1. Never bank schollies

2. Never bank on anyone being here who hasn't committed

Those 2 things are why the season turned out how they are. We're massively overachieving but could be actually good if we had better breaks in the offseason. Hopefully TJ and the staff learn from this

Right now I think it's fair to start to question the staff's ability to recognize (repetitive) fundamental flaws and make adjustments, both at the individual and team level. The number of things this team does, game in and game out, that costs it games are mind-boggling.

1. No offensive game plan. I think most of us have a realistic view point when it comes to having explosive athleticism and the problems that creates. It also doesn't help when, in some cases, guys are missing wide open looks. With that said, we often come down the court and waste 15 seconds cycling and the ball 6 feet beyond the arc. This causes a repetitive issue of having to jack up crap shots late in the shot clock. There should be a greater focus on getting the ball up the court quicker and looking to initiative meaningful ball movement, as in things that will lead to baskets or open looks. Early in the season guys were cutting to the basket, we looked run the offense through Osun (was better today but was compromised by fouls/being dinged up), and or driving in and kicking out. We are basically maximizing our natural deficiencies by making us (as a team) extremely easy to guard.

2. Over-helping on defense. This has been a constant issue and one I do not understand. Time and time again we are either play good defense and giving help when it's not needed, or having 3 guys collapse to a ball handlers in the lane. It's leading to defensive meltdowns and wide open shooters. It's a team-wide issue but the biggest offender is Holmes. He has absolutely no idea what he is doing defensively and over-helps on nearly every possession. I think at least half of our defensive breakdowns could be directly attributed to him. It's been so pervasive and has gone on so long that it appears the staff isn't addressing it. If they are guys like Holmes need to be benched for it. It's hard to win when guys have wide open corner 3s on every possession.

3. Staff's inability to influence outcomes within games. At some point it's hard to shrug off being constantly outplayed and out coached in every 2nd half. From questionable substitutions, not anticipating opponent adjustments, to not utilizing timeouts to manage game flow, this team is a constant second half trainwreck. From the outside coaches make little in the way of noticeable adjustments. The only 'adjustment' I noticeably see is the occasional switch to zone, a defense we are futile at running.


Basically this team looks like a ship without a rudder, one floating aimlessly at sea. At some point the staff needs to make some philosophical adjustments to get this team on track. What we are seeing is will beyond individuals struggling. Today epitomized most of what we've been seeing over the last 5 to 6 games.

Everything T.J. Otzelberger, Gabe Kalscheur and Tamin Lipsey had to say following today's 61-50 loss against Oklahoma:

As I lament the OU home loss and question the lack of coaching against such a poor team, I turn over to iowas game to see Fran mccaffrey spending a timeout uncomfortably staring down a referee. Just an absurd display by a top representative of that university. This is of course after he already received a technical for word choice.

Man it could be so much worse, and what Iowa has is flat embarrassing. Fran Mccaffrey is the university of Iowa. Gross.

I had no idea a building like this existed in Des Moines with this sort of interior. I definitely need to visit when I get back to Iowa next time.

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Now have tics.

Looking to go to the game last minute today.

Looking for one tix for OU.

Who: No. 20 Iowa State (17-8, 9-6 Big 12) vs. TCU (7-19, 1-14 Big 12)
Where: Hilton Coliseum – Ames, Iowa
When: Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 – 5 p.m.
***PLAY4KAY PINK GAME***

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The Links
WATCH: Big 12 Now
PxP: Larry Morgan
Analyst: Molly Parrott

LISTEN: Cyclone Radio Network – Varsity App or Radio Affiliates
PxP: Noah Wolf
Analyst: Jamie Steyer Johnson

STATS: LIVE STATS

IOWA STATE GAME NOTES (PDF) | TCU GAME NOTES (PDF)


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BIG 12 STANDINGS/REMAINING SCHEDULE

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Oklahoma (13-15, 3-12 BIG 12)
#23 IOWA STATE (17-10, 8-7 BIG 12)
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH 11:00 A.M. CST
HILTON COLISEUM / AMES, IA


TV: ESPNU
Talent: Pete Sousa, pxp Lance Blanks, analyst

Radio: Cyclone Radio Network (Varsity Network)
CRN Talent: John Walters (pxp); Eric Heft (analyst)

Need 2 more to the the family to TCU game tonight

Has anyone had trouble transferring tickets to someone else? I keep getting an error! Just trying to give my WBB tickets to someone for tomorrow.

Offering two good upper level seats for the West Virginia men’s basketball game on Monday, Feb 27. The seats are in Section 234, ROW 2,
seats 11 and 12. Great view of the court. Priced at $50 ea; sold only as the pair. Payment by Venmo. Tickets will be transferred digitally upon confirmation from Venmo.

SOLD. I have two prime seats available for the Iowa State vs TCU basketball on Feb 25. The seats are in Section 111, Row 7, seats 14 and 15.
these seats are on the aisle and the Center Court line. Asking $40 for the pair. Payment by Venmo. Tickets transferred digitally on confirmation from Venmo.

C4 parking pass for this Saturday vs Oklahoma
$20, pick up just north east of Ames

Looking for 2 great tickets for the ladies game against TCU.

Sorry if already posted. Gophers are bad and really hoping Evans would help get them on track. Not happening.

Five star, seven-foot center. Chose MN over TCU.

Sec. 110, Row 18, Seats 3 & 4, 50 each, Call or text 712-260-8218

Turned on BIG and Wisconsin - Iowa on now.Fantastic basketball! Ole defense must be a Fran’s special!

2 tickets available for MBB vs Oklahoma on 2/25, sec 205, row 14, $50 for both, Venmo please.

Anyone plan on watching this new show? It looks like reviews are mixed, but Christoph Waltz is simply a treasure I cannot pass up.

I have two tickets in section 205 row 7 for sale. Mobile transfer after Venmo payment.

Looking for 2 lower level tickets vs OU on 2/25

Okay, so I get it.

I know full well that the storyline about being unable to compete as a “cold weather” school was complete hoo haw. All you had to do even back then was look at all the successful schools at similar—or even more northerly—parallels to see that. Schools like Creighton, Nebraska, Notre Dame…even Minnesota has cranked out some good players over the years.

At the time, it was all about the money. And balancing scholarships due to Title IX.

Well, we have more money now. A lot more money than when that decision was made. And with CyTown becoming a reality, perhaps it’s time to look into the relatively near future.

Speaking as a guy who spent his fair share of time sitting in the rickety old Cap Timm bleachers watching a buddy play…just how much money does it take to bring baseball back?

And…what women’s sport do we add to balance?

My first guess would be rowing or lacrosse…but I’m certainly no expert. Not sure if fencing would offer enough scholarship opportunities.

After all, many of the women’s sports are being successful, some wildly so. Why not one more?

Sec. 110, Row 18, Seat 1 & 2, 50. Each, Call or text 712-260-8218

I didn’t see one yet, so here we go. Early Spring Training.

Read the news about Tyler O’Neill working in center field with interest. Sure, it helps the team, but I think he’s really adding to his eventual FA value. And the Cards like it because he’s adding to his nearer future trade value.

After all, whenever Jordan Walker is ready (sooner or later), of O’Neill, Nootbaar and Carlson, who else would be the first to go? All else being equal.

I’m not a huge fan of the current likely reserve OF’s. None of Yepez, Burleson or Gomez are especially good defenders, and seem like better fits at DH.

I like the early news that Jack Flaherty looks back to 100%.

Apparently Gorman completely retooled his swing. Speaking of DH…

That’s all I’ve got for now.