I've been a big CSP fan while realizing that he still has areas to improve at his job (just like we all do). Prior to the Iowa game, I was concerned with our offense, but was really encouraged with our defensive play against Seton Hall (part deux). I honestly thought that this team was capable of that type of defensive play night in and night out. It is why I thought that we would beat Iowa and be, at least, on the NCAA bubble come March. The Iowa game results had me doubting the consistency of this team, but in no way did I expect the outcome from last night (even without TH). Last night was the worst game I have witnessed since the McD years. The UAB loss and last year's loss to Iowa were awful - but both were NCAA tourney teams. It boggles my mind as to what we are doing on offense & our inability to get post looks. I get sick of watching physically less-talented teams get multiple looks because we refuse to secure rebounds. To me, the past couple ISU teams are mentally weak - especially compared to the Floyd & Eustachy teams. Heck, Fred's teams were generally mentally tough (especially compared to our teams the past 2 to 3 years). Now that we have less NBA talent on the team, it looks like we can't out-talent our way to victory. That's my 2 cents. I'm not advocating for a coaching change just yet, but I am going to be far less patient. There better be more of the Seton Hall game defense and Alabama game offense going forward (but I'm not expecting it).
