Name one person who is saying ISU isn't good or talented and shouldn't win any B12 games.
Cite it.
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*** Official #12 IOWA STATE vs Oklahoma State Game(Day) Thread ***
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Name one person who is saying ISU isn't good or talented and shouldn't win any B12 games.
Cite it.
They had a lot of 3s they lucked out on but they also missed 12 FTs (16/28). So it kind of evens out. Anyone else think the foul they called on Lipsey on the 3 pt attempt was bogus? Looked like the shooter was trying to target him to initiate contact
Yeah that was weird... I've never seen a coach act like that after a win. I mean it's a good win for OSU but they were favored by a point and it was over #12. It isn't like they knocked off some undefeated #1 or something.
To them beating us was like knocking off a highly rated opponent which doesn’t happen very often anymore at Oklahoma state so they have to do this celebration when they get the chance!!
I miss Grill, it's pretty obvious to me he's the best all around player on the team. As good of a shooter he is, his defense was sorely missed out there today also on the perimeter. They don't drain all those 3s if he's in their face.
Like I wrote earlier, if T.J. had done the same exact thing Cyclone Fanatic would be ready to build a statue of him for how passionate he is about ISU.
Boynton's actions after the game don't bother me at all, to be honest. I did notice that he and T.J. shared a "bro hug" in the handshake line, so there appears to be some genuine affection and respect there (and on that note T.J. adores Bill Self as well).
I actually take it as a compliment to us that beating us is such a cause for celebration.
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I dont blame Boynton for celebrating. I'm guessing his seat is getting warm, and a win like this helps their chances of getting into the tournament. That said, I hope we beat them by 20 in Hilton.
Personally I'd think it would be a little over the top if TJ did that. It's not a huge deal and it's fine for a coach to be excited I just thought it was a little weird. I like Boynton too he seems like a really cool guy.
Yes, some lane violation on Grill who was standing above the circle. If I remember correctly, you have ro stay above the top of the key. Did not see him move below that, but thst has to be what it was.
What were your preseason predictions Mr. expectations?
I am hoping that we are able to adapt after a week without Grill being obviously injured. He, and pretty every piece of this puzzle is very important. However, we have had very little time to make adjustments to both Grill and Jaz being out. It may take some creativity / advanced scheming that might take a week or so to engrain into the team.
Prolly held off until a weird loss to come swooping in with this take:
- if you don't think ISU will win the conference, you're being righteous with a loser's mentality and must fail a lot in life.
-you should just expect the team to win the conference after this start because the season just trends the same way all the time. The team and fans should be in line with what a 'good' season looks like because seeding is still so important in college basketball in late January even if recent history says otherwise.
*Eventually as the losses pile up a bit the 'I wasn't a fan of the hire' will slip out from a few posters because all in all they want to see ISU fail so they can say they were right. It's quite a twist.
There was mention that Grill's back is sore or something which hopefully means it can be worked out/heal.
No injuries last year is turning on its head now. Hopefully things evolve to full strength over the next month and ISU can pull off a few more wins in the process.
He clearly would have helped yesterday and likely would’ve gotten ISU over the top.
I've written it before, but yes; we had a lot of luck last season when it came to injuries, or lack thereof.
Certainly not having that same luck this season, but thankfully, unlike last season, we have the depth to overcome it.
ISU has more depth this year thankfully. The silver lining has been the trial by fire for Lipsey, King, Watson and Ward has been successful. There are a lot of guys on the team that we will have a hell of a time replacing while out. Grills definitely towards the top of that list. Hopefully our guys can grind out some wins over the next several games and are back to full strength for a push down the stretch.
Never going to say having Jaz or Grill wouldn't have helped to beat OSU.
But the guys we had, could have got the job done if they made shots they normally do and if we stayed aggressive.
We also have to figure a way to be a great defense, without trapping or being so willing to switch. That and understanding how refs are calling a game to defend without putting the opposition on the line 20+ times a game.
But the guys we had, could have got the job done if they made shots they normally do and if we stayed aggressive.
We also have to figure a way to be a great defense, without trapping or being so willing to switch. That and understanding how refs are calling a game to defend without putting the opposition on the line 20+ times a game.
