Recent content by 2020hawk

If previous seasons are any indication, it would go something like this: Loss to ISU, loss to UNI, loss in Mexico to somebody, loss to bad team at home at random. I like 10-3 NC, 8-10 conference. Problem with low RPI and weak schedule strength out of conference will mean tourney bid will...

Nice to be in the mix. Will have to beat some of those teams to have a shot since ISU and UNI are the only non-conference opponents anywhere near the tourney bubble at least to start the season. Low RPI of the early schedule opponents will be a drag on Iowa's RPI all season long (many are in...

That's what I meant with the plus/minus stuff, not the one calculated by awarding points for charges etc.

I wouldn't mind seeing some updates on where the teams stands on some of the "advanced metrics" like what you see at Ken Pomeroy's website. Many of these stats won't mean much until B1G play starts but they are pretty revealing of team strength/weakness once teams play real competition a few...

Trading Soriano will be just as easy after the deadline. There is absolutely no chance he gets claimed off waivers (and if he somehow was, the Cubs would wave goodbye happily to the contract). Once the trading deadline passes, teams needing a bat won't have much left beside Sori to choose...

That's fair, but most do want one. I respect that opinion/preference and I go back and forth on wanting a playoff myself.

The concept of "meaningless" is vague, and has made this thread into more argument than I think was ever intended. The issue is really what to do with (or think about) games that don't impact the national title chase. Every season in every sport is filled with them. None outside of a very...

I guess that is the point. The whole reason the NIT exists is the fans that care (including me) and the players/coaches that care. But the games don't determine anything close to a national champion. Bottom line is they exist because people enjoy the ballgames. "Meaningless" points toward...

We agree the bowls are meaningless, but predict they will continue to exist anyway. Sincerely, The NIT, CBI, and CIT

I'd use the men's golf at Iowa as an analogy here. The coaching hire sparked the program in terms of recruiting/talent and the team success led to successful fundraising and a new indoor facility to help build from there. In other words, sometimes winning on the field is needed first to get...

Why he left not announced but minutes were going down as the season went on so it was expected. I can't imagine tubby tried to talk him out of it. As for Mbakwe and a sixth year I was surprised too. The decisions on NCAA waivers in general make absolutely no sense.

Armelin received his release as many had predicted. So Mbakwe has his spot. Only one to go to make room for Lockett...

75 wins this year.

I don't think anyone is lowering expectations for the program long-term (at least I hope not). Predicting 4-8 wins this year as has occurred in this thread many times is a reflection of what Iowa lost to graduation/draft/attrition, plus the fact that both lines need to be rebuilt especially DL...

Agree with Jon I see some big rushing numbers against this group next year. It's not hard to picture it after enduring 2011 vs Nebby or PSU. Iowa needs these guys to understand how to consume a block then make a play while cutting their teeth and there will be some struggles. Schedule may help...