For Iowa to be relevant in BB… I mean what the hell? It’s been since the Dr Tom days and Lute Olsen days since they were relevant … just pathetic
Let’s wait another 20 years
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Iowa was a 2 seed in the tournament and had the NPOY
And how did that turn out? Just saying not slamming your post
This post seems an overreaction which happens when you see such a sudden downturn like this. Lute came here from Long Beach State and had a great career after establishing himself here first. Ben came here with an even better resume from the lower levels. At this point we can't draw any conclusions yet.
It’s year one of a complete and total rebuild from a stale apathy filled program. Relax and give it some time.
Still sucks that season took place with zero fans in attendance.
Dump basketball and wrestling and go all in on hockey, men’s soccer and football. Ya I said it.
Maybe in your mind but not mine.
It’s not an opinion. Both the things I said are literal facts.
That's because you were on drugs at the time.......
And Fran did what with that? Not to mention he had a future first rounder and two other 2nd rounders on that squad and went pfffff......
7-11. 7th
9-9. 5th
12-6. 4th
5-13. 8th
Those are Lute's first 4 years at Iowa with Big Ten record and finish. Maybe let's give BM some time here. If OP cannot find any positivity about the potential of this coach then I don't know if there is much else to discuss. Tied for 8th with almost twice the number of teams. I'm ready to enjoy the possible ride and I'm looking forward to see how the rest of this season plays out.
Let's also remind everyone that Dr Tom never finished higher than tied for 2nd in the Big Ten regular season. Yes Dr Tom had his great first year run but he didn't set the Big Ten on fire either.
We won the Big Ten Tourney in 2001, 2006 and 2022. Regular season can be skewed by schedule. The tourney is a better metric.
Be patient young grasshopper be patient.
Any team can get hot for a few games. A regular season conference title is far more meaningful.
It's just part of growing up as a Hawk fan.
While I enjoy all the hell out of seeing Iowa win the conference tournament in the rare times it happens, I agree with this statement.
And many more times than not, the teams that get hot in their conference tourneys are teams that need a bunch of wins there or even need to win it outright to make the NCAAT.
Most of the "locks" enter these tournaments with the mindset that its just a stopover point on the way to the main destination (the Big Dance).
I wanted to believe in Ben. Now I'm having doubts. Give him another year to straighten it out. But I fear he's not ready for B1G time basketball, like Hoiberg or Otzelberger.
Wow! Just….. wow!
Let's maybe take a tiny step back from the ledge here.
Am I very disappointed in the last 3 games, even if one of them was ultimately a win? Hell yeah I am.
But lets look at the facts here ....
If they can get them, this team is only 2 victories away from 10 conference and 20 overall wins. In the coach's first season at the helm and playing in a major conference with a mid-major roster. Entering the @ MD game, this team was a damn near sure lock to be in the Big Dance this March.
If the school (+ donors) can find him some money to upgrade & improve the roster to more the P5 level, Coach McCollum is gonna do some things here at Iowa. I fully believe that. You don't just miraculously luck your way into his prior success, no matter the level you were competing at.
How many on this board will still be around in 20 years?? That's 2046!
Hoiberg is in his 7th year at Nebraska and TJ his 5th...
I’ve had some immature, BS takes in my day but nothing to this degree.
Hoiberg’s B1G conference record his first three seasons at Nebraska was 9-51.
Those were some hellacious winds at Pebble yesterday. I've been fortunate to play there three times. Beautiful views and extremely tough. I love watching because it brings back fond memories. Great golf yesterday.