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I think it will be close either way. I agree that we can't get down big and expect to come back.
VCU came back on them, and we're bigger than VCU is, especially adding Burton. We do need the outside shot to spread Cincinnati's defense, but McKay and Niang should have a good night.
Take the first half off on the road, and the lights are out, though. Sure hope we can learn that lesson sooner than later.
Take the first half off on the road, and the lights are out, though. Sure hope we can learn that lesson sooner than later.
It amazes me that people have enough to to comment on a certain sport but they evidently have zero time to actually watch the game or learn anything about it.
UNI's shooting opened up the middle. ISU is not a great defensive team by any means but it's hard to defend the whole floor out to 25 feet.
Where ISU got punished was the pick and roll a the top of the key. That was automatic for UNI for a far-too-long stretch of the game. Everyone knew if Washpun could get into the lane -- which he did at will -- ISU was in for a long night.
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Really tough game but this team was pretty resilient on the road last year. Hopefully they come out with a chip on their shoulder.
I thought we would lose one of our next two going into UNI. I felt bad about this one from the beginning so now I'm hoping we don't lose 3 of 4 from UNI through @OU.
So please explain how I am wrong that they could not defend Washpun? 28 points and 11 assists.
Yup. Throw in taking time off with family for Christmas following the game and it's a total wildcard. No outcome short of us winning or losing by 30 would shock me.
I am most interested in seeing how Burton does since he is the plus one to the minus one of Naz.
They were up by 10 with 4 mins left against VCU, and VCU cut it to a 2 point lead in 2 minutes.
Out of Cincinnati's 12 games, they have gone 1-2 against top 15 RPI teams (their one win was George Washington), and the rest of their games have been teams that are below 130. ISU is arguably the best team they will have seen to date, and as long as our shots are falling, we will be OK. Hopefully we bounce back, and I think we will.
I agree with this. I'll take Cincy by about 10. The way we have been playing is just average.
And those who are still expecting us to stay in the top 10 (or 15 even) all year, are going to be very disappointed. I predict 8-10 losses. Hope I'm wrong.
Agree. That's the only area in which UNI outplayed us. Not sure they can play any better, whereas we certainly can. Just look at how McKay's offense has improved since the first game, and I expect to see him improve further. Burton is just starting to scratch the surface of what he can bring. Also, the team is still adjusting to Prohm's coaching style. We'll be fine.