wait, wait, wait... You didn't think Nebraska was a rival? I... What, huh? Tell me how they weren't a rival?
Column: Are Iowa State & West Virginia rivals?
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wait, wait, wait... You didn't think Nebraska was a rival? I... What, huh? Tell me how they weren't a rival?
Yeah, let's not make it worse than it was. It was certainly bad enough as it was....
I'm shocked that it took the second page and a sleep deprived father to catch this.:spinny:
Like most have said, a little too early to call it a rival. But, I can certainly see it happening.
I agree completely, until we start beating Kansas at home and inside allen fieldhouse there will be NO Big 12 Titles.
To be a rival you have to win games versus that opponent.
During CW's video all I could keep watching was how many times Georges shruged his shoulders... Lol I wonder if he broke a record for most shoulder shrugs in 3 min. Side note: Georges can shrug em all he wants when he plays like he did last night. They guy can go to the rack whenever he wants to. Love me some Georges!
They haven't been here long enough to be considered rivals but I think they're on the their way. Although they bring about the same attitude to every team, not just us, so we may need to take a number. I think Huggy's first big 12 stint, however brief, laid the groundwork for some animosity. He's one of the best "bad guys" in all of college bball. They will be loaded next year, so playing with a target on their back might make things even more heated.
I read through some of their WV/ISU game thread last night and they were echoing the same thoughts. It seems like a "forced" rivialry, but it seemed like they are ready to embrace it. I'm not sure if ISU is there yet, IMO our main rivials are Kansas in Basketball and Iowa in football. WV could replace Mizzou in BB and Nebby in FB as the secondary rivial in both sports, at least that is how I always viewed those schools. One advantage of having WV as a rival is they are a pationate fan base who stay informed about the Big 12 in all sports not just football (cough texas shools cough).
BTW Some posters referred to multiple ISU players as "thugs" on their board which seems to fit the profile of some of our current rivals.
BTW Some posters referred to multiple ISU players as "thugs" on their board which seems to fit the profile of some of our current rivals.
Seems like if I were a WVU fan, I would dislike ISU most out of all the big 12 schools given the events of the past year (the bball games and the OT football win). Then again, I can't say I know a single WVU fan.
Michigan was loud and stuff, but it wasn't hate. I'd put Michigan above all the other Big 12 foes we've faced but below the 3 I mentioned.
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Yep.
Georges had called it a 30 point loss and CW went with him. So the score tonight was 88-66 after the five point dunk at end of the game.
Fred again sat with the players during the interview like in just the past few games. Remember earlier in the year they were interviewed without Coach?
WRNL already has this covered. The football games are referred to as the "Riot Bowl" and basketball is called "Riot Ball". The trophy for football is a couch on fire resting inside of a dumpster.
For a real rivalry, it has to extend across more than just football and basketball. Football and basketball are mandatory and a necessary first step; but WBB, volleyball, wrestling, etc. have to be included. Personally, I think this manufactured rivalry is going to bloom; too many naturally-occurring incidents in all sports to dismiss. Unfortunately, like Iowa, they are handicapped when it comes to the academic portion of a rivalry.
CycloneErik
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Speaking of academic handicaps, if West Virginia has a dental school, it must be the easiest course in the nation.
Not sure if I would call it a rivalry but the games with them have had their moments that is for sure. The two football games have covered almost all of the emotions you can get out of a football game. The basketball games have been intense even when the score hasn't been close along with one game being decided in the final seconds.
We certainly aren't rivals yet but with the intensity of the past two basketball games and football games it could very well get there if this intensity continues. The altercation at halftime between the football teams last year, the OT win for us this year, the kick and punch from this years first bball game and the "out for blood" intensity of last nights crowd. It will never be as important to us as Iowa and KU (in bball), but it could make for a great secondary rivalry if things continue.
Riot bowl.
Riot bowl.
Anyone see Dibo go after the fan near the tunnel after the game? I don't think they were close enough for anything to happen, but that fan was killing Dibo as they came off the floor. He was a pretty big guy, didn't look like he would have backed down. Several coaches and players grabbed Dibo before anything happened. Those WVU players listened to every word the fans had for them on the way out. A manager flipped off another fan.
WVU's players are an odd bunch. Harris and Dibo seemed especially "off." Staten called Georges a "fat boy." Georges was talking to Huggins the entire game. Kane was in Harris' ear late in the game. It may not be an institutional rivalry, but those teams last night hate each other.
It was fun.
WVU's players are an odd bunch. Harris and Dibo seemed especially "off." Staten called Georges a "fat boy." Georges was talking to Huggins the entire game. Kane was in Harris' ear late in the game. It may not be an institutional rivalry, but those teams last night hate each other.
It was fun.
