Is this guy serious?

[MPLS-PANTHER]

I was trolling the Clown board to see their reaction to the game and came across an "Instant Analysis" article about the game on the main page by publisher/moderator Paul Clark. I know what those guys do isn't journalism--more like a bad op-ed piece--but come on.

"The good news is that this should be Iowa State's last loss to UNI for a while. The Cyclones get the Panthers back at Hilton next year and will have more talent and another year in the McDermott system. By the time ISU returns to Cedar Falls early in the 2008-09 season, it will be much better equipped to get back to dominating the series both home and away as it did in years past."

[Marc Wigim]

Someone call in the WAAAmbulance, the Clones fans need some help.

[Panthers to the Bone]

I would say there is some truth to what he wrote. UNI has been able to outcoach other teams, but now that Jake and Mac are both great coaches, it will be up to the players. It was hard for UNI to beat ISU in Hilton last year when UNI had a great team and ISU was a little down...and it will probably be even tougher with Mac there. However, UNI has to continue getting better talent and growing what they have. I think home court advantage is going to be the biggest deciding factor in future games, IMO.

The thing you have to realize is that UNI didn't play a super game tonight. They played a good game, with a great gameplan, and executed it. It will be the same in years to come. These will be classic battles, IMO...as long as both coaches are at their respective universities.

[AmesPanther]

Mac did a pretty good job tonight considering almost everyone on last years team left and he recruited these guys in a matter of weeks. Give this team some time to gel, add Alex Thompson, and some very good recruits next year and ISU will be tough.

I think most ISU fans counted on losing tonight, but are counting on winning the next couple of years.

[FarmerClone]

One thing to consider in regards to the future of the series:

UNI had only four players make a field goal tonight. Two were seniors. Next year could be rough for UNI in Hilton.

[Marc Wigim]

Next year would be a rough year in Hilton ANYWAY. It's just that our bench was unable to get shots to fall tonight... we'll be very deep next year, trust me.

[UNI Prof]

One thing to consider in regards to the future of the series:

UNI had only four players make a field goal tonight. Two were seniors. Next year could be rough for UNI in Hilton.

Of course, we lost 3 of our top players from last year and seem to be doing ok.

[TH1974]

I don't think it's that outrageous. Mac is a hell of a coach, and I think he'll have ISU winning a lot of games before long. It could be tough against them.

[jordana33]

Next year would be a rough year in Hilton ANYWAY. It's just that our bench was unable to get shots to fall tonight... we'll be very deep next year, trust me.

So will they.

[Marc Wigim]

Sure, but to say we'll lose a lot just because we had no bench points is not accurate.

[UNI05Alum]

I would love to see McDermott pull a Terry Allen at this point. Not that I don't respect what he did at UNI, but it would be justice. I could very well see it happening as well. Remember, at UNI he didn't always get the "top notch recruit" that he should be able to lure to Ames. Also remember, the "top notch recruits" often are playing for themselves rather than the team. That isn't McDermott-ball. Taylor and Clark showed this last night; in particular Taylor. He was our best defender on the floor when he had the rock! Clark doesn't seem to work well in this system either. These are the types of players that McDermott will get in Ames; and he is going to have headaches for years to come. Mark my words: Greg McDermott will not be able to "turn around" ISU... Remember that he wasn't hired to simply make the NCAA tournament, but to compete for B12 championships...

[B.True]

I would love to see McDermott pull a Terry Allen at this point. Not that I don't respect what he did at UNI, but it would be justice. I could very well see it happening as well. Remember, at UNI he didn't always get the "top notch recruit" that he should be able to lure to Ames. Also remember, the "top notch recruits" often are playing for themselves rather than the team. That isn't McDermott-ball. Taylor and Clark showed this last night; in particular Taylor. He was our best defender on the floor when he had the rock! Clark doesn't seem to work well in this system either. These are the types of players that McDermott will get in Ames; and he is going to have headaches for years to come. Mark my words: Greg McDermott will not be able to "turn around" ISU... Remember that he wasn't hired to simply make the NCAA tournament, but to compete for B12 championships...

i hope you are wrong, but it won't be mcdermott's fault if ISU doesn't get to the top of the big 12 standings. lets be realistic, ISU was picked to finish 11th in the Big 12 ... behind Baylor and K-State (2 teams that are typically dogs in the conference but both have coaches that can bring in some talent). the cyclones have a long way to go in that conference. the Big 12 is going to be solid for years to come. there are some great coaches in that league and it will be interesting to see where ISU will be in 4 years ... my guess is in the top half of the league and dancing year in and year out.

why wish for a guy to fail when he resurrected the program that you love ... i just don't get it. i am a UNI fan and don't think that the team is going to drop off with Jacobson in place, so why be mad at Mac and wish him to fail?

[Deke3]

One thing to consider in regards to the future of the series:

UNI had only four players make a field goal tonight. Two were seniors. Next year could be rough for UNI in Hilton.

Next year we will be just as tough (if not tougher). You have to remember we have a new coach as well...granted he was in the system.

[Born-a-Panther]

Wanting Coach Mac to fail at ISU also makes UNI and the Valley look bad. That's like saying "well, yea he can coach in the Valley cuz it's not a very good league. Send him to the 'big time' -- and the UNI guy can't cut it."

I don't understand that at all.

[jordana33]

I would love to see McDermott pull a Terry Allen at this point. Not that I don't respect what he did at UNI, but it would be justice. I could very well see it happening as well. Remember, at UNI he didn't always get the "top notch recruit" that he should be able to lure to Ames. Also remember, the "top notch recruits" often are playing for themselves rather than the team. That isn't McDermott-ball. Taylor and Clark showed this last night; in particular Taylor. He was our best defender on the floor when he had the rock! Clark doesn't seem to work well in this system either. These are the types of players that McDermott will get in Ames; and he is going to have headaches for years to come. Mark my words: Greg McDermott will not be able to "turn around" ISU... Remember that he wasn't hired to simply make the NCAA tournament, but to compete for B12 championships...

Put down the haterade and look at this logically for a minute. Im thrilled we won the game, but pretty obvious Mac has their program headed in the right direction. Jake will have our program to new heights as well. If you pay attention to their program you know that his kids have bought in. He has an excellent recruiting class, Alex Thompson coming next year. Yes I know so do we and who isn't excited to see Carlton Reed put on the Purple and Gold. Mac will get that turned around.

Besides who the heck cares. Things are pretty dang good in Cedar Falls right now. This team is going to a lot of fun to watch grow into a force in the Valley. This was the first chance I had to see them play in person last night. Look out Valley.

I sincerely hope now that the game has been played Mac can go now to just being another coach in a line of 30 or so others during the season.