OK I'll ask... is it OK to root for the Hawkeyes tonite?

Harry Caray

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Let’s not get carried away here

I don't know, McCollum has taken Iowa as far in Year 1 as Cignetti did at Indiana in Year 1. He just beat the defending National Champs with the roster from Northwest Missouri State. He's taken Iowa further in Year 1 than Fran did in 15 years.

If he's able to bring in more talent, Iowa will be a perennial Top 10 team.
 
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Iowa fans don’t travel like Nebraska fans
Their 82 El Caminos cant make it out of the state.
Cracking Up Lol GIF
 

Hawkmanic23

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Why don’t you 2 turds take it to your own boards. You can spend all night talking about the finer points of mastering racism and cheating in college athletics
I think Nebraska fans are getting a little testy. Are you worried about your next game?
 

PTHUSKER

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I think Nebraska fans are getting a little testy. Are you worried about your next game?
Worried about what? I don’t play in the games nor does my livelihood depend on the outcome of the game. What should I be worried about? I’m a little worried that you seem it’s neat to come over to another teams board when you should be celebrating your victory on your own board ?
 

MrScary13

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It will be extremely disappointing if Nebraska doesn't at least make the Elite 8 at this point. Get this game out of the way and then lace them up for a Final 4 birth.
 
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So glad Nebraska has the opportunity to play this game Thursday. Imagine sitting at home losing in a prayer and also missing a 1 seed
 

HuskerO58

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I never got the Iowa hate ...i mean I know its not real hate just giving people a hard time. Iowa and Nebraska are basically the same from a cultural and agricultural standpoint. Nebraskas best player is from Iowa, coach starred at an Iowa school. All in good fun but the insults just seem childish
Have you met their fanbase though? Turds.
 
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Wish it wasn't another big ten team. But at least a big ten team to the elite 8 is the outcome.

Toss up game with an a guaranteed insane atmosphere. March situations rock
 

V1nufanx4

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I don't know, McCollum has taken Iowa as far in Year 1 as Cignetti did at Indiana in Year 1. He just beat the defending National Champs with the roster from Northwest Missouri State. He's taken Iowa further in Year 1 than Fran did in 15 years.

If he's able to bring in more talent, Iowa will be a perennial Top 10 team.
Unless KU happens to be in the market for a new coach. BM could be a viable candidate.
 

Big bo fan

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Nice try. But it’s gonna be a tough ticket with Houston and Illinois the other game.
Yep Houston playing in its own city is going to be tough getting tickets away from them especially when as a 2seed they figured it was a gimme and they probably bought tickets early
 
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Swiowahawks

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Yep Houston playing in its own city is going to be tough getting tickets away from them especially when as a 2seed they figured it was a gimme and they probably bought tickets early
12.5 hour drive. I just looked and it’s already over $1k round trip to Houston on Thursday.
 
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Have you met their fanbase though? Turds.
Honestly whenever I interact with other fan bases I start by offering a beer. From there its usually all good. None of this actually matters its just good fun. Now Thursday night will be as tense of a viewing experience I think I have ever had in regards to Husker hoops
 
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Swiowahawks

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Is this the first ever matchup in a major sport between NU and Iowa that’s actually materially mattered to both sides?
Maybe I’m underselling what you mean by “materially”, but this seems bigger than that. But for BOTH teams, no doubt.