***Iowa v. Northwestern - 2/8/26 - 2PM - FS1***

[Hawk&Balls]

The ref said something to him, then went to the scorer's table and said something to them while gesturing at him. Then a lady from the scorer's table walked over to that side of the arena and said something to security. It was the side drama I needed with the game being a little goofy, tbh.

No one on that said ever said anything to him, so no clue what was going on over there

 

[AZmessDAWG]

The ref said something to him, then went to the scorer's table and said something to them while gesturing at him. Then a lady from the scorer's table walked over to that side of the arena and said something to security. It was the side drama I needed with the game being a little goofy, tbh.

I missed all that. The easy eddys were good.

 

[Thomas Wolsey]

It wasn’t Gasser, it was the guy 3 to his right

 

[BBK]

No one on that said ever said anything to him, so no clue what was going on over there

wat

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Flip phone

 

[RiotFan]

Koch was really good defensively on Martinelli. Almost shockingly so. Live, it looked like he got called for a couple phantom fouls too.

Definitely. He was called for one on a shot where the NW guy used his off arm to push Koch’s arm away. Horrendous call. At least another one where he’s vertical and giving ground but gets whistled for the contact.

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Feller

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Feller

fat feller? Dumb feller? Short lil feller?

 

[tallperson54]

It wasn’t Gasser, it was the guy 3 to his right

Correct. Bald guy in the white. Then he and the ref made up and were joking later on

 

[douglasbader]

Iowas 18-5, 8-4 in the Big Ten with 2 guys that were recruited to play at a high major and 1 of those guys barely plays.

I don’t care what the game looks like as long as they win.

It's outstanding they are a win at Maryland away from 19-5 and playing at home in back to back games that, if they win them, could catapult them into #3 seed or better territory.

 

[Harlan]

There has to be something done about Gasser. Watching every game and having to see his fat ass standing up constantly where there is no reason to stand is annoying as shit.

My son always says “there’s that idiot”

 

[Talkin' Goat]

It's outstanding they are a win at Maryland away from 19-5 and playing at home in back to back games that, if they win them, could catapult them into #3 seed or better territory.

I really like this team, but that’s major pump the breaks territory. I think they’re likely 5-6 seed when everything plays out, which is honestly pretty damn good with this team. I’ll take my chances at a Sweet 16 at that spot and be stupid excited about seeing them play for it. Iowa basketball is due for a good draw and Ben will deliver. Most of the historical “bad” draws were because the team was soft/vulnerable anyway and played that way.

 

[Fletch]

I really like this team, but that’s major pump the breaks territory. I think they’re likely 5-6 seed when everything plays out, which is honestly pretty damn good with this team. I’ll take my chances at a Sweet 16 at that spot and be stupid excited about seeing them play for it. Iowa basketball is due for a good draw and Ben will deliver. Most of the historical “bad” draws were because the team was soft/vulnerable anyway and played that way.

21-5, 11-4 would definitely have them in consideration for that seed level.

It’s fair to question their chances of going 3-0 in next 3, though.

 

[WCFHawkeye]

I really like this team, but that’s major pump the breaks territory. I think they’re likely 5-6 seed when everything plays out, which is honestly pretty damn good with this team. I’ll take my chances at a Sweet 16 at that spot and be stupid excited about seeing them play for it. Iowa basketball is due for a good draw and Ben will deliver. Most of the historical “bad” draws were because the team was soft/vulnerable anyway and played that way.

This is probably the first team since Woodbury that wasn't soft, and he was basically the only one who wasn't soft on that team.

Fran was quite the refreshing breath of fresh air after The Criminal, but most of his teams had zero nuts when they counted.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

You absolutely take 2-1 in the next 3 if you could guarantee it

 

[douglasbader]

I really like this team, but that’s major pump the breaks territory. I think they’re likely 5-6 seed when everything plays out, which is honestly pretty damn good with this team. I’ll take my chances at a Sweet 16 at that spot and be stupid excited about seeing them play for it. Iowa basketball is due for a good draw and Ben will deliver. Most of the historical “bad” draws were because the team was soft/vulnerable anyway and played that way.

Not sure what I said that is pump the breaks territory. I'm not saying they are going to be a #3 seed, I'm simply saying that if they beat Maryland (should be a 10+ point favorite on the road) and return home and win 2 games they will be 21-5 and absolutely into the #3 seed or better territory.

I'm not saying it is going to happen, but I'm saying it now is absolutely on the table. That alone is fantastic.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Sometimes the brakes are beating the boys

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Not sure what I said that is pump the breaks territory. I'm not saying they are going to be a #3 seed, I'm simply saying that if they beat Maryland (should be a 10+ point favorite on the road) and return home and win 2 games they will be 21-5 and absolutely into the #3 seed or better territory.

I'm not saying it is going to happen, but I'm saying it now is absolutely on the table. That alone is fantastic.

Totally fair. My brain won’t allow that much Iowa hoops positivity, even if hypothetical.

 

[UnKnOwN_SeRb]

My son always says “there’s that idiot”

I'd say the same thing if you were my dad.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

It's nice to know Stirtz is capable of bailing us out of games. Not that there were huge amounts of doubt but his shooting numbers are all slightly better this year now well into a Douche schedule than they were last year of Drake.Almost everyone else on the team was terrible. I will give Koch a break because he did great/ spent a lot of energy on the defensive end.

Regardless of the how high a seed debate, we're going to be a tough out in the NCAAs.

 

[douglasbader]

You absolutely take 2-1 in the next 3 if you could guarantee it

8 games left, they sort of break down into 3 mini seasons that would be awesome if they went like this....

@Maryland / Purdue / Nebrantska (2-1)

@Wisconsin / Ohio State / @Penn State (2-1)

Michigan / @Nebrantska (1-1)

That gets you to 23-8 and maybe a #4 or #5 seed.

 

[YugoslavianMountainHound]

8 games left, they sort of break down into 3 mini seasons that would be awesome if they went like this....

@Maryland / Purdue / Nebrantska (2-1)

@Wisconsin / Ohio State / @Penn State (2-1)

Michigan / @Nebrantska (1-1)

That gets you to 23-8 and maybe a #4 or #5 seed.

The hope would be 3-0 in the middle one. And anything beyond chalk in the rest would be gravy. Other than a home win against stupid ass Nebrantska is mandatory.

 

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

What was the deal with the announcers infatuation with the NW guard and TikTok?

 

[Revolver]

One thing that I noticed is that I never felt like the game was slipping away when they pulled closer at the end. That freshman got insanely hot and kept it closer than they should have, but every time we needed a play we came down and made one. It just seems like for the most part, McCollum is not going to lose the games he shouldn’t lose.

 

[Talkin' Goat]

One thing that I noticed is that I never felt like the game was slipping away when they pulled closer at the end. That freshman got insanely hot and kept it closer than they should have, but every time we needed a play we came down and made one. It just seems like for the most part, McCollum is not going to lose the games he shouldn’t lose.

Many times this ended up being an easy layup too, which is refreshing as fuck.

 

[Uff Da]

Stirtz really carries the team at time, just a great stretch of games from him.

McCollum has done a great great job, 1 bad loss out of 5 and they seem to be learning each game. A few close wins, but, that happens in a top conference.

The game at Maryland will definitely impact their potential seeding in the tournament. A win would open up possibilities and a loss could put them closer to the 8/9 line.

 

[CamelTones]

In these last 3 home games Iowa has started extremely slow, racked up fouls early in the second half that hurts their aggressiveness on defense the last 10 minutes, and in 2 of the 3 a guy not averaging even 4 points had his best game of the season.

 

[Fletch]

In these last 3 home games Iowa has started extremely slow, racked up fouls early in the second half that hurts their aggressiveness on defense the last 10 minutes, and in 2 of the 3 a guy not averaging even 4 points had his best game of the season.

While at the same time, have won their last 3 on the road by double digits. Go figure.

 

[Fletch]

I take it back @Lee Beevers ! We’re going to beat the brakes off Maryland, Purdue, and Nebrantska.

 

[26.2]

I take it back @Lee Beevers ! We’re going to beat the brakes off Maryland, Purdue, and Nebrantska.

Goddamn I would love to fuck up the boilermakers good

 

[KitKatApples]

 

[The Dad]

This might be the only time I’ll ever say this from a basketball standpoint, but I think I’d prefer to beat Nebrantska over Purdue this year.

 

[Laplace]

This might be the only time I’ll ever say this from a basketball standpoint, but I think I’d prefer to beat Nebrantska over Purdue this year.

I dunno man. Fuck this guy and his beard or whatever he calls it.

 

[The Dad]

I dunno man. Fuck this guy and his beard or whatever he calls it.

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The entire Husker team looks nearly twice as inbred.

 

[Hawk&Balls]

Whammo loves bread

 

[Fletch]

All Hail!

 

[Dr. Zaius]

I dunno man. Fuck this guy and his beard or whatever he calls it.

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Looks like Dwight Schrute’s brother from the beet farm

 

[shoot-the-three]

Mose.

 

[BngHawk]

I like to run like Mose

 

[turtley78]

*cousin