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Penn State vs Iowa at Palestra

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BigEastPhil

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Game on now on BTN. Very smart move by PSU to schedule game in Philly to maintain recruiting ties etc and to play in front of sellout crowd.

Good chance to watch PSU before our game Tuesday

They’re good and athletic. But not much depth.

Great matchups will be Myles vs Watkins and Stevens vs Harper.
 
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MadRU

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Looks like an ice skating rink. A lot of slipping and sliding. Announcers remarking how hot it is in the building.
 
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RU MAN

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Good back and forth game so far. Early on Iowa is up 4 23-19 with 8:34 left in the first half.
 
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RU MAN

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I also have to say here in this thread, for PSU---WE ARE! and having big time programs, can't someone in their design department have a quality looking mascot costume? Forever they have been using that cheesy high school costume for their mascot and it looks laughable. It's amateur time for them. Put some creativity and money behind a new design. There, I vented. I feel better now.
 
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I know I'm in the minority here, but the aura of a place like the Palestra (and even the RAC) makes it a unique place to play games. I know people want a 12,000 seat area with all the bells and whistles, but it's places like this that live forever in one's minds, hearts, and soul.
 
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RU MAN said:
I also have to say here in this thread, for PSU---WE ARE! and having big time programs, can't someone in their design department have a quality looking mascot costume? Forever they have been using that cheesy high school costume for their mascot and it looks laughable. It's amateur time for them. Put some creativity and money behind a new design. There, I vented. I feel better now.
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That’s their DNA for better or for worse. Look at the bus they arrive to games in, the uniforms, they value tradition. The anti-Oregon.
 
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Iowa is Garza and everybody else. If we silence him we will win against the Hawks no questions asked.

PSU plays tough D and has scorers. We need the RAC magic to unnerve them
 
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RU MAN

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Arizona Knight said:
That’s their DNA for better or for worse. Look at the bus they arrive to games in, the uniforms, they value tradition. The anti-Oregon.
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True. But is it a tradition to have a mascot costume, which looks like it was made for high school out of the 1950's?
 
MadRU

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Watkins can’t guard Garza. Watkins will have a tough time against Myles
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Garza is a totally different player then Myles. Inside and outside.

Iowa’s defense is suspect and Penn State does not share the game, too much one on one and chucking up fast threes.
 
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kcg88

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Penn State is a totally different team when Stevens is in foul trouble. He couldn't stay on the court against Ohio State either and they got blown out of the building.
 
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kcg88 said:
Penn State is a totally different team when Stevens is in foul trouble. He couldn't stay on the court against Ohio State either and they got blown out of the building.
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Agree mostly fast shots and one on one when he is not in the game. Difference maker.
 
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Scarlet Knut

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Can't decide who I want to win this game. Hate PSU, but want them ranked when we beat them.
 
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ScarletKid2008

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Observations :

1) PSU actually has a far far better home court environment about 4 hours from campus. Their home environment at state college is by far the lamest in the conference and beyond.

2). That stupid lion roar constantly blarred in is god awful

3) Stevens is easily a first team all conference player . I’m really curious how/ if we can neutralize him.

4) seeing what Garza is doing (who is a really good tough player) Myles can possibly have another field day on Watkins.

5) overall right now PSU looks like the better of the two teams. But if RUs defense can be on point on Tuesday and fustrate their top 3 guys then we have a chance.


6) if I’m coach Pike I would make Jacob Young change his game and put him on a short leash for this one. pSU is gonna block all of his wild layup attempts and they thrive off getting out on the run. I can see a bunch of Young turnovers fueling PSU runs. Gotta manage him on Tuesday
 
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RutgHoops

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Smart move by Chambers playing this game at the Palestra. They get a big crowd from their Philly alum for Iowa, a game that would not draw well at BJC, and the Palestra is much more similar to the RAC than BJC.
 
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