Missouri Preview
by Mark Kieffer on Feb 9, 2010 10:34 PM CST
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Tomorrow night is the beginning of end a game against Missouri. A game that in theory would be exciting. I would sure love to be pumped about playing a team from a neighboring state. But let's face it: Mizzou is a better team, and we'll be fortunate to find ourselves in a close one with them tomorrow.
On paper, this looks like an even matchup: Both teams shoot are close in terms of the "four factors". Missouri does a better job of ball handling and rebounding, while we actually do better at shooting and getting to the foul line.
But, the game isn't played on paper. Missouri likes to pressure the ball handler. They have 6 guys that average over 1 steal per game, half of which overage over 1.5 steals per game. We have seen ISU get in situations where they have had TOV% of amounts in the 30 percent range, and the Colorado game was a perfect example of how turnovers almost cost the Cyclones a victory.
For Missouri, the guys to watch offensively are the Sophomore Trio of English, Denmon, and Bowers. Missouri is also deep, as they have 10 guys in their regular rotation. They are going to try and throw bodies at us, try to force turnovers, and likely wear us out.
The keys to the game for the Cyclones are to take care of the ball and rebound. If they can do both of those things, they should be able to play the game at a more manageable pace, and limit the transition baskets Missouri likes to score. It's going to be much easier said than done, as turning the ball over has been an issue, and quite frankly, our guys are very uncomfortable when they are being defended with energy.
There is a strong chance that this game will be reminiscent of our 31 point blowout loss at Missouri last year. The spread is currently set to ISU +11.5, and I'd still take Missouri to cover.
Game tips at 6:30pm CST, on WOI in Central Iowa and ESPN360 and ESPN Fullcourt for those of you who do not have a Cyclone Television Network Affiliate.
Tomorrow, I try to come up with a plan to make this game entertaining for those of us who plan on watching.
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Change in plans
Won’t be able to post the gamethread, so do it here if you were planning on it. Something came up, and I cannot post the gamethread from my cell.
by Mark Kieffer on Feb 10, 2010 6:28 PM CST via mobile reply actions
startin out good so far
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
no dendy tonight
hes at his grandmothers funeral in SC tonight. link
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
great - grandmother actually
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
we are drawing a lot of fouls so far
however thats seems to be the extent of out offense
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
as i was posting this
gilstrap makes a nifty move for isu’s first FG
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
dear chris colvin
wake up sometimes, rookie.
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
we are having to many turnovers once again
however mizzou has a bunch as well, we just arnt converting them into points
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
fun fact
if brackins and gilstrap return, isu could have the entire team coming back.
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
hamilton dunk fail to end the half
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
i think we might have caught mizzou on an off night
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
and dorr cleans up missed FT
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
heres a link with the incoming players
im not really one who reads too much into the recruits before they set foot on campus, so i dont know what type of players they are.
http://iowastate.rivals.com/commitlist.asp?sport=2
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
i think we are doing exactly what we wanted to
we aren’t letting mizzou create turnovers and turn them into points. we are controlling the tempo very well against a team that likes to get out and run up the court. maybe some better execution on offense and we are leading this game, but when you’re the underdog the longer you hang around the more nervous the favorite becomes.
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
well 4+ mins without a FG later
and it looks like we are headed for another loss. i liked the effort tonight even it we looked better because mizzou was having an off night. i think its time to switch it over to the uni – drake game
"Stats from the spring," he said when handed the numbers. "I can take those down to the spare bathroom in the house. We can put them to use down there."
- Paul Rhoads
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