67-64: WE'RE THE BIG TENTH
by Adam Jacobi on Jan 16, 2010 3:06 PM CST
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PrintWRESTLING PROGRAMMING NOTE: As there is no live coverage of the Iowa-OSU dual meet on TV (curse you, BTN!), we'll be living vicariously through liveblogs and talking about the results in this here thread. Podcast friend Andy Hamilton is liveblogging the meet here, while KJ Pilcher of the Gazoo is livingblogging it over yonder. They're both good dudes. -- RossWB.
It's a conference victory in basketball. We didn't really know if we were going to have one of those this season. Thus, as with all victories over Penn State, we celebrate:
67-64 is your final. and the man of the match was once again Aaron Fuller, who went full BEEF MO on the offensive glass (7 offensive rebounds!) and finished with 20 and 10 on the day.
Really, the three things that have plagued Iowa the most this season--in no particular order, it's defensive effective FG%, offensive rebounding %, and turnover %--were all actually strengths in today's game. To wit:
- D EFG%: 53.0 (304th in nation) for the season, 45.2 today
- O REB%: 29.4 (288th in nation) for the season, 37.9 today
- TO%: 23.1 (278th in nation) for the season, 13.1 (estimated) today
Those are three factors that--regardless of style, tempo, or whatever cosmetic approaches a coach may take to his game--good teams do well at, and bad teams don't.
In other words, that's a good way to put together a win. And still, and still, the game was in doubt until the final seconds; PSU hit a layup as time expired to put the game within three, but it was a 3-point game and PSU ball with under 10 seconds to go. But for an utterly botched trip to the free throw line for the Nitty Kitties, this could have ended differently for the Hawkeyes.
The culprit: missed open shots. Iowa's ball movement was perhaps at its best today, owing to some miserably passive defense by Penn State (have you guys watched no film of the Hawkeyes? I realize they're not on TV much, but still...). And yet, Eric May was a horrific 2-12 from the field, including 1-8 from downtown. Earth to coaches: Eric May should not be limited to hoisting 25-footers. He is the most dynamic player on the team. We would have included athletic, but that's Jarryd Cole, even though what Cole does on the court can't legally be described as "playing basketball." But that Eric May block on the fast break? Play of the yea? Maybe? Someone get that shit on YouTube ASAP.
Matt Gatens was typical Matt Gatens, going 14-4-4 with a perfect 6-6 performance at the line. Could have used better shooting than 3-9 out of the man, but we're not going to complain.
So, with that, the floor is open; the thread is yours. We're going to be in and out for the rest of the day, so feel free to comment here about the game, or the NFL playoffs going on (we think the Saints roll, for what it's worth (which is "nothing at all")), or the wrestling meet that's criminally untelevised. Go nuts. Move your feet and feel united. Whoa oh oh.
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Amen on May
He is not a good outside shooter, why are we making him spend every single possession spotting up in the corner like he’s fucking Bawinkle or something. I mean, granted, he could stand to be a little more aggressive going to hoop (as could Gatens, who looked scared to shoot today), but I think a lot of that is coaching too. He is horrifically misused, and we’re lucky that he’s an Iowa native and probably won’t transfer.
I missed the game but it is CLEAR that Fuller is
setting himself up to be the next breakout star for Iow, and thus he is a very serious candidate for transfer.
"And on the seventh day God rested. That’s when he asked me to take over."
ooops...breakout star for "Iowa"
"And on the seventh day God rested. That’s when he asked me to take over."
transferring appears to have been an Alford artfact
now that all of ass-fuckers players have left, I don’t see much more of that nonsense in the near term.
And yet they're still good this year.
I guess when you aren’t bringing in guys like Bawinkel and Brommer to replace the transferred dudes, it helps.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Gatens, Tucker, May, Payne and Fuller will be the core
of Iowa’s first sweet sixteen team under Lickliter. You read it here first.
I went to the game today.
The announced attendance was 6500, but it seemed much higher than that. The arena was actually loud several times throughout the game. I never had the impression that the crowd was disinterested in the game. The sides were quite full, while the ends of the arena were quite empty. Not a great turnout…but considering the state of the basketball team, it’s not a bad place to start.
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by MissouriHawk on Jan 16, 2010 10:01 PM CST up reply actions
I think I may go to the meet
because it’s not televised live. But I just got home (seriously, I became a teacher because they said I wouldn’t have to work weekends) and I don’t want to leave the house again. Anyone else thinking about going?
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 4:54 PM CST reply actions
What did you all do to Rambler?
He wasn’t in our thread either.
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by For The Glory 1855 on Jan 16, 2010 6:26 PM CST reply actions
Clearly the strain of watching his secret love (Iowa) take on his public love (PSU) caused him to spontaneously combust.
Or maybe he’d reached his monthly limit on masochism.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
50,000 comments and not one about his two favorite teams playing each other
God Created the World Out Of Nothing, Paterno Built A National Superpower On Cow Fields...
by For The Glory 1855 on Jan 16, 2010 6:40 PM CST up reply actions
ATTENTION: Iowa-Okie State dual info.
Andy Hamilton’s liveblog. This is where I’ll be following the action; I’ll post results in this thread, too.
Or, if you’re a Gazoo man, use this liveblog.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
i think there should a rule
After the start of the second match, it is a free for all for the close in seats
by somerandom on Jan 16, 2010 7:01 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Best option for Iowa.
McD is a great tone-setter and the OSU guys at the lower weights cut a TON of weight… hopefully they’ll be a little sapped.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
And McD seems up to the task.
Reversal to start the second, now leads 6-1, and has already built RT.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
So who are you rooting for in the NFL game tonight?
I admire the Ravens because they’re very Iowa-like (run the ball and kill you with defense), but the Colts have been my #2 team ever since they got Dallas and Bob.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
I enjoy watching both teams
but DC is always the X Factor… go Colts
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:12 PM CST up reply actions
Ditto the remarks about the Colts.
I grew up a Cowboys fan (what can I say, I’m a Mexican), but adopted the Colts as soon as Clark and Sanders joined the team.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:13 PM CST up reply actions
My brother is a big Cowboys fan.
He’s coming up here for the game tomorrow — should be a tremendous atmosphere in the dome.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
I want so badly to see a game at Jerry's World.
Still upset that I never got to see a game in Irving.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome
There’s a live feed at Merkle’s in Chicago tonight. Beat OK State!
They took the bar, the whole fucking bar!
by recoveringfratguy on Jan 16, 2010 7:12 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Whoa... really?
That really makes me want to not do any homework…
MORE ZAZZ! I DEMAND MORE ZAZZ!
by Bucketochicken on Jan 16, 2010 7:15 PM CST up reply actions
This could be a big start for the Hawks
Kinda wish I had headed up there, to watch but enjoying listening to it with alcohol.
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:16 PM CST up reply actions
Incidentally, this is a wonderfully crazy headline on the sidebar at the Press-Citizen:
Police: Intoxicated cowboy broke into house, threatened to kill dog
Oh, Iowa City… how I miss your insanity.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
I've got the DVR set to record this tomorow night, so I kinda don't want to know what happens...
…but I have to know what happens.
4-0. Nice. Go Hawks!!
MORE ZAZZ! I DEMAND MORE ZAZZ!
Wow indeed.
Either the rumors of his health were wrong or Brands wants this one baaaad.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Fuck
Peyton just threw a slant to Dallas Clark… Ray Lewis put his helmet in DC’s chest and he dropped it
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:21 PM CST reply actions
Fiancee's watching Lost on DVD to get caught up before the final season starts.
Relegated to gamecast watching.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:25 PM CST up reply actions
Unrelated question... where's your avatar from?
I love that pic.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
My brother painted it.
It was my Christmas gift.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:26 PM CST up reply actions
He's a good kid.
I take advantage of his talents whenever he’s in town. Made him paint a giant (4′×5′) Tigerhawk on my office wall, as well.
Feel free to use the image, if you’d like. Larger version here
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
Escape Oliver to open third period.
1-1 now.
Let’s get a takedown, Dan!
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Guys on the radio (one is Ironside)
say that Dennis looks really tired and is starting to lose his edge that he started with
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:25 PM CST reply actions
Stall warning on Oliver, his second of the match.
2-1 Dan now. Just hold on!
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Dennis isnt back to form
He was gassed at the start of the third. He was lucky that oliver wasn’t attacking
by somerandom on Jan 16, 2010 7:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
133: Oliver dec. Dennis, 3-2 as time expires
FUCK.
3-3 tie in the meet now.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Gah, you're right/
My brain was fucked from that last-second loss. Dammit.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Hamilton making it sound like the guys are having a staring contest, so far.
I imagine both know just how huge this match is.
Damn.
Gamecast doesn’t quite share that info. Sounds like it might be time to get cable in the office.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:39 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah, he had clear sailing for a 100-yd pick six if he held on.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Marion escapes to start second, then gets a takedown. 3-0 start for Hawks.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Marion up 3-0
With 1:16 RT into 3rd. Big match so far
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:40 PM CST reply actions
I heart Hamilton.
Andy Hamilton:
Marion is putting a saddle on Parks right now.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Sounds like Marion is going to finish with over 3 mins of RT.
That’s pretty damn impressive
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:42 PM CST up reply actions
Big win for Marion
with Metcalf coming up.
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:42 PM CST reply actions
and 5 seconds away from 10-0
Still would like to see big points from metcalf in case we drop one later.
Metcalf with an early TD.
I imagine he’s going to come out on fire after that absurd final against Mueller.
So is this going to be
4, 5, or 6 for Metcalf… 4-2 with 1:40 in 1st
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:44 PM CST reply actions
I'm holding out for 6
although (keeping in mind I know next to nothing about wrestling) Metclaf seems like he does the get 2 let him up get 2 more thing a lot and doesn’t go for many pins. How far off am I?
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:47 PM CST up reply actions
He goes for a lot more pins nowadays.
I think he might be trying to secure the major at least and then go for the tech fall or pin. He knows we need as many pts as possible from him.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Mark Ironside
just said “Jeepers” on the radio.
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:48 PM CST reply actions
Tech fall is all but locked up. RT is secure at 3:12
Metcalf essentially up 19-5?
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:50 PM CST up reply actions
Tech Fall for Metcalf
Crowd sounds upset, they wanted the pin
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:50 PM CST reply actions
Wow. 21-5 finish for Metcalf.
Can’t wait to watch that one. Sounds like he put on an absolute clinic.
149: Metcalf tech fall Fuentes, 22-5
Iowa up 12-3 now.
Good match, although a pin would’ve been nice. (Yes, I’m greedy.)
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Or 21-5?
Doesn’t he get a RT point, too? Tech fall either way, I guess.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
LOL... I am looking at the live results
on HawkeyeSports. There seems to be a pattern to the scoring in the Metcalf match.
http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/live-updates.html
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:53 PM CST reply actions
Janssen sounds like he may be in trouble.
This is where that brain fart by Dennis bites the Hawks in the ass.
Janssen down 4-1 after one period at 157.
C’mon, just keep it to a decision, man.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
5-3 Erssman
and RT now not a factor… big TD and ride by Janssen
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 7:58 PM CST reply actions
penalty for a figure four makes it 6-3 Erisman.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 7:59 PM CST up reply actions
Nice to know Janssen is a fan of the Nature Boy, I guess.
Probably not the best time to show that fandom, though.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
FUCK
Janssen gives up another TD right before the end of the period, now down 9-3 going into the third. RT not a factor.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
157: Erisman maj dec. Janssen, 16-7
Iowa up 12-7 as we head into intermission.
Fuck.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
i just turned the interwebs audio cast. WTF?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
the Hawkeye game cast thingy
http://all-access.cbssports.com/player.html?code=iowa&schoolcode=iowa&
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
I am listening over the regular radio in IC
Ironside is funny. He says “Jeepers!” with regularity. I get the feeling he would rather be on the bench yelling things a little less G rated
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:09 PM CST up reply actions
the paid feed (url above) is the same cast, i think. it's even the local commercials...
plummers & pipe fitters of local #125….
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
wonder how far behind the interwebs feed is from the live AM feed?
they’re taking about the national duels / athletic training room.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
the paid game cast thingy is KXIC guys.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
Couple disappointments
However, we’re up 5 points, and favored in 3 of the remaining 5 matches. Win those 3 and the other 2 don’t matter
Getting a big win from Keddy would be fantastic.
With the way JayBo’s been wrestling, it’d be nice to get bonus points there, as well.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 8:07 PM CST up reply actions
who knew Dallas Clark would be THIS good in the NFL?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
When he had a 40 time faster
than all of the DB’s at the combine, I started to get the feeling.
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:10 PM CST up reply actions
I was sitting in the 15th row south endzone
for that play. I was right behind it, and it was amazing how that opened up. Didn’t he jump over a guy?
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:13 PM CST up reply actions
oh THAT...um...youtube link for intermission entertainment?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
yay! that'll get ya going...how many days until Eastern IL invades?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
True, but we have
another NC in wrestling to get before it’s time for football
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:19 PM CST up reply actions
Indeed.
I like wrestling a lot, but football is my main love, though.
But wrestling is a pleasant way to pass the time through March, for sure.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
We're a women's basketball school now, so whatever.
In all seriousness, I wasn’t home to watch this but it’s cool because I knew we would lose.
See you in October. [single tear]
I have an entire year, friendo.
I will be the number one commenter here for this year.
by ReadingRambler on Jan 16, 2010 8:26 PM CST up reply actions
Sorry have to say this
Penn St. will win SOMETHING in Iowa, at least, then. AMIRIGHT?
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
Is there a log somewhere showing number of posts at a particular blog?
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
I don't know if it's public info.
HS and OPS can access the info, though.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
I'm not so much worried about my ranking as I was curious.
My fiancee reminds me all the time that I spend a ton of time chatting with strangers.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
No worries.
I just don’t follow the basketball threads and missed the conversation this morning.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Sounds as if Morningstar is really struggling with Meade.
Of course, Morningstar in a close match…I guess he’s probably got Meade exactly where he wants him.
FUCK.
165: Meade dec. Morningstar, 5-3
Iowa leads 12-10 after 165.
Dammit, Morningstar…
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Just joined
so I gather we’re in a bit of trouble?
Yeah, M* just got upset
Here is a rundown from hawkeyesports. http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/live-updates.html
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:28 PM CST up reply actions
Don't get misunderstand
I didn’t like him at all. But I really felt bad for him getting boo’ed on senior day.
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:31 PM CST up reply actions
JayBo going for bonus points?
up 5-0 with RT
by shada's revenge on Jan 16, 2010 8:30 PM CST reply actions
8.
Jay’s chasing it now. Cut him free, and got the TD. Once more and he’ll have the major advantage.
by The Mexican't on Jan 16, 2010 8:33 PM CST up reply actions
I don't understand why he wasn't cutting him earlier.
We needed bonus points.
At least he got the major.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
Colts 10/ Ravens 3; 00:22 left in first half
P.I. in the end zone by Ravens.
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
mobile SBN working...
why the Fail?
this place smells like feet. i’ll bring a can of lysol next week.
by pfac51 on Jan 16, 2010 10:16 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, that was annoying.
Iowa won the dual, though, 19-16.
WOO! Go Hawks! Those bonus points out of McD, Metcalf, and JayBo were much-needed.
Big junkies come from little junkies.
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