*****Iowa vs Nebraska NCAAT Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

6;30pm TBS
Neb -1.5
O/U 131.5

Time has almost come, the biggest Iowa basketball game in nearly 30 years is tonight.

I have gone back and forth in my head on how I think this game will play out. These teams are just so close to one another.

For no specific reason, I like the Hawks 68-65 in another March madness thriller.

 

[Hawkman34]

It has been 30 years since I have been this nervouse and excited for a Hawk Mens basketball game! What a blast to feel this way!!!

LETS GO HAWKS....GET THIS DONE!!!!!

 

[Donny 2.0]

64-61 Hawks

 

[yrunvs]

6;30pm TBS
Neb -1.5
O/U 131.5

Time has almost come, the biggest Iowa basketball game in nearly 30 years is tonight.

I have gone back and forth in my head on how I think this game will play out. These teams are just so close to one another.

For no specific reason, I like the Hawks 68-65 in another March madness thriller.

You can't think of one reason to like the Hawks? hahaha what a dufus.

 

[LaQuintaHawk]

Domination of the Nub athletics program (sans volleyball) must continue….

 

[Anon1751504043]

6;30pm TBS
Neb -1.5
O/U 131.5

Time has almost come, the biggest Iowa basketball game in nearly 30 years is tonight.

I have gone back and forth in my head on how I think this game will play out. These teams are just so close to one another.

For no specific reason, I like the Hawks 68-65 in another March madness thriller.

 

[HillcrestHawk19]

First sweet 16 in my lifetime...SWEATING

 

[Palmerhawk]

I have developed an irrational belief in Ben and this team.
Iowa 62 Nebraska 61.....go hawks!

 

[HawkBall23]

Tonight's game plan .........

Punch NEB in the mouth right from the opening tip, and then keep throwing haymakers. At least on the defensive end, if not both.

Limit mistakes, more commonly known as turnovers.

Limit Nebraska's 2nd/3rd/4th etc chance oppos, IE REBOUND!!!

Get up good open shots, even if quicker than normal. Don't need to overpass and try to sneak dimes into bad & crowded areas every single possession.

Make a good - or better - % of the FTs.


But honestly, the most important thing - no matter how - is ....

 

[Buffalo43]

Make shots

 

[eyesofhawk]

HUGE GAME!!!!

 

[BigOHawk1]

I demand a victory, that is all! Paging Franny and the Robin Williams clip.

 

[OnlyTheObscure]

First sweet 16 in my lifetime...SWEATING

As an old timer, if Iowa makes it to the elite 8 and is up by about 18 at half time, it ain’t over.

 

[BigOHawk1]

Some/all here might disagree with me but I'm fully at peace even if we dont win, and this is coming from someone who lives in Omaha! To slay a Sweet 16 dragon, to do it how we did it vs. a #1 seed on essentially their home court in Year 1 of Ben is simply insane. Neb has their best year EVER in bball with a coach there for 6+ years and we have what we have it's pretty incredible. Maybe I'll change my tune at tipoff but a loss to Neb in football seems to sting a bit more...

 

[Buffalo43]

As an old timer, if Iowa makes it to the elite 8 and is up by about 18 at half time, it ain’t over.

Don't remind me of the UNLV game

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

I have developed an irrational belief in Ben and this team.
Iowa 62 Nebraska 61.....go hawks!

That's good!

Perhaps you are picking up on Ben's remark to Alvaro in the post-game about having an irrational confidence. It's a powerful thing!

I think if enough of us feel the same it's all but a done deal.

Iowa 96 - 45.

 

[Hawkman34]

Some/all here might disagree with me but I'm fully at peace even if we dont win, and this is coming from someone who lives in Omaha! To slay a Sweet 16 dragon, to do it how we did it vs. a #1 seed on essentially their home court in Year 1 of Ben is simply insane. Neb has their best year EVER in bball with a coach there for 6+ years and we have what we have it's pretty incredible. Maybe I'll change my tune at tipoff but a loss to Neb in football seems to sting a bit more...

I get what you are saying. We were NEVER expected to be here in the first place. And, no one outside of Hawkeye nation is picking us to win this game.

So, if we lose we still will have exceeded what we were exprected to do this year (Thanks Ben and team!) BUT, if we win, Nebby will have lost not once, but twice this year, to a team they were expected to beat.

We have nothing to lose....go get em boys!!!!!

 

[Hawksbyamillion_rivals316961]

As an old timer, if Iowa makes it to the elite 8 and is up by about 18 at half time, it ain’t over.

We definitely got some PTSD as a fan base lol. The last game we were all convinced Florida would hit a game winner at the end. Here’s to hoping Ben and the hawks continue to exorcise those demons for us!

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

Make shots

Ain't that the truth though?

For all the analysis and scheming people attempt that's what it comes down to. And I suppose, who can make it when it counts most?

I got nervous just typing that, lol. Hope no Hawk throws it to me through the TV tonight!

 

[RuggieC]

When it comes to Sandfort, whoever is on him needs to think of the following:
Coach Norman Dale:
Stick with your man. Think of him as chewing gum. By the end of the game, I want you to know what flavor he is.

 

[BleedRed89]

Some/all here might disagree with me but I'm fully at peace even if we dont win, and this is coming from someone who lives in Omaha! To slay a Sweet 16 dragon, to do it how we did it vs. a #1 seed on essentially their home court in Year 1 of Ben is simply insane. Neb has their best year EVER in bball with a coach there for 6+ years and we have what we have it's pretty incredible. Maybe I'll change my tune at tipoff but a loss to Neb in football seems to sting a bit more...

Im the same way from the opposite end of the spectrum. Im just thrilled we made it this far. If it wasnt for the fact that an Iowa win means I'll never hear the end of it from my buddies, Id actually be happier to see this game go Iowas way.

Well...happier probably isn't the right word. I always want to see the Huskers win. But weve always sucked at basketball save a few years in the 90s (and even then...) meanwhile watching all of my Hawkeye buddies suffer heart break in college basketball when it actually meant something to them, I want to see Iowa get over that hump and keep pushing deep into the tournament for the sake of my close friends.

I just wish it didnt have to possibly come at our expense.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

When it comes to Sandfort, whoever is on him needs to think of the following:
Coach Norman Dale:
Stick with your man. Think of him as chewing gum. By the end of the game, I want you to know what flavor he is.

It was Dentyne, Sir.

 

[Manfredi]

We've gotten this far in the tournament without vintage Stirtz... it's his time to shine

 

[HAWKNESS]

Need good Folgueiras again. Really hope his mom's coming. He was great in Tampa with her. Be nice if Bennett could get an efficient 20.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

Im the same way from the opposite end of the spectrum. Im just thrilled we made it this far. If it wasnt for the fact that an Iowa win means I'll never hear the end of it from my buddies, Id actually be happier to see this game go Iowas way.

Well...happier probably isn't the right word. I always want to see the Huskers win. But weve always sucked at basketball save a few years in the 90s (and even then...) meanwhile watching all of my Hawkeye buddies suffer heart break in college basketball when it actually meant something to them, I want to see Iowa get over that hump and keep pushing deep into the tournament for the sake of my close friends.

I just wish it didnt have to possibly come at our expense.

Wow, can I be your friend?

You are the walking definition of selfless.

Fair Warning: as your friend I will not reciprocate and root for the Huskers

 

[83Hawk]

Some/all here might disagree with me but I'm fully at peace even if we dont win, and this is coming from someone who lives in Omaha! To slay a Sweet 16 dragon, to do it how we did it vs. a #1 seed on essentially their home court in Year 1 of Ben is simply insane. Neb has their best year EVER in bball with a coach there for 6+ years and we have what we have it's pretty incredible. Maybe I'll change my tune at tipoff but a loss to Neb in football seems to sting a bit more...

I feel the same way. Will be disappointed in a loss, but not upset. I never in my wildest dreams expected a Sweet 16, so I am happy. I just hope they play well.

 

[TampaHawkFan]

I get what you are saying. We were NEVER expected to be here in the first place. And, no one outside of Hawkeye nation is picking us to win this game.

So, if we lose we still will have exceeded what we were exprected to do this year (Thanks Ben and team!) BUT, if we win, Nebby will have lost not once, but twice this year, to a team they were expected to beat.

We have nothing to lose....go get em boys!!!!!

If you had offered this to me before the year, I obviously would have taken it in a heartbeat! Playing with house money. That said, I definitely don't want the journey to end here, especially since I feel like this is a very winnable game.

I will be disappointed if they lose, but not upset/angry about it. Mission accomplished this season - anything else from here in this tournament is gravy.

 

[HawkBall23]

I also hope we get 'good' Stirtz tonight, but I really hope we get 'great' Stirtz on Saturday and then again next weekend!!

 

[2D]

I believe in Ben McCollum and his ability to scheme and coach. Just like Maryland, little red punched us in the mouth the second time around. But the third time we played Maryland, we thoroughly outplayed them thanks to Ben's coaching. I'd like to think that will happen again today with the bugeaters.

This is the biggest Iowa basketball game of my life, and I pray to the lord we win.

 

[Palmerhawk]

Ben would punch anyone in the nose that would be satisfied with just making it this far.
And in his world,even a win would leave him unfulfilled as he seeks the perfect shot,perfect game.

I get that we have exceeded our expectations as long suffering fans but the team has that impose their will engrained in their brains.

No tomorrow, no next year
This is a special group that might just be our best shot at a title for another 46 years.
Seize the day, Hawkeyes!

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

For the sake of my nerves I really wish I could adopt the "house money" attitude. With just about any other opponent I think I could.

But this is FREAKING Nebraska. Perennially middling Nebraska. Correctly or not, I always think we should beat Nebraska. Border rivalry ain't helping here either.

Regardless, I have confidence ... these boys are tough!

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

Ben would punch anyone in the nose that would be satisfied with just making it this far.
And in his world,even a win would leave him unfulfilled as he seeks the perfect shot,perfect game.

I get that we have exceeded our expectations as long suffering fans but the team has that impose their will engrained in their brains.

No tomorrow, no next year
This is a special group that might just be our best shot at a title for another 46 years.
Seize the day, Hawkeyes!

Carpe Diem!

Hell yeah!

 

[Hawk48]

6;30pm TBS
Neb -1.5
O/U 131.5

Time has almost come, the biggest Iowa basketball game in nearly 30 years is tonight.

I have gone back and forth in my head on how I think this game will play out. These teams are just so close to one another.

For no specific reason, I like the Hawks 68-65 in another March madness thriller.

I really hope you are right, but as a life-long Iowa fan I am preparing myself for the worst. Just happens to Iowa sports in big games too often IMO.

 

[Hawk48]

Some/all here might disagree with me but I'm fully at peace even if we dont win, and this is coming from someone who lives in Omaha! To slay a Sweet 16 dragon, to do it how we did it vs. a #1 seed on essentially their home court in Year 1 of Ben is simply insane. Neb has their best year EVER in bball with a coach there for 6+ years and we have what we have it's pretty incredible. Maybe I'll change my tune at tipoff but a loss to Neb in football seems to sting a bit more...

agree Iowa men have accomplished more than I could have reasonably expected start of the season. So, great year either way. but I am wishing Hawks to a win.

 

[oldxbbc]

I really hope you are right, but as a life-long Iowa fan I am preparing myself for the worst. Just happens to Iowa sports in big games too often IMO.

Was preparing for the worst during the last 4.9 seconds against Florida. It didn’t happen. Hawks advance today!

 

[HawksRule25]

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

I've seen a thing or two ...

Thinking back, Ima gonna go ahead and say this game feels, to me at least, almost bigger than the '87 Elite Eight game.

And I reckon that's because Iowa had been to a Final Four in the same decade. We weren't as starved basically.

That said, win or lose, still a heluva start to the Ben era. Go Hawks!

 

[BleedRed89]

 

[BigOHawk1]

Was that the Office 5k to cure rabies episode? Absolutely hilarious....I miss Michael Scott.

 

[the24fan]

will go a different route and say Folgueris will be the X factor once again.
And for the love of God, MAKE YOUR FT's!!
Absolutely cannot miss 10 FT's and walk out with a win.