**Official Northwestern @ Iowa Game Thread Monday 7:00 PM BTN**

[HerkyHopeful]

That fucking leg kick Ash has when shooting always brings out the lols

 

[Westside Ray Ray]

Fran with the hug at the end.

I want a deep run so we can lock Fran up forever. Love that dude.

 

[The Dad]

Defense has been way better. Guys are out there busting their asses the entire game.

 

[CamelTones]

Defense has been way better. Guys are out there busting their asses the entire game.

Because of it it’s allowed them to play waaaaaay less of that fucking zone.

 

[HawkBall23]

Defense has been way better. Guys are out there busting their asses the entire game.

Vastly improved defense and rebounding are the key factors in the reason as to why Iowa went 7-1 in February.

 

[HerkyHopeful]

Because of it it’s allowed them to play waaaaaay less of that fucking zone.

Also helps when this isnt the top of your 2-3 zone. (We'll half of it at least)

 

[HerkyHopeful]

Didn't realize until tonight Jack Devlin was the son of the raptors PBP guy. I must have been living under a rock.

 

[turtley78]

I wish Saucy T would’ve hit that windmill.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

 

[The Full Monte]

Fran with the hug at the end.

I want a deep run so we can lock Fran up forever. Love that dude.

Fran’s temper and on court antics have permanently altered how people perceive him….but for as much praise as Kirk gets for being a “phenomenal human being”….Fran isn’t far behind. From how his players care about him, and his involvement in the community….he’s an awesome guy to have at Iowa

 

[hawkeyealum]

Because of it it’s allowed them to play waaaaaay less of that fucking zone.

They also seem to be switching more in man to man which helps

 

[The Incredible Hawk]

They also seem to be switching more in man to man which helps

It appears they switch nearly everything and it has worked out well.

 

[Pinehawk]

I was going to post about how well the seniors played on Senior Night…but after I saw Pat’s dangling earring, I haven’t been able to think about anything else since.

 

[The Full Monte]

I was going to post about how well the seniors played on Senior Night…but after I saw Pat’s dangling earring, I haven’t been able to think about anything else since.

Got you that hard, huh?

 

[Pinehawk]

Got you that hard, huh?

No. It was disturbing.

 

[Hawkstrat]

No. It was disturbing.

Gonna make some pulled pork?

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Connor was fantastic in the media session after. I actually recorded it for the team I coach.

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Austin Ash’s dad was Bobby on The Sopranos. Slimmed down a bit. Good for him.

 

[hawkeyealum]

Stunned Jordan’s annoying brother didnt weasel his way into that picture

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Stunned Jordan’s annoying brother didnt weasel his way into that picture

is there any doubt that he comes into the locker room and stands by the shower?

 

[Hawkstrat]

 

[Hawk_Kegmasters]

Connor seems to have just a hair more of an arc on his 3-point shot. And that, my friends, had made all the difference.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Connor seems to have just a hair more of an arc on his 3-point shot. And that, my friends, had made all the difference.

he’s also not being a mental midget

 

[hawkeyealum]

Connor needs to stop blowing on his hand. He didn't put on mittens when he was an ice cold 4-25

 

[Pinehawk]

Franbruary

 

[Monster]

Connor needs to stop blowing on his hand. He didn't put on mittens when he was an ice cold 4-25

I saw him put some on a couple times but waited until he was on the bench. Could be poor circulation.

 

[Shpadoinkle]

Franbruary

I’m ready for Frarch.

 

[L. Wade Childress]

I fucking hate it when kids are having fun

 

[Bob Sanders]

First and last time watching Keegan in person. Just a casual 26 and 18 while barely breaking a sweat.

His acceleration on the breakaway dunk was unreal.

 

[Talkin' Goat]

Pretty solid press conference with the seniors and Fran:

 

[Monster]

I love Fran. I didn't always.

 

[Jim]

Fran is the man and I’ll say that when he loses in the first round of the tourney.

 

[BBK]

I’m ready for Frarch.

Fraperil

 

[Geese]

Fraperil

I don't think ur allowed to say that

@BuffettHawk u know what to do

 

[SondyRules]

I’m MAD again. Let’s get a I am a giant douche Tourney Championship!

 

[Pinehawk]

Iowa is in such an amazing place with their head coaches.
Ferentz, McCaffery, Brands, Bluder.
Stability, and have had sustained success. We should appreciate this era of Hawkeye sports.

 

[BBK]

Iowa is in such an amazing place with their head coaches.
Ferentz, McCaffery, Brands, Bluder.
Stability, and have had sustained success. We should appreciate this era of Hawkeye sports.

It's a great time to be a Hotguy

 

[TJones3312]

I love Fran. I didn't always.

I wish other “fans” took this approach.

 

[kenos]

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jack looks like he could post up pat

he's going to be a solid kid

 

[L. Wade Childress]

Iowa is in such an amazing place with their head coaches.
Ferentz, McCaffery, Brands, Bluder.
Stability, and have had sustained success. We should appreciate this era of Hawkeye sports.

the majority of iowa fans want our AD fired

 

[nolookpass]

the majority of iowa fans want our AD fired

because of the results of a lawsuit or two which could have been avoided with minimal levels of leadership.

 

[Monster]

because of the results of a lawsuit or two which could have been avoided with minimal levels of leadership.

Which you and other fans really don't know enough details about to make that assertion, but think you do.

 

[MikeyJoe]

Also who cares? I don’t have to pay the settlements and lawsuits do nothing to impact my enjoyment of watching the games.

 

[Debit One]

because of the results of a lawsuit or two which could have been avoided with minimal levels of leadership.

This is most definitely not the primary issue for most anti-Barta Iowa fans.

 

[Alan Lomax]

I love Fran. I didn't always.

I still don’t. His sideline demeanor is getting better, but I still don’t like it. Also he still does some insane lineup decisions. That said the coaching job, maybe especially moving JBo back to point and apparently(hopefully?) keeping guys happy and playing hard with their minutes has been amazing.

 

[Debit One]

Also who cares? I don’t have to pay the settlements and lawsuits do nothing to impact by enjoyment of watching the games.

Those who do not understand the economics of intercollegiate athletics care.

 

[Debit One]

If Perkins and C McCaffery can continue to provide any semblance of offense this team is a tough out.

 

[Hawkstrat]

Backwards reasoning is sometimes hard to define, but usually easy to identify.

People that have concluded Barta needs to go, are using the lawsuits as justification. It isn't as if they were supporters that have changed their minds.

On the other hand, hard to credit Barta with Ferentz and Bluder when both were here before he was hired.

 

[nolookpass]

Which you and other fans really don't know enough details about to make that assertion, but think you do.

I know that doing performance reviews on a regular basis and documenting employee issues are low level expectations of a leader.

I know despite what the fanboys here wanted, Doyle would have and should have been canned at most schools for Rhabado.

 

[LifelongHawk]

Game of matchups, we will struggle with teams that have a quality center, or two.

Overachieving season thus far for sure, been fun to watch.