Niang Interview

alarson

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Why do I feel that we just lost?

Hard not to feel that way. A 3 seed is supposed to win their first game most times, so losing niang makes today a net negative. Not as negative as if we'd given up a loss to a 14 seed, but negative nonetheless.
 

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That is how a leader acts. Very lucky to have him as a Cyclone!

Was easy to tell he was going to be something special for ISU even last year. Will be one of ISU's greats by the time he is done here.
 

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Who would have thought he could jump high enough to come down on someone's foot?

he won't play and we would have the worst training staff if they allowed him to play. Love georges. He is going to be the BIGGEST fan and cheerleader in the building Sunday.
 

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This is all smoke and mirrors to throw off 'Ol Roy!

But seriously, man I feel bad for Georges. Such a great guy. Even answering those questions. I know I would have told the media to get away from me. Just a classy guy. Can't wait to see what he has in store for this program the next two years.
 

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I know there isn't really any one person to be mad at over the injury. The cut on his eye, the broken foot (still playing and scoring after he DID IT!!) I just want to punch someone over it. Someone give me a UNC person to punch please. Dammit this kid is a warrior!!!!!

Win it 4 Niang!
 
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As someone who has done the same thing, slight chance he can play, but I'm no doctor.

Slight chance he could play in Final 4 or National Championship. I did the same thing on a run, broke it 1 mile in and finished another almost 2.5 miles. I was done for a week or two before I could hop on the exercise bike. Running was 3-4 weeks out, I was able to go for about a mile or so.
 

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Why do I feel that we just lost?
You are letting your emotions get the best of you. They need to put out more effort and more emphasis on defense. It will definitely cut down on our scoring, unless we get hot from three pt. We need to be better on defense, to compensate. We can do it. We did not play a great defensive game tonight.
 

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I am holding out hope for a bad X-ray reading. In high school, I suffered a similar injury. X-ray in small town Iowa said fracture. Went to Des Moines and was informed on second X-ray it was simply a strain.
 

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I am holding out hope for a bad X-ray reading. In high school, I suffered a similar injury. X-ray in small town Iowa said fracture. Went to Des Moines and was informed on second X-ray it was simply a strain.

Too bad this wasn't small town Iowa, then...

What a horrible way to end such a great season for Niang. Love that guy.
 

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Love Georges. Great warrior. Terrible break. Next man in. No way we play him injured like that. It needs to heal properly and then rehab. Worst thing we could do would be to ruin his future.
 

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I am holding out hope for a bad X-ray reading. In high school, I suffered a similar injury. X-ray in small town Iowa said fracture. Went to Des Moines and was informed on second X-ray it was simply a strain.

Thats not the case here. And if it were, we need to find new trainers and Docs.
 

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This is all smoke and mirrors to throw off 'Ol Roy!
I think you are on to something here. It's part of Fred's plan. Georges actually rolled his ankle and will be fine Sunday. Come in and score 32, shooting 5/6 from three (misses the first).

But if he actually did fracture his 5th metatarsal, would he be able to walk? I don't know jack about injuries. What would keep him from playing? It sounds like he wants to play. Could it be career ending if he tried to play?
 

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Never have I ever said We are Iowa State.

Sometimes you feel cursed. Back to back years our Final Four caliber team eliminated due to injury. No, we haven't been beaten yet, but come on.
 

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I think you are on to something here. It's part of Fred's plan. Georges actually rolled his ankle and will be fine Sunday. Come in and score 32, shooting 5/6 from three (misses the first).

But if he actually did fracture his 5th metatarsal, would he be able to walk? I don't know jack about injuries. What would keep him from playing? It sounds like he wants to play. Could it be career ending if he tried to play?

Fred is dreamy, but not a liar. Niang is out, going to have to battle without him. Team doctor already said he can't play with this injury.
 

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I know there isn't really anyone to be bad at over the injury, but the cut on his eye, the broken foot (still playing and scoring after he DID IT!!) I just want to punch someone over it. Someone give me a UNC person to punch please. Dammit this kid is a warrior!!!!!

One of my best friends is a UNC fan. We have been planning this matchup since the brackets came out. I will gladly punch him on Sunday. He must be destroyed.