Don’t play with my emotions, Rory.

Chad, did you notice the player in the mural behind McCollum's shoulder during this interview? I know he's not expected to be on staff, but considering all the talk among the fan base about Gatens, I couldn't help but chuckle at that while watching the video.

Ben McCollum Basketball Coaching Breakdown YouTube video by Tony Adragna

Lots of screening trying to force an over, get two on the ball, then cut to open spaces. Force collapses, kicks, cuts. Check out this film breakdown if you are really curious. youtu.be/hk3nhaPJPgg?...

I’d expect Grant McCasland to be who Texas would target.

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Beth Goetz needs to be on the phone to donors right now. Don’t let us get outbid.

Karma. Auburn was a 9 seed playing in Birmingham, AL 2 years ago.

We will probably be able to talk to him no later than this Sunday. I love what he's been doing at Drake - but beating Mizzou and Texas Tech back to back to make it to the 2nd weekend is probably asking a bit much for this roster.

With no WVU, gotta think if Devries is in fact BG’s guy he’ll be hired within the next 48-72 hours at most. If he’s not hired by Wednesday, then he either said no or BG prefers McCollum.

Well - it’s also never really been a thing in MBB. There hasn’t been an Iowa MBB coach with ties to the program/state when they were hired since Dick Schultz.

He’s been on record multiple times saying the offense changes every year depending on strengths of the players. He has said it’s slower this year in part because they only really have two shooters. Instead of having bad shooters chuck it up they slow it down to keep probing.

Partially true - but your new coach won't leave until THEIR season is over. So, if Iowa wants DeVries or McCollum, there is no harm waiting in moving off Fran in the days between the B1G & NCAA tourney. Just be working behind the scenes with agents and pounce as soon as the others are knocked out.

Thelwell looks like his ankle is still bothering him. Traore was giving no effort early - running around with no plan, not playing D. Not sure on Tadjo - could be worth a few minutes. Though Brauns was playing hard in the 1st half.

I’m intrigued by Gatens. He’s always had a little aura about him - like he’ll be a good HC someday. A real personable guy. And considering how connected his family is with big donors, I do wonder if he could increase NIL support. I’m just not quite sure he’s ready for that role yet.

Tim Miles actually crossed my mind last night. Nebby is a tough job and he had them competitive. I wondered what he was up to now. He is at San Jose State and it is decidedly not going well. Year 4 there and he is 41-65 overall, 13-41 in conference.

Wake is having a good year - but not sure Forbes moves the needle. He’s about to turn 60 and has only coached in one NCAAT game (to be fair, they would have been in Covid year as well - but still). He’s only mentioned because he is from Iowa.

Why the bloody hell does this game not start until 9:45? The early game finished on time … let’s go, start the damn game.

Darnold needs to calm the hell down. High on everything. Just trust what got you here, man.

Fran sticking with the Thelwell-Pryce-Koch-Traore-Dembele line up so long will ultimately cost Iowa this game. Everyone could see it. Didn’t call a TO until run hit 16-2. I’m generally a Fran supporter, but that is likely going to be what cost Iowa this game.

This is the Alabama practice facility. Let’s all remember this once the talking heads at ESPN get going.

Very few things in life are sweeter than a season sweep of the Packers! LFG! #skol

Hell of a response. Let’s finish this thing. #skol

Like I said …

Ok. Good first half, Vikes. Now let’s take that 2nd half kickoff and go make this a 3 score game. #skol

From that “other site” … Nailor has 23 catches this year, 6 for TDs. That’s what happens when you have Jefferson, Addison, and Hockenson. All the attention goes to them and Nailor is just like “Sup.”

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What a fantastic reference. Such an underrated movie.

Hmm. That's intriguing. Not sure I love all of their decision making with the Suns (not that I pay all that much attention to the Suns) - but they are definitely not afraid to spend money to make a splash.

Brock Harding doing the damn thing tonight. Getting into the lane, drawing defenders and kicking out for an open 3 or defenders bail and he takes it. Just totally in control of his game right now.

Hmm. Interesting. Kinda thought the switch might be for Traore to match size (assuming he’s fully cleared, no mins restriction). Though Harding and Thelwell have played well together.

This is at least the 2nd time it’s gone up $10 since dropping the RSNs. Like you said, it still makes sense, but I definitely don’t like paying $20 more per month for substantially less sports content than I previously watched on the same platform 2 years ago.

Is this a straight mow? Or are there still some leaves in his yard? I primarily mulch mine with the mower, so you’ll see me mow even after grass is basically dormant. I’ve mostly given up on this year though.