I was waiting for this to come down from 156, not that I think it will matter, but more out of principle. Still mulling over whether I’ll get involved on a side, but I’ll drop a few stats.. Tenn ranks 255th and 233rd in 3pters allowed and FTs allowed - two things Iowa loves to do. That being said, Iowa’s most dangerous strength in offense might be their bigs, all of whom can score down low and if that happens it opens up things on the outside and forces the defense to foul on unexpected drives and recovery off passes to the Iowa bigs. Back to the threes, every player who steps on the floor for Iowa can and will shoot it from downtown - they have four focal players each averaging 4 threes per game that shoot 38% collectively. What might be the biggest dagger is FTs. Iowa ranks 4th in the nation in FT attempts per 100 possessions and ranks 13th in attempts per game. This season, when they get to the line 22 times, which is about what Tenn awards, they are 16-4 with two of the losses being by 1 and 2 points. So why not Iowa? Still thinking, but I’m also a big fan, so might just stay on the sidelines. The Iowa defense has shown moments of success, case in point against Cincy in round 1, but don’t be fooled, their defense can easily turn to Swiss cheese and that’s where I think the over should hit regardless of who wins and covers.
I was waiting for this to come down from 156, not that I think it will matter, but more out of principle. Still mulling over whether I’ll get involved on a side, but I’ll drop a few stats.. Tenn ranks 255th and 233rd in 3pters allowed and FTs allowed - two things Iowa loves to do. That being said, Iowa’s most dangerous strength in offense might be their bigs, all of whom can score down low and if that happens it opens up things on the outside and forces the defense to foul on unexpected drives and recovery off passes to the Iowa bigs. Back to the threes, every player who steps on the floor for Iowa can and will shoot it from downtown - they have four focal players each averaging 4 threes per game that shoot 38% collectively. What might be the biggest dagger is FTs. Iowa ranks 4th in the nation in FT attempts per 100 possessions and ranks 13th in attempts per game. This season, when they get to the line 22 times, which is about what Tenn awards, they are 16-4 with two of the losses being by 1 and 2 points. So why not Iowa? Still thinking, but I’m also a big fan, so might just stay on the sidelines. The Iowa defense has shown moments of success, case in point against Cincy in round 1, but don’t be fooled, their defense can easily turn to Swiss cheese and that’s where I think the over should hit regardless of who wins and covers.
Love it Spaz. I've been all about Tenn last year and this yr. They are in a tough spot here. Personally I think the 8 points is gold, and a ML sprinkle wouldn't be out of the question.
Love it Spaz. I've been all about Tenn last year and this yr. They are in a tough spot here. Personally I think the 8 points is gold, and a ML sprinkle wouldn't be out of the question.
UMS - you convinced me, kidding, but good thoughts. Iowa struggles with teams that play defense - wiscy, Sparty, mich - I don’t put Tenn in that class. Good luck today bud
UMS - you convinced me, kidding, but good thoughts. Iowa struggles with teams that play defense - wiscy, Sparty, mich - I don’t put Tenn in that class. Good luck today bud
Needed the OT to cash, but whatever it takes. Incredible how bad Tenny played the 2H, but that's the SEC for you. Don't know what you're going to get in SEC hoops. Well done.
Needed the OT to cash, but whatever it takes. Incredible how bad Tenny played the 2H, but that's the SEC for you. Don't know what you're going to get in SEC hoops. Well done.
Sac - thanks for the push to take Iowa. Never in doubt ha.
Man, what a roller coaster. Certainly got lucky with OT, but I’ll take it. Valiant effort by the Hawkeyes. Great game to start the day. Need to refocus on next game.. if I can
Sac - thanks for the push to take Iowa. Never in doubt ha.
Man, what a roller coaster. Certainly got lucky with OT, but I’ll take it. Valiant effort by the Hawkeyes. Great game to start the day. Need to refocus on next game.. if I can
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
Quick thoughts on the duke game...Taco could be relegated irrelevant on D because of Dukes quick transition. He's not quick getting back.
Heels vs Washington:
Syracuse is only .91 pts better than wash according to KP. When the heels were AT HOME vs cuse, spread was -11 and they won by 8.
Now on a neutral heels opened -13? Now -11. Washington's D is better than cuse, and it's a cuse prototype as the coach was an assistant with cuse for a long time.
Quick thoughts on the duke game...Taco could be relegated irrelevant on D because of Dukes quick transition. He's not quick getting back.
Heels vs Washington:
Syracuse is only .91 pts better than wash according to KP. When the heels were AT HOME vs cuse, spread was -11 and they won by 8.
Now on a neutral heels opened -13? Now -11. Washington's D is better than cuse, and it's a cuse prototype as the coach was an assistant with cuse for a long time.
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
Must have strawberry kush I that peace pipe...
Haha. Nobody knows about Washington other than a good team from a bad conference. But good enough to beat a very overrated UNC squad which has been playing a brutal schedule against teams they're familiar with. They don't know Washington either and won't be mentally prepared for this game. If nothing else, I urge you to play Wash for the 1H.
I'll pour myself a Cigar City lager and enjoy the first few minutes before I have another.
UCF is coached by Johnny Dawkins. Coach K always lets his former pupils stay competitive. I'll be stunned if Duke covers the 13.5 especially if Carolina loses to Washington which I'm banking on.
Must have strawberry kush I that peace pipe...
Haha. Nobody knows about Washington other than a good team from a bad conference. But good enough to beat a very overrated UNC squad which has been playing a brutal schedule against teams they're familiar with. They don't know Washington either and won't be mentally prepared for this game. If nothing else, I urge you to play Wash for the 1H.
I'll pour myself a Cigar City lager and enjoy the first few minutes before I have another.
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