Opponent watch: Iowa vs. Tenn

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Post by xlgman » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:00 pm

Am I the only one watching this game like I'm scouting Iowa?

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Post by bunkerhill87 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:01 pm

Nice defense. Switching it up. Hey we know its gonna be tough with either team. I just hope we have the motivation especially when the media already has these teams blowing by us

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Post by fenway617 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:02 pm

Cady on D vs. Iowa scares me. They are too quick. Only thing Iowa has done wrong is foul, Tenn was in the bonus quick.
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Post by UMass87 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:04 pm

Neither of these teams scare me. I think UMass can handle them both...at one time.

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Post by Chris20 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:04 pm

I don't like Iowa's different zone looks. We'll need to score against it.

I do think Iowa will embrace a fast game, and I think we can compete with them well in that regard, just have to make shots and rebound.

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Post by Ron Burgundy » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:04 pm

Was Iowa playing zone prior to this game? Tennessee doesn't look ready for it

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Post by xlgman » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:05 pm

Defense reminding me of GW, which gave us fits.

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Post by Puffers_Porter » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:05 pm

Tenn's strategy makes sense. Iowa blows their load early. Tenn will make a huge run in second half of second half, mark my words.
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Post by bunkerhill87 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:05 pm

Agree about Cady. That's why its paramount Putney and Samson come to play, solid and smart. Maxie will play right along w these guys

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Post by Shook187 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:07 pm

Before watching either teams I wanted Iowa but after watching both play so far, I think Tennessee is a better match up

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Post by Puffers_Porter » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:08 pm

We are so much better than either of these teams. I really hope we come to play Friday.

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Post by squintz2604 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:08 pm

Iowa looks like they have depth as well

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Post by UMass87 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:10 pm

Iowa certainly knows how to foul.

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Post by UMass87 » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:11 pm

Remember - our guys are watching this game. Huge advantage.

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Post by Plano Minuteman » Wed Mar 19, 2014 9:14 pm

Tennessee scares me more. got dominated in parts and only down 3.

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