*** Official IOWA STATE vs #10 Baylor Game(Day) Thread ***

[Rogue52]

On the 7th day, God created Iowa State basketball in Kansas City.

 

[NWICY]

A lot of our players are pretty clearly high IQ guys in interviews. Lipsey, Gabe, Jaz, Watson and Holmes all sound pretty coach-like. Some years are better than others actually listening to those.

I think he has really enjoyed his yr at ISU

 

[PizzaTheHutt]

Sooo do fans make the drive and raid the semifinals now?

 

[HFCS]

I think he has really enjoyed his yr at ISU

It won’t mean NBA but he’s the perfect example of raising his profile for next level of basketball by playing in best conference.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I feel like we are at worst a 5 which scares me because of the 5 12 upset history. If we win this tournament I think we go to a 4.

 

[exCYtable]

Plus I don’t need to see Joe Touissant play out of his mind against us and Iowa fans getting a chubby over it for a 3rd time.

Exactly. Give me KU. There's no atmosphere quite as electric as KU/ISU at the Big 12 tournament 50/50 crowd split.

 

[nfrine]

If this persists for more that 4 hours, rewatch the Oklahoma game

 

[cyfan92]

Smart parents. That will teach you not to invite them along in the first place. Could have just left the kids at the hotel pool.

Mic drop to the old people.

I'll remember this next time I'm summoned to family dinner so they can see their grandkids

 

[stateofmind]

Exactly. Give me KU. There's no atmosphere quite as electric as KU/ISU at the Big 12 tournament 50/50 crowd split.

KU will have more, but that won't stop us.

 

[stateofmind]

I feel like we are at worst a 5 which scares me because of the 5 12 upset history. If we win this tournament I think we go to a 4.

I don't think the 5/12 is as scary in today's game. I think the 3/14 is going to be the upset line this year. BB is just too balanced anymore.

 

[exCYtable]

Outside chance that if they win this tournament Des Moines could become reality.

I think another top 10 win tomorrow against KU and we are lock for Des Moines. What would that be, 7 top ten wins???

 

[Pope]

Tomorrow is what's called playing with the house's money.

Lose to the overall #1 NCAA Tournament seed Kansas, and it's no big deal. Won't hurt our NCAA seeding a bit. Beat Kansas, Lord knows what that could do for our seeding as we already have the most top 10 wins and the most top 25 wins in the nation.

 

[CentexCyclone]

Of all the things you could tell me this team would do this year beating Baylor 3 times wouldn't have been near the top of my list.

I was pleasantly surprised as well, but maybe I should not have been. Despite their scoring talent, Baylor’s elite guards are not very big or physical (6’1”, 6’3”, 6’4”) . And they don’t have anywhere near the horses in the post that they used to. Put those factors together and they are vulnerable to physical, elite perimeter defenders and a stout post game, both of which are strengths for the Cyclones.

 

[cyfan92]

If the weather didn't suck balls down there, I'd probably head down tomorrow. If you're going down, drink a beer for me as I drink one on my couch.

There is a roof over P&L plus I remember spots having heaters. I WISH I could go

 

[casey1973]

Anyone know of where I can find a replay of the game? Maybe mentioned earlier but it was advertised on espn 2. My luck. Just got home. Missed a good one.

 

[alarson]

Alright that's it, i'm done with bridges forever. Tear down the one over university.

The bridge heard. And the bridge responded.



All hail the bridge

 

[cycloneG]

Anyone know of where I can find a replay of the game? Maybe mentioned earlier but it was advertised on espn 2. My luck. Just got home. Missed a good one.

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[Ms3r4ISU]

Weather in KC is fine. Rain stopped couple hours ago.

 

[IowaState88]

Great team win today. 5 seed probably likely now. Awesome job by staff.

What was most encouraging today was the play of the younger guys/dudes who will be returning next year. Tre King was great. Tamin another incredible game. Watson was super active. Ward looked like he belongs.

Think about this group for next year:
Lipsey
Williams
(Transfer Scoring 2 Guard Type)
Milan
Watson
Omaha
Tre King
Jones
Ward

Supreme potential. Love it.

 

[ISUChippewa]

I feel like we are at worst a 5 which scares me because of the 5 12 upset history. If we win this tournament I think we go to a 4.

I understand your reasoning, but at the same time I don't think we can worry too much about things like that. We are going to be playing good teams starting in Round 1, whatever our seed is. IMO the only teams that can relax a bit are 1 and 2 seeds, but even then we've seen 15 seeds make it to two straight Sweet 16's the last couple of seasons. Got to bring your "A" game from Day One of the Big Dance.