******W Illinois vs Iowa Game Thread******

HawkBall23

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He has always played 38-40 minutes a game.
I understand that, but that's not the point.

Iowa shouldn't have barely needed him after halftime, due to having such a big lead and locking WIU down defensively.
 

Palmerhawk

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I am reading the BIG is the deepest best league.
We have our work cut for us to win enough to make tourny.
Listening to Dolph interview Ben post game was interesting.
Ben was frustrated and did not really want to be there .
He did talk of a game 2 syndrome ..
Boys going be drilling this week
 

Hawksfor3

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OT: Waiting for the 2nd half of the Arizona game, so I'm catching some of Barfsconsin and Norther Illinois. Can't wait for half 2 to start.
 

Hootie LaRue

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He’s not going to play. He must not be putting in the effort defensively in practice.
I don't know, this team needs more offensive options other than Stirtz and maybe Folgueiras. Hausen and Koch might need more minutes and shot attempts regardless of their defense.
 

Franisdaman

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Thanks for the link Fran

All I do is give, give, give.

And when I ask for a statue for being the all time wins leader?

dog peeing GIF
 

Palmerhawk

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Ben's post game presser is a glimpse into his personality
He blames himself for team shortcomings.
He does hold everyone accountable.
He shows humility when asked some questions by simply conceding " I don't know".

He is an acknowledged bb savant but does not flaunt it.
A NW Iowa regular guy.
Works for me.
 

Hawkapottomos Rex

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I don't know, this team needs more offensive options other than Stirtz and maybe Folgueiras. Hausen and Koch might need more minutes and shot attempts regardless of their defense.
I'm not that concerned about offense because they pass the ball so well. I'm concerned about the rebounding. I think that's the only legit concern take from first two games.
 

Hawkeye1984

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I'm not that concerned about offense because they pass the ball so well. I'm concerned about the rebounding. I think that's the only legit concern take from first two games.
When you have big guards you should be rebounding at a high clip, unless you are going up against a formidable front court.
 

Hawk48

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A lot of folks might be overreacting about this team IMO. Remember all of the pre-conference games under McCaffery?

It was the second game, players were not locked in mentally, and they did not play very well as a team, but they won comfortably. Someone mentioned a "work in progress", and they are learning as they go. I am pretty optimistic that they will have a good year overall once they jell primarily because of defense. Biggest concern is the 5 and rebounding for me.

JMO
 
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