I love this team. Sure, part of its b/c they're the polar opposite compared to the last 2 years of the And 1 tour 'me ball'. And part of it is b/c we're all giving McD a pass in the 1st year....so lower expectations given defections not seen since Kruschev.
Random thoughts on the kids.
- Is there any doubt that McD single handedly has created hope for Jiri to earn a living in pro basketball (somewhere)? Tough love works.
- At no time do i feel comfortable with Mike Taylor. Ok, maybe if we're up by 16. But he scares the hell outta me. Its like dating the unbelievable hot girl you have no reason dating...she's mean and will burn you 3 different ways, but its the best you're gonna get. The highs are high. The lows.....too frequent.
- I feel utterly and completely comfortable with Wesley Johnson. When he touches the ball i just feel good. He needs to touch the ball a lot. A lot more.
- Even though playing time is inconsistent - you just know the exposure for Dodi and Corey is going to pay off the next 3 years.
- I figured it out - Caesar is a modern-day Richard Evans. Totally doesn't belong out there as much as he is....but you just love his motor. I genuinely enjoy watching him play his role.
- the "I chose Iowa State" ad. Chiz walks away with the coolest "I chose Iowa State. How bout you?"....not even close. And the
JP "I chose Iowa State, how bout you?" just cracks me up.
On to the home stretch - easy NIT bid given Mac's coaching and exposure of so many players throughout the first 3/4 of the season. We could win 2 in the Big 12 too.
Go cyclones!
