**(9) Auburn vs (8) Iowa, NCAA Tournament 3-16-23, 5:50PM, TNT**

[Fritz Fequiere]

The worst thing to happen in that game was Bowen finding the ball in his hands on a broken play and finishing at the rim.

Because of course he’s got to lose his mind on the next possession and give Auburn the gift of a live ball run-out alley-oop dunk. Not to mention the absurd decision to try and block their center 3 feet from the hoop leading to a 3 point play. Auburn had separated at that point. Game over.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

I haven’t disliked an Iowa player as much as I dislike Bowen since Kevin Smith.

 

[Brad Wesley]

but not much of an athlete.

He’ll fit right in.

 

[Brad Wesley]

I haven’t disliked an Iowa player as much as I dislike Bowen since Kevin Smith.

Have you seen Patrick play?

 

[HiawathaHawk]

I haven’t disliked an Iowa player as much as I dislike Bowen since Kevin Smith.

That’s really bizarre

 

[The Full Monte]

Not sure how you can watch Sandfort or Rebraca and say that.

I love Flip for the fact that he played his F’n ass off every night. One of the few guys that showed GAF on a nightly basis. But he is out of his league in the national sense. He’s a tweener. He would have been a 1st team AA at a lower level.

There’s a weird struggle where you appreciate the hell out of him for 20 games a year….where also watching just how big the physical limitations were when matched up against more elite bigs.

That guy got every last drop out of his potential. He just wasn’t big enough to be an elite 5, or athletic enough to be a 4 at this level.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

That’s really bizarre

I don’t know what’s worse for a guard, his lack of feel for the game, or that we know he’s an awful shooter simply by the fact that he never shot.

 

[RecreationalGynecologist]

I hate Frans recruiting and don’t see how anyone in this incoming class helps.

it’s like watching every other team in the fall have a mobile QB.

just very limited athletically, no leaders or ass kickers. We are probably the whitest team in the tournament.

Garza worked his ass off to become what he was and got lucky with the Murray’s but the rest is a largely a joke. Fran recruits likes he’s still at Siena

 

[HiawathaHawk]

I don’t know what’s worse for a guard, his lack of feel for the game, or that we know he’s an awful shooter simply by the fact that he never shot.

He played 68 minutes since January 1st. I don’t know how he could register enough to be that hated, much less the most in 30 years.

 

[Lee Beevers]

His fucking NAME is FARTMAN.

It’s a terrible nickname Doug.

 

[RecreationalGynecologist]

I much preferred running it through him than watching Connor try to draw doubles by backing his guy down in the post. Fuck that.

Rebraca battled his ass off and got very little rest.

That’s because Ogundele was too lazy to develop into a viable option off the bench.

 

[Hawkstrat]

That’s because Ogundele was too lazy to develop into a viable option off the bench.

Ogundele needs to transfer, but he has nothing to do with what was being discussed.

 

[Fritz Fequiere]

He played 68 minutes since January 1st. I don’t know how he could register enough to be that hated, much less the most in 30 years.

He’s “can’t even take minutes from Aaron Ulis” bad. That’s bad.

 

[gohawkeyes811]

It’s a terrible nickname Doug.

It's so bad. @BBK with Sandfart is actually funny and makes sense. Wtf is this fartman shit? Just attention whoring?

 

[CleteyColgate]

That’s because Ogundele was too lazy to develop into a viable option off the bench.

Iowa was counting on him to take a big step as the offseason portal transfer.

 

[CleteyColgate]

I haven’t disliked an Iowa player as much as I dislike Bowen since Kevin Smith.

Now I feel like a dumbass for saying HALO wants Bowen to leave. You guys got me.

 

[CleteyColgate]

The worst thing to happen in that game was Bowen finding the ball in his hands on a broken play and finishing at the rim.

I thought the worst thing was losing

 

[nolookpass]

I love Flip for the fact that he played his F’n ass off every night. One of the few guys that showed GAF on a nightly basis. But he is out of his league in the national sense. He’s a tweener. He would have been a 1st team AA at a lower level.

There’s a weird struggle where you appreciate the hell out of him for 20 games a year….where also watching just how big the physical limitations were when matched up against more elite bigs.

That guy got every last drop out of his potential. He just wasn’t big enough to be an elite 5, or athletic enough to be a 4 at this level.

 

[CamelTones]

2 teams lost yesterday when scoring 75 points. Iowa and the 16 seed that played Alabama.

Until Fran even considers trying to fix the defensive issues this is what Iowas going to be.

 

[Shawneemicks]

IT IS OFFICIALLY VACATION SEASON BABY!!

 

[HerkyHopeful]

Fading into the off-season

 

[Fletch]

It's so bad. @BBK with Sandfart is actually funny and makes sense. Wtf is this fartman shit? Just attention whoring?

Have you met Doug?

 

[HerkyHopeful]

It's so bad. @BBK with Sandfart is actually funny and makes sense. Wtf is this fartman shit? Just attention whoring?

I've said fartman out loud a few times while watching games at home, it does roll off the tongue. 6 year old loves superheros and thinks it's hilarious, but i dont think we need 6 years of the fartman nickname.

 

[The Incredible Hawk]

I've said fartman out loud a few times while watching games at home, it does roll off the tongue. 6 year old loves superheros and thinks it's hilarious, but i dont think we need 6 years of the fartman nickname.

It’s awful and you should feel bad and be embarrassed.

 

[hawkeyealum]

He’s “can’t even take minutes from Aaron Ulis” bad. That’s bad.

Fran has known the Ulis family forever. He likely views Aaron has another of his offspring

 

[Shawneemicks]

I wonder if Fran is doing a Viking river cruise this off-season.

 

[KitKatApples]

IT IS OFFICIALLY VACATION SEASON BABY!!

This is your time of the year my friend

 

[6deuce]

Purdue has done pretty good with a freshman midget PG this year so I’m hoping Harding can be that guy for Iowa.

Narrator: He won’t.

 

[SteadyEddy]

I watched the game in a Minnesota sports bar randomly sitting next to 2 complete douchebag Iowa State fans. I've had more fun at the dentist office.

 

[douglasbader]

Fartman!

 

[Fair and Balanced]

His fucking NAME is FARTMAN.

Justice Bader has spoken and you peons best obey.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I wonder if Fran is doing a Viking river cruise this off-season.

is he friends with Fred Smoot?

 

[L. Wade Childress]

 

[douglasbader]

Fartman!

 

[KitKatApples]

 

[nolookpass]

I am no stat geek but it appears The Key was 14 points better for his team than Ulis. NBD.

The defense rests, your Honor.

off rtg def rtg net

022-23

West Virginia

33

1

21.7

24.9

108.6

104.1

4.5

2022-23

Iowa

31

26

22.7

16.2

101.4

111.2

-9.8

 

[WestMifflin]

I am no stat geek but it appears The Key was 14 points better for his team than Ulis. NBD.

The defense rests, your Honor.

off rtg def rtg net

022-23

West Virginia

33

1

21.7

24.9

108.6

104.1

4.5

2022-23

Iowa

31

26

22.7

16.2

101.4

111.2

-9.8

You really need to let this go.

 

[nolookpass]

You really need to let this go.

I have rested, your Honor.

 

[douglasbader]

Someone has a lot of practice talking to a judge.

 

[nolookpass]

Someone has a lot of practice talking to a judge.

welcome back Jon D. Bader!

 

[Debit One]

I am no stat geek but it appears The Key was 14 points better for his team than Ulis. NBD.

The defense rests, your Honor.

off rtg def rtg net

022-23

West Virginia

33

1

21.7

24.9

108.6

104.1

4.5

2022-23

Iowa

31

26

22.7

16.2

101.4

111.2

-9.8

One guy who isn't very good decided that he wanted to leave and did.

The other guy who isn't very good decided to stay.

 

[6deuce]

They both suck.

 

[MikeyJoe]

I am no stat geek but it appears The Key was 14 points better for his team than Ulis. NBD.

The defense rests, your Honor.

off rtg def rtg net

022-23

West Virginia

33

1

21.7

24.9

108.6

104.1

4.5

2022-23

Iowa

31

26

22.7

16.2

101.4

111.2

-9.8

The defense against whom? You changed your argument to something literally no one has disagreed with because your actual original argument was proven wrong.

 

[MikeyJoe]

Fran isn't using Joe T right!

/Joe T leaves and doesn't improve

See, I told you that the guy Fran played behind Joe T is worse than Joe T!

 

[AZmess]

I hate Frans recruiting and don’t see how anyone in this incoming class helps.

it’s like watching every other team in the fall have a mobile QB.

just very limited athletically, no leaders or ass kickers. We are probably the whitest team in the tournament.

Garza worked his ass off to become what he was and got lucky with the Murray’s but the rest is a largely a joke. Fran recruits likes he still white magic

Lol

 

[Fair and Balanced]

I am no stat geek but it appears The Key was 14 points better for his team than Ulis. NBD.

The defense rests, your Honor.

off rtg def rtg net

022-23

West Virginia

33

1

21.7

24.9

108.6

104.1

4.5

2022-23

Iowa

31

26

22.7

16.2

101.4

111.2

-9.8

Everyone knows Ulis sucks. So does the spazzy midget.

 

[AZmess]

I love when idiots self identify

 

[nolookpass]

See, I told you that the guy Fran played behind Joe T is worse than Joe T!

he is, Mr Advanced Stats guy.

 

[MikeyJoe]

he is, Mr Advanced Stats guy.

Yes, everyone on HaLo agrees.

Now we just need you to acknowledge that none of that makes your point right and that you are just too embarassed to admit your point about Joe T was wrong.

 

[Greg Obrecht]

I haven’t disliked an Iowa player as much as I dislike Bowen since Kevin Smith.

You figured that out in about 200 minutes of playing time? Impressive.