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Post by tau on Mar 12, 2019 10:14:43 GMT -5
IMO, the committee may keep us out of the play in because of our making the tournament year in and year out. Put the unfamiliar names that are rarely dancing into the play in games
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Post by Joebird on Mar 12, 2019 10:48:01 GMT -5
Just heard john Feinstein do a cbs minute on the fan on iona. Very complimentary- March is iona being iona!
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Post by iona1970 on Mar 12, 2019 11:29:39 GMT -5
Former team manager who is now part of the roster. Out there without his name on the back of his jersey. Hard not to root for a kid like this. i agree but he doesn't play so how will nation get behind that story?
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Post by gregcrow on Mar 12, 2019 11:33:01 GMT -5
Former team manager who is now part of the roster. Out there without his name on the back of his jersey. Hard not to root for a kid like this. i agree but he doesn't play so how will nation get behind that story? Heavy drinking?
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Post by iona05 on Mar 12, 2019 11:38:33 GMT -5
Former team manager who is now part of the roster. Out there without his name on the back of his jersey. Hard not to root for a kid like this. i agree but he doesn't play so how will nation get behind that story? Having a former team manager as a walk-on who gets garbage time is not a storyline. These are real storylines, not the walk-on manager: - Gonzaga, Kentucky, Iona - Rickey 4X - Turnaround from 2-9 to conf champs - Cluess staying loyal to a mid-major for a decade despite having historic success - Preseason adversity and negative headlines turning into a fairytale ending
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Post by iona1970 on Mar 12, 2019 11:39:58 GMT -5
i agree but he doesn't play so how will nation get behind that story? Having a former team manager as a walk-on who gets garbage time is not a storyline. These are real storylines, not the walk-on manager: - Gonzaga, Kentucky, Iona - Rickey 4X - Turnaround from 2-9 to conf champs - Cluess staying loyal to a mid-major for a decade despite having historic success - Preseason adversity and negative headlines turning into a fairytale ending +1
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Post by iona05 on Mar 12, 2019 13:50:09 GMT -5
Hope you are right on that CJB but unfortunately think TC better start looking for the best airfares to Dayton. Had a few people tell me how good Iona looked, this also could help our chances of bumping out of Dayton. Not sure if I want out, all I know is don't want Virginia due to upset last year. My theme for the week is Win play in good, lose play in Bad! Would have to be crazy to pick an Iona upset, but I will say that we will probably have a better chance to win as a 16 seed this year regardless of our opponent than we did last year as a 15 seed against Duke.
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Post by iona05 on Mar 12, 2019 14:26:05 GMT -5
Jinx of the day, but if North Dakota State wins tonight I think we avoid the PIG.
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Post by sigael on Mar 12, 2019 16:12:40 GMT -5
Coach’s family story and his basketball odyssey to Iona and Div 1 would make a compelling short piece on tv. Include his amazing record st all levels and post season specifics. One thing mentioned during the game last nite is that fact that Iona has 25 guys playing internationally or in the D-league. TC is such a humble and down to earth guy; he never promotes himself. Not in his DNA. A good story line that captures what he has accomplished at a small Catholic school with all of the associated obstacles would be amazing. Great for the school to. ESPN where are you? Get me a camera and I’ll produce it myself !!
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Post by sharkey on Mar 12, 2019 16:26:25 GMT -5
Coach’s family story and his basketball odyssey to Iona and Div 1 would make a compelling short piece on tv. Include his amazing record st all levels and post season specifics. One thing mentioned during the game last nite is that fact that Iona has 25 guys playing internationally or in the D-league. TC is such a humble and down to earth guy; he never promotes himself. Not in his DNA. A good story line that captures what he has accomplished at a small Catholic school with all of the associated obstacles would be amazing. Great for the school to. ESPN where are you? Get me a camera and I’ll produce it myself !! Wish I could find it but there was a video of Cluess at a NCAA press conference where he talks about recruiting and a little about his history
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Post by jaykwant000 on Mar 12, 2019 16:44:03 GMT -5
i agree but he doesn't play so how will nation get behind that story? Having a former team manager as a walk-on who gets garbage time is not a storyline. These are real storylines, not the walk-on manager: - Gonzaga, Kentucky, Iona - Rickey 4X - Turnaround from 2-9 to conf champs - Cluess staying loyal to a mid-major for a decade despite having historic success - Preseason adversity and negative headlines turning into a fairytale ending Don't think we should be so quick to knock this kid, haven't been to many games but the ones I have he's the first one off the bench cheering and talking to his teammates seems to be very well liked. I suggest we learn more about the kid without the name on the back of his jersey.
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Post by iona05 on Mar 12, 2019 19:11:41 GMT -5
Having a former team manager as a walk-on who gets garbage time is not a storyline. These are real storylines, not the walk-on manager: - Gonzaga, Kentucky, Iona - Rickey 4X - Turnaround from 2-9 to conf champs - Cluess staying loyal to a mid-major for a decade despite having historic success - Preseason adversity and negative headlines turning into a fairytale ending Don't think we should be so quick to knock this kid, haven't been to many games but the ones I have he's the first one off the bench cheering and talking to his teammates seems to be very well liked. I suggest we learn more about the kid without the name on the back of his jersey. Who is knocking this kid?
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Post by Joebird on Mar 12, 2019 20:45:24 GMT -5
If we do get in the play in game, I think we will have an advantage in that Cluess has already had to coach in one, with the very quick turn around. He mentioned how tough this quick turnaround is in the interview that Sharkey posted. This Past Experience Should really help in the preparation.
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Post by sharkey on Mar 12, 2019 20:49:26 GMT -5
If we do get in the play in game, I think we will have an advantage in that Cluess has already had to coach in one, with the very quick turn around. He mentioned how tough this quick turnaround is in the interview that Sharkey posted. This Past Experience Should really help in the preparation. North Dakota State, with Siena transfer Jordan Horn, is up by 14 in the Summit league final. They are 17-15. I don't follow all of the seeding stuff like you guys, but if they win does that possibly knock Iona out of the PIG?
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Post by Joebird on Mar 12, 2019 21:01:50 GMT -5
If we do get in the play in game, I think we will have an advantage in that Cluess has already had to coach in one, with the very quick turn around. He mentioned how tough this quick turnaround is in the interview that Sharkey posted. This Past Experience Should really help in the preparation. North Dakota State, with Siena transfer Jordan Horn, is up by 14 in the Summit league final. They are 17-15. I don't follow all of the seeding stuff like you guys, but if they win does that possibly knock Iona out of the PIG? This Gives Iona a chance, but really Iona’s resume is as bad as anyone. All we have going for us is our reputation of always gettin in, our 10 game winning streak and that we played well in the championship for all to see. The ncaa tourney likes to take some leagues that are usually not in the play in if they can, I think this is why we will probably still be in the play in.
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