that was cathartic for me. Stirtz is a star and #6 was a suprise. Cooper can be really good God willing. lfg.
*****Robert Morris vs Iowa Game Thread*****
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These are all good points and I agree that there will be some ups and downs, especially in this conference. But like you, I was impressed with what I watched tonight.
I was surprised he didn't start -but maybe that is the reason why??
Also, why didn't the Spaniard start? Cant remember his name -Folg.... played well!
And, with the amount of minutes per game he's going to log this year I can't say that I blame him.
I wouldn't imagine so since he relassified and enrolled a year early.
We haven't seen this since lil Lick was on the floor!
What a refreshing change from recent past. Size issues in BIG will be a problem but I enjoyed last night and think this will be a fun group to watch.
No need to hate. Lets get everyone on the wagon.
That’s how he plays. He moves really smoothly. Not necessarily fast but understands angles and is really good at anticipating cutters to make slick passes.
Agreed on all fronts, can Jirak fast track or develop since he's 6'11 ish?
Yep. If anything happens to him it’s big trouble.And, with the amount of minutes per game he's going to log this year I can't say that I blame him.
Yup. I don't watch a ton of basketball. I get frustrated seeing constant fouls/game stoppages, flopping, and people whining to refs.
I figured it was a new era of Iowa basketball and may as well check it out.
That is a worry. Big Ten teams will just pound on him and the atrocious officials in this conference will just let it happen.
Combs is a very solid backup. I liked the lineup with him running the 1 and stirtz slid to the 2. Would feel pretty comfortable with him at the 1 and howard/hausen at the 2 while stirtz gets a breather too.
Breather yes. Stirtz missing real time would be a killer. Again, he was top 5 in minutes played last year in the entire country I believe.
Ya, i agree, just pointing out that if he needs more rest due to the physicality of the BIG, i think we’re equipped to handle that with our personnel. If he goes down due to an injury, that’s going to be bad news. I think McCollum would adjust and we would still be competitive though.
Can someone tell me what that was they were doing when a shot was missed and they would all jump towards it and attempt to grab it?
Whatever it was, it was really effective and I hope it continues.
Whatever it was, it was really effective and I hope it continues.
After the game Ben said the DNP was a Coaches decision. Essentially said he's young (17), great offensively and will be surprised if he's not all Big player when all is said and done. But, he's young, energy is thru the roof, but defense needs some work and he's got time.
"Trey's good, not worried about him, you just have to see it progress and it takes time".
It’s called a Rebound, not to be confused with the 2005 Martin Lawrence sports comedy of the same name.
Rebounds are then broken down into subcategories of offensive and defensive rebounds. It’s a very effective, although sometimes misleading, stat.
Mebounds are the wave of the future.
Random thought -> There is another basketball movie called Rebound staring Don Cheadle that is really good. Haven't seen that forever.. may try to find it tonight!
Anywho
I have to say that was so much fun. Most fun I have had watching Iowa basketball in years.
breath of fresh air.
just wish there were not so many late week night games, I didn’t end up buying season tickets because of that. Realistically I wouldn’t make a good number of them.
I am all in on this program with Ben’s leadership.
breath of fresh air.
just wish there were not so many late week night games, I didn’t end up buying season tickets because of that. Realistically I wouldn’t make a good number of them.
I am all in on this program with Ben’s leadership.
Agree with everything stated here. I'm excited as hell to watch this team develop.
It was a real upgrade from McCaffery's teams on defense and floor play. I thought Koch was pretty good on defense and played a heady game on offense which was good to see. The whole team displayed intensity, energy, and hard-nosed BBall IMO. They will play most all tough, but not sure they can play way into NCAA tourney, hope so!
Crazy how big Cooper looked last night. Guaranteed under Fran he’d still look like a string bean. Be interesting to know how much weight he put on this offseason
It's one game against a lower tier team but Iowa looked good right out of the gate and kept it up. I think this team will be OK if they stay healthy. Optimistic for 18-20 wins.
I see it this way. We will be favored in all the non con games except Iowa St. So we should go at minimum 8-2 in the non con possibly 9-1. Pretty easy non con schedule. Hold serve at home 8 out of 10, win at Penn St, Minny and Nebraska at least. That's 20 wins if my math is correct. Think there is a chance to better if we stay healthy, possibly up to 22 wins.
IIRC, Gesell had some dunks. That's been a minute, though.
I definitely remember Gesell throwing it down on at least one occasion.
