To me, obviously the win is paramount, but if learning a lesson and doing what we're supposed to do means that we're still letting up 81....that'd be disappointing."Brad Practice" comes through.
Illini: 89
Iowa: 81
With how we've played this last month, having multiple late game, almost impossible meltdowns.Honestly(In reality).....if we don't play a full 40, laser focused, suffocating defensively, with total effort and pride and take care of this one fairly comfortably....it's not happening this year.
With how we've played this last month, having multiple late game, almost impossible meltdowns....if we can't close a game properly, again ...it is what it is.
After Michigan State and Nebraska (even though we flat out escaped that meltdown)....the Penn State loss took some of my heart away.
I'm going to focus on the guards(everyone not named Shannon). Iowa is going to push the ball offensively, implement pressure defensively and they can shoot the eyes out...all things we struggle with handling, even though we're significantly more athletic.
Harmon
Goode
Ty
Domask (defensively)
Home game, sell out crowd, big time rival, coming off of an embarrassment...make it happen. Reset our expectations to what they were.
He'll often participate in shootaround and then change into street clothes for the game.Does Harris usually dress full uniform?
I wonder, if Harris had not red-shirted, what could have been. I would think at least 2 more wins. But alas, we will never know. I hope that this year pays off for him in a huge way and next year he is starting, with his intense defense, a decent jump shot and able to finish at the rim.Does Harris usually dress full uniform?
One would think if this type of practice is effective in shaping the team's attitude, wouldn't it be wise to always practice like this?"Brad Practice" comes through.
Illini: 89
Iowa: 81
I think Brad has been letting his team take the leadership role this year. That is his preferred style. When they fail, Daddy Brad has to take the autonomy away and reset the guardrails.One would think if this type of practice is effective in shaping the team's attitude, wouldn't it be wise to always practice like this?
Just playing devil's advocate, here.
Just how intensive is a BU practice? My concern is the team looked a bit gassed last game and recovery might be more important than running them to death to make a pointOne would think if this type of practice is effective in shaping the team's attitude, wouldn't it be wise to always practice like this?
Just playing devil's advocate, here.
I wonder, if Harris had not red-shirted, what could have been. I would think at least 2 more wins. But alas, we will never know. I hope that this year pays off for him in a huge way and next year he is starting, with his intense defense, a decent jump shot and able to finish at the rim.
Edit: Thinking about @NW, Maryland at home and @PSU.