every problem ever

 

[General Tso]

Calm down. Ohio State is shooting 54%. That's not going to continue.

I feel there has been a post like this at halftime the last 3 or 4 games. I hope it's true this time.

 

[MTHawkeyes43]

Certainly. It's more pronounced this year because of the new rules that were called the first half of the year. The good ol' boys (Izzo/Painter/Matta) have worn down the refs as the season progressed. Slowly but surely just push your luck on defense. They won't call everything.

Hopefully the next round of Iowa players that Fran brings in will be able to play through contact.

 

[SotaHawk87]

No way they can lose this game. Shots will start falling in the 2nd half.

Unfortunately that's exactly what could happen.. Didn't start falling against Wisconsin either! 5 point deficit feels like 10

 

[Razorhawk2]

I think you mean Baer bailed him out.

I think it was a foul but if the Ref under the basket on the other end wouldn't have swallowed his whistle that play wouldn't have happened. Possible 4 point swing...

 

[HotelAlphaWilcoKilo]

Jesus Christ, the shrunken nuts on these guys.

 

[markfromj]

Actually it was 2014, we lost the last 6 games of the reg. season. I'm just sick and tired of these letdowns. Could the coaching staff be at fault, or what ?? We need answers.

Yes, that was my point.

 

[BeepBeepInMyJeep]

1-18 in 3s over the last 40 min. Not sure it will get any better, but at least it can't get any worse

 

[mstp1992]

When is it coach Fran's fault instead of:

Pick from - officials hate us, other team got hot, Mike sucks, B1G schedule makers, Indiana's ceiling beam, lack of media respect, can't play with expectations, student section empty...

Fran teams are bad at the end of halves and have a history of fading in Februrary / March.

I guess, I'd say it's a combination of players AND coaches. The players are missing wide open shots, not making smart passes, not rotating on defense, etc., and, you have a coach who does seem to be a bit stubborn when it comes to making adjustments.

 

[Herkmeister]

Those movies with Kellie Martin are better than the majority of the Hallmark movies. Although, I do have to admit I still enjoy "Murder, she wrote."

I don't watch that crap, I was just being funny. Or not funny!!

 

[ISPHawk]

We are looking like a "one and done" team. No mental toughness and tired.

 

[Herkuleez]

Will Uthoff show up in the second half?

I think that could be the difference.

 

[lovedwatchingLester]

Be positive, think of Jok' s layup, MG' s dunking. It will be all good.

 

[pocha444444]

Unfortunately that's exactly what could happen.. Didn't start falling against Wisconsin either! 5 point deficit feels like 10

I think the opposite in this game. Feels like we are winning. I had a bad feeling the entire Wisconsin and Penn State games. This game we are playing better and missing open shots as well as making a few boneheaded plays. They've also thrown in at least 3 circus shots around the basket. Things will turn around this half.

 

[Mohawkeye]

Calm down. Ohio State is shooting 54%. That's not going to continue.

And we are 0 for 7 from the three.

 

[mstp1992]

I don't watch that crap, I was just being funny. Or not funny!!

Don't give me that!

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

1-18 in 3s over the last 40 min. Not sure it will get any better, but at least it can't get any worse

0-18... is worse... just sayin

 

[MTHawkeyes43]

Opened up in man-to-man.

 

[Herkmeister]

Don't give me that!

Well maybe once or twice a year when the old lady is on the war path!!!! You win!!

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Still like that little jumper by Woodbury

 

[MTHawkeyes43]

Nice open look for Woody.

 

[Carolina Hawk]

Woodbury ugh.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Wow... both these teams are bad right now

 

[KeyWest Tim]

Now or never boys.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

There's a 3!

 

[riverside6]

Live tempo-based stats for Iowa/Ohio State...

http://www.scacchoops.com/iowa-at-ohio-state-basketball-live-stats-2282016

Iowa Ohio State
Off Eff 83.3 96.7
eFG% 37.9 58.0
TO % 25.0 33.1
O Reb % 30.0 30.8
D Reb % 69.2 70.0
FT Rate 34.5 32.0

 

[QChawks]

Wow... both these teams are bad right now

James Naismith rolling in his grave

 

[MTHawkeyes43]

Nice ball movement and look at the results.