It's a game of inches. Bad bounces, good bounces. |
It's a game that can definitely impact what happens on Selection Sunday. If we both continue to play well, this is a big-time seeding game in my mind. |
It's been a little hectic, but that's OK. |
It's brought a new perspective to me. The wins, maybe you don't enjoy them as much because of what you have to deal with at home, and maybe that's the way it's supposed to be. But the losses don't sting as bad, either. Because, at the end of the day, it's just a game. |
It's everything. You hope to be playing meaningful games in February. We're tied for the lead, and we've got three at home. You can't ask for anything more. It's in our hands. |
It's going to be hard to catch them. |
It's going to take one of our best defensive efforts of the year to go into Omaha and win. It's a very important game that will go a long way in deciding who's going to have a chance to play for a conference title in late February. |
It's huge, really. It keeps us alive. |
It's natural the more experienced you are, the easier it is to have success on the road. I also think having some success early away from home breeds a little confidence. |
It's simply a dream come true to have the opportunity to assume the reins of a program that has the reputation and resources of Iowa State University. Staying in this state - close to family and friends- was a bonus. |
It's something that even I wouldn't have thought possible given what we're up against. |
Matt Shaw was outstanding. He hit some perimeter shots at key times that some frontline players would be a little tentative to take. |
Most guys I'd list as questionable (for Saturday's game). Because it's John Little, I'd say probable. You'd have to cut his leg off before he wouldn't play. |
My sense is that people use the RPI numbers however they want to use them. They twist and turn them to benefit the (Bowl Championship Series) conferences. |
Myself, along with our entire team, is happy that Ben is getting this opportunity. I know he's excited about it, but it's not nearly as important to him as the nine regular-season games we have left. |