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I know that I learned that watching this team makes me want to put my head through the wall

I completely disagree. This team has made huge progress in a short time and is so young. I agree with you on almost everything, Buck, but I can't see how you can say this.

What we learned? We learned that Teddy Balentine takes his orders well, from the
BigTen office. You are NOT to allow Mich State and Izzo brand to lose under any circumstance.

How is it possible that 15 minutes thru the 2nd half, Iowa has committed 8 fouls, yet the
'Sparties' only get called for 3? Are you F***8** kidding me? The Hawkeyes still had their chances to win,
however the pathetic refs made it nearly impossible.

Just because they made huge progress, which I agree with by the way, doesn't mean they still didn't frustrate the hell out of me many times this season. I do understand they are young, but I still get frustrated.

You and me both. I have almost put my fist through the wall more than once.

Agree and it's a great thing. The program is back. I will watch every Hawk bball and football game, no matter how good or bad they are, but it sure is more fun watching the better times.

Even thought Iowa is obviously better than Minny or the Illini, they beat some quality opponents outside of the Big Ten. Fran/Barta took some risks playing low quality opponents early to get some easy wins and confidence for a young team and it came vack to burn them in the end. Iowa took the risk that they wouldn't lose any games they weren's supposed to but that critical loss to Nebraska on the road sealed their fate. That Purdue loss hurt too.

The nice thing going forward - Iowa is at a point now where they don't need to (and better not) schedule a bunch of patsies. The talent level is there to compete with anyone. May's defensive stopper ability will be missed though. Not sure who will pick up that role when he is gone, but better outside shooting from Jok and Uthoff should help immensely.

It's a bright future if we can keep building in recruiting.

I agree with you that Iowa generally moves the ball well. Against Michigan State, it wasn't quite as good as it usually is, so I see what Morrison is saying there. But a lot of that is due to how good Michigan State is on defense, as the Spartans really weren't conceding anything.

Golden, I was so inspired by your post that I sent a special request to my sister, who is quite close to God and, I believe, even sits on His rules committee.... to have her ask Him to make sure my life on this earth is extended for at least the next five years so I can enjoy our basketball team's glorious future.

I think part of Iowa's problem is they actually pass more than they need to. If someone just stepped up to take a shot, the offense would look a little bit better. Iowa passes very well and also moves without the ball at a good level too.

I think one reason for the overpassing at times is that there aren't enough players that can create their own shot. Because of that, a lot of those guys are waiting until they're wide open before they shoot.

Sparty, correct....no surprise that this was the worst three point shooting Hawkeye team since 2002...under 30%.

At least according to http://statsheet.com/mcb/beyondthearc/teams/iowa