Break the record Banks!
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I never understood NOT breaking a record on purpose
to me that goes against the nature of playing sports
records are meant to be broken!
to me that goes against the nature of playing sports
records are meant to be broken!
That's not how I remember it. I remember it as his normal shot that just barely missed.
It shouldn't be a hard decision, break the record if you can. That's why there are records. Otherwise remove it from being a thing. It's stupid that we have players missing free throws on purpose. It's like people think that's the only way to keep Street in our memories. If Street lives on in Iowa history, it won't be because he has the free throw record. Street was much more than a free throw record, so let the record be broken.
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You could be correct, but that shot could have easily gone in. After the game, he was asked if he intentionally missed and he didn't say he did. He said that the record wasn't meant to be broken by him. Here's the video.
One additional thought, it would be good if the Street family came out and said it was ok to break the record. Have they made any statements?
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This what I got from Google AI search:
Mike Street told Bohannon that while they appreciated the gesture, he wanted to see the record broken, encouraging him to "go on" next time.
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This what I got from Google AI search:
Mike Street told Bohannon that while they appreciated the gesture, he wanted to see the record broken, encouraging him to "go on" next time.
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He hit the front of the rim. It could have easily gone in. Like I said, it's not popular, but I don't think he intentionally missed the shot, especially considering they were in a close game.
This is coming from a guy that wasn’t the biggest JBo fan but I thought it was classy. I think it’d be classy if Banks missed on purpose in a first half or in a game they are comfortably ahead and there was a three-way tie. Obviously perfectly good with Banks breaking it too.
To be honest I think he knew darn well that he'd get even more notoriety by doing what he did, and missing that. I think it was calculated. Think about it. Yes, he would have had the record, but outside of Iowa fans how many people would really have even known about it? As it was he ended up winning the Stan Musial sportsmanship award and went to some banquet. It made shows like Sportscenter, and was a topic on numerous others. He got way more pub and acclaim by missing that shot the he ever would have by making it.
Sorry, but I don't think thats why he missed that shot. He got way more pub by missing that the he would have if he made it. How many people outside of Iowa would have cared at all? JBo liked to be noticed. You know, stunts like Signing your shoes "thanks for the memories" and leaving them at center court in Hilton.
For me, making or missing doesn't make someone classy or not classy.
I was just trying to point out that IF he was at the record tying free throw last night and missed intentionally because we had a big lead it could have been costly. I realize he wasn't there yet.
Two things. Your a moran. I hope he doesn't break it unless the game is on the line.
Bohannon got something even greater-the Stan Musial. So much for AI...
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Former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball guard Jordan Bohannon was honored with the Stan Musial Award in 2018. He received this prestigious award for sportsmanship after intentionally missing a free throw to honor Iowa State's Tyler Madlock, who had recently passed away, during a game. The award is named after St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial.
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Former Iowa Hawkeyes basketball guard Jordan Bohannon was honored with the Stan Musial Award in 2018. He received this prestigious award for sportsmanship after intentionally missing a free throw to honor Iowa State's Tyler Madlock, who had recently passed away, during a game. The award is named after St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial.
Was that BJ who missed after Pippen? These old eyes, you know. Or was that Grant?
Sorry hawk3, I couldn't think of his name. I even googled it to try to find out and didn't fairly quickly so I said fock it someone will give us the answer
Maybe it’s time for the record to be broken. At the time JB missed, and it was intentional, I was all on board. I was and still a CS fan, wear the sweatshirt every time I go to Carver, but think now if someone has a chance to break it do it and maybe point to the heavens. Just my take.
Really?
Baseball players miss games because they sneezed too hard and strain their back. No respect for a guy that played 2,632 games in a row? How about 3,184 hits and 431 HR's?
Not to mention (but I will anyway) -
Throughout his career, Ripken has contributed his time and money to numerous charitable organizations. Following the signing of his new contract in 1984, Ripken announced he would distribute 1984 Orioles tickets to underprivileged children in Harford County, donate to the Harford Center, and donate to the Baltimore School for the Performing Arts.[139] In 1988, he and wife Kelly founded the Cal Ripken Jr., Lifelong Learning Center, which is dedicated to teaching adults to read.[140] In 1992, MLB recognized him with the Roberto Clemente Award.[141] In 1997, Ripken received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement presented by Awards Council members and Baltimore Orioles co-owners Peter Angelos and Tom Clancy.[142][143]
To me, he deserves quite a bit of respect.
Of course they don't own the record, but there are a lot of weird fans that believe they do. And if Banks breaks the record, those fans are going to be pissed at Banks. It's crazy to think that would happen but it will. And some of those fans will really be pissed it was broken by someone of color.
Be different if the guy that had it didn’t get the chance to keep it going because he died.
He missed it intentionally. JFC you people don’t have a clue. And yes I know Jordan personally
The same fans who will be pissed if Ben takes a team to the Final 4 because the 1980 team is the "best ever" to them
Had to thank them for the memz.
Cringe. And in reality his last game at Hilton we got beat down by 25 points.Had to thank them for the memz.
Hope he gets a chance to tie it tonight and then one to break it. Bet he missed is he gets that far!
Total aside but anyone think it's crazy that Banks has made 30 in a row and still only an 80% ft shooter?
I actually thought earlier in the season that Stirtz was going to get a chance. I thought he was automatic at the line.
I am very pleasantly surprised that Banks is the one we’re talking about. Pretty cool for him. I know they said a few games ago that he got new contacts. Made me think of….
