They're a slightly improved version of last year. I still have very little faith they do much in March
Tough day for EIU hoops hopes
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Sounds more like the game is being played at Chuck E Cheese rather than Carver.
Purdue's kryptonite is guards that can get to the paint and get Edey in foul trouble.
Also Matt Painter. He has been outcoached by shelter pets.
Yeah that's so true. The thing with Purdue is that you know exactly what they are going to bring night in night out. Small ball lineups tend to give them fits and Painter does a terrible job adjusting on the fly.
I remember when they won the big ten tournament, then got beat by Richmond, then complained because they were tired from the tournament. Even though Richmond won their tourny also.
That was Jamie Pollard's fault. And the arenas fault. And they had to use a Wilson ball so that was the NCAA's fault.
I’m waiting for the fireworks show at Fran’s press conference when someone in the media dares to even hint that Iowa isn’t playing well. You know it’s coming.
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I was surprised that his ejection didn't come up in the post game press conference. At least, not in any of the videos I saw of it. I understand that the media might not want to be super confrontational, but that seems like something you could at least give a cursory nod to.
Richmond had a full 3 hours more rest. It was rigged.
Another telling thing is Fran still doesn’t do interviews with Dolph. The postgame interview is always with Bobby Hansen. No one holds a grudge better than Fran.
Someone need to go all "Randy Pete" on him. Doubt it happens as the pansie ass Iowa media folks may get their press creditials revoked.
I tend to get 'The B1G is the root of how to play real sports correctly' feels from any of their announcers or promotional stuff and fans peddle it as a result.
Love it or hate it but the B1G does a phenomenal job promoting their brand.
Braden Smith has been very good. I also like Lance Jones as a veteran role player off the bench.
Fletcher Loyer sure does leave something to be desired for a a guy who takes a lot of shots for a top 5 team. He's shooting a pretty poor % from the field playing alongside a really good PG and Zach Edey. Purdue gets tons of open threes.
I do think they'll get worked by Arizona next weekend. You can catch #1 vs #2 on Peacock!
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Edey never fouls. 2.5 fouls per 40 minutes is elite for anyone let alone a 7'5" post.
Edey has only fouled out of one game in his college career. That occured on December 8th, 2020.
At his size, throw your arms up vertically and barely jump and they have to arc the shot over a 12' barrier
