Will Iowa, the TEN-nes-SEED, beat Ten-nes-seed, the 2 seed?
VOTE: #10 IOWA vs #2 Tennessee; who ya got?
- Thread starter Franisdaman
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This game is a game I think Iowa can win...here is why:
1) Transition: I think Tenn will be ok with running and not slowing down the tempo. One thing Iowa has been good under Fran is transition offense...scoring off not only their primary but their secondary break. If this was Michigan State I'd be concerned as they will force Iowa into a half court game while playing physical. I think Tenn (especially after reading the quotes from the dude who said Iowa was "talking"). If Iowa can punch them in the face I see Tenn as a team that goes away from the coach's plan and just do their own thing....aka I don't think they will appreciate how good this Iowa offense can be.
2) If Iowa shoots the ball well, they can beat anyone. They may win 94-89 but they will still win and it goes with what I said in #1.
3) Just like the Cincy game...I think Iowa can win this game by 8 or lose by 20.
1) Transition: I think Tenn will be ok with running and not slowing down the tempo. One thing Iowa has been good under Fran is transition offense...scoring off not only their primary but their secondary break. If this was Michigan State I'd be concerned as they will force Iowa into a half court game while playing physical. I think Tenn (especially after reading the quotes from the dude who said Iowa was "talking"). If Iowa can punch them in the face I see Tenn as a team that goes away from the coach's plan and just do their own thing....aka I don't think they will appreciate how good this Iowa offense can be.
2) If Iowa shoots the ball well, they can beat anyone. They may win 94-89 but they will still win and it goes with what I said in #1.
3) Just like the Cincy game...I think Iowa can win this game by 8 or lose by 20.
Damn straight FRANNY! I got the ALMIGHTY HAWKEYES!
Man, wouldn't making the Sweet 16 and being talked about for at least another week be awesome?
What I worry about is how we are consistently inconsistent. We shot well vs Cincy but can we carry that over to Ten-nes-seed?
Will Ten-nes-seed be overcome by the Ten seed ?
Why do I look at Ten-nes-seed and immediately see Ten seed ? Is this a sign? I just wish I saw RELB in there somewhere.
How can anyone in good conscience vote for Tennessee? I am shocked and saddened.
Iowa won't drop another game until conference play next year.
I took the Hawks. We are going to play admirably.
It was my civic duty to vote for Tennessee for the reverse jinx effect.
i don't see us playing well 2 games in a row
i hope they prove me wrong!
Vol fan here going to the game. Our center(Kyle Alexander) is easily our weakest link. For the most part we have a very methodical, efficient offensive scheme; we carefully pick our moments to run in transition. Colgate played a packed in 3-2 zone, just begging us to shoot semi open 3's and we couldn't make ANYTHING.
We're at our best when:
-Bone(pg) is using his speed get into the lane and dishing out to open shooters.
-Bone,Turner(second pg, we start 2 pgs basically), Bowden(best bench player) and Schofield are feeling it from the outside AND the elbow. We typically shoot lots of elbow jumpers off of down screens when our offense is running well.
-Finally, SEC Player of the year Grant Williams. He's at his best doing quick spin moves on the low block and playing Iso ball starting at the free throw line. Great passer for a big man and can occasionally make the wide open 3.
We're at our best when:
-Bone(pg) is using his speed get into the lane and dishing out to open shooters.
-Bone,Turner(second pg, we start 2 pgs basically), Bowden(best bench player) and Schofield are feeling it from the outside AND the elbow. We typically shoot lots of elbow jumpers off of down screens when our offense is running well.
-Finally, SEC Player of the year Grant Williams. He's at his best doing quick spin moves on the low block and playing Iso ball starting at the free throw line. Great passer for a big man and can occasionally make the wide open 3.
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