Iowa final 4 prediction

[pantherfan4ever]

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/basketball/ncaa/01/30/crystal.ball/index.html

[panther2317]

Well, if that comes true...it will be nice to say that we beat a Final Four team. As long as we don't have to play them again, best wishes to the Hawkeyes. As long as they keep winning, it helps our RPI. Although I'd like to face them in the Sweet 16 Can you imagine the meltdown in Hawkeye Nation if the Panthers beat the Hawkeyes on a nuetral court in March?

[wonkadog]

I

can see why you want them to help your RPI throughout the regular season (as sick as it makes me), but I lost a lot of respect when you said you actually want them to win in the tournament when it doesn't matter anymore

[Panthers Win!!]

It's possible but it's also possible that Iowa goes out in the first round. The Hawkeyes are unpredictable this year but with Horner playing well offensively lately, at least at home, (after the brace was removed) they seem like a new team. It will be interesting to see how they do against Indiana on the road and Michigan State at Carver. If they win those two and get hot offensively anything's possible.

[Newsbreaker]

Iowa is a team that can make a Final 4 run, or lose immediately.

My guess is that they'll make a significant NCAA run this year, they seem to have finally figured a few things out, to this point.

[Marc Wigim]

....and then Stevie either a) stays ONE MORE YEAR, or b) gets out because he knows that after this season, they're back at square one.

[pantherfan4ever]

can see why you want them to help your RPI throughout the regular season (as sick as it makes me), but I lost a lot of respect when you said you actually want them to win in the tournament when it doesn't matter anymore

lost a lot of respect? as sick as it makes you? I disagree... i totally root for ALL Iowa teams when they arent playing UNI... I will always root for Iowa teams over ANY out-of-Iowa teams! GO UNI, IOWA, and ISU! They not only help UNI's RPI but also help the state of Iowa get some respect.

Losing respect for someone who wishes well to IOWA, ISU, or DRAKE (when they arent playing UNI) is just messed up.

[panther2317]

If ISU makes it into the NCAA's, I would hope they would do well too. Is that so wrong for me to say? I obviously want UNI to go farther than either Iowa or ISU, but if they win too...it's good exposure for the state.

[ejacobson]

I think that we want teams like Iowa, ISU, and Drake to win when we arent playing them a.)for the RPI, b.) for the state respect, and c.) to show the east coast a-holes that you can have great hoops from the midwest. You can PM NJPanther to ask him how much I grew up hating Iowa, but when they arent playing the panthers I want them to do well. Steve is an idiot, but Brunner, Horner, and Hendersen are all good kids. I supposed im biased because I saw them play with Ben in AAU ball, but they work hard and are doing the same thing for Iowa that Ben, Grant, and Brooks are doing for UNI. Proving the local talent is good enough, heck better then going out west or east for bballers. So I say as long as they arent suiting up against the Purple and Gold, Go Hawks (that is the first I have ever said that I think) and Go Clones and Go Bulldogs. Hey I mean I have to live among Cornsucker's fans now, I love my home state making big showings in FB and BB.

Sorry grading lab reports, pent up stress. GO PANTHERS!!!!

[Hime_Peterson]

Your guys' own board moderator would probably puke if this happens. He hates the Hawkeyes.

[CF Panther]

....and then Stevie either a) stays ONE MORE YEAR, or b) gets out because he knows that after this season, they're back at square one.

Now that Alford seems to have done just enough to keep his job one more year, Iowa is due for a meltdown. Hopefully it doesn't happen until March, as they're keeping our RPI up right now.

[AmesPanther]

Your guys' own board moderator would probably puke if this happens. He hates the Hawkeyes.

You say this like it's a big secret. Iowa will make it to the Big Dance and so when they lose it might as well be to UNI. Notice I said will/when not if/if.

[wonkadog]

On second glance...

lost a lot of respect? as sick as it makes you? I disagree... i totally root for ALL Iowa teams when they arent playing UNI... I will always root for Iowa teams over ANY out-of-Iowa teams! GO UNI, IOWA, and ISU! They not only help UNI's RPI but also help the state of Iowa get some respect.

Losing respect for someone who wishes well to IOWA, ISU, or DRAKE (when they arent playing UNI) is just messed up.

Guess I didn't see that you were in Texas. I'm getting ready to move out of state probably this summer so I'll see if I start liking Iowa (not very likely). I think it's waaaaaaay easier to like all other Iowa teams if you're not constantly around fans of the other teams. Also, most people get that "Iowa Pride" thing going on and just want people to notice the state of Iowa or something...

[wonkadog]

I guess

If ISU makes it into the NCAA's, I would hope they would do well too. Is that so wrong for me to say? I obviously want UNI to go farther than either Iowa or ISU, but if they win too...it's good exposure for the state.

I'm an Iowa State fan, not a state of Iowa fan. It's a different kind of support when supporting a sports program when compared with supporting the state you live in. I just can't be a well-wisher like you, sorry.

[CincyPanther88]

Guess I didn't see that you were in Texas. I'm getting ready to move out of state probably this summer so I'll see if I start liking Iowa (not very likely). I think it's waaaaaaay easier to like all other Iowa teams if you're not constantly around fans of the other teams. Also, most people get that "Iowa Pride" thing going on and just want people to notice the state of Iowa or something...

After living in Ohio for over 5 years I have to say it's much easier to like the other schools than it was when I lived in Iowa. Not that I really disliked them that much since I always rooted for ISU except when they played UNI. I guess it's a pride thing. You gotta admit it was pretty cool last year to see 3 Iowa teams in the NCAAs.