BLACK HEART GOLD PODCAST 48: HOOPS
by Patrick Vint on Jan 5, 2011 7:01 AM CST
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PrintYes, there are fires in Ann Arbor and State College, and yes, there was football still being played in New Orleans, but for the sake of Iowa athletics, this is the first week of Big Ten basketball. And with Jacobi out sick, I talked with the only man who talks to fast for two hosts, our old friend Justin VanLaere of Hawkeye Nation and Storminspank's Hawkeye Ramblings. There wasn't any real form to this -- like just about every other podcast we've ever done -- so it sounds a bit random. But I think it's all in there.
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I think much needs to be said about
Iowa’s effort and ability to be in a position to WIN against #2 OSU last night. Without that 13-0 run OSU went on. Iowa was playing very well. Much in part to the efforts of the Basa-viour! Great game. Watched a lot of it while flipping between the Sugar bowl. If we play like we did last night in the majority of Big10 games…we will come away winners more often than not. Sullinger is an exceptional player and not every team in the B10 has a player like him. Cannot say enough about Basabe though. double double AND 6 blocks. So nice to see REAL hope back in Iowa basketball.
Tyrusauras Freed. Block Party Ensued.
Blindly Optimistic follower of The Iowa Hawkeyes, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Charlotte Bobcats.
Aside from the whole not winning thing,
I couldn’t be happier with last night’s game. No Eric May, gossamer-thin depth at PG, and against a very, very good great team. Regardless of final W-L record, this is going to be a fun season.
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
Been out of the loop a bit.
What does the “fires” line refer to? I get the RichRod firing (assumed that’s what you meant for Ann Arbor, but what about State College (do you mean people freaking about JoePa?)?
Those are my guesses. Correct me if I’m wrong, please.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Jan 5, 2011 8:03 AM CST reply actions
The only big news out of State College is the possible transfer of Rob Bolden.
There are, of course, lots of people acting like it’s just another sign of the apocalypse.
"The forecast is zero. And the chill factor's high."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 5, 2011 8:17 AM CST up reply actions
And JoePa's refusal to grant his release.
Or has that changed? Or was it just #TwitterRumors bullshit to begin with?
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
by Bucketochicken on Jan 5, 2011 8:26 AM CST up reply actions
No, it seems pretty accurate.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
Altoona Mirror?
I always ~ at least for a split second ~ think “Adventureland” when I see Altoona.
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
by Blackheartnopants on Jan 5, 2011 12:24 PM CST up reply actions
Yep, same here.
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
by Bucketochicken on Jan 5, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions
You're gonna have a fun-filled day.
by Kinnick Stadium is my Graceland on Jan 5, 2011 1:56 PM CST up reply actions
Jay Paterno will be running the Silly Silo in a few years
Excuse me for my bellicosity. And spelling. Bellicosity and spelling.
by Blackheartnopants on Jan 5, 2011 2:16 PM CST up reply actions
Bolden’s Mom seems like the only one being sensible if you ask me.
"The forecast is zero. And the chill factor's high."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 5, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions
Had heard about the transfer and the coach thing...
…but I hadn’t heard about the refusal. That’s funny. The transfer thing has been getting out of control for a little while now. It’s like these college kids think they’re free agents of something (the one thing keeping me watching college sports is the lack of free movement between teams- – I hate free agency in the pros, and I hate not knowing who will be on your team next month… like when the homerun hero from last week switches teams mid-season, for more money, and then you have to cheer against him- – it just sucks).
And often these kids leave thinking they need to. Sometimes not being released can be the best thing for a(n) 18/19 year old. I bet Brinson would have liked to have his decision back about mid-october (FWIW, I don’t know everything that went into his decision- – he mentioned family, so maybe it isn’t a great example, but you get the idea). These kids, and what they think they need, or have been told they need, can be their own worst enemies.
by Eyeheartfreedumb on Jan 5, 2011 9:49 AM CST up reply actions
Not to mention Cato & Coleman & Moses &...
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
by Bucketochicken on Jan 5, 2011 9:54 AM CST up reply actions
That's possible.
But it’s also looking at it from a slightly selfish, Iowa-fan perspective where playing time was the only thing that mattered in their decisions.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
You're fucking-A right it is.
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
by Bucketochicken on Jan 5, 2011 9:59 AM CST up reply actions
I think most kids leave for reasons beyond playing time.
Or where playing time is at least just one part of the situation.
And, frankly, maybe one kid out of twenty whose release is denied is going to wind up changing his mind and realize he was making a rash decision and that staying is the best idea. It’s not as if there’s no consequence to transferring for the kids — they have to uproot themselves, move away from friends/teammates, lose a year of eligibility (which can be mitigated in some cases by a redshirt year, but not always). I don’t think this is something they decide to do over one bad weekend. If a kid wants to leave and you decide to deny his release to try and keep him, more often than not it’s going to end badly.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
A lot of players left Iowa the past few years for good reason
by storminspank on Jan 5, 2011 10:00 AM CST up reply actions
Well, that...
and rumors of mass transfers and the possible departure of several coaches if Tom Bradley gets the Pitt or UConn jobs. Is it all overblown and hyperbolic? Sure. Will the reality probably amount to far less drama? Yeah, probably. But that’s the nature of the beast. Iowa fans are well-versed in mass hysteria that turns out to be excessive. But it doesn’t make the mass hysteria part any crazier — or less real in the moment.
"I want to be a cowboy. I don't want to be a panda. Pandas are boring, stupid and boring. Bad panda!"
I'm just saying that there's no fire.
"The forecast is zero. And the chill factor's high."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 5, 2011 9:16 AM CST up reply actions
Or less fun.
"If there's one thing Nixon is known for, it's class. Now let's cut this turd loose!"
- Richard Nixon's Head, President of Earth
by Bucketochicken on Jan 5, 2011 9:24 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Because Penn State has always run basketball on the cheap. “They make a profit, we’re in Central Pennsylvania, who cares.” There are boosters to pay for Cael Sanderson. There aren’t any for basketball.
Ed has improved the program from the horrible depths of despair under Jerry Dunn, but the team still sucks and we’re never going to make the tournament under his reign.
P.S. In 1993, when Penn State began playing basketball in the Big Ten, our head coach was Bruce Parkhill. His assistants were Ed DeChellis and Jerry Dunn. That’s all you really need to know about Penn State basketball.
"The forecast is zero. And the chill factor's high."
by ReadingRambler on Jan 5, 2011 10:38 AM CST up reply actions
It seems like PSU is wasting talent
They are the most veteran team in the Big Ten (per KenPom), with one of the most talented PGs in the Big Ten. Yet Dechelis gets nothing out of them.
by storminspank on Jan 5, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
Interesting that Iowa is the only school that scout.com says hasn't offered Carter
http://iowa.scout.com/a.z?s=8&p=8&c=1&nid=5135930
The game last night was just awesome to watch.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
thanks
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
Did Iowa show him early interest?
From an article I just read, he seems to have a TON of buzz right now, and if Iowa wasn’t in on the ground floor (like with Marcus Coker), it seems hard to imagine them as favorites.
Speaking of: last night, watching, I couldn’t help but think, “Wow, could you imagine this coaching staff with just plain better players and better athletes?” Carter is that. That’s scary.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
Whoever said, I agree about Marble. He has a legitimate shot at an "All Big Ten" honor somewhere down the line.
Before last night, I questioned Basabe’s ultimate potential because, at times, he just looks really awkward (when he runs, when he shoots those floaters). But he definitely showed really good potential. I’d say his ceiling is as an NBA prospect. Whether he gets there…
Right now, Marble is good at a lot of things, but he doesn’t seem to stand out at anything (except not turning it over). But he seems slow and deliberate. If Iowa actually had a second PG, I’d love to see a starting line up of Cartwright, Gatens, Marble, Basabe, Cole with saidPG, May, McCabe and Brommer off the bench. They could still run that, but meh. If he can improve everything, or make something else stand out completely, he’s a legitimate prospect.
Damn, I’m impressed with how well Cole has played lately. His rebounds have been great since Northern Iowa and he’s now scored double figures 3 straight games. 14 against Sullinger and Lauderdale, HUGE size, is a great sign to me. It’s sorta interesting because nothing in the builds (or “names”) of Cole or Basabe scream “awesome front court guy”, but together, they’ve started to put together a legitimate frontcourt.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
Ken Pomeroy's metics have Iowa ranked 63rd.
That seems about how they’re playing right now. Considering they were… I think, in the 80’s a couple of weeks, showing improvement is good.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
They were 72 before the Ohio State game
Nothing like moving up 9 spots after a home loss.
by storminspank on Jan 5, 2011 11:13 AM CST up reply actions
booo...
that deflates my “steady improvement” theory. but yeah, losing closely to the “number 1” team will always make your metric ratings better.
In the past 10 years, just four team owners have not paid a luxury tax and are not on pace to pay one this year: Donald Sterling, Jerry Reinsdorf, Chris Cohen (Golden State), Bob Johnson (Charlotte).
Two owners’ teams averaged an operating income of over +$10 million per year while their teams have lost over 60% of their games: Donald Sterling and Jerry Reinsdorf.
I still agree with your premise
The team is getting better each time out. There’s no doubt about it.
Iowa was at 120 earlier in the year… although KenPom is sort of thwarted early on too.
You right, though, Iowa is on the rebound. Improving.
I think you've outdone yourself
with that intro music. You just keep raising the bar.
by IDontUnderStanzi on Jan 5, 2011 1:20 PM CST reply actions
Excellent point about big men developing positively at Iowa for the first time in over a decade
And with the demographics of our Upper Midwest stomping grounds, this would be excellent for our recruiting in the future. Looking forward to a team that has effective big men, I miss me some Jess Settles and Greg Brunner action.
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It's going to be key
If Iowa lands someone like Woodbury, the staff will need to work with him a lot. Ton of potential, but will need a staff that can develop.
Alford/Noodles did a pretty decent job getting Erek Hansen developed and Reiner was on his way until he was injured his senior year. Other than that, it’s been tough sledding for bigs.
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by storminspank on Jan 6, 2011 12:20 PM CST up reply actions
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