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j_crow · 03-10-2008, 11:22 AM

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Charlie Creme has us as one of the last four in, at a #11 seed in Des Moines playing #6 seed Ohio State. He also had the following to say about our position:

"The Cyclones, like Texas, are 7-9 in the Big 12. Unlike Texas, they don't have the resume of big wins. The loss to finish the season at Nebraska hurt, and a first-round tournament loss to Colorado would probably be the end of Iowa State's NCAA chances."

Personally, I'm with him. I know a lot of people think we're in because of the strength of the Big 12, but I think we need to beat Colorado to have a chance; ending a sub .500 conference season with two losses to mediocre conference teams doesn't bode well (even with all of the adversity we faced). With that said, I think our play in the conference tournament will put to rest any doubts about whether or not we'll get in. Let's go Twister Sisters!

cj0227 · 03-10-2008, 11:24 AM

I agree beating Colorado should finalize things. Any good places to eat with that game on the tv in the Des Moines area?

CycloneWarning · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

Boy, we are really cutting it close.

The CU game is almost must win. Due to the strength of the conference, if we win tomorrow, I think we are in barring some weird results from other conference tournaments.

As host of the Des Moines site, I think the NCAA really wants us to make it.

I feel sorry for the #7-#6 seed if we get a #10-#11 seed in Des Moines. With our fans, that would not be an upset at all.

C.John · 03-10-2008, 08:39 PM

All we need to do is take care of business tomorrow and we should be golden.

I hope.

JJ4ISU · 03-10-2008, 08:49 PM

I thought winning at Oklahoma State sort of late in the season was quite impressive!