Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

[Silent Earl]

Re: Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

"The officials must be in good standing with each of the schools". Are there any left that are in good standing with Fran?

[PantherHawk]

Re: Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

That just means they must be affiliated with the conferences of the schools.

They don't want to hire Big East officials for games that involve the big 10/12 and mvc

[Khan4Cats]

Re: Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

That just means they must be affiliated with the conferences of the schools.

They don't want to hire Big East officials for games that involve the big 10/12 and mvc

Earlier in the article it mentioned that the officials had to be associated with each of the conferences-which isn't really hard to do as most that operate in this area already work games in all three conferences. This clause essentially gives each school a veto power over which officials get selected. So, yes, Fran does get to have a say in who works the games. So do Jake, Fred and Phelps, but which of the four is likely to hold long-term grudges with game officials? Perhaps the one who thinks Bobby Knight was too mild-mannered???

[PantherHawk]

Re: Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

Well it depends on what weekend the games are played, its not like the Big 4 classic is going to send out letters to officials and they are all going to be sprinting to Des Moines to work the big 4. Most officials are assigned by the conference, so I assume that each conference will send a couple of officials to Des Moines.

You figure 3 conferences

6 officials for the two games (2 x 3)

So 2 officials from each conference.

I know several of these guys are cross conference officials which means they work both in the Big 10/12 and MVC.

I would bet you will see some of the same officials in past games (Higgins, Boroski, hightower, jansen, and others).

[Mudrafan]

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based on what I've heard & witnessed at least once, all you need to know about the Iowa coach can be witnessed at a local AAU basketball tourney near you...especially if one of his son's are playing To say your jaw would drop at the sight of the family & their interaction w/ officials would be an understatement.

[jegbomb52]

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They can't find a sponsor to cover that cost?

They only get the money from souviners and programs? Why not concessions as well? Hopefully Hy-vee or some other Iowa company picks it up and gives a good amount of $$ to each school.

I still do not think this is a good idea, needs to be an actual 4 team tournament, not the MVC vs big 10/12. I think more people would be excited for an actual tournament.

The reason that didn't happen is they couldn't sell a UNI / Drake Championship game. And, for all practical purposes the data from the last 6 season would lead to believe there would be a better shot at UNI / Drake before any other combination....

[hoopfan]

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Apparently Andy Katz has high hopes for the Hawks this year.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/8419536/iowa-sleeper-big-ten-men-college-basketball

I think this paragraph sums up the article though:
"But Iowa's nonconference slate may be a hindrance. No opponent on its schedule is a lock for the NCAA tournament this season. The Hawkeyes desperately need in-state foes Iowa State and Northern Iowa -- whom they will face in back-to-back games in early December -- to have NCAA-caliber seasons. If it splits those games -- or wins both -- Iowa should have enough quality wins."

Despite being too scared to play a home/home series anymore, Iowa is relying on its 2 in-state games to save its non-conference schedule.

and a little later on....
"Will the nonconference slate be enough to prepare them for that gantlet? "I don't know," admitted McCaffery, who is playing it conservatively. The Hawkeyes will play in the Great Alaska Shootout in 2013, and then in 2014 McCaffrey said they'll head to New York for a nonconference tournament with Syracuse, Texas and Cal."

The Hawks are touting the Alaska deal to be a big deal next year, but this year will be the 2nd year in a row that there isn't a power 6 conference school in the field in Alaska. It looks like Iowa is traveling to Alaska to play cupcakes they likely could have scheduled at home and to play them at a time of day when no one in Iowa will likely be awake.

Keep up the good work, Fran!

[9YRPLAN]

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the alaska shootout will return to normal next year.

i cant wait until UNI sells 1,000 out of our 4,000 tickets which are then bought by iowa fans and then people here complain about bias towards iowa.

[Trapped in California]

Don't hear it from me. I don't like the setup, but everyone has a fair shot at tickets, that is unless UNITix is involved...

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[ubuntuCAT]

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I won't be going because I think the format sucks and would rather spend the money on multiple home games where all the money goes to UNI.

[9YRPLAN]

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I won't be going because I think the format sucks and would rather spend the money on multiple home games where all the money goes to UNI.

blah blah blah i am boycotting this new event blah blah the media hates us blah blah blah we got screwed blah blah blah

[ubuntuCAT]

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blah blah blah i am boycotting this new event blah blah the media hates us blah blah blah we got screwed blah blah blah

Blah blah blah yourself. Nothing about boycotting or the media hates us. I said I would prioritize going to a couple more games in the Mac with better seats than this event. I could care less about Drake/ISU so that game is a waste.

[Kyle]

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If UNI can knock off one of the big boys in the paradise jam, we'll be selling a whole lot more than 1,000 tickets.

Never underestimate the amount of bandwagon UNI fans in DSM.

[06panther10]

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i cant wait until UNI sells 1,000 out of our 4,000 tickets which are then bought by iowa fans and then people here complain about bias towards iowa.

blah blah blah i am boycotting this new event blah blah the media hates us blah blah blah we got screwed blah blah blah

What the hell is your problem? Did you bump this thread solely to troll?

[clenz]

Re: Barta sez decision on in-state basketball games could come soon

What the hell is your problem? Did you bump this thread solely to troll?

Every time he makes a post that isn't troll like it is quickly followed by a couple dozen posts like that....it was about time for a couple from him.