Bill Self previews ISU

[cyclones12321]

Kansas Basketball: Bill Self Previews Iowa State - Rock Chalk Talk

On if the loud atmosphere in Allen Fieldhouse helps prepare the team for road games:

"We don't communicate very well at home. It does help if you're used to it, though. I don't know how we will react in a really hostile place. I thought Texas got loud a few times, but Hilton Coliseum is a place that, if they're playing well, gets rocking pretty well. I anticipate it being a great atmosphere."

My favorite out of the interview
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[cyclones12321]

On the development of Iowa State's program under head coach Fred Hoiberg:

"They're good. They are an NCAA Tournament team, and that is pretty good in two years. He went the transfer route (in getting players), and it looks like it's paying off big time. I like his guys a lot. I don't know Fred well, but it seems like he is the perfect guy for that job."
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[cyclones12321]

On Iowa State being the toughest Big 12 game so far:

"It probably is to date. I'm sure they're going to get tougher, but this is a tough game. Iowa State is a good team, and they played us really good at home. I'm sure it's going to be an even tougher game at their place. They have confidence going into this game because they played us so close last time. I think it's going to be a good atmosphere. I'm actually excited about this game. We had a long week off, and we're ready to play."
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[acgclone]

Living in KC, every time I hear Bill Self talk, I end up liking him a little more. He seems like a pretty decent guy, IMO.

 

[JP4CY]

Question: if Hilton gets really rocking and hot, will Bill Self's toupee slide off?

 

[ThatllDoCy]

I dislike KU, but Bill Self is a great Coach. I think we have a 50/50 or better shot at this game. Really going to depend on our shooters.

 

[Cydkar]

Bill is a good guy.

 

[SC Cy]

Living in KC, every time I hear Bill Self talk, I end up liking him a little more. He seems like a pretty decent guy, IMO.

I can't agree any more. The guy is all class and he has a fantastic sense of humor.

 

[jay moe]

Kansas will be ready, we will have to be on our game to pull this one out.

 

[nhclone]

I absolutely hate that potentially my favorite coach in the country (outside of that dreamy gentleman roaming the court in Ames) resides in Lawrance, KS.

 

[packthejack23]

Jeff Withey is a dbag!

 

[RustyClone]

I absolutely hate that potentially my favorite coach in the country (outside of that dreamy gentleman roaming the court in Ames) resides in Lawrance, KS.

No doubt, I grew up in Kansas and have always hated KU but I can't help but like Self. Now if he would only take the dead rodent off his head...

 

[ajk4st8]

I hate KSU and KU basketball... but how can you not love Bill Self and Frank Martin.

Those guys really know how to coach.

 

[cyclones12321]

I hate KSU and KU basketball... but how can you not love Bill Self and Frank Martin.

Those guys really know how to coach.

The only way to solve this problem is make them both isu assistant coaches.

JP lets make this happen!

 

[State43]

Jeff Withey is a dbag!

1000+ If he tries to hack down low like he does at the phog, he will be sitting quite a bit.

 

[gocubs2118]

If only he were still at Illinois.

 

[jdoggivjc]

I hate KSU and KU basketball... but how can you not love Bill Self and Frank Martin.

Those guys really know how to coach.

Yeah, I really don't hate Self the same way I hated "Sit Down" Roy Williams...

 

[dtISU]

Yeah, I really don't hate Self the same way I hated "Sit Down" Roy Williams...

Bill Self came out of the Big 8 - have always respected his ability. Used to LMAO when ole' Roy would get the tears going after ANOTHER loss in the tourney. Could never stand that d-bag.

 

[acgclone]

No doubt, I grew up in Kansas and have always hated KU but I can't help but like Self. Now if he would only take the dead rodent off his head...

As far as "pieces" go, I'd say his is very natural looking. I guess $3mm/yr buys a pretty decent "piece".

 

[madcityCY]

I like Bill Self and Thomas Robinson. Hard to dislike either of them.

Hate KU, Withey, their fans, Tyshawn, Johnson and Releford always have stupid looks on their faces.... Grrrrr.