Why I think we can beat Duke.

**SplitIdentity** · 06-24-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by ISU_Alum_2000

Saving what... the thread where the first two responses were...

and...

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Keep reaching, Hawkeye.

Keep reaching for what? Are you just trying to pick a fight with me? You can have this one. Calm down there slick, I'm just giving the OP a hard time. Plus, not all the responses have been saying he's crazy.

But regardless, as I said, I'd really like to see ISU win, and I'm really hoping I can make it out there.

Originally Posted by huntt26

Hope you make it out.. if you don't cheer for ISU, at least cheer for Duke to lose!

No no, I'd be cheering for ISU to win and Duke to lose :)

**IcSyU** · 06-24-2009, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

No no, I'd be cheering for ISU to win and Duke to lose :)

I will personally see to it that SouthernHawk gets there just to have pictures of this.

**Cyclonic** · 06-24-2009, 11:34 AM

This may have already been brought up, and sorry if it is a little bit of a hijack...

Somebody tell me why Duke seems to frequently schedule thier "tougher" road games at a neutral court? Are they worried about something? Is this a way not to be obligated to a "home and home"????

**SplitIdentity** · 06-24-2009, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I will personally see to it that SouthernHawk gets there just to have pictures of this.

Oh, I'm sure there will be pictures :)

I do wear ISU stuff, for the record. As well as Iowa things. I'm a diverse individual.

**CB21** · 06-24-2009, 11:38 AM

Just because you hear the name "Duke" people think we have no shot. When hilton east is packed with cyclones and our players are jacked for this game it could be a good one.

**egami** · 06-24-2009, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by SouthernHawk

Oh, I'm sure there will be pictures :)

I do wear ISU stuff, for the record. As well as Iowa things. I'm a diverse individual.

You're Bi...

**egami** · 06-24-2009, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by CB21

Just because you hear the name "Duke" people think we have no shot. When hilton east is packed with cyclones and our players are jacked for this game it could be a good one.

Hilton East, lol...it'll be interesting to see. I would expect Cy Fan to outnumber Duke Fan, but maybe the number of regional Chicago Duke followers may offset that.

**jaretac** · 06-24-2009, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by TxCycloneFan

or a microwave dinner.

or a off brand microwave dinner bought at a generic shopping center

**WalkingCY** · 06-24-2009, 11:59 AM

IMO McD has to have an incredible year to help keep his job status "healthy". If he doesn't, there will be obvious grumblings around the alumni and fans alike. No excuses this year.....the Clones need to finish in the top 6 of the conference. You have the best player in College playing for you next year. Get it done.

Also, before making picks against the likes of "Duke," McD needs to beat teams like Hawaii, Drake....SDSU....etc. Again, this year is HUGE for him.....and he knows it. He has good talent coming back, good recruits....time to roll. Though, I believe this is the year to "get back" to where we once belonged.

If we have a good record going into this game, you gotta believe that many a loyal Cyclones will be in Chi-town ready to beat Duke. It would be a major stepping-stone game for McDermott.....and a win allows us to have a tremendous year/great media attention....etc.

**IcSyU** · 06-24-2009, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by WalkingCY

IMO McD has to have an incredible year to help keep his job. No excuses this year.....the Clones need to finish in the top 6 of the conference. You have the best player in College playing for you next year. Get it done.

Also, before making picks against the likes of "Duke," McD needs to beat teams like Hawaii, Drake....SDSU....etc. Again, this year is HUGE for him.....and he knows it. He has good talent coming back, good recruits....time to roll. Though, I believe this is the year to "get back" to where we once belonged.

If we have a good record going into this game, you gotta believe that many a loyal Cyclones will be in Chi-town ready to beat Duke. It would be a major stepping-stone game for McDermott.....and a win allows us to have a tremendous year/great media attention....etc.

Um, I'll betcha his job security is perfectly fine. Should it be? I don't really have a comment. Is it? Yep. It is.

And I doubt Brackins is the best player in college basketball. Great player? Yes he is. The best? I doubt it.

**CB21** · 06-24-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally Posted by egami

Hilton East, lol...it'll be interesting to see. I would expect Cy Fan to outnumber Duke Fan, but maybe the number of regional Chicago Duke followers may offset that.

There are lots of alum that live in that area. Plus the fans that will drive. I dont know I have high hopes about the numbers we can put up there. Yeah the band wagon Duke fans that really aren't even Duke fans. Although there will be quite a few there I'm sure.

**WalkingCY** · 06-24-2009, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

Um, I'll betcha his job security is perfectly fine. Should it be? I don't really have a comment. Is it? Yep. It is.

And I doubt Brackins is the best player in college basketball. Great player? Yes he is. The best? I doubt it.

Alright, if he isn't the best player in Col. basketball, would you agree that he is the best PF/F in the country? Because he is going to be come pre-season.

**cycloneman003** · 06-24-2009, 12:16 PM

Its hard to argue that there is any player in the country that is more versatile offensively. he is pretty much unstoppable. if gilstrap is as good as advertised, and the other guys are improving over the summer, we will be very good.

**WalkingCY** · 06-24-2009, 12:19 PM

[QUOTE=WalkingCY;1114700]IMO McD has to have an incredible year to help keep his job status "healthy". If he doesn't, there will be obvious grumblings around the alumni and fans alike.

This is what I really meant about coach's status as our head basketball coach.

Of couse he is currently in a comfortable situation with his current deal. But he needs to have a successful year in the eyes of many fans.... not that this season is the make or break for him....but a significant improvement in the final record needs to be positive for the program.

**jdoggivjc** · 06-24-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by DRCHIRO

You forgot one key matchup, Coach K > Coach Mac

That's not even a slam on Coach Mac. Coach K is just that good. Quite honestly, the statement should be Coach K > insert coach's name here.

But, that's also assuming that Coach K is still Duke's coach for the game. While it's highly unlikely that Coach K leaves Duke, there has been some speculation (particularly by talk show hosts on FSR) that if Phil Jackson decides to retire this offseason that Coach K is the front runner for the job with the Lakers. Ponder that one for awhile...

Originally Posted by Cyclonic

This may have already been brought up, and sorry if it is a little bit of a hijack...

Somebody tell me why Duke seems to frequently schedule thier "tougher" road games at a neutral court? Are they worried about something? Is this a way not to be obligated to a "home and home"????

Because they can, plain and simple. Duke is a name that automatically causes a jump in the RPI (regardless of win or loss) and there are no shortage of teams that are willing to play Duke on a neutral court. So, unless you are on the level of Duke, you're going to play them on their terms.