*****Official Iowa at Penn State game thread*****

[Hawksfinal4]

Weirdest game I’ve seen all year. Happy for Connor and the Hawkeyes

 

[IAFB2021Champs]

22 points total in the season for CMac coming into game ... 12 points this half.

Has been saving himself for the end of the season

 

[NevadaHawk]

I can't believe I am saying this but CMac is the reason we have the lead going into the half.

 

[WadeLookingbill]

It's amazing how much better Connor makes us when he's a competent shooter.

 

[Hawksfor3]

Connor the X-Factor. Who knew?

 

[BBHawk]

Lol penn state fans have to be furious this bum is going off for iowa.

That "bum" is a Hawk. GTFOOH.

 

[BubsFinn]

After that largely disastrous first half, you've got to like our chances in the second half. All we have to do is not go 9 minutes without a bucket.

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Whew! Made it somehow through that half and with the lead.

Maybe the Murrays can find their Mojo? If not, gonna be a long second half...

That or Cmac and PMac keep their mojos

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[BBHawk]

That or Cmac and PMac keep their mojos

I don't want a trade! I want BOTH!
😁

 

[flaiawis]

That half was the poster child for going 11 deep. That second unit held-up on the defensive end as well.

 

[Gabe Sifuentes]

Meanwhile inside Cmac's locker

 

[CarterHall]

Can He Beat It???

 

[Chishawk1425]

No one hates CMAC if he makes shots. He plays hard, rebounds, defends, passes.

He had a decent shooting game vs Illini last year.

I don't hate him when he's not because of all you said.

 

[Franisdaman]

I can't believe I am saying this but CMac is the reason we have the lead going into the half.

Fran's rotations, as always, have been superb!

It's why he's the coach and we are on a couch!

 

[Franisdaman]

Connor the X-Factor. Who knew?

Margaret told me to play him more.

Happy wife, happy life.

 

[Pepperman]

Unbelievable first half from Connor, I’ll give him credit for that!

I’ve got Iowa -4.5 so let’s have a slightly better second half!

 

[sm_hawkeye]

Is it just me or has the bench out played the starters in uncommon frequency

 

[BBHawk]

Unbelievable first half from Connor, I’ll give him credit for that!

I’ve got Iowa -4.5 so let’s have a slightly better second half!

Iowa by 3.

😉

 

[flaiawis]

Meanwhile inside Cmac's locker

Some more rum for Jobu please.

 

[NevadaHawk]

So he’s made as many threes in the last 19 minutes as he had all year?

Yep!

 

[Chishawk1425]

Oh and the Frans 2 foul rule. We were getting ass kicked with Keegan in and up 2......

 

[RocknRollface]

Got to feel good for Connor.

It's awesome to see him kill an opponent for disrespecting him.

 

[kceasthawk]

I dislike it when Connor makes a 3. Now he'll just shoot it no matter what. He'll end up shooting 1-5 from 3 in the first half.

Hmmmmmm

 

[LetsGoHawks83]

Meanwhile inside Cmac's locker

Fran must have gotten the LIVE chicken!

 

[BBHawk]

Is it just me or has the bench out played the starters in uncommon frequency

It happens with inexperienced teams that have talent on the bench.

 

[ObeseMuffins]

That lack of crowd makes it seem like just a practice shot for Connor.

 

[Franisdaman]

Just like the game in Iowa City, first team to 60 wins.

 

[HawkLogic]

Ha there was nothing physical or tough about that but it was a high effort play. Pmac needs less hate than he gets. But rebounding he typically needs better effort.

PMAC gets a lot of love and he's 2nd /3rd on team in minutes every game...his offense is okay, not high efficiency scorer but he can get his shot whenever he wants.

His defense is the problem. He's 6'9 and at his size, he is better suited for PF because of his height, but he doesn't like to bang inside. So he's lanky slower 6'9 guy that plays the perimeter and is at a quickness disadvantage

This is best game the combined McCaffery's have ever had...maybe all the complaints got cmac into the gym working on his shot and PMAC playing harder.

 

[Hawksfinal4]

Maybe just a bucket from KFC

 

[Hawkfan_08]

I am extremely happy for Connor. He bailed us out... bigtime.

 

[IllQChawk]

Meanwhile inside Cmac's locker

Connor says eff you JBO, I'll do it myself!!!

 

[BBHawk]

Just like the game in Iowa City, first team to 60 wins.

Going to be 70. Iowa takes the lid off the second half. Harrah has steroid-induced fatigue and locks up completely by the first time out.
🙂

 

[Chishawk1425]

PMAC gets a lot of love and he's 2nd /3rd on team in minutes every game...his offense is okay, not high efficiency scorer but he can get his shot whenever he wants.

His defense is the problem. He's 6'9 and at his size, he is better suited for PF because of his height, but he doesn't like to bang inside. So he's lanky slower 6'9 guy that plays the perimeter and is at a quickness disadvantage

This is best game the combined McCaffery's have ever had...maybe all the complaints got cmac into the gym working on his shot and PMAC playing harder.

CMac has been massively injured, the correct take is maybe he's getting healthier as he's always done that. Where ya been?

 

[The Deplorable Sleeping Dog]

Keegan needs to blow 'em out with a 25 point second half.

 

[CarterHall]

When Connor wins B1G Player of the Week y'all gonna lose your shit.

Are you kidding? It would be like finding a 1944 steel penny. A collectable rarity.

 

[Hawksfinal4]

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I am extremely happy for Connor. He bailed us out... bigtime.

Agreed, let’s hope we don’t need another
4-6 from Connor in the second half

 

[Franisdaman]

We are getting outrebounded 19-14

PSU also has 4 offensive rebounds

Iowa has 2 offensive rebounds

PMAC leads the team with 3 rebounds, which is weird because I keep hearing he's soft

 

[HawkAssassin]

Can’t remember the last time we played well in this morgue even when we win. Just get out of here with the W.

 

[BBHawk]

PMAC gets a lot of love and he's 2nd /3rd on team in minutes every game...his offense is okay, not high efficiency scorer but he can get his shot whenever he wants.

His defense is the problem. He's 6'9 and at his size, he is better suited for PF because of his height, but he doesn't like to bang inside. So he's lanky slower 6'9 guy that plays the perimeter and is at a quickness disadvantage

This is best game the combined McCaffery's have ever had...maybe all the complaints got cmac into the gym working on his shot and PMAC playing harder.

I'm sure your words inspire him daily. I doubt he is self-motivated.
🤣