I disagree. KU has #1 seed talent and great athletes, but they will run into a team with equally good bigs and KU's guards will have to step up and win. I was not impressed with their guards as much as I thought I would be.
***Official Kansas @ ISU postgame thread***
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I disagree. KU has #1 seed talent and great athletes, but they will run into a team with equally good bigs and KU's guards will have to step up and win. I was not impressed with their guards as much as I thought I would be.
One thing - Jake needs to find some shots he can hit with the bigger players in conference.
CycloneErik
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Ouch, looks like I struck a nerve but this is a message board where i can post my opinion.......I just believe the rankings argument is just a cop out as another reason why we lost....its used way too often around here it seems like...
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One more thought: despite the loss, tonight was a lot of fun. Everybody in CA was having a great time, moreso than any game I've been to before. A win would have been huge, but keep playing like this and we'll have great student attendance for all games, not just the KU's of the world.
CycloneErik
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Word. With this team, you really can't believe that it's over. There is always another comeback or run in them, and they will fight to the very last second.
We are not a last place team.
I think/hope you are right. The thing that scares me is lack of depth and big man. That said I'm really excited to see how we improve the rest of the year and hopefully start winning these close games.
Speaking of low IQ, I had to fix your post so it would properly quote your post, because apparently you can't figure it out. But why don't you suck one and go lose in the second round of the NCAA tournament to a MWC again.
Re: ***Official Kansas @ ISU postgame thread
1. Chickens
2. Hatch
I know, that sounds glass-half-empty.
We all know the cards dealt for this season (thin roster, first-time coach, et al) and I think Fred has established building blocks for an exciting system and instilled positive mental approach for the team.
It's also refreshing that the team refuses to mail it in. Nebraska and KU games both could have gotten out of hand and I admit I was relieved this didn't turn into one of those gradual 25-point beatdowns. (The next step is finding a way to avoid the hole-digging in the first place, but you can't have it all).
I do hope, though, that ISU can start to get over the hump in games like these. It may be infrequent this year, but they're working hard and doing some good things and a W now and then would be a just reward.
The big-picture aspect holds promise, but this team deserves more than a string of moral victories and near-miss material.
1. Chickens
2. Hatch
I know, that sounds glass-half-empty.
We all know the cards dealt for this season (thin roster, first-time coach, et al) and I think Fred has established building blocks for an exciting system and instilled positive mental approach for the team.
It's also refreshing that the team refuses to mail it in. Nebraska and KU games both could have gotten out of hand and I admit I was relieved this didn't turn into one of those gradual 25-point beatdowns. (The next step is finding a way to avoid the hole-digging in the first place, but you can't have it all).
I do hope, though, that ISU can start to get over the hump in games like these. It may be infrequent this year, but they're working hard and doing some good things and a W now and then would be a just reward.
The big-picture aspect holds promise, but this team deserves more than a string of moral victories and near-miss material.
Because I don't think the quality of my video deserves a new thread, here is part of the pregame presentation for those who weren't able to go:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpf7qiE-2ic"]YouTube - Johnny Orr Pregame Presentation[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpf7qiE-2ic"]YouTube - Johnny Orr Pregame Presentation[/ame]
I was really impressed with the team's effort. Kansas made a couple of runs that put them up by double digits in the 2nd half, but the clones fought back and made a game of it (even though we have a short bench and fatigue was setting in). I agree that this was Garrett's best game as a Cyclone. Garrett always says he's been working on his jump shot and this was the first game I've actually seen his jump shot go in on a somewhat consistent basis. He's a good shooter if he shoots in rhythm. I can only help but wonder what would have happened if the clones had someone who could play some type of post defense. A good sign of things to come.
Just wanted to say that I am so proud to be a part of this university and its family. after attending a year at community college I had No Idea where I wanted to go to school. I was sold on UNI, I was one click away from signing up.when I visited Iowa state I felt something that no other school could offer. there is nothing like Big Xii university and all it offers. Its days like today win or lose you cant replace the feel of Big time athletics.
sorry for the emotional moment but I am so thankful to be apart of this family.
Cyclone lifer and supporter.
sorry for the emotional moment but I am so thankful to be apart of this family.
Cyclone lifer and supporter.
A lot of good comments. In response to the KU board posts, that is not something to get upset about. That is how other programs will view the Clones until we get some consistent success. ISU right now does NOT have the horses to hang with the big boys in the top 5 of the nation, and KU is a legit top 5. That being said, when you don't have the talent, effort and execution are great equalizers. And I think BOTH teams played pretty hard. As has been said, Freddie wanted this game.
ISU could not/cannot defend the post. Put Jamie down there and he will get three fouls before tipoff. Anytime we play a team with top tier post players like the Morris clones we will see this story repeated.
The best is yet to come. I think the next few years it is going to go from being good to being great to be a Cyclone!
ISU could not/cannot defend the post. Put Jamie down there and he will get three fouls before tipoff. Anytime we play a team with top tier post players like the Morris clones we will see this story repeated.
The best is yet to come. I think the next few years it is going to go from being good to being great to be a Cyclone!
It is good to get a game like this under our belt. ISU has not seen a single player like Morris(actually, both of them). Getting 50 dropped in by the twins is a concern. A glance into the looking glass, for sure. Garrett has the green light, and although I question some of the shots, coach has told him to keep putting it up, so he keeps putting it up. Another game where DG had more assists than turnovers. Don't enjoy losing, but this one was easier to swallow. Never let KU nail us with a knock-out punch.
This team is going to chew Baylor up on Saturday.
This team is going to chew Baylor up on Saturday.
