*** Official Utah vs #3 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

[BWRhasnoAC]

We're winning, so what do I know, but I think we have to find a way to make opponents pay more for this strategy. You can sell out on it and grab a bunch of offensive rebounds, that's basically what Utah was doing last night, and "just box out" is not always an effective counter (e.g. two or three guys can't box out three or four guys). Fastbreaking is the classic way to counter this strategy, opponent sends more guys to the glass = less guys back on defense = run on them, get some easy baskets.

We try to run on teams but they're all being very disciplined and running back hard. It's why we kill everyone's legs after 30 minutes of game time.

 

[Cloned4Life]

I think it was because he had to be the man in Maui. No one else was making things happen. He had to be the one other team’s reacted to. I was upset he took the last shot in the Auburn game because they were ready for him. I thought about it for awhile and really he earned that shot because he was what was making our offense go. We have not needed him as much as we did that first month.

Yeah the Auburn play in hindsight is like... damn, "what could have been". A combination of good defense and bad luck. I don't think it was a bad decision because literally the NEXT night he does the exact same thing against Dayton and makes an amazing/beautiful game-sealing play.

He's just so damn good.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

They're a bit limited athletically in speed and length and need to impose their will defensively with traps etc. to make things happen; it seems like if they play straight up teams are able to get to the lane/hoop more easily.

Yep. This is it.

 

[dafarmer]

Settles made a really interesting comment during the end of the game. He said he couldn't recall any coaches, other than Cale Sanderson, who went on to have a great career after leaving Iowa State.

He meant it as a compliment. He said that coaches have such a good thing at Iowa State that they put their career at risk if they leave.

Hope Matt Campbell was listening.

Earl Bruce did alright at OSU for a while.

 

[twincyties]

Fairly certain he was talking about Floyd and Fred

 

[cytor]

First in-person game for me in 40 years! Soaked it all in until all players had left the floor.
Impressions:
- Players don't seem as tall when you're watching from as high up as I was! Lol
- During that 21-3 run to end the half, the defense was just stifling. Utah was overwhelmed.
- Most guys come off the bench and take a couple of possessions to feel comfortable. Curtis scores immediately!
- Tamin is so tough.
- Gotta get better at keeping opponent off the offensive board. There are teams much better at it than Utah. Houston and Auburn come to mind.
- There seem to be more designed offensive sets than in years past, to get the ball inside and to get ooen 3's. Having so many skilled options is great!

Overall, I'm sure those of you attend regularly know that crowds can be much better than last night, but it sure seemed loud and involved when the team was scuffling. I had a great time!

I see you utilized the word " Soaked"... very appropriate

 

[GT25Ump]

Thought I'd pass this along, just found this YT video made by one of those Madsen Brothers documenting their visit to Ames, from their arrival to their departure, sorta fun watch.

 

[Cyclonepride]

He's always been good to us as a commentator.

He was a class player too, he was just hated because he was good and relentless.

 

[NENick]

Enjoyed it. Seems like a good guy.