What a ballsy effort Woody, you played your heart out. Look forward to watching your last few games in an Iowa uniform.
Woodbury appreciation
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Glad he is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Probably one of the most unheralded players at Iowa in some time.
I was just so proud watching him in Carver last night just busting his ass when others didn't show up. Fran, how about a freaking timeout late to give Woody some rest, my god. Fran freaking 3 timeouts left WTF?!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have never been much of Woody fan; however, his effort last night was Herculean!
For three years, I was pretty hard on him and couldn't wait for senior night. Next Tuesday will be hard to watch and not shed a small tear for a young man who has given Iowa everything he has for every game in a Hawkeye uniform as well as representing the University well. Expectations were probably too high for him and he may have limitations as to his physical gifts compared to many players in college, but he plays with max effort every time he comes on the court. Thanks to Adam for four years, finish strong over the next month and good luck wherever you go after Iowa City.
Do you get cash for timeouts you don't use during a game?Just wondering because Woody sure could have used a blow in the 2nd half.
The podcast with Kenyon Murray includes an interesting comment from Murray regarding Woody's high school ranking.
Woody gave incredible effort last night. Wisconsin's strength is their interior players, and Woody owned them on the boards. He really has been outstanding over the past month, except for one bad game.
The rest of the team with the exception of Jok should apologize to Woodbury for playing with no passion. That was dog crap basketball by those guys and if that's all the heart they have, then chalk up a first round loss in the tourney. Gutless.
Woody is a true Hawkeye and has gotten a raw deal his whole career. I think a lot of our current ills could be cured if we ran a few sets for him a game. But we don't feed the post, something I have railed on during Fran's time at Iowa.
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It's impossible to say enough good things about the effort Woodbury gave against the Badgers. THAT"S what competing is all about. Nothing too fancy, just old fashioned effort. Woody wanted those 18 rebounds more than anyone else on the floor. It's a huge disappointment that Woody's example wasn't enough for many of his teammates. Watching the Badgers swagger in to town and embarrass the Hawkeyes was maddening. Those dunks still get my blood boiling. And too many Hawkeyes just stood there and let it happen. But not Woodbury.
As for Fran, I guess that letter KF wrote to him explained how to save your TOs.
Fran has two former head coaches as assistants, so you have three experienced folks on the bench and NONE of them knows enough to call a TO to give Woody a break and interrupt Bucky's mojo?! I have to agree with the posters who are questioning Fran's coaching vs. Wisconsin. Hey, there is plenty to like about Fran, but I'd suggest his coaching during the bye week and the Wisconsin game was even worse than Iowa's horrible second half shooting.
Let's hope everyone in the Hawkeye camp learned some lessons Wednesday night and that Iowa will start over with renewed energy, enthusiasm, grit, and intelligent coaching in Columbus on Sunday. At least a share of the league title is still there for the taking. A conference tourney title is still there for the taking. And a big run in the NCAA can still happen. But the status quo on the floor and on the bench ain't gonna get it done.
As for Fran, I guess that letter KF wrote to him explained how to save your TOs.
Fran has two former head coaches as assistants, so you have three experienced folks on the bench and NONE of them knows enough to call a TO to give Woody a break and interrupt Bucky's mojo?! I have to agree with the posters who are questioning Fran's coaching vs. Wisconsin. Hey, there is plenty to like about Fran, but I'd suggest his coaching during the bye week and the Wisconsin game was even worse than Iowa's horrible second half shooting.
Let's hope everyone in the Hawkeye camp learned some lessons Wednesday night and that Iowa will start over with renewed energy, enthusiasm, grit, and intelligent coaching in Columbus on Sunday. At least a share of the league title is still there for the taking. A conference tourney title is still there for the taking. And a big run in the NCAA can still happen. But the status quo on the floor and on the bench ain't gonna get it done.
Yeah, I recall how 'basketball fans' used-to complain about Lew Alcindor, because he jogged down the court. This, even though, he was leading the team in scoring. It seems similar with
Woody, yet at a different degree. Woody has always been there, busting his a** and being a
great Hawkeye teammate. He's now, unquestionably the leader of the team, so a few
Teammates might want to step-up.
He provided nearly all the toughness they showed on the boards. Just an incredible rebounding effort.
Would have been nice if some of his teammates showed up to get out on some of those ridiculously wide open shooters on at the 3 point line. Oh, and maybe help him out a little to prevent a few of those highlight reel dunks.
By the way, how does that happen? Can't play defense on the perimeter or at the rim. Was their strategy to own the space between 5 and 20 feet from the hoop?
Would have been nice if some of his teammates showed up to get out on some of those ridiculously wide open shooters on at the 3 point line. Oh, and maybe help him out a little to prevent a few of those highlight reel dunks.
By the way, how does that happen? Can't play defense on the perimeter or at the rim. Was their strategy to own the space between 5 and 20 feet from the hoop?
Fran continues to show his poor coaching skills during the last 4 minutes of a game. I bet that games that are 5 points or left in the last four minutes, Fran team is out scored two to one.It's impossible to say enough good things about the effort Woodbury gave against the Badgers. THAT"S what competing is all about. Nothing too fancy, just old fashioned effort. Woody wanted those 18 rebounds more than anyone else on the floor. It's a huge disappointment that Woody's example wasn't enough for many of his teammates. Watching the Badgers swagger in to town and embarrass the Hawkeyes was maddening. Those dunks still get my blood boiling. And too many Hawkeyes just stood there and let it happen. But not Woodbury.
As for Fran, I guess that letter KF wrote to him explained how to save your TOs.
Fran has two former head coaches as assistants, so you have three experienced folks on the bench and NONE of them knows enough to call a TO to give Woody a break and interrupt Bucky's mojo?! I have to agree with the posters who are questioning Fran's coaching vs. Wisconsin. Hey, there is plenty to like about Fran, but I'd suggest his coaching during the bye week and the Wisconsin game was even worse than Iowa's horrible second half shooting.
Let's hope everyone in the Hawkeye camp learned some lessons Wednesday night and that Iowa will start over with renewed energy, enthusiasm, grit, and intelligent coaching in Columbus on Sunday. At least a share of the league title is still there for the taking. A conference tourney title is still there for the taking. And a big run in the NCAA can still happen. But the status quo on the floor and on the bench ain't gonna get it done.
Our January hot streak was fun, but I won't forget the ISU game either. Fran's strength is not in-game tactics.
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