f***ing beat f***ing duke.

 

Greg McDermott might have the longest 0-fer against ranked teams, now 0-13.

I'd love to see ISU get back to where they were in the early 2000's, or the 90's under Floyd, or even the 80's under Johnny Orr. Its a shame the program has been so weak the last half decade or so. Any chance they have the younger talent to start building back up?

 

I'd love to see ISU get back to where they were in the early 2000's, or the 90's under Floyd, or even the 80's under Johnny Orr. Its a shame the program has been so weak the last half decade or so. Any chance they have the younger talent to start building back up?

 

 

We didn't hire a good enough coach. I really think the only reason we hired him is because our AD was scared Iowa would hire him. And now, of course, the guy I wanted is getting things going at A&M.

 

They have to make noise this year, because they will very likely lose Brackins and Gilstrap after this year and they are really thin in the post. Chris Colvin, from Chicago, will be a very good PG (think Will Blalock, but possibly more talented), but ISU may have to wait for the next coach to be any good. I remember Jas really wanting McDermott, but this is his fourth season and he's yet to beat a ranked team.

 

That being said, there's no reason we can't beat Duke, or Kansas or Texas at home. We're a top 5 team nationally in three point shooting, so you're never really out of it.

 

That and none of those three teams have John Shurna, who must be Superman.

I was at the game, it was pretty ugly on both ends from what I saw. JJ is difference for Purdue. Unfortunately for them, they have no depth after him. If he gets in foul trouble, I can't see the guards carrying them past a good, well coached team. I was impressed with Minnesota's Johnson as well.

JJ has been in foul trouble in a few big games already, like Tenneseee. It is a weak front line other then Johnson, but Moore/Hummel are good enough to be capable of getting them past stretches in a game without JJ. They really miss Lew Jack as a primary ball handler though to create a little from the point and maybe push a few fastbreaks. They are playing that typical ugly Big 10 style games heavy on bumps and defensive contact though that is for sure.

Wisc vs. MSU tonight is going to be huge.

Wisc vs. MSU tonight is going to be awful

Awful? How so?

Apparently a lot of ISU fans around the United Center already.

Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois on ESPNU tonite should be fun

We didn't hire a good enough coach. I really think the only reason we hired him is because our AD was scared Iowa would hire him. And now, of course, the guy I wanted is getting things going at A&M.

 

They have to make noise this year, because they will very likely lose Brackins and Gilstrap after this year and they are really thin in the post. Chris Colvin, from Chicago, will be a very good PG (think Will Blalock, but possibly more talented), but ISU may have to wait for the next coach to be any good. I remember Jas really wanting McDermott, but this is his fourth season and he's yet to beat a ranked team.

 

That being said, there's no reason we can't beat Duke, or Kansas or Texas at home. We're a top 5 team nationally in three point shooting, so you're never really out of it.

 

That and none of those three teams have John Shurna, who must be Superman.

What do I know, my team is in shambles since Alford left.

Northern Iowa vs Southern Illinois on ESPNU tonite should be fun

That would be a huge win for you guys. We get them Saturday I'm pumped.

That would be a huge win for you guys. We get them Saturday I'm pumped.

 

If the Salukis want to show that they can hang, they need to drop UNI tonite. Time to bring back the home court advantage to the Arena

Awful? How so?

 

Wisconsin has 7 points with 7 minutes remaining in the half.

I hope the Salukis win the MVC, I honestly do.

JJ has been in foul trouble in a few big games already, like Tenneseee. It is a weak front line other then Johnson, but Moore/Hummel are good enough to be capable of getting them past stretches in a game without JJ. They really miss Lew Jack as a primary ball handler though to create a little from the point and maybe push a few fastbreaks. They are playing that typical ugly Big 10 style games heavy on bumps and defensive contact though that is for sure.

 

That is why I said a well coached, good team. Pearl isn't the best in game coach and his players basically run whatever offense they please.

 

Hope Hughes for Wisconsin is okay.

I hope the Salukis win the MVC, I honestly do.

 

just out of curiosity, why?

just out of curiosity, why?

 

 

Well, I'd be OK with Bradley too, since I like Jim Les. But I don't think they have a chance. And I sure as hell don't want it to be UNI.

 

No real good reason, I suppose. But the Salukis are OK in my book.

 

 

Plus, Row was nice to me once.

 

 

Hope Hughes for Wisconsin is okay.

 

What happened to Hughes?

Thought I heard the announcer say that Hughes left the 1st half early, but he seems fine in the second half.

Apparently a lot of ISU fans around the United Center already.

I have to drive around running errands... I wonder if this game is on radio in Chicago somewhere.

 

What do I know, my team is in shambles since Alford left.

 

And he has NM rolling to rub salt in the wound.

And former ISU Cyclone assistant Gar Forman is there

It's always good to be playing the Purple Aces.

I wonder how the college basketball world would be different if Coach K went to Iowa State. He and Orr were the two finalists back in the day, and we went with Johnny.

It's always good to be playing the Purple Aces.

so fun

 

Jackie Carmichael is an absolute beast.

Edited January 7, 201016 yr by kev211

Cornell 41, Kansas 38 at half.