BDJ - 1 Game Suspension (against Iowa)

[coolerifyoudid]

After Niang, BDJ was going to present the toughest match-up issue for Iowa so it's definitely a hit. That being said, the rest of our team is still very capable of winning. Really hoping Matt and Naz knock down shots early from outside. Some solid offensive production from them will be needed to off-set the loss of BDJ's points.

 

[ribsnwhiskey]

I actually have the exact opposite feeling. I really don't think we were going to have a tough time at all tomorrow night walking away with a win. This is just a distraction I feel like the team didn't need.

I hope your feeling is right.

Georges, Naz and Monte don't get distracted easily. I'm sure they're going to be fine. Thomas and Nader need to bring their A games. Win or lose, this game should strengthen this team and show us what they're made of.

 

[TigerCyJM]

If he was gonna do it he ought to have just done 2 or 3 games based on the ****** competition we play after EIU.

 

[GTO]

I have to admit, prior to today's events, this game made me nervous and I did not have a good feeling about it. I actually feel like with all of this happening, the team will band together and play for the "fallen soldier". I think that if BDJ was not suspended, the crowd would have been too much pressure for him and we probably would have played worse. Oddly, I actually have a better feeling now about the game now.

Oddly enough, I'm feeling the same way. I think the team will step up and play a complete game.

 

[Bewilderme]

Like Georges and Naz said, we've got talent from 1-10, and it's just another guy's turn to step up. I see this as a good challenge and character building exercise. Still like our chances.

 

[cycloneworld]

Outside of it being a rivalry game, the game is pretty meaningless. I figured if Hoiberg would suspend, he would do it for more than 1 game.

But Hoiberg has certainly earned the benefit of the doubt and I trust his perspective.

 

[CyCloned]

Neither. Edozie will start.

I think Edozie will start too. Fred likes to have him in there at the beginning of games because that is when a lot of banging is going on without calls.

 

[istater7]

At first I assumed Thomas would start but I think Fred might want him coming off the bench for this game, so I'll predict it's Edozie

 

[heitclone]

Edozie will start, Thomas will play more minutes.

 

[CyArob]

Now is a great time for Georges and Naz to show their leadership abilities and go win.

 

[State43]

I bet its Edozie.

This is my thought, Slide Niang and Hogue down a spot. Niang will still play the 5 a lot for the mismatch on Woodbury.

 

[Cyclonesince78]

I respect Fred's decision. 1 game isn't the end of the world. Things could have been worse. Someone send that judge a fruit basket or something.

Also if we lose, everyone is going to know it's because BDJ was out. :twitcy:

 

[CTTB78]

I never expected more than a one game suspension. Fred knows the press would not let this rest, so let's get it over with a kick some *****. I hope Georges goes for 40 and sips more coffee.

 

[Section110]

Outside of it being a rivalry game, the game is pretty meaningless. I figured if Hoiberg would suspend, he would do it for more than 1 game.

But Hoiberg has certainly earned the benefit of the doubt and I trust his perspective.

ISU has a pretty weak non conference schedule. This game is far from "pretty meaningless". It's a match up with another major conference opponent, and it's a rivalry. If ISU loses they are 0-2 against the B10. I completely disagree that it is meaningless. Same goes for Iowa. It's a big game both ways. Just because it is still early in the season doesn't mean it's meaningless.

 

[VeloClone]

This is just the kind of thing that will make Naz come right out of the gate and go absolutely nuts. I'm guessing 5 made threes in the first half.

 

[LLCoolCY]

At first I assumed Thomas would start but I think Fred might want him coming off the bench for this game, so I'll predict it's Edozie

I could see that but I also think that CFH likes haveing Edozie coming off the bench for Georges/Hogue to protect them if either gets a quick foul. My money is still on Matt, he started the Iowa game last year and would help the shooting. We'll see a lot of Nader too.

 

[ISUKyro]

This is just the kind of thing that will make Naz come right out of the gate and go absolutely nuts. I'm guessing 5 made threes in the first half.

Yes please

 

[CloneDontCare]

Revised prediction: you are a bad fan.

No I'm just a stupid fan, my last prediction in the Iowa vs Iowa State prediction thread was already 81 - 70 Iowa.

So for some reason I just gave Iowa State another point for losing BDJ.

 

[BallSoHard4Cy]

People are gonna have to step up. I think they will. I don't know if we'll win, but this I don't think this will be the most deciding factor in the outcome.

 

[atlantacyclone]

I think that we will need everything we have to win this game. Like in football, you can throw expectations out of the window. Game on. Let's go take this win Cyclones!