completely different team without naz

[Prone2Clone]

I'd argue we played better tonight than we did against Iowa. The difference is that UNI is better coached and didn't shrivel up into the fetal position in the 2nd half.

Agree. Less derp factor with UNI.

 

[ruxCYtable]

Has absolutely nothing to do with Naz. This team's been playing this way for two weeks.

 

[cygrads]

MT needs to adjust to significantly more playing time. Cooke and Burton need to progress quickly.

 

[cyclone101]

Well of course it is a different team without Naz. Definitely don't agree with your idea that there is no energy. Team played tough, inside. Our shots weren't falling from deep and UNI shot lights out for the most part.

Reminds me of when KU got all pissy when we used to chuck threes all game and beat them. Congrats on the win to UNI. They played a great game. Hope they end up as a quality loss.

I think they will. They'll won't have a problem with WSU in the valley, IMO.

 

[Thomasrickj]

Lol Jesus. The whopping boy is back I guess. You guys need to sign off and relax. It's one game.

Matt gets his golden opportunity, steps out of bounds catching a pass, misses almost every shot, choked and took stupid shots. Maybe it's one game, but that mentality means nothing when one game in the tourney leads to an early exit and the season is over.

 

[isulive2train]

Matt gets his golden opportunity, steps out of bounds catching a pass, misses almost every shot, choked and took stupid shots. Maybe it's one game, but that mentality means nothing when one game in the tourney leads to an early exit and the season is over.

Should forfeit all games. Email JP, he'll listen.

 

[CloneDontCare]

I saw the same time as with Naz.

 

[CYEATHAWK]

Matt gets his golden opportunity, steps out of bounds catching a pass, misses almost every shot, choked and took stupid shots. Maybe it's one game, but that mentality means nothing when one game in the tourney leads to an early exit and the season is over.

MT is the main reason we are not riding a two game losing streak. It's up to you......but you might want to cut the guy some slack.

 

[shadetree]

Not going to blame MT here, but i think we just saw why Naz stepped ahead of Matt. Hot one game and nonexistent the next. May well be the way tge season plays out

 

[every_yard]

Has absolutely nothing to do with Naz. This team's been playing this way for two seasons.

FIFY

 

[HornacekFan1414]

Had Naz not had to sit out, Thomas would have played less. He was the worst guy on the court tonight. Where is the "Matt Thomas Fan Club" tonight?

Lol, now you show your face... He had an awful game....Naz had several....and Cooke was poor tonight too ( funny you didn't mention him considering your extensive film study on his career)...

 

[jay moe]

Made more fgs, more fts, had more rebounds, and less turnovers, but still lost. Not sure what not having Naz had to do with UNI shooting 60% from 3.

 

[Jiub]

Looked like the same cyclones that I have grown use to over the years. We played UNI who is now 6-2 under their coach against us with their 2 loses being OT. This team is completely different. Its just UNI.

 

[CloneZone13]

Wonder why Thomas took himself out of the game, tonight? Was too bad the way he's been playing. I hope he can kick it back into gear. Shooters need to shoot.

 

[Beyerball]

Some of you crack me up. If u would have told me that UNI hit 13-22 from three and we not 3-18 and UNI hit 59% fg for the game is have said we lost this game by 25pts..at least. This team had 10x the energy tonight than they did vs Iowa. About time we started getting Niang ball and letting him work. Had he not slipped he hits that baby hook and we are up 1. No question. Btw..that officiating was horrid in 2nd half.

 

[Beyerball]

UNI will not shoot like that again this year...it's their super bowl..it is every year. Thankfully losing to UNI doesn't determine our season. 2 years ago this team was getting smoked by UNI and we barely came back to win and made the sweet 16...without Niang. Thomas couldn't hit a thing...Cooke wasnt good...and Burton was learning. I think Burton once he gets going is going to be a nice player for us.

 

[CyJack13]

Had Naz not had to sit out, Thomas would have played less. He was the worst guy on the court tonight. Where is the "Matt Thomas Fan Club" tonight?

Did Thomas play tonight? Couldn't really tell

 

[Jsievers24]

Same freaking team

 

[CyBobby]

Without Naz no energy whatsoever. It is going to be a long season now with 6 players

Amen Bro U are so right.......

 

[allfourcy]

Not sure what you are talking about. This is the exact same team as last year. Think we are better than everyone and can always come back.

No way this team goes out and assumes they're just better than everyone. They've played a ton of competitive basketball in their careers and the analysis on this board just amazes me.