*****Nebraska vs Iowa Game Thread****

[Jonesy5960]

I think Hausen has been surprisingly good on defense lately so that's part of it. Like I said maybe Combs has just been in funk recently but it's been quite bad, imo. Barely drawing iron several times from two feet had me calling for the hook. Hopefully he regains some form.

I was referring to Sage. He seems to be the only guy besides Stirtz who doesn't routinely miss uncontested 3's.

 

[SoonerBeAHawk]

I was referring to Sage. He seems to be the only guy besides Stirtz who doesn't routinely miss uncontested 3's.

Oh, I would love to see some more Sage. He seems to bring more intensity on both ends of the floor.

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

If there's anything with Iowa basketball that I can count on, is to expect the unexpected. Whenever I'm down on an Iowa team, they surprise me and pull off a big win, and reel me back in.. Then they proceed to kick me in the nads again. So, Iowa winning tonight wouldn't shock me. I expect a much better effort than last time out, I'll be disappointed (and convinced this team has entered a free fall) if we don't see that.

I can accept a loss - but I want to see a competitive team at minimum, and hopefully a win.

You can count on a opposing player averaging 3.0 ppg having a career night.

 

[Moral]

This game will tell us everything we need to know about where Ben's coaching will take us. Hopefully Beth can make the right decision if needed.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

I demand that we don't play like dog sh** today.

 

[MacMiney]

Yup let's just do this thing.

 

[EvilMonkeyInTheCloset]

You can count on a opposing player averaging 3.0 ppg having a career night.

They don't have anyone quite that low, but the smart money for the player to have their "Will Ferrell debate scene in Old School" moment against Iowa is between these three:

Buyuktuncel - 6.7 ppg
Essegian - 5.4 ppg
Jacobsen - 4.7 page

I could also see Hoiberg's f***ing kid going for 17 pts tonight, coming in averaging 9.7 ppg.

 

[Franisdaman]

This game will tell us everything we need to know about where Ben's coaching will take us. Hopefully Beth can make the right decision if needed.

 

[2D]

Ben deserves a big win in front of a home crowd. Hope it comes tonight.

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

It cant be understated how atrocious Iowa was defensively against Purdue. Purdue had a good night, but Iowa was REALLY bad on that end. If that continue's, it will be the same result again.

It looked like a Fran defense :>(

 

[MAXIMUSHAWKEYE]

I don't know why they don't promote these games better.

NOTE the 2 pack promotion (pair of discounted tickets); thing is, did anyone know about it?

I don't understand why they don't have a raffle for cool **** . Do the drawing at the end of the game. Must be present to win.

 

[HawksRule25]

Purdue down 16 to Michigan at half. At home.

 

[Jonesy5960]

What are your predictions??? Starting line up....... does Sandfort get an appreciative Carver Hawkeye cheer??

I think he gets a nice respectful salute...

 

[doughuddl2_rivals]

They don't have anyone quite that low, but the smart money for the player to have their "Will Ferrell debate scene in Old School" moment against Iowa is between these three:

Buyuktuncel - 6.7 ppg
Essegian - 5.4 ppg
Jacobsen - 4.7 page

I could also see Hoiberg's f***ing kid going for 17 pts tonight, coming in averaging 9.7 ppg.

So these would be the players Iowa needs to lock down.

Will be following your prognostication on these players to watch tonight.

Hopefully by calling them out on this post I have jinxed their a$$.

 

[Ozzie89]

Ben deserves a big win in front of a home crowd. Hope it comes tonight.

Players too. They need to get that big home win off their back so they can just relax and go play

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that we don't play like dog sh** today.

 

[HawkBall23]

The only way I will not be really mad, at least not in a lingering fashion, about a loss tonight is if the Hawks truly make the Huskers beat them.

If the Hawks can get off to a good start, then a loss means the Huskers were just better and earned the W. Is what it is.

But if the Hawks stumble trip and fall on their faces for most of the first half again for the 4th game in a row, then they will be very beatable again for the 4th straight game.


Figure it out, boys.

 

[CRHAWK]

They don't have anyone quite that low, but the smart money for the player to have their "Will Ferrell debate scene in Old School" moment against Iowa is between these three:

Buyuktuncel - 6.7 ppg
Essegian - 5.4 ppg
Jacobsen - 4.7 page

I could also see Hoiberg's f***ing kid going for 17 pts tonight, coming in averaging 9.7 ppg.

Essegians been hurt all season so that's one less guy to worry about! Sam Hoiberg is a dog though. I would love to have a player like him on Iowa.

 

[HawksRule25]

 

[Franisdaman]

Current Iowa Career Scoring List

1 Luka Garza...2,306 (4 yrs: 2018-2021, 127 GP, .546 FG%, 18.2 ppg; 120 three pt goals)

2 Roy Marble...2,116 (4 yrs: 1986-1989, 134 GP, .539 FG%, 15.8 ppg; 26 three pt goals)

3 Jordan Bohannon...2,033 (5+ yrs: 2017-2019, 10 games in 2020 + 2021 & 2022; 179 GP, .389 FG%, 11.4 ppg; 455 three pt goals)

4 Aaron White...1,859 (4 yrs: 2012-2015, 140 GP, .517 FG%, 13.3 ppg; 61 three pt goals)

5 Acie Earl...1,779 (4 yrs: 1990-1993, 116 GP, .508 FG%, 15.3 ppg; 2 three pt goals)

6 Greg Stokes...1,768 (4 yrs: 1982-1985, 120 GP, .545 FG%, 14.7 ppg)

7 BJ Armstrong...1,705 (4 yrs: 1986-1989, 130 GP, .492 FG%, 13.1 ppg; 136 three pt goals)

8 Roy Devyn Marble...1,694 (4 yrs: 2011-2014; 136 GP, .415 FG%, 12.5 ppg; 134 three pt goals)

9 Ronnie Lester...1,675 (4 yrs: 1977-1980, 99 GP, .471 FG%, 16.9 ppg)

10 Matt Gatens...1,635 (4 yrs: 2009-2012; 128 GP, .415 FG%, 12.8 ppg; 239 three pt goals)

11 Payton Sandfort…1,619 (4 yrs: 2022-2025; 134 GP, .420 FG%, 12.1 ppg; 271 three pt goals)

12 Jess Settles...1,611 (5 yrs: 1994-1997, 1999, 116 GP, .490 FG%, 13.9 ppg; 113 three pt goals)

13 Adam Haluska...1,578 (3 yrs: 2005-2007; 98 GP, .430 FG%, 16.1 ppg; 212 three pt goals); NOTE: 284 pts @ ISU = 1,862 in four years

14 Dean Oliver...1,561 (4 yrs: 1998-2001, 126 GP, .384 FG%, 12.4 ppg; 161 three pt goals)

15 Andre Woolridge...1,525 (3 yrs: 1995-1997, 97 GP, .467 FG%, 15.7 ppg; 104 three pt goals)

16 Don Nelson...1,522 (3 yrs: 1960-1962, 72 GP, .507 FG%, 21.2 ppg)

17 Greg Brunner...1,516 (4 yrs: 2003-2006, 127 GP, .503 FG%, 11.9 ppg; 42 three pt goals)

18 Peter Jok...1,508 (4 yrs: 2014-2017, 125 GP, .413 FG%, 12.1 ppg, 216 three pt goals)

19 Jeff Horner...1,502 (4 yrs: 2003-2006, 123 GP, .391 FG%, 12.2 ppg; 262 three pt goals)

20 Ed Horton...1,372 (4 yrs: 1986-1989, 131 GP, .516 FG%, 10.5 ppg; 1 three pt goals)

21 Bruce King...1,361 (3 yrs: 1975-1977, 80 GP, .479 FG%, 17 ppg)

22 James Moses...1,343 (4 yrs: 1989-1992, 123 GP, .398 FG%, 10.9 ppg; 109 three pt goals)

23 Tyler Cook...1,315 (3 yrs: 2017-2019, 93 GP, .542 FG%, 14.1 ppg; 3 three pt goals)

24 Jarrod Uthoff...1,298 (3 yrs: 2014-2016, 100 GP, .450 FG%, 13.0 ppg; 137 three pt goals)

25 Joe Wieskamp...1,283 (3 yrs: 2019-2021, 97 GP, .467 FG%, 13.2 ppg; 184 three pt goals)

26 Jeff Moe...1,248 (4 yrs: 1985-1988, 131 GP, .480 FG%, 9.5 ppg; 131 three pt goals)

27 Kenyon Murray...1,230 (4 yrs: 1993-1996, 124 GP, .462 FG%, 9.9 ppg; 49 three pt goals)

 

[oldxbbc]

Great memory’s of days gone by.

 

[Franisdaman]

Great memory’s of days gone by.

hard to believe he graduated 11 years ago

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Iowameat]

Go Hawks!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Hawklove]

Purdue down 16 to Michigan at half. At home.

Michigan will kill us - they’re killing Purdue at Purdue. Man, they are good.

 

[Franisdaman]

Put in Hausen!!!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Moral]

Coach Ben Mconnell schedules the games too late.

 

[Franisdaman]

Coach Ben Mconnell schedules the games too late.

 

[Moral]

BENS MCCONNELLS

 

[Bleed The Red]

I would disagree to the tune of - I think Nebraska is a bad passing team. So many wide open guys on the perimeter receive bad passes they have to adjust to field. Rarely do they get to catch and shoot in one motion.

As far as shooting, 36% from the arc may not be elite - but its pretty good - and the sheet volume of 3s they put up has them 12th nationally in 3s made per game.

I have a feeling Iowa wins tonight. Folks are realizing they can beat Nebraska at the FT line. I expect Iowa to do the same tonight. And winning on the road in the B1G is always a huge challenge.

And no - im not insinuating thats due to officials giving Nebraska a hard time. It would make sense that when your whole identity is to shoot 3s and then get in transition - you're going to get dramatically fewer calls than teams driving into the paint consistently.

 

[HawkBall23]

Shon Morris the analyst tonight.

Gotta fight through that bad luck omen, too!

 

[Ty7]

It's obvious that Michigan pays their players. Cheaters.

 

[Franisdaman]

BENS MCCONNELLS

 

[HawksRule25]

 

[Franisdaman]

It's obvious that Michigan pays their players. Cheaters.

schools only pay for the fair market value of a player's name, image & likeness.

at least that's what @EvilMonkeyInTheCloset told me....

 

[Bleed The Red]

3 Stats you should be worried about

FG Percentage Defense- Nebraska 19th Iowa 229th
Three Point Percentage Defense- Nebraska 21st, Iowa 107th
Defensive Rebounds- Nebraska 48th, Iowa 353rd

As per NCAA Stats

 

[2D]

 

[2D]

Starters