The Fran fade

[cytor]

I truly think Iowa was who we thought they were. They were good, not great. They had 3 starters to carry the team. No first place finishes (reg season, B1G tourney). They had flaws and made it to the round of 32. By that explanation, they met expectations.

The media, fans, and "Experts" hyped them to a level that was not attainable. Their record against better teams proves this.

 

[cycloner29]

Some Cyclone fans were thinking you would be a bubble team this year. LOL

Please explain how many "some" are? I was not part of that some.

 

[iahawks]

Please explain how many "some" are? I was not part of that some.

CyTwins said that ISU was a bubble team with Hinson. Hinson alone was worth 15 wins I guess.

 

[BCClone]

CyTwins said that ISU was a bubble team with Hinson. Hinson alone was worth 15 wins I guess.

So to answer his question directly......some =one

 

[CyTwins]

CyTwins said that ISU was a bubble team with Hinson. Hinson alone was worth 15 wins I guess.

Yeah Hinson is a stud

 

[iahawks]

So to answer his question directly......some =one

Pretty sure Statefan10 admitted to thinking the same thing and if I went back (which I'm not), there were others. Nothing wrong with it. Just fans being fans.

 

[Cycl0nepower]

CyTwins said that ISU was a bubble team with Hinson. Hinson alone was worth 15 wins I guess.

Hinson would be the best player on Iowa‘s team next year if Joe W doesn’t come back.

 

[Bret44]

Yep... real solid defender. Derp!

God dangit I miss Deandre Kane.

 

[iahawks]

I truly think Iowa was who we thought they were. They were good, not great. They had 3 starters to carry the team. No first place finishes (reg season, B1G tourney). They had flaws and made it to the round of 32. By that explanation, they met expectations.

The media, fans, and "Experts" hyped them to a level that was not attainable. Their record against better teams proves this.

Exactly my feelings too. Iowa was a good team the year before and didn't get a chance in the tournament. This year they started off in the preseason top 5, being propped up by the best player in college bball. They never really did much to improve from that or really drop from that. If they would have started at #15, they probably would have ended at #15.

They met my season expectations except for the round of 32 exit. I was thinking top half Big 10 finish, win a game or two in the BTT and then Sweet 16.

 

[ClockHawk69]

No probably about it. Woodbury was a solid post defender.

If you look up the definition of “Goober”, Adam Woodbury pops up. He never should have started over Olaseni.

 

[Statefan10]

If you look up the definition of “Goober”, Adam Woodbury pops up. He never should have started over Olaseni.

That's because Fran promised Adam a starting role in high school and why Woody didn't go to UNC.

 

[JP4CY]

If you look up the definition of “Goober”, Adam Woodbury pops up. He never should have started over Olaseni.

Did you say Iowa is making the S16 in the next two years?!!?

 

[ClockHawk69]

Did you say Iowa is making the S16 in the next two years?!!?

Yes.

 

[nfrine]

@ClockHawk69 says Iowa will be in the Sweet 16 in the next two years

NIT?

 

[Statefan10]

Yes.

This is worse than at the time some of us saying we'd be a bubble team this past year.

 

[CyPunch]

Iowa likely has 3 or 4 scholarships to fill this offseason? Will Fran be active in the portal?

Bump @iahawks

 

[Remo Gaggi]

Yes.

Not a chance.

 

[iahawks]

Bump @iahawks

Don't know. I hope so.

 

[CyPunch]

Don't know. I hope so.

Disappointed to hear Connor is likely quitting

 

[Gunnerclone]

Far more realistic

But still far from realistic.