Okay- that's reasonable and they will be a really good shooting team. I don't see any physical play or defense there, but we'll see. They will score.
Well, you've pretty much described Iowa throughout McCaffrey's tenure.
Okay- that's reasonable and they will be a really good shooting team. I don't see any physical play or defense there, but we'll see. They will score.
You would win that bet. He hired an agent.
Does hiring an agent automatically disqualify them from coming back? I thought the rules changed allowing them to get an agent, but still return. I may be confused, but I know the early entry rules are different this year.
Built, I get what you say about how much the little things matter in sports. I am like that in hockey, had a very difficult time watching Lucia teams because they were very weak on the basic fundamentals and effort. That is directly related to coaching.
I will take you up on your bet if we can change it to who finishes higher in the conference. The Gophers finish ahead of the Badgers then I win, if the Badgers finish higher then you win. A conference draw goes to overall record.
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Great, one qualifier. A draw is a draw as the non conference schedules will not be equal. What would you like to wager ? We can go huge cash, game tickets, dinner, small cash, round of golf at my home course , or your suggestions. It WILL BE FUN. A little extra juice on the season. Keep in mind, i will be cheering for the Gophers.
Ok. How about that round of golf. You can send me a direct message to firm it up
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Sounds great. What are you putting on the line?
They are still eligible to return. Coffey hired an agent too.
I would cover a round at another course that we can decide upon.
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Built, I get what you say about how much the little things matter in sports. I am like that in hockey, had a very difficult time watching Lucia teams because they were very weak on the basic fundamentals and effort. That is directly related to coaching.
I will take you up on your bet if we can change it to who finishes higher in the conference. The Gophers finish ahead of the Badgers then I win, if the Badgers finish higher then you win. A conference draw goes to overall record.
Gophers move up a spot to #9. If you're wondering, currently I'm projecting Coffey returns to the Gophers.
This week's movement:
Michigan +2 (perhaps Iggy comes back?)
Rutgers +2 (Akwasi Yeboah addition)
Illinois +1
Minnesota +1 (Alihan Demir addition)
Wisconsin +1
Indiana -1
Maryland -1 (Bruno Fernando now definitely gone)
Penn State -2 (Rasir Bolton in transfer portal, will he return?)
Iowa -3 (Isaiah Moss will grad transfer, Hawkeyes now down 3 non-senior rotation players from last season)
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It has been 4-5 years since Wisconsin recruited a player higher than the Gophers' best in a given class. 2016 Coffey (and Curry), 2017 Washington, 2018 Oturu, 2019 Ihnen (and Williams) all were higher ranked prospects than their counterparts at Wiscy (and Kevin Dorsey/Jarvis Johnson would've made it 5 in a row, but Pritzl's ranking was adjusted late, I think when 247 and Scout merged). I am pretty sure the same can be said for Iowa, or very close to it.
Sooner or later you would think that talent gap would show up on the floor, unless Gard is a miracle worker or Pitino is subpar.
Davison and Reuvers were both top 75. Kobe King was a top 50 recruit before he was injured and fell off. Also besides Washington, Jamir Harris was in the 290's, can't just go off one player. As for Iowa wisecamp, and the McCaffrey boys were all highly rated. You could also Argo Mason, and Murphy were are two most important recruits as wellIt has been 4-5 years since Wisconsin recruited a player higher than the Gophers' best in a given class. 2016 Coffey (and Curry), 2017 Washington, 2018 Oturu, 2019 Ihnen (and Williams) all were higher ranked prospects than their counterparts at Wiscy (and Kevin Dorsey/Jarvis Johnson would've made it 5 in a row, but Pritzl's ranking was adjusted late, I think when 247 and Scout merged). I am pretty sure the same can be said for Iowa, or very close to it.
Sooner or later you would think that talent gap would show up on the floor, unless Gard is a miracle worker or Pitino is subpar.
How far does Iowa slide now?
I've been thinking about it and if we get Coffey back I really like this team. I think I've been overestimating illinois they weren't that good down the stretch. I feel like IU will be better as well than I thought. Also have no clue what to make of Nebby
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I don't doubt they'll be better I had them hanging around top four area, but I am not sold the jump will be that great after thinking about it more, they didn't play well in February and I know Iowa is sliding, Wisconsin depth is iffy, but if we get Coffey back and Penn State keeps Lamar Stevens, Purdue is a wild card, they could be good if some guys in the backcourt step up. IU was playing well at the end of the year with minimal help from Romeo. I think the Illini will be in that 6th-9th range, still good enough to get to the danceI think Illinois makes a huge jump. Maybe not to top four, but they are going to be pretty good. Excellent nucleus coming back, and a great recruiting class including a late five star addition, along with their painful "rock fight" style, and they will be a lot better.
How far does Iowa slide now?
Is this with Coffey back yet SS?