Omaha Biliew Commits to Iowa State!

[swiacy]

On average how many 5 stars are given annually?

 

[madguy30]

It’s amazing what they’ve done with legacies and local fans. If Fran could actually recruit outside of that circle, they might have something. As it is, those fans are just frustrated by the ceiling that’s on their team due to having too many slow white guys.

There was a point a few years ago when they seemed to actually have a pretty strong mental piece to their game and they beat a rugged Cinci team and almost knocked off Tennessee.

But since, they've just referred back to being a soft house of cards.

 

[RezClone]

 

[Inthesystem]

Emptied the We Will collective and they told Blum he had to work for free.

I don't know the kid at all but there are still some people and families for whom money isn't everything.

 

[CascadeClone]

What’s great about all of those comments by the Hawks is TJ has accomplished more in one season than Fran has in 12 (with the exception of winning the league tourney but since ISU has done that how many times since Fran arrived at Iowa, not that big of a deal). These comments explain why Iowa basketball is where it is- their fan base really doesn’t get how Bigboy ball works anymore- they’re stuck in 1989 thinking the same methods work. Portal??- head in the sand, hope it goes away. NIL- will be great to see how that plays out over there in the next 5 years.
I suppose you could say their fans don’t deserve Fran- he has found his niche with legacy recruits and the whole 100 mile recruiting base thing, and does good with the offensive talent he has, but without guarding every possession and keeping the ball out of the paint, Iowa will never be built for a March run. And the reality is, and this is what gets their fan base more than anything, who else are they going to get? They see themselves right up there with the Big 10 elite and since the mid-90’s, they really haven’t been that. It’s not a Michigan, MSU, Purdue, or even Wisconsin type of job anymore.

Super local team, running the same system forever so its easy to plug and play guys and athleticism/recruiting doesn't matter as much.

They are basically peak UNI, but in the Big10. The only thing missing is Ali Farokmanesh, and actually winning a game that matters.

 

[Rural]

Super local team, running the same system forever so its easy to plug and play guys and athleticism/recruiting doesn't matter as much.

They are basically peak UNI, but in the Big10. The only thing missing is Ali Farokmanesh, and actually winning a game that matters.

UNI with out of control ego?

 

[madguy30]

Super local team, running the same system forever so its easy to plug and play guys and athleticism/recruiting doesn't matter as much.

They are basically peak UNI, but in the Big10. The only thing missing is Ali Farokmanesh, and actually winning a game that matters.

Peak UNI but with a different style and stronger mentality (with exception to the ATM meltdown).

 

[CoachHines3]

so now wut do we do?

 

[Rural]

so now wut do we do?

More whale hunting.

 

[BryceC]

It's hard to imagine just how disruptive an athlete of his caliber will be in TJ's system.

 

[JP4CY]

so now wut do we do?

 

[CyAtlanta]

Wow! Great class. And TJ may have been the biggest get of all!

Now. Can we not just enjoy this and leave all the Hawkeye crap on another thread?

 

[heitclone]

It's hard to imagine just how disruptive an athlete of his caliber will be in TJ's system.

It's a sore subject and obviously they play different positions but I see it a bit like Hunters impact, just on the back end.

 

[madguy30]

It's hard to imagine just how disruptive an athlete of his caliber will be in TJ's system.

Also may be the offensive back to basket type that makes a world of difference.

 

[CRcyclone6]

Lets drink some Hawk tears:

“Maybe his dream is to contend for an NIT bid.” TDJ7

“So isu will continue to try and win games scoring 44 points. Sounds so “exciting”.” HerkyFan

“Not even close to a top 5 class” HawkOn17

“Good get but a big question is, Will this kid be on their roster at this time next year?” IsaacHarrison

“Am I reading correctly that this upcoming season will be his 4th different high school in four years?” MitchLL

I don't venture to those cesspools usually, but did today after your post. Some funny **** there. Now talking about flexible academic standards to get players in. Haha

 

[Mr Janny]

It's hard to imagine just how disruptive an athlete of his caliber will be in TJ's system.

Totally agree. I can't wait to see it.

 

[1961Cylones]

The more the NIL evolves, the less I worry about how it will or won't have an effect on us.

Do we really want to go to the auction block each and every year to remain competitive, or do we want arguably one the best coaches in the game today identifying talent and then filling the needs we have almost instantly with players that are more concerned about improving themselves and their game while having a legit chance to see the big show year after year?

As long as we have TJ, CMC, B. Fennelly, JP,(the best AD in the world), and the most loyal fans in the known universe, we'll be okay and I'm a happy camper. I've been doing this since the early 60's, and I guarantee it's NEVER BEEN BETTER!!

If our little brother in the East wants to ***** and moan and deny the truth, let 'em. It's tough being a has-been, you know.

 

[Rural]

Totally agree. I can't wait to see it.

The crazy part is he'll be defensively dynamic from the get go.

 

[Cyclonepride]

I don't know the kid at all but there are still some people and families for whom money isn't everything.

Yep, and even if they do value the money, there's an argument to be made for investing your time in a program that can build your skills and work ethic, and make you even more valuable in the near future.

 

[CyPhallus]

Just think of where we could be at today if we didn't hire the Red Baron as president and JP could have got his man.