Up Next: Creighton

[panther-state]

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Exactly. It was a package deal. His dad didn't want to pull him into the bad situation at ISU but didn't think twice about stealing him away from UNI when he hit the lottery in getting the Creighton job. Never seen a coach go from doing such a terrible job and then turn out smelling like a rose. Well, maybe Chizel leaving ISU and winning the NC at Auburn!

You almost wonder if Mc$ got Doug to commit to UNI, knowing that if things improved at ISU or he wound up coaching somewhere else, he could just swoop in and play the "family" card with Jake to grab him.

That's exactly what all of my ISU friends believe. They think that Doug never intended on going to ISU because the McDermott's knew Greg would be gone soon and there was pretty much no intention on playing for UNI. I call BS but these are Cyclone fans I'm dealing with.

On a sidenote, to help my defense, these are the same friends who laughed at me when I disagreed that ISU should be ranked after beating TamU last night. Anyone else believe that preseason rankings should still be taken into account at this point in the season? Didn't think so....

[9YRPLAN]

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theres no way i buy that he had no intention of playing at UNI, but the first part is certainly true.

[panther-state]

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I agree with that first part only because, who commits to a coach when you know they're going to be fired soon, much less if it's your dad. But I don't believe that his dad being on the hot seat was the difference between committing to UNI and not Iowa State. He always sounded excited to join the Panthers and play for Coach Jacobson.

[harry joy]

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If I were a player of Doug's caliber, I would choose the better coach.

[strike00]

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The first part is probably true, the second part is just ridiculous. Very tough game, but honestly, I think it is a game UNI can win. Contain Doug and shoot well from the perimeter. For some reason I feel sort of good about the Panthers chances.

[Codytwo]

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In my opinion Chip did a very good job against Echenique last year, even though he gives up some size. I also wonder if Marvin might see a little time to go against Dougie, seems like Marvin's size and strength might do well against him.

Considering that Marvin hasn't played much so far this season, I can't see Jake taking him off the bench to play against arguably the best player in the nation.

[NI hawk]

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Jay Bilas calls McDermott his national mid-season player of the year

I agree! If only?

[Codytwo]

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I agree! If only?

When you have thoughts like that, just do what I do.......try not to think about it. The more thought that goes into it, the more depressing it is.

[jnutt]

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I will be courtside for the game. Any recommendations for parking? I've never been to the Place Where They Serve Beer So Creighton Fans Get Drunk or PWTSBSCFGD for short

[NI hawk]

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When you have thoughts like that, just do what I do.......try not to think about it. The more thought that goes into it, the more depressing it is.

You are correct, it does get depressing. I never enjoyed watching an IOwa HS player more then D. Mac. an could not wait for him to put a UNI uniform on. Would really have been happy to have him in Hawk uniform, but would have been pleased to watch him lead UNI to Big DAnce.

[UNIAlum95]

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H8NCR8N! Hope the boys are ready to play.

[Mike]

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I heard somewhere that Doug McD's older brother, Nick, is a student at UNI. Anyone know about that?

[Born-a-Panther]

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I heard somewhere that Doug McD's older brother, Nick, is a student at UNI. Anyone know about that?

Yes he is.

[Codytwo]

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I heard somewhere that Doug McD's older brother, Nick, is a student at UNI. Anyone know about that?

Yes, he is. I read an article interviewing him right after Dougie decommitted.

[Khan4Cats]

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Have to have a good shooting day and limit easy chances for Creighton. 10 first half turnovers like we had at Drake will result in greater than a 1-point deficit. Hang around and keep it close and make the plays at the end. Though blowing 'em out from the get-go would be acceptable.