Meanwhile...

[Lime]

Lobos run their record to 27-3 with a win at #11 Brigham Young. 6-0 against ranked teams, a share of the conference title for the 2nd straight year (and a chance to make it outright)...

http://espn.go.com/ncb/recap?gameId=300580252

13 straight wins after an 0-2 MWC start.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

well, whoopdeefrickendooo!

[PlannedSickDays]

behind the facade of this innocent looking book store

[SL]

When I found out they beat BYU today, I seriously became a tad depressed. I'll get even more depressed should the Lobos make a run in the tourney.

[Jimmie Dimmick]

When I found out they beat BYU today, I seriously became a tad depressed. I'll get even more depressed should the Lobos make a run in the tourney.

Are you a BYU fan?

[SL]

When I found out they beat BYU today, I seriously became a tad depressed. I'll get even more depressed should the Lobos make a run in the tourney.

Are you a BYU fan?

No, just that Steve Alford is having success while Iowa's program is the way it is. Things weren't great while he was here, but they were better.

[PipeDaddy]

When I found out they beat BYU today, I seriously became a tad depressed. I'll get even more depressed should the Lobos make a run in the tourney.

Are you a BYU fan?

No, just that Steve Alford is having success while Iowa's program is the way it is. Things weren't great while he was here, but they were better.

SA is better suited to a small conference. He was never going to succeed at Iowa.

I don't disagree - things were better in some ways, heck in a lot of ways. But I don't feel depressed. I'm still glad he's gone.

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

I don't like seeing him succeed, though. I don't care if it's sour grapes. Fuck him. I have been having a hard time deciding if it's harder for me to watch him do well at NM or watching my defunct Sonics in playoff position as the "Thunder". :sad:

[Match34]

I don't care how Steve Alford does. I'm just glad that all the fans that said, "I will never support Iowa basketball until Steve Alford's gone" have stayed true to their word.

[Verbal]

Alford has won more games this year than Lick has the last two years combined. I was happy to see him go, if for no other reason than to quell the constant bickering amongst the fan base and get a fresh start with someone else. This all would've been fine, had Barta made a competent hire. But it's looking like Lick will be using Year 4 to get back to where he was Year 1 (i.e., about 6 Big Ten wins or so), which is not a good remedy for a bickering fan base.

[Match34]

You stay classy, Steve...

Deadspin - Steve Alford, Sore Winner: Curses Out Opposing Player (http://deadspin.com/5482109/)

[PipeDaddy]

You stay classy, Steve...

Deadspin - Steve Alford, Sore Winner: Curses Out Opposing Player (http://deadspin.com/5482109/)

He's a winner, that's for sure.

[Klink]

Good for him

[StinkyMcFadden]

Jesus wouldn't have done that.

[denverhawkfan]

Jesus wouldn't have done that.

:rotf:

[Gushawk]

Jesus might not have, but that kid was acting like a spoiled little sore losing prick. I don't fault Steve for giving some shit back to him.

[PipeDaddy]

I'd be curious to see the video of the play in question.

Nonetheless, Stevie showed more fire in that 17 seconds than I saw much of the time on the Iowa bench.

[TH1974]

I've said it before and I'll say it again. Alford is a terrific mid-major coach. I hope to hell he doesn't bolt for the MVC.

[HFBM]

well, whoopdeefrickendooo!

this. nobody wanted him while he was here (myself included) and now people want to post this shit to say, "see, we were better off". i can open a thread in the lounge and see this shit daily. boo fucking who.

[HawkLax6]

well, whoopdeefrickendooo!

this. nobody wanted him while he was here (myself included) and now people want to post this shit to say, "see, we were better off". i can open a thread in the lounge and see this shit daily. boo fucking who.

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

[HFBM]

amen to that, lax. they may even break a lounge record that day. you know legend will be there twisting the knife and it will be fun to watch.

[Legend12]

amen to that, lax. they may even break a lounge record that day. you know legend will be there twisting the knife and it will be fun to watch.

Well...maybe...I got banned today.

I just don't know for how long as of yet.

[PipeDaddy]

The one thing SA could never do was coach to expectations. That works at a mid major like he was before. But expectations are sure to be high at NM this NCAA tourney. Watch out for Northwestern State!

[Hacksaw Jim Duggan]

Steve Alford and his prayer group can fist himself.

[TH1974]

Steve Alford and his prayer group can fist himself.

This.

[Hacksaw Jim Duggan]

just for fun....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO7UjGjd2Nc

[PipeDaddy]

just for fun....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO7UjGjd2Nc

My tranny took a dump on me... Oh wait, wrong thread. :)

[Lime]

well, whoopdeefrickendooo!

this. nobody wanted him while he was here (myself included) and now people want to post this shit to say, "see, we were better off". i can open a thread in the lounge and see this shit daily. boo fucking who.

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

[Hacksaw Jim Duggan]

this. nobody wanted him while he was here (myself included) and now people want to post this shit to say, "see, we were better off". i can open a thread in the lounge and see this shit daily. boo fucking who.

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

[Gushawk]

That could have been proofread more carefully.

[Legend12]

#4 got me today

[TH1974]

Tom doesn't like comedians. Or people making jokes. Or, on the other hand, people taking things *too* seriously.

[RiotFan]

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com


The next time he follows his own rules will be the first.

[blacklespaul]

I miss Steve Alford. Funk.

[HFBM]

i think TK is a pretty good guy.

[Vepr]

i think TK is a pretty good guy.

He is dreamy... sigh.

He is a cock but then again he has to deal with immature assholes like most of us so maybe we drove him there. I just wish he would be a consistent asshole instead of being all over the place with how he applies his rules. This is what I like about Mr. Hawk, he is a nice consistent bastard. ;)

[Hacksaw Jim Duggan]

I once posted Shada would have been as fast at covering Hardy if he would have been in a wheelchair and he fucking deleted it during Iowa/IU meltdown in 2006.


I understand tying to micromanage fan outrage but our little fanbase different. One thing that works well here is that the posters self-regulate, morons get machinegunned quick here, thats one thing the other site misses on. When you micromanage the normal process of natural selection goes out the window.

Its a message board for OUR bitching. I love the threads where TK or those other fuckheads post a recruiting update and the brownnosers post 18 thanks Tom posts in a row and the thread goes forever....

[Lime]

Its a message board for OUR bitching.

This is false.

[Rolo Tomassi]

Alford used Iowa for some much-needed OJT. This is one reason (probably the main reason) he's a success at New Mexico. I expect his success there will continue, and he will be grabbed by a major school within the next couple of years.

[Monster]

Are you a BYU fan?

No, just that Steve Alford is having success while Iowa's program is the way it is. Things weren't great while he was here, but they were better.

SA is better suited to a small conference. He was never going to succeed at Iowa.

.

Seriously, what does that even mean? I just never understood the difference.

[PipeDaddy]

No, just that Steve Alford is having success while Iowa's program is the way it is. Things weren't great while he was here, but they were better.

SA is better suited to a small conference. He was never going to succeed at Iowa.

.

Seriously, what does that even mean? I just never understood the difference.

Think the difference between being an administrator at a 1A school and a 4A school.

[Monster]

SA is better suited to a small conference. He was never going to succeed at Iowa.

.

Seriously, what does that even mean? I just never understood the difference.

Think the difference between being an administrator at a 1A school and a 4A school.

I don't think that's a good analogy.

Is the difference between the MWC and the B10 so vast, from a basketball coach's perspective, as to render him highly successful in the smaller conference and average in the larger one?

[AZmess]

amen to that, lax. they may even break a lounge record that day. you know legend will be there twisting the knife and it will be fun to watch.

Well...maybe...I got banned today.

I just don't know for how long as of yet.

For what?!?!?

[PipeDaddy]

Seriously, what does that even mean? I just never understood the difference.

Think the difference between being an administrator at a 1A school and a 4A school.

I don't think that's a good analogy.

Is the difference between the MWC and the B10 so vast, from a basketball coach's perspective, as to render him highly successful in the smaller conference and average in the larger one?

I think so.

Except the average part. I wouldn't go that far. :D

[Tripper Harrison]

I could care more, if he has success or not.

[BBK]

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

This is some pretty funny stuff. He's losing people over there in droves, and I think it is more of a result of his inconsistent moderation than it is the posters.

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

This is some pretty funny stuff. He's losing people over there in droves, and I think it is more of a result of his inconsistent moderation than it is the posters.

I think it has a lot to do with people getting smarter and realizing they can get the information for free from other sources.

[funnelcake]

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

This is some pretty funny stuff. He's losing people over there in droves, and I think it is more of a result of his inconsistent moderation than it is the posters.

I think it has a lot to do with people getting smarter and realizing they can get the information for free from other sources.

it's just not fun to post over there anymore

[Jimmie Dimmick]

I can't wait until New Mexico makes a Sweet 16 run and everyone's head in the Lounge explodes.

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

Is this ok TK?

http://frankieslee.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/comic-book-swearing.jpg

[hawkeyealum]

I am still glad he is gone and I continue to focus on the fact he had 3 NCAA tournament appearances (1 win) in 8 seasons. Two of those tourny wins came as a result of winning the BTT tourny and both (IIRC) were the only way Iowa was making the dance. The third was the fantastic loss to NWst

[UNICats]

I may have to start a free trial with Rivals when this happens.

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

This is some pretty funny stuff. He's losing people over there in droves, and I think it is more of a result of his inconsistent moderation than it is the posters.


That's lame...

[BBK]

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This place isn't much fun right now. I know fans are frustrated with the basketball program, but the comments and cheap shots on both sides of the debate are out of control, petty, and childish. It's coming to an end as of today.

Here is the deal. Moving forward, here are my expectations for this forum from here on out.

1. Stop the petty cheap shots at the coaches and players. If you want to pretend you are a late night comic, then this forum will not longer be open to you.

If you are concerned or frustrated and want to engage in civil discussions regarding Iowa Basketball, the coaching staff, or the players, then by all means lets have it. I think most fans enjoy a civil debate.

2. If you have come here to continue to beat dead horses, then don't make the post.

3. If you are upset by fans who are "negative", then do not call them out in a flaming. We have had a few of these type posts in the past couple of days and that will not be allowed. Engage people on facts, and personally attacking them doesn't accomplish anything. Fact is, it only makes the situation worse and encourage more flaming. Just because someone doesn't see the world as you do doesn't give you the right to flame them on a message board.

4. Zero profanity. I mean zero. No more photos with profane language in it, no more changing one letter of a profane word in it.


5. Be decent to each other. Stop attack each other with petty, childish, and snide remarks. For gosh sakes folks, this is sports and entertainment. It isn't life or death and that's the way some of you seem to treat it. I'm all for passion among fans and caring about your favorite team. That is the backbone of this site, but to rip each other apart over a basketball game? Seriously folks, let's keep these "games" in the proper perspective.

If you have questions or comments about this, please feel free to share them with me privately via e-mail.

tkakert@aol.com

This is some pretty funny stuff. He's losing people over there in droves, and I think it is more of a result of his inconsistent moderation than it is the posters.


That's lame...

Agreed. MIIAB-L.