Things going bad for ISU B-Ball

ScottyP

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Here is my list of problems with ISU basketball this season.

1. Relying on Bryan Petersen and Sean Haluska to contribute- aren't D-1 material
2. Lucca Staiger - no need to explain
3. Wesley Johnson - best player might be done for the year
4. Jiri Hubalek - back to the old Jiri again
7. Clayton Vette homesick-tough situation,but we need him to help down low
5. Little Hype for the ISU-Iowa game - both teams are bad
6. fan base getting frustrated- bad loss to Drake, ?'s on whether McD is the right guy

Not a good start to the season.
At least Brackins is pretty good.
 

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It will get better. I swear!
 

Skyh13

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The thing that frustrates people right now, I think, is it is all about the 'waiting game' at this point. All we can do is wait and see if they get better, which we aren't going to know until the next game, or the next, or the next... you get my drift. And this whole thing just drives us nuts.

So... I guess my point is, we just have to sit back and wait, and it stinks.
 

bos

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The basketball team has had some bad luck so far

Definitely. But, its ISU. We have to get there by hard work, not a gift from a higher power like some schools.
 

snowcraig2.0

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FOR THE LOVE OF CRAP, FOR THE LAST TIME, D1 IN BASKETBALL INCLUDES OVER 300 TEAMS FROM SOME REALLY SMALL CONFERENCES AND SCHOOLS. Peterson might not be Big 12 material, but he can play at the D1 level. How hard is it for people to understand this?
 

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FOR THE LOVE OF CRAP, FOR THE LAST TIME, D1 IN BASKETBALL INCLUDES OVER 300 TEAMS FROM SOME REALLY SMALL CONFERENCES AND SCHOOLS. Peterson might not be Big 12 material, but he can play at the D1 level. How hard is it for people to understand this?

Easy there. Grooooooosfrabbbaaaaaaa.
 

ISUFan22

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I pulled it from some idiots hand that was ready to throw it at our MBB team/staff.

And then, I stabbed him with a trident.
 

snowcraig2.0

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I pulled it from some idiots hand that was ready to throw it at our MBB team/staff.

And then, I stabbed him with a trident.

I saw that. If you have a safe house, or relatives nearby you should go stay with them, because you're probably wanted for murder.
 

DaddyMac

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I'm proud of you fellas. You all kept your head on a swivel, and that's what you gotta do when you find yourself in a vicious **** fight.
 

ISU4ME

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Just remember, Haluska and Peterson were not recruited to be starters at ISU. They are both playing to the best of their current abilities so give them a break.

As for McDermott's ability to coach, you are crazy if you think he is not the right hire. If this team has Staiger and Wesley both playing, the team would be totally different than what it is now.

Tis the season to be a Cyclone. As always, it seems the bad breaks go our way.
 

Clones85'

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FOR THE LOVE OF CRAP, FOR THE LAST TIME, D1 IN BASKETBALL INCLUDES OVER 300 TEAMS FROM SOME REALLY SMALL CONFERENCES AND SCHOOLS. Peterson might not be Big 12 material, but he can play at the D1 level. How hard is it for people to understand this?

Are you sure?!?! :wink:

I would agree he is D1 material but it is very very low D1. I am talking Bethune Cookman low
 

cy1225

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Here is my list of problems with ISU basketball this season.

1. Relying on Bryan Petersen and Sean Haluska to contribute- aren't D-1 material
2. Lucca Staiger - no need to explain
3. Wesley Johnson - best player might be done for the year
4. Jiri Hubalek - back to the old Jiri again
7. Clayton Vette homesick-tough situation,but we need him to help down low
5. Little Hype for the ISU-Iowa game - both teams are bad
6. fan base getting frustrated- bad loss to Drake, ?'s on whether McD is the right guy

Not a good start to the season.
At least Brackins is pretty good.

Why was a change made with the HC in the first place?
 

CyinCo

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My biggest fear is that Craig Brackins looks around and decides "we aren't going to win anything here" and bolts. Craig is the only bright spot this season. Imagine what he could do with a great point guard and legitimate post player.
 

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I think we should be like Cubs fans when next season rolls around and get shirts that say "Next Year Is Here"