UNI game....
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I was worried about the UNI even before the Iowa game last night. UNI always plays us tough. They are always successful in slowing down the game which KILLS us. Jacobsen is also a hell of a coach. They may not have the most talent but they excel in the fundamentals of the game.
Worried? Scared? I've never understood when a fan uses these adjectives. Good grief. How about, "I think we need to make sure we shut down x" or "This game will hinge on so and so's ability to get to the rim." Saying you're scared our worried about a game is dumb. Have some balls and quite crawling into a corner before the game even starts. That's how you lose.
Seems like this team is prone to sleepwalking through parts of games. If they can avoid that my lifespan will probably improve.
They must still be hung over from football. I have a feeling we come out on fire and crush the panthers.
This is the first game at the Big 4 classic that I actually wish I was there for. It will be ISU fans vs a bunch of Iowa fans cheering during the game. We know they can't hang in that department but it's a different dynamic with a 50/50 or so split.
UNI will give ISU its absolute best shot. We have already seen that they can be pretty effective at their best. Add in the fact that they (1) are extremely well coached and (2) we may have a few awkward minutes on the floor trying to work Burton into the rotation, and it could be a real tricky spot. Hope the guys come ready to play!
I agree, we have played a some grinder games, Illinois, and Colorado, we have played from behind Iowa... I am a lot more comfortable then past years, I just really hope the fanbase does not change to meltdown after 1 lose, because realistically we can't will and won't win every game.
I don't think they have anyone of the caliber of Uthoff and the difference Thursday was him in the first half and ISU's 12 TO's. We keep the ball in the right people's hands and I see a comfortable win. But Jacobsen will try to make it painful to watch.
Totally agree. I don't know what it is but these players for years haven't gotten around screens very well. I was taught to always go around screener on top and the player guarding the screener would step out to help until we got over and caught up. I see us go under too many times. You are right they need to be a lot more physical and fight thru those screens up top.
i expect a very tough game. UNI plays hard, is well-coached, and they play together as a team. they have three iowans plus thomas' aau buddy in jesperson. that's four guys who'll really want to beat us. washpun is incredibly quick and athletic and he took over against UNC. and they have guys who can shoot.
our perimeter D is so shaky - nader, niang, naz etc have gone to sleep plenty of times and given up open 3's. that's a recipe for disaster against UNI.
our perimeter D is so shaky - nader, niang, naz etc have gone to sleep plenty of times and given up open 3's. that's a recipe for disaster against UNI.
Once in eight games, to a team that couldn't miss. Last year was a different story.
Yes I agree re full strength roster...Deonte Burton being available will really help against a deliberate attack employed by UNI...........Also the reduced shot clock to 30 seconds will also help us............
Go Cyclones
I'll be there. Expecting a huge slam dunk from Deonte Burton and an Iowa State victory.
Go Clones
Go Clones