BLUM: Georges Niang, Man in the Middle

[Cardinal2001]

Darn dusty in the room, isn't it?

Thanks a lot Blum, that was awesome.

 

[CRcyclone6]

Jesus who is cutting onions in here? Great article Blum. Speaking of schooling Notre Dame, where can I find highlights of that game?

This is a pic I sent my Notre Dame buddy after that game.

 

[Cardinal2001]

I think you're right Wouldn't that be a special way to cap off Niang's career? Wow.

Things always look darkest before the dawn. Here's hoping we have a really special run in us. I want to send Georges off with a bang!

 

[istater7]

Awesome stuff, Blum. I'll definitely be cheering a little harder for Georges these last 3 home games. Hope he gets the chance for a long standing ovation during a blowout win on Senior Night.

 

[DiehardClone]

Hope Georges has a large family so we can recruit them.

Apparently Georges' Mom still has four years of eligibility left.

 

[CTTB78]

I'm glad Georges came to check out the cornfields. After a great career in Ames, he'll leave knowing that there's more to this place than that.
Senior night will be one of those happy/and very sad nights for him, and Cyclone fans everywhere.

 

[NickTheGreat]

I think Georges deserves a DEEP tourney run :yes:

 

[huntt26]

I think Georges deserves a DEEP tourney run :yes:

Indeed! He has had TERRIBLE luck in the NCAA tournament so far.

 

[huntt26]

What would it take for Morgan Freeman to narrate this article, and have video to go with it? A Niang documentary. I would pay huge $$$$$ for this!

 

[Go2Guy]

Blum this is probably the best article I have ever read. Great work.

I'm gonna miss Georges terribly; hope we give him a huge send off on Senior Day!

 

[Cycsk]

Great article by Blum and great interview by Goodman. Really enjoying these pieces.

Senior Day tickets may sell for more than Iowa or Kansas tickets this year!

 

[cypack747]

Great article Blum.

What's amazing about Georges is that he's been the same person since he stepped on campus (except for his body of course). There was no "opening up to the media" or "stepping into his role". Georges was Georges from day 1, on and off the court.

I love that you included his first game at Allen Field House, there has never been any fear in that guy. Whether he makes it in the NBA or not, there is no doubt he will be successful after college.

 

[AllIn]

Great article Blum! Tears will be shed from my family of 4 on Senior Night. Has there been another Cyclone as endearing as Georges? I enjoy every interview that he's had because you never know what is going to come out of his mouth. Great sense of humor, humble, confident & thoughtful. I gotta find a way to shake his hand and thank him for the joy he has brought me the past 4 years. Amazing talent w/ a bright future ahead.

 

[Dingus]

Was Georges really not even a top 150 recruit when he committed after his Jr year? I've gathered he shot up a bunch after he committed but that seems surprising.

 

[ZZZ]

Georges is such a special player. It will be one of the weirdest things to not see #31 on the court next year. Being a college student, Niang is the icon that I will remember associated with ISU basketball.

 

[mjhavlo76]

Great read Blum. And agree, possibly your best piece. I don't believe I ever called Georges Niang unathletic. Norvelle Pelle, yes. But not Niang. LOL

 

[othercy]

Excellent, Excellant, Excellent article.

 

[Bret44]

Decent Stuff Blum. Not quite Peterson's stuff for HN, but still, in the words of Bubbles, ****in' Decent!