Hawkeyes 2013-2014 BB thread

[wingsauce7]

Good Road win. Only hit 40% FG, but made 30+ FT. I like playing 9 better than going 11 deep this time of year.

 

[Hawkeye]

I know the old cliché is to take them one at a time, and I personally hope the team does just that, looking past no one, starting with IU on Tuesday...but for me, I am looking ahead...I see IU as a win, if Purdue can crush them, we should. Back home to beat Wisconsin at home on Saturday, then a win at Minnesota on Tues 25th, followed by a win over Purdue at home on March 1. This is then 4 more wins in a row and put us at 23-6 and 12-4 in conference.


Finally to finish out, at MSU on March 6, calling this a tough one, we will see just how good we are as I expect MSU to have their full roster back and healthy. And close out the season with Illinois at home on March 8. Even if we lose to MSU and beat Illinois, I see this as a 24-7 season, go in and win 2 or even 3 at B10 tourney so we could realistically end up with a 26-27 win season going into the NCAA's...I see most folks put us at a 5 seed but today was surprised to see Wisconsin projected as a 3. Hmmm...in any case, that's how I see it playing out, we should not lose to any team lower than us in the B10 standings and only MSU is really up in the air the rest of the way.

 

[hoopsalot25]

I said the same thing a few days back Hawkeye! The road game at MSU will be tough. I also think MSU should be back at full strength as well. I like Iowa's chances because they seem to play well on the road this season -- save for a few let-downs. If Iowa keeps winning, Iowa could lock up a #3 seed.

Next up: @ Indiana.

 

[Clemenza]

MSU and MI lost today....don't look now but the Hawks are only 1 game back in the loss column to both MSU and MI. And our schedule coming in is considerably softer than it was the first half of the B1G season. Big Ten championship, anyone?

 

[hoopsalot25]

Clem,

Was thinking the regular season championship was within reach after today's results. That makes the Iowa-Indiana game real significant for the Hawks!!

Hope the team sees that and brings the needed effort Tuesday!!

 

[hoopsalot25]

Crazy to hear what happened to Assembly Hall today! Makes things interesting for finding a day to reschedule this game.

 

[hoopsalot25]

ESPN ran a more in-depth article in comparison to CBSsports.com

Looks like the two schools have 72-hours to find a date, or the commissioners office steps in and sets a date.

CBSSports.com ran a video clip. Good thing the arena was empty, otherwise that beam would have killed someone.

 

[gengljer]

I HAVE RETURNED.....Beatchess..

 

[Hawkeye]

good to have you back, it sucks for Iowa to have that game postponed, means a 3 game week at some point, but it might serve to strengthen the team as well

 

[wingsauce7]

Anyone know when the Hoosier game will be made up?

 

[hootowlhoolow]

srsly sux that the hawks have to play a 3 game week. Why couldn't they play in INDY. Hopefully it keeps their minds focused on BB going right into BIG conference tourney then the big dance.

 

[hoopsalot25]

Wings,

I think today might be the 72-hour window that both schools have to establish a date. If they can't then the commissioners office sets a date. I haven't heard yet what the new date is.


Hoot,

I would guess that Indiana wanted the game night revenue and the home court advantage. From what I have understood about this, Indiana University had a hard time coordinating the seats that season ticket holders had and how that would work for Indy's arena.

 

[Hawkeye]

yeah but who cares, IU should do what is right by the players, their team sucks this year and they know it so doing what they can to try to slow down Iowa

 

[Red_Alert]

Iowa @ Indiana rescheduled for Thursday February 27th.

To do that they also moved Iowa's home game w/Purdue from Saturday March 1st to Sunday March 2nd.

That's 3 games in 6 days.

Tuesday Feb 25th @ Minnesota
Thursday Feb 27th @ Indiana
Sunday March 2nd Purdue

 

[wingsauce7]

Iowa @ Indiana rescheduled for Thursday February 27th.

To do that they also moved Iowa's home game w/Purdue from Saturday March 1st to Sunday March 2nd.

That's 3 games in 6 days.

Tuesday Feb 25th @ Minnesota
Thursday Feb 27th @ Indiana
Sunday March 2nd Purdue

No sweat. Fuck 'em

 

[hoopsalot25]

Looks like a trifecta of W's!!!

Wisconsin's up first though and lots of payback is in store.

A good late-season rest for the legs...now its time to run-and-fun!!!

 

[Hawkeye]

not looking good at halftime right now, have to put the clamps on quickly

 

[wingsauce7]

Wide open look by (gulp) McCabe.......Airball

 

[wingsauce7]

I'm sorry, but with home losses to msu, osu and now Becky, our best team in years isn't showing it's an elite B1G team. If we can win 3 of the next 4 and pick up a couple in the B1G tourney, I see Iowa as a 6 seed in the NCAAs.

Good news for us is with our recent tournament experience, I think we can do well in both the B1G and the NCAAs.

 

[hoopsalot25]

That changes everything for a seed.