I would do the exact same. I can't blame somebody for doing what I would do.
UNI vs. ISU - thoughts/predictions?
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I've only been once (in 2014, I think). UNI played Iowa and Drake played ISU. I openly cheered for UNI and Drake that day because I want all the MVC teams to do well in non-conference play (and I will be cheering for Drake to beat Iowa this weekend for those same reasons and because Fran is a tool). Now, once MVC play starts, all bets are off and D+ can go winless for all I care.
Welcome to being the state’s marquee program. Personally I’ve got better things to do than watch programs like Drake and Iowa, but I can see why they’d want to stay for our game. It’s similar to how I root against KU.
No doubt...UNI will shoot 75% as a team from 3 but...
Last five games from 3 pt land
Pickford 13%
McCloud 32%
and Carlson has been ice cold with the exception of UT Arlington. It will be interesting to see if we implement some zone to pack in the lane. I don't like the idea of Brase defending Carlson or Koch
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I'm currently convinced that those taking digs at Prohm's coaching ability don't know much about the sport of basketball.
Hey @UNIPantherFan , does UNI do much with full court pressure or trapping at half court? That was something ISU struggled with a little bit in the second half against Iowa.
I expect this game to be in the 70's a mix of iSu and UNI with neither team really controlling tempo. iSu will still shoot a lot of threes
Don't be too surprised. This is what respect looks like and your program has earned it.
Wow with all the Debbie Downers.
I don't think it can be established whether we are good or not, but a 7 game win streak ought to count for something. UNI is typically good at patient offense that picks apart defenses that lose focus (our current biggest weakness), so I can see where it's a scary game at this point. However, I love our level of talent, and I know Coach Prohm will continue to get the guys to improve. Overall though, it should be a pretty good indicator of where we're at as a team, and what we need to work on.
I don't think it can be established whether we are good or not, but a 7 game win streak ought to count for something. UNI is typically good at patient offense that picks apart defenses that lose focus (our current biggest weakness), so I can see where it's a scary game at this point. However, I love our level of talent, and I know Coach Prohm will continue to get the guys to improve. Overall though, it should be a pretty good indicator of where we're at as a team, and what we need to work on.
So, with so many people picking UNI by a significant margin, there won't be a meltdown in the game thread if we lose? Refreshing.
Well, that post was a mess. I struggled to get how exactly the poster was critiquing Prohm, other than he was unhappy. Where did the “Prohm is supposed to bring a defensive mindset” come from? I guess he’s not irresponsible towards it like the previous staff.
If I added it up right, Naz is 12-20 in the Big 4 Classic, and the rest of the cyclones are a combined 30-98.
On paper it's not a great match up for us. UNI likes to force things into a half court game and that's where we struggle offensively. Keys to a win for us:
1. Create turnovers so we can run
2. At least hold our own on the boards
3. Take (and make) a lot of free throws. We have to dominate this stat category.
4. Defend the 3 better than we have this year
This will be a great test for our young team. We will definitely get a feel for the maturity level of the guys because UNI will frustrate the heck out them with their style of play. I honestly have no feel whatsoever as to who will win this one. If I had to guess, I'd say UNI in a really close one. Game will likely be played in the 60s or low 70s.
1. Create turnovers so we can run
2. At least hold our own on the boards
3. Take (and make) a lot of free throws. We have to dominate this stat category.
4. Defend the 3 better than we have this year
This will be a great test for our young team. We will definitely get a feel for the maturity level of the guys because UNI will frustrate the heck out them with their style of play. I honestly have no feel whatsoever as to who will win this one. If I had to guess, I'd say UNI in a really close one. Game will likely be played in the 60s or low 70s.
Weak.
There are thousands of CF users and only a handful of those have chimed in that they expect UNI to win. Take a look at the mailbag thread. Just as many have high expectations or are at least uncertain for the year.
Additionally, the real meltdown is of CF responding to valid criticism of poor play. I expect UNI to win because we’re not good at many things. I believe in the program enough to view that as meriting in-game and in-season criticism. Respect the program enough and be mature enough to handle that.
Weak? That's hilarious. I'm saying that a lot of the regulars seem to have a good grasp that we will for sure lose, so, to me, there shouldn't be much of a meltdown.
Also, you aren't seriously saying that most of the perceived meltdown is simply well-reasoned criticisms, right? A guy could hit a 35 foot contested 3 at the buzzer and people on here would say we needed to guard him tighter.
Hyperbole, check. Illogical, check. Your meltdown started early.
UNI will trap off a ball screen on the sideline occasionally but other than that no. You won't see any full court pressure unless Iowa State is up in the closing minutes and nothing as far as a designed trap in the half court.
Same as always, pack it in, don't foul, make the other team shoot jump shots.
