@(#23) Iowa St., Sun., Dec. 4, 3p, ESPN-2

[espken]

15 first half turnovers does not equal poise.

 

[Johnny Rapper]

WTF kind of last set was that?? No play run?? Come on CMA!

At least he’s consistent.

 

[Redzone]

Awful. Almost as many turnovers as points.

 

[paultzman]

2 SJ assists to 10 by ISU, SJ shooting % ugh

 

[ctstorm]

Not one minute for Wusu or Stanley. I see Stanley on the bench, this seems like a reprimand for conduct benching

I love Wusu but he probably would have fouled in this game out by now.

 

[Johnny Rapper]

True. If we played with more passion, competitively and efficiency coming out, it would be a game. Need yo come out smoking in second half.

Wonder why 2 of our top 8 rotation guys aren’t playing.

It’s not just more passion, there’s no sign of any half court offensive sets. If we don’t score on a break, the chances of scoring are slim.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

WTF kind of last set was that?? No play run?? Come on CMA!

No real defending CMA half court offense, it was gross all half, but in that instance we had no timeout to use and they went into a 1-3-1 for the first time. With only 8 seconds left it was a smart move by isu.

 

[Eric]

Feels
Like we should be down 25. Let’s go steal this in the second half!!

 

[paultzman]

26% shooting for SJ v 44% ISU

 

[Mean Gene]

Not one minute for Wusu or Stanley. I see Stanley on the bench, this seems like a reprimand for conduct benching

Of course , because it’s always something with this team. Nothing ever just goes smoothly. The biggest game of the season so far and this crap.

 

[MakingPlays]

What is up with Stanley and Wusu?

Currently out the rotation apparently. Before Nyiwe was out due to his brother's death and Pinzon got hurt, both were ahead of them in the rotation. Doesn't surprise me Stanley hasn't played, but Wusu not playing is.

 

[Rocket]

We have been unfocused in every first half and that is on the staff. These guys don't come ready to play and so much for the Curbelo/Alexander dynamic duo.....they cannot play together and be an effective offensive team.
Weak competition is coming home to roost. Our guys facing their first real test of the season and I hope they learn from the countless mistakes they are making.

 

[Eric]

Can’t wait to read all the posts once we comeback and win this. That will be very entertaining re reading this thread.

 

[redmanwest]

Can’t wait to read all the posts once we comeback and win this. That will be very entertaining re reading this thread.

I think the game IS winnable. Can’t play worse.

 

[MakingPlays]

No real defending CMA half court offense, it was gross all half, but in that instance we had no timeout to use and they went into a 1-3-1 for the first time. With only 8 seconds left it was a smart move by isu.

I don't even know why you entertained him. If CMA sneezes the wrong way he points it out. Like you said slow adjustments to half court offense you can talk about, 8 seconds to go on the other end of the court team switches defense, there's very little you can do as a coach but trust your players to make the adjustment and try to get a decent look.

 

[Amaseinyourface]

Stanley has played well all year. Huge in our second half wins vs temple and cuse. This has to be for something other than his on court play. Looks like we got ‘out toughed’ for a lot of that half. Wusu and Stanley two of our toughest guys.

 

[TonyinFairfield]

Can’t wait to read all the posts once we comeback and win this. That will be very entertaining re reading this thread.

Even with a win, the usual suspects here will still be calling for CMA's head.

 

[MakingPlays]

Stanley has played well all year. Huge in our second half wins vs temple and cuse. This has to be for something other than his on court play. Looks like we got ‘out toughed’ for a lot of that half. Wusu and Stanley two of our toughest guys.

Stanley is essentially an undersized 5, that can't shoot, and isn't really quick on his feet. He gets by on his toughness and hustle, but against legit size I think Nyiwe gives you a better chance, he's the best defender at the 5 spot IMO.

 

[Rocket]

Currently out the rotation apparently. Before Nyiwe was out due to his brother's death and Pinzon got hurt, both were ahead of them in the rotation. Doesn't surprise me Stanley hasn't played, but Wusu not playing is.

Nywie is playing because Soriano has been soft. He also is a decent shooter who extends the defense. Wusu would have had 5 turnovers against the Iowa state defense. Stanley and Storr will get some 2nd half minutes but Soriano and Jones need to get their act together because they are not playing New Hampshire today.

 

[Mean Gene]

Can’t wait to read all the posts once we comeback and win this. That will be very entertaining re reading this thread.

From your mouth to God’s ears Eric!