LIVEBLOG: IOWA @ UNI
by jebushchrist on Dec 5, 2007 6:31 PM CST
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PrintSometimes you just don't want to be alone. Like when you're watching March of the Penguins or having sex. Well, when Iowa plays on the road at Northern Iowa for an almost certain crippling defeat; that's another time. The founding fathers of BHGP will be here throughout the game, liveblogging the action, drinking mojitos, and talking about breasts. Join us!
Come play with us. Forever and ever and ever.
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Let's get this started
Drake is beating ISU silly right now; the Clowns just took a timeout barely two minutes into the second half, and the score is 46-20. This is a pistol-whipping that would make Ty Cobb wince.
For those of you who enjoy watching ISU lose at anything, turn on Fox right now. They look miserable.
Davenport Sucks
I'm pretty damn sure I'm not getting either game on TV tonight. God's punishment for supporting that misogynist Hayden Fry.
Nice
Some people here at the BHGP bunker get to enjoy watching the game while I'm SLAVING away in the kitchen making dinner, mixing mojitos, and cleaning this place!
Must be rough!
Curious?
At what hour is it acceptable to admit that you're drunk, exposed, and aroused while liveblogging a game?
yeah um
I'm going to the gym
Also, JHC, let's not pretend you really aren't waiting for Project Runway to come on.
Also, can we talk about things other than breasts? There are ladies here too, you know.
dmbmeg is right
Let's talk dicks, eh gents?
First one to embed a picture of their hog gets $5 from ol' Oopsie here.
THAT'S IT
I'M SKIPPING THE GYM.
GENTLEMEN....IT'S RENO TIME BABY. GO!
[pulls up chair to computer screen]
that silence...
...is three men from Iowa with their cell phone cameras aimed at their cocks, thinking, "how hard is too hard?"
Err, uhh... never mind.
You know,
I've always found a cellphone picture of your penis always comes in handy. You never know when you'll need it.
/Sean Salisbury
true story
I once had a guy at a bar show me a picture of his dick on his camera phone that WASN'T Sean Saliisbury. You jest, but there is more than one assface like that out there.
Of course, I immediately asked him to send me a copy.
Wait, this isn't what the liveblog is supposed to be about, is it?
Really, I should just see myself out.
GOOD THINKIN!
Nothing speeds up a liveblog thread like an embedded video!
Let it not be said that we're anything less than pros here at BHGP.
Good move
We play our cards right, we could have tens of comments in this thread. I'd hate to have anything slow us down. If one dick joke gets lost, what the hell are we fighting for?
You're a patriot, Jebus
It's threads like these that will make Stephen A. Smith reconsider his hatred for blogs.
ok I'm bored
You guys have fun with your liveblog sausagefest. I'm going to go stare at sweaty gay men at my gym
Georgetown
Junior manchild Roy Hibbert has apparently reverted to sophmore confused unathletic Roy Hibbert.
You know your local stations are screwing you when Iowa State is down 33 at home and you're stuck watching GT/Bama.
total domination by Drake
Drake 79 - Iowa State 44
Drake never trailed and continues their roll in state. Remember, Drake won the "Big 4 Classic" last season with wins over the Iowa, ISU, and UNI.
It's nice to see Keno has a killer instinct his father lacked in recent years.
What's crazy...
They didn't even meet their season average tonight.
Drake looked really, really good. This game was no upset, and UNI over Iowa won't be one either (obviously).
I wonder if McDermott's regretting the 2 hour drive to Ames.
Heh, Keno
What a silly name.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 7:57 PM CST reply actions
They said the same thing about Oprah.
So get your laughs now, because soon Keno's going to be the next black female billionaire talk show host.
Oh jesus
Tony Freeman is going to "give it a go"?
Sounds like a really bad idea.
Just so everyone remembers, Tony Freeman isn't actually very good. I just want to remind y'all that he may be recognizable but he isn't great and does not fit well into this system.
I can't actually see the game
but tip was about 3 minutes ago, so Freeman's turnover total should be into double-digits by now.
It's official
There's a place in the state of Iowa that is offering neither Drake/ISU nor Iowa/UNI on local television. I have chosen to live in that place. I'm a fucking moron.
Unfortunatly by "not very good"
You also mean "better than everyone else on this team"
I'm not sure why he's risking further injury to his foot though. I guess we're sorta desperate for guards, but that just seems like bad idea.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 8:07 PM CST reply actions
Perhaps
But I cannot imagine Freestyle Freeman fitting into this system... and oh god the horror of his knuckleball intermediate break 25 footers...
[goes to get stiff drink]
No, I agree he's not a very good fit
But he is pretty much the only dude of the team who can create his own shot and can occassionally be pretty go...
Oh fuck it, who am I kidding? He sucks. I'm getting drunk too.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 8:13 PM CST reply actions
Starting lineups
Angle
Johnson
Kelly
Cole
Looby
vs.
Josten
Brown
Dunham
Koch
Eglseder
I really hope that they listed Angle first out of alphabetical concerns, not because he'll be running the point. That would be terrifying.
If you want to get really pissed
Just focus on JR Angle for awhile. He really is terrible at pretty much everything: shooting, passing, defending, setting picks, growing hair. It's impressive.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 8:18 PM CST reply actions
"He lost both his grandparents this year."
Not to make light of Freeman's grief, but um, don't most people have four grandparents?
well
We may not be good but I love our hustle. More intensity than I've seen out of the Black & Gold since the 2005 football team.
Jake Kelly
He looks like he should be A) miserably bad at college basketball, and B) hitting puberty any day now, but the kid plays like he belongs.
Ah, the sweet sounds of Gary Dolphin
At least I can hear the exact moment when Bobby Hansen's head explodes.
Hey now!
Freeman looks trim. He's always been strong but he looks like his cardio is where it needs to be.
That? Is a good thing.
Um
Did Mac McCausland just say Freeman's "been a leader for the past couple seasons"?
I'm glad he's back, but what?!
Oh, Mac
Did he really just say that they're hoping to cut down on turnovers by playing Tony Freeman? Because that? Is a poor plan.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 8:34 PM CST reply actions
Hawkeye radio coverage never gets old
They've been returning from commercial to "Reelin' in the Years" by Steely Dan since Steely Dan was still popular.
Also, Angle apparently continues to suck. I haven't heard Dolphin this agitated with a player since the glory days of J.R. Koch.
Steely Dan
was way ahead of their time. That still puts the radio broadcast about 10 years behind though.
You know what warms my heart?
Seeing another smaller school preoccupy themselves with the Hawkeyes to the point of making "BEAT IOWA" signs. Congratulations, UNI, you're up there with ISU, Minnesota, Northwestern, and Illinois as little brothers of the Hawkeyes.
Tony Freeman!
Did anyone notice that he was awfully ginger coming back down the court right before that Johnson 3?
Freeman's the only reason Iowa's even in this game. Incredible.
Here Comes Justin Johnson
And Freeman might not jive with the low-turnover, high-percentage Lickliter system, but he's working tonight.
How do you let the shot clock run out
with 4 seconds left in the half.
You can hear Lickliter yelling at Kelly/Johnson/Freeman on the radio. It's still better than hearing Alford do anything.
CONTEST!!!
Here's the halftime contest:
Seth Gorney has some... unfortunate new jailhouse ink on his doughy right shoulder. We will accept guesses from all as to what it's supposed to be.
You must get your guess in before the 2nd half starts.
Go.
Damn it
I can't see it. I thought I saw a crest on his right arm during the Northern Colorado game. Maybe he's planning on joining the Elks lodge.
Lickliter is going to fire a gun tonight.
I'm not saying he's going to kill, not saying he's going to hurt, not even saying he'll be shooting at someone; but after that shot clock violation, he's got a look in his eye that only the smell of burnt gunpowder can get rid of.
by the way
If you get Spike, the smei-finals of The Ultimate Fighter is on right now. Should be 2 good fights in the next hour.
UNI AD talking trash
Not that I disagree or anything. There's really no reason not to play all the big in-state teams every year.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:09 PM CST reply actions
I think I know why
He was objecting to media statements by Lickliter that basically said he didn't understand the need to play the instate teams every year. Lick's a first-year coach, and I think he'll grow to appreciate the rivalries in due time, especially as he talks to HS coaches around the state. Just a guess here, but I'd say the Big Four series is safe.
Lickliter
They're adding more Big 10 games now, and Lickliter just said he wants to review Iowa's non-conference commitments. He also suggested a Big 4 tournament, which I would travel to Des Moines to watch every season. I don't think the games are going away, per se, but we may see a change in format.
At the Well?
(as an aside, since it's the Wells Fargo Arena, I always wished they'd call it The Vault. I digress)
I'd totally go back to DM to watch a Big Four tourney. Absolutely. And not just because I know I'd get free tickets.
Yeah, at the Vault
That was the UNI AD's primary complaint: they sell out the UI/ISU game each season, and they don't want to give up that revenue. My response? You're making a killing on us traveling to Cedar Falls, so if you don't want to play on our terms, bite me.
I love the Big 4 series, but the idea that these games are the mid-majors' birthright is ridiculous.
I sort of agree.
I think a lot depends on how much the deal nets for UNI and what sort of cut they get from ticket sales. The setup at the Palestra is great for the Big 5, and nobody's going to back out of that; it'd be a PR disaster (see Tampa). So if that's the natural evolution of the series, then fine, let it be so. I don't know why Lick would demand Iowa play two games in Des Moines rather than three in the state (1.5 of which in Carver), but whatever, I'm not a coach.
I don't know the current contract details
But I would assume it's 65/35 or 75/25, much like the Iowa/ISU football deal. I think Lickliter would like to keep his team out of road games in openly hostile environments and would prefer a generally favorable crowd every year at a neutral site (even in Drake's backyard, the crowd would be minimum 40% Iowa), especially when the games are perceived as no-wins for Iowa (this year notwithstanding). Plus, it takes one non-conference off the schedule when the B10 goes to 18 games in 2008 (and you know a full round robin is on its way by 2010).
Just as I say it...
...turnover #2, caused by...Angle?
Ah, the quick 3 missed. Angle had to make up for doing something right.
Now Justin Johnson is noticeably limping.
Still a one-point game, but Iowa's a lot better off if JJ has two good wheels.
The Hawkeyes are sticking around...
The UNI fans may contest that the referees are responsible for it, but seeing Iowa up 42-38 is a heck of a surprise right now. As I said before, I think a UNI win would not be an upset.
The Liveblog going over 100 posts
would be a bigger upset than a UNI win.
In other news, I think jebus may be dead.
Cyrus!
The Virus with a huge and-1 to give Iowa their largest lead of the game. 8 and 3 on the day. Great to see.
50-43!
Great shot by Kelly.
Iowa might actually win this game, which makes my "eleventy billion" spread look a little silly.
Dolphin
Gary just said Kelly was "omnipresent."
Obviously, Dolph hasn't started celebrating Prohibition Repeal Day just yet. Even more obviously, Jebus is doing Dolphin's celebrating for him.
That's the right attitude to take.
And it's very encouraging to see a game like this.
Look, clearly the horses aren't there for Iowa to compete in the BXI this year. Everybody knows that. The key is going to be the learning process, the hustle, and the retention and development of the young kids to make them into senior leaders. We missed too much of that during the [name redacted] era, and I think we chose the right coach to bring it back.
What the fuck was that lottery commerical?
Who gives lottery tickets as a gift? Who gives gifts to their bank teller? What the hell was the deal with that dog?
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:45 PM CST reply actions
31-12 rebounding edge?
Jesus fucking Christ. That's as impressive as we've been on the boards in quite some time.
Yeah, that is impressive
I actually thing we've got the potential to be a pretty good rebounding team. Looby is a really underrated rebounder, Coleman looks like he'll be a monster on the boards, and The Virus can contribute too.
And holy shit, JR Angle did something positive!
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:47 PM CST reply actions
The refs may in fact hate UNI.
Obviously the home crowd's going to go ballistic if the call is 50/50, but JJ was limping so badly on the defensive end that the refs stopped the game while UNI was running their offensive set. Somehow, the refs evaded the blow darts and Molotov cocktails.
Teams trade 3s, and it's 53-48; Angle bricks a 3 so bad it bounces harmlessly out of bounds, UNI ball, 4:35 to go.
Freeman's going to try to finish the game.
HA-YUGE 3 from Kelly... 56-49 Iowa, timeout with 3:41 to go!
And by thing I of course mean think
I should probably learn to type and spell at some point.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:48 PM CST reply actions
Love the Irishman
Kelly is friggin' awesome. Double team, triple team, put the whole fucking team on him. He's making the damn shot.
that
is one of the benefits of being a "scorer" as opposed to a "shooter". Shooters need space. Scorers do not.
Kelly!
I really like his game. Once he bulks up a bit, he should be a good one. Between him, Peterson, Cole, and Gattens coming in next year, there's a future here.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:51 PM CST reply actions
Ridiculous foul on the Virus.
Tate was straight up and down. YOU DO NOT FOUL OUT THE H.I.V., REFS! YOU WILL PAY FOR THIS!
Dolph/Bobby weren't happy with that call
but they think we've gotten the benefit of the doubt otherwise, so they aren't getting too irate.
If it weren't for our depth issues...
...wouldn't it be smart to foul Coleman every possession? It's the Mo Valley hack-a-Shaq.
Gutsy play by Freeman
That foot is obviously bothering him a lot and he STILL got to hoop.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 9:57 PM CST reply actions
nice
the officials apparently got "the call" a few minutes ago. Suddenly things are going the other way.
Now that's the Freeman we know! (58-54, 1:32)
Clutch bucket, then a travel. That's about right. He runs the point like Anthony Morelli plays quarterback.
Nice call by UNI
going with the press. They really should have done that a lot earlier since the only guys on the team who can consistently break it are gimpy and not in the building.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 10:00 PM CST reply actions
How could it take them this long to press?
Seriously, we have 3 guards, 2 of them are limping, and 1 of those two is the living embodiment of the turnover.
by Patrick Vint on Dec 5, 2007 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
Still 58-54, shooting foul on Cole, 54.4 to go.
JHC is sure this game's over. I'm naive and disagreeing.
Oh jesus
Does this mean JR Angle is going to be guarding Coleman? I don't think I can watch.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 10:03 PM CST reply actions
Coleman makes 1, offensive rebound, missed 3.
Iowa holding to run the clock down. 58-55.
Check that, UNI foul with 21.3 to go.
Win or Lose
This liveblog was a good idea. I think we'll do this more often throughout the season.
I love these Hawkeyes.
Agree completely
I might just stop watching the games on TV. The soothing sounds of Gary Dolphin have helped immensely. This is a huge win.
by Patrick Vint on Dec 5, 2007 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
remind you
of college, dmbmeg, when you had to keep up with a huge group of guys and got winded?
Sad.
by jebushchrist on Dec 5, 2007 10:39 PM CST up reply actions
62-55 Iowa, 12.1 to go!
Wheeeeeee! Iowa's going to win! This is probably an upset! Everyone whip your cocks out!
I just wish they were on TV more
After the Big 4 games are over, it's back to the Big Ten Network where I can't see them.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 10:07 PM CST reply actions
sigh
I know, that sucks. I have BTN but so many people don't. There is no resolution in sight. Just don't take it out on the Hawks. Find a place to watch the games. These kids are going to be here for 4 years and you'll want to get to know them.
by jebushchrist on Dec 5, 2007 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
Adam
You've gotta get DirecTV or Dish so you have BTN. Forget the fact you're missing basketball games. Just believe me when I say there's nothing better than waking up at 3:00 a.m., not being able to get back to sleep, and having the comfort of a 2002 Iowa/Purdue football replay on the tube to lull you back to peaceful slumber.
That being said, DirecTV didn't save me tonight. So it's not perfect.
by Patrick Vint on Dec 5, 2007 10:18 PM CST up reply actions
I agree, I should
And as soon as I figure out how to hook a dish up to my dorm room, I'll get right on it. Until then, I'm afraid I'm stuck hitting a sports bar whenever I can and maybe listening on the radio.
by Adam @ Black Heart Gold Pants on Dec 5, 2007 10:30 PM CST up reply actions
and another thing
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HOLY LORD GOD IOWA WINS
UNI is, let's be honest, far and away the best team Iowa's beaten this year. UNI is better than Iowa. Iowa was lucky that Eric Coleman was about 70%.
But fuck it! Iowa wins! 1-0 in the Big 4 baby! Fuck yeah and fuck you! Yeah!
I love Dolphin
"Johnson and Freeman were stabbing them in from the perimeter."
Brilliant.
See y'all tomorrow.
nice Live Blog
I just read every post to get the score of the Iowa/UNI game. I deserve a cookie or a free gorney tatoo sketch.
Did Iowa really win at UNI? WOW! When was the last time that this happened? 90s?
by MacG on Dec 6, 2007 12:56 AM CST reply actions
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