ISU Predictions

[panthertrack]

What does everyone think?

[Panther789]

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What does everyone think?

Fairly tight throughout, and probably low scoring.

UNI - 62

ISU - 55

[06panther10]

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Close game. I think two teams are pretty even. UNI wins at home, and coach Jake goes 3-0 against coach Mac.

[jman2004]

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Close game. I think two teams are pretty even. UNI wins at home, and coach Jake goes 3-0 against coach Mac.

I agree. If this was in Ames, it could go the other way.

But I think we'll pull out the win, 69-61.

[terri]

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73-64, uni

[cydave]

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Hey guys, I have been lurking for awhile, but finally decided to register since our game is coming up.
I expect a pretty close game, the winner will win by no more than 8 points.
I haven't watched UNI yet this year, but from what I have read they seem to be a lot like ISU. Inconsistant shooting for the most part. If ISU hits their shots, I think they will win, if they are having an off night, UNI will win.
Our free throw shooting is also horrible. Brackins is shooting around 50% from the FT line so far this year...
The only thing we are doing well is defense. "knock on wood"
Should we expect a sellout crowd? I noticed tix were $40...
I'm hoping to make the trip up, I know a guy who can hook me up with a couple free tix. I've never been to the McLeod Center before, so I'm looking forward to seeing that place and checking out the game atmosphere.
My game Prediction:
ISU - 65
UNI - 61

[clenz]

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Uni 72
isu 61

[06panther10]

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Mac is not on the hotseat. He has done very good recruiting and has some big time players coming in the next few years.

[cydave]

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I predict Mac will be on the hot seat if he loses to UNI a third straight time.

Pollard cannot be too happy with his two big hires thus far. Chizak was just forced to fire some assistants and demote coordinators. That's usually a last chance move and he may be gone after the clones go 2-10 again next year.

Mac has had some bad luck, but I doubt Pollard cares about excuses. I see nothing to make me think they'll be significantly better this year than last.

UNI 61
ISU 58

I agree with your statement on Mac. He needs to get us to post season play this year, whether it's the NCAA, NIT, or CBI (i think thats what it is), otherwise his seat will be hot. But, Pollard may still give him 1 more year after that, IF he shows improvement over the season and can keep his players. Not to mention he just recruited a great PG out of Chicago. And we only lose 3 players to graduation, none will be huge losses.

As far as Chizik goes, I think he has at least 2 more years. If he only wins 2 games next season I'm sure his seat will be about as hot as it can get, without being fired. He definitely needs to show improvement throughout the season, though. Unlike this year, we obviously got worse... Rebuilding ISU has got to be one of the hardest jobs in the nation. We have a low budget in a very tough conference. As far as demoting his coordinators, it was a good move and one that had to be made. Especially, our defensive coordinator. I was alittle surprised by the offensive coordinator move, but I don't see all of the "behind the scenes" activity. Our secondary coach got fired for obvious reasons... Our secondary was horrible. Our QB's coach got fired, for unknown reasons.. Not sure why, but Chizik does.

[cydave]

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Mac is not on the hotseat. He has done very good recruiting and has some big time players coming in the next few years.

I agree. I think his 4th season will be the year he turns the corner. Although, most fans aren't that patient.

[Khan4Cats]

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I agree. I think his 4th season will be the year he turns the corner. Although, most fans aren't that patient.

Are you talking about Iowa State or Northern Iowa?

[Da Hog]

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UNI hits the outside shots and pulls away for a larger win. 75-52.

[UNI Fight]

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I think we come home to the McLeod Center after a good win over Auburn and ride that confidence to a home win over ISU, but not by much. Mac will be hungry for his first win over his good friend Jake!

UNI 61
ISU 57

[clenz]

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Yes. The ISU game in 2006 was the last game played in the Dome, even though we had the McLeod Center

[AmesPanther]

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UNI 59 ISU 50 or 70. Jake has Mac's number. Not sure which ISU team will show up; I'm leaning toward the 3 point shoot missing team that scores 50.