Post-game Cyhawk thread

[1SEIACLONE]

Any of our past teams would have absolutely panicked in the first half and would have been down 15-20 points. We did a really good job sticking to plan and not falling into the trap of chasing hot shooting. We had one little stretch around the 10 minute mark when we chucked three's on 3 straight possessions. We followed that up with getting a couple stops and pounding the ball inside. I want to say Iowa was up by 12 or 13 and we had it down to 6 in no time.

This is spot on, we got EIU's A+ level game for 20 minutes in the first half, and instead of folding and getting down 15/20 we fought back and took it down to 7 at half. Teams in the past would have rolled over, but this team fought back, and got stronger as the game went on, while EIU died the last 4 minutes of the game.
This team when it is locked in and hitting shots can beat anybody in the country, and we did that last night with Milan having a poor game.

 

[mj4cy]

I'll have you know, that several hok fans I am acquainted with think we got away with murder, and that our players are a bunch of thugs.

It warms the cockles of my heart.

The only lucky call I can remember is with 5 minutes to go when we knocked the ball out and they gave it to us.

 

[BillBrasky4Cy]

The only lucky call I can remember is with 5 minutes to go when we knocked the ball out and they gave it to us.

To be fair we had the same call go against us on the other end earlier in the half...

 

[Cyched]

Was thinking a little more, reminds me of some of those McD era games when top 5 KU came to town.

We’d generally play well, hit shots and build a lead. But could never completely put KU away, and they would come back to pull even late. And eventually hit some daggers that would bury us.

That’s what we did to Iowa last night.

 

[Cyclonesrule91]

Was at the game 5 rows up behind the scorers table between the benches and here are my takes on the game / atmosphere.
1. Iowa is a scrappy team and impressed me. Sandfort has one of the quickest shots I've seen. Did find it odd how much they celebrated after making shots.
2. Was hoping to see some Francon meltdowns but he was pretty calm the whole game. Only time I really seen him upset was when he called a guy in to sub and he checks in and then takes off his warmup suit which got Fran a bit chippy. Even hoped to see Mrs Fran earn her reputation but I'm not even sure I seen her.
3. The last time I was in Carver was when Brad Lohaus played so early to mid 80's I would guess. Keep hearing about how much of a dump it is but I guess I didn't see that so much. Also had passes to go to their equivalent to Johnny's and all it was was a unused supply room with tables and chairs and $6 water and $9 beers.
4. Fans were good and that probably has more to do with apathy but I expected more harassment. Only person who was crappy was an 80yr old guy across the aisle from us that kept yelling at TJ to sit down and bitched about every call that went against Iowa. He then got real chippy midway through the 2nd half when Cyclone nation was overtaking the chants in the arena. That was awesome. What was real awesome to witness live is the fans were into the game and loud until we started to come back in 2nd half, then you seen the worry set in and when we tied it up all their energy left the building and when we got the first lead the mass exit was well in motion.
5. For most of the game, Iowa really moved the ball well with quick passes to get open shots. I personally think that if we kept dishing off to Jackson and Jefferson, this game would have been out of reach early on but Gilbert kept driving the lane trying to draw the foul and throwing up prayer shots and that gave Iowa momentum. Don't get me wrong though, as I love Gilbert and the entire team we have.

Not sure I'll be back anytime soon, but it was an enjoyable time

 

[madguy30]

This is spot on, we got EIU's A+ level game for 20 minutes in the first half, and instead of folding and getting down 15/20 we fought back and took it down to 7 at half. Teams in the past would have rolled over, but this team fought back, and got stronger as the game went on, while EIU died the last 4 minutes of the game.
This team when it is locked in and hitting shots can be anybody in the country, and we did that last night with Milan having a poor game.

And Gilbert had 9 points and I think 6 turn overs.

That's going to happen occasionally and having different safety valves will at least hopefully give ISU a chance in tough games.

 

[cycloneML]

the 22 is SO small and barely noticeable in person unless you're looking for it.

seeing it, it's weird to say, but they kinda did Caitlin dirty on that. I mean comeon

Maybe she’ll throw a tantrum

 

[1SEIACLONE]

And Gilbert had 9 points and I think 6 turn overs.

That's going to happen occasionally and having different safety valves will at least hopefully give ISU a chance in tough games.

For the first time in many years ISU has weapons that can hurt you, while teams in the past it was one or two, and if they had an off night you were in trouble. Having an inside presents has changed everything about the team, because both our bigs this year can score and unlike the past, if you hack them they can go to the line and make a free throw.

 

[CascadeClone]

COVID year?

I didnt realize i did that! Confoodled Tamin Lipsey into Tinsley.

Lets call it subconsciously high praise. Rather than a senior moment.

 

[cycloneML]

Curtis should have taken his jersey off as the game ended and laid it over top the 22 lol

Or crushed it

 

[Stumbles]

If his play wasnt enough on its own, he should go into the HOF for his ISU support and hatred of Iowa alone

Georges is just an awesome dude. Donovan Mitchell is the reason he's on the Cavs, and from what I have heard, aside from coming off the bench early for solid minutes, he's a glue guy and honored vet in the locker room. Hope he finishes his career here. I'm gonna try hard to get him to sign my Niang Cavs jersey, while wearing my Coach Fred Cyclone jersey.

 

[CyDude16]

LOL nobody has more fun than Iowa's pasty walk ons.

At least be cool like monmouth’s bench was a number of years ago lmao

 

[CY88CE11]

Their bench was embarrassing especially when Gilbert got knocked down in the corner in front of them after he stepped out. Huge cringe moment.

Obvious cylinder call, but we don't get those.

 

[goody2012]

FYI -- Kenpom has us underdogs in one game left this year. Holy ****.

 

[MJ271]

Georges is just an awesome dude. Donovan Mitchell is the reason he's on the Cavs, and from what I have heard, aside from coming off the bench early for solid minutes, he's a glue guy and honored vet in the locker room. Hope he finishes his career here. I'm gonna try hard to get him to sign my Niang Cavs jersey, while wearing my Coach Fred Cyclone jersey.

Georges is also the winningest player in the NBA this decade. Sure, that's largely luck with where he's been, but it's also because good teams know he's valuable to have, even if he won't play many minutes come playoff time.

NBA Most Wins This Decade Player | StatMuse

Between the 2019-20 and 2028-29 seasons, Georges Niang had the most wins, with 295 wins.

www.statmuse.com

 

[SeventhSon]

Georges is also the winningest player in the NBA this decade. Sure, that's largely luck with where he's been, but it's also because good teams know he's valuable to have, even if he won't play many minutes come playoff time.

NBA Most Wins This Decade Player | StatMuse

Between the 2019-20 and 2028-29 seasons, Georges Niang had the most wins, with 295 wins.

www.statmuse.com

Typo or time machine?

 

[HFCS]

I love the way we're using Heise. He's that "break in case of emergency" defender we can bring in while closing out a game to completely wreck the opponent's gameplan when the game is on the line.

It’s like we have 6th man of the year and 7th man of the year.

 

[SolarGarlic]

At the end of the season, I bet this will be Iowa's best game of the year . . . . and they still lost by 9.

I couldn't believe CW's postgame pod. "Iowa probably didn't play their A game"....Are you kidding me?! What game was he watching?

 

[CYCLNST8]

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Typo or time machine?

 

[HFCS]

Georges is also the winningest player in the NBA this decade. Sure, that's largely luck with where he's been, but it's also because good teams know he's valuable to have, even if he won't play many minutes come playoff time.

NBA Most Wins This Decade Player | StatMuse

Between the 2019-20 and 2028-29 seasons, Georges Niang had the most wins, with 295 wins.

www.statmuse.com

If he wants to, Niang is going to be a legend coach at either level, but he has the personality to be great on tv too.