Could we beat Drake now?

cyclonedcm · 01-20-2008, 09:47 PM

I went to the Drake game on Saturday night...

I think that the Cyclones could beat them if we played them again...

cybsball20 · 01-20-2008, 09:49 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedcm

I went to the Drake game on Saturday night...

I think that the Cyclones could beat them if we played them again...

With Josh Young, no... Without him, it would be a good game, could go either way...

iowast8fan · 01-20-2008, 09:49 PM

At Drake, they have our number. At home, we might have a chance.

Ficklone02 · 01-20-2008, 09:50 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

With Josh Young, no... Without him, it would be a good game, could go either way...

I agree with this. Speaking of Josh Young, does anybody know when he is estimated to be back?

ISUFan22 · 01-20-2008, 09:50 PM

I'm not so sure. But we won't play 'em again (unless by some highly unlikely case we meet in the postseason), so it's useless.

I don't understand what the obsession is with that game. We were very inexperienced then (not that we have a ton now, but much better), dealing with injuries and Drake just couldn't miss. It was the perfect storm for them.

It would certainly be a better game, but I still think they're the better team. They're even winning (over some good teams to boot) without one of their best players.

Aldude505 · 01-20-2008, 09:51 PM

At Hilton we have a chance against anyone...I think the way our team is gelling right now...very good chance at home. If we played there it would be tough!

Wesley · 01-20-2008, 10:03 PM

Our guards are taking care of the ball adequately. The best thing we are doing is we are not sitting on the ball the while shot clock tuns out as we dribble the ball out of bounds. We would do much better.

Iastfan112 · 01-21-2008, 02:02 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

Our guards are taking care of the ball adequately. The best thing we are doing is we are not sitting on the ball the while shot clock tuns out asl we dribble the ball out of bounds. We would do much better.

Much better, yes, I'm thinking it'd be good game but they'd still come out on top. Drake's a very good basketball team whereas we are still a couple steps away.

brianhos · 01-21-2008, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ficklone02

I agree with this. Speaking of Josh Young, does anybody know when he is estimated to be back?

When he first went down, they said it could be as late as the mo valley tourney. So the short answer is, a while.

83Clone · 01-21-2008, 06:41 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonedcm

I went to the Drake game on Saturday night...

I think that the Cyclones could beat them if we played them again...

I'm past that, and only worried about competing in the Big XII. A split this week would be huge

SuperCy · 01-21-2008, 07:17 AM

I really don't think that there is much point to it. Plus, I think it takes away from what Drake has been able to accomplish.

Oldgeezer · 01-21-2008, 08:17 AM

I am still not convinced Drake is as good as their record indicates. They are good, don't get me wrong, but they are really weak inside. 2 ?guys over 6' 7" ? And Cox is much more a 3 than a 4-5. They beat Ill. State and S. Ill in Des Moines, but haven't played any of the better MV teams on the road. I think they can win the Valley title, with 4 losses.

cyismydog · 01-21-2008, 09:03 AM

It all depends on how healthy Josh Young is.

CyinCo · 01-21-2008, 09:05 AM

Doesn't matter. They whooped us good. We'll get them next year.

cybsball20 · 01-21-2008, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by Oldgeezer

I am still not convinced Drake is as good as their record indicates. They are good, don't get me wrong, but they are really weak inside. 2 ?guys over 6' 7" ? And Cox is much more a 3 than a 4-5. They beat Ill. State and S. Ill in Des Moines, but haven't played any of the better MV teams on the road. I think they can win the Valley title, with 4 losses.

Guard play is what gets it done in college basketball. Size isn't a huge deal, especially when every guy on your team is a threat from 3.