A singular game negates the years of improvement, the relentless recruiting, and Iowa's first NCAA win in over 14 years. It's blatantly obvious that years of work and numerous wins don't mean much if you can't beat a top 4 ranked Iowa State.
Nice to see someone not jumping off the roof...
Geezer Alert:
I rarely predict great things for the Hawkeyes in either football or hoops. I have watched both fanatically since age 7. 43 years later, watching the first small sample size, I see something more legit with this team than ones I can recall since mid to late 80's.
Tonight was painful, but do not forgot that they played pretty damn well. IMO the first half was as impressive as I have seen by a Hawk team within the last 25 -30 yrs., pissing and moaning over coaching, etc.. aside.
Definitely not a moral victory, but this team can challenge for the top 4 in the BIG I believe.