January 24th-25th games

[glm38]

Just a great game. I know there's a lot of ISUr dislike on the part of WSU fans but ISUr is a pretty good team.

ISUr's a very talented team. I actually don't even mind the comment that they're the most athletic team -- they very well might be. Lot of athletic ability over there -- not completely sold on the BB IQ aspect yet, or the coaching, but without a doubt tons of ability.

If the team can keep progressing, they're going to be extremely good the next two years with experience on their side.

It's hilarious watching their team flop left and right while their fanbase yells about Baker, who I don't think has flopped in his life, though.

Just so you know I wasn't being critical of the dislike. It's basketball. It happens between teams, coaches, and fanbases.

Just curious - what are the redbird fans yelling about Baker? If it's regarding flopping then your are right. I've seen a lot of his games and I don't think I've ever seen him flop.

[Redbird Recon]

That game was lost long before the last minute or two.

I find this comment a tad asinine. 2 free throws from an 84%er would have sealed it. Congrats on the W. Next Saturday should be a great one.

[isuredbirds92]

It's hilarious watching their team flop left and right while their fanbase yells about Baker, who I don't think has flopped in his life, though.

I can understand a homer perspective, but to say that Baker has never flopped in his life? That's a bit too much. Bohannon also had a couple of Baker-esque flop attempts himself today, only one of which was called, fortunately. Knight was pushed on the "flop" in question. Was it embellished a little bit? Sure. But it was a foul either way. UNI got away with some chippy play inside all day. I do agree on the last second play though. If he makes an honest attempt at a layup there, he may have gotten a call or even made the basket.

Bottom line is if we make our free throws we win that game. The 5 minute stretch (or so) without a basket seemed like an eternity and it was abundantly evident that they had not practiced against a 3-2 zone. These kind of losses have become all too familiar this year. The VCU loss at home felt similar. Had the game under control, only to blow it in the last 5. We need to develop that killer instinct to finish off these games. I think we've proven we can compete with pretty much anyone, it's just a matter of putting it together for 40 minutes.

[isuredbirds92]

Not a high-IQ fanbase either.

Do we want to talk about IQ? Check the rankings. The U.S News and World Report might beg to differ.

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

[Cdizzle]

Not a high-IQ fanbase either.

Do we want to talk about IQ? Check the rankings. The U.S News and World Report might beg to differ.

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

Now it's a party.

[pafan]

And its a party where Bradley can be something other than 7th runner up.

[Aargh]

Great coaching by Muller. Masterful actually.

He looked like a begging douche at the end of the game too. Typical.

Sorry Redbird fans. Karma hates you.

Right cuz Muller was the one who missed open 3s and layups and free throws that would've won the game.

Yeah, but it is on Muller that when the RedBirds saw a zone they attacked it by having one guy dribble around while 4 other guys watched him do that.

[Championz]

Not a high-IQ fanbase either.

Do we want to talk about IQ? Check the rankings. The U.S News and World Report might beg to differ.

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandrevie ... l-rankings

Is this a basketball discussion board or an academic discussion board?

Congrats though.

[Championz]

Great coaching by Muller. Masterful actually.

He looked like a begging douche at the end of the game too. Typical.

Sorry Redbird fans. Karma hates you.

Right cuz Muller was the one who missed open 3s and layups and free throws that would've won the game.

It's gotta fall on Muller, doesn't it? After all, he's the one who thought this Redbird team was the best in the Valley (which also means Top 15 in the country).

[glm38]

Anyone know why Carter didn't play in the 2nd half? Resting him or injury?