I have no inside knowledge, I have no facts to support my position. That being said - I simply cannot imagine CC22 going to Indiana in the draft after what she experienced the last couple days. May have tipped the scales to her coming back and pushing records beyond imagination.
@trendyhoopstars
Kamilla by a mile. Misleading stats. Add Team Wins to the eval, and Reese plays nearly 10 more min a game! SC blows teams out allowing their starters to rest/sit. The fact that Angel is still on the floor compiling stats in blow-out games - shouldn’t be taken away from Cardosa.
@PhoenixMercury
I have friends in Phoenix who thought it’d be cool to go see CC22 play when they’re in town against the Mercury. They said ticket prices have been soaring over the last couple weeks. I replied yeah, will be fun to see CC vs Taurasi. My buddy says who’s that? 🤣 I said exactly.
@stillnothawkize
Can you even imagine the BALLS it takes to not only think of that, but actually act on it and make that play in that moment, in THAT situation ?! Incredible.
@voicemorgantown
@NCAA
Did you WATCH the game ?! I would LOVE to see this game / officiating crew audited. The foul discrepancy would likely be considerably more. There were a handful of fouls that could’ve gone against Iowa. There were dozens more calls that easily could’ve been called on WVU.
@DavidEickholt
Reese is 2nd, maybe even 3rd best / most important, most talented basketball player on her own team. ESPN showcasing Reese feels awfully offensive to the LSU all-star roster. CC22 immediately gives all credit to her teammates.
@TroyBanning
AND… Bueckers hit two huge open threes at key points in the game… both on plays where Gabby got knocked to the ground. She was outstanding on Def, once again.
@JanssenSherry
When she is enabled/allowed by refs to play like that - she is one heck of a challenge on both ends of the court. 8 blocked shots (team) and at least 5 were fouls. Hawks had no answer. Disappointing. Hoosiers banking in 3s and Hawks can’t hit anything. Got beat up & blown out.
@HawkDad1
I’ve seen highlights, but haven’t had opportunity to watch Cameron Brink play a full game yet. Interesting to watch her complain to refs, SCREAM at and belittle her teammates, yell at her coach, pout on the bench. Just observations, no judgment.
The immediate response from UConn bench / coaches tells the story as they see textbook moving screen 5 feet in front of them. The timing SUCKED. But easily the correct call.
@TrumanTucker3
I saw this quote the other day and loved it, so I’m stealing it. I’m sorry I don’t recall who said this so I can give credit.
In a world of Dawn Staleys and Kim Mulkeys… Be a Bluder! Take the high road. Spread the love and spread the game.
BE A BLUDER.
#PrintTheShirts
Today meant a lot to Chad. He was emotional every year on January 19th, as long as I knew him. Chad is in this picture at Cameron Indoor. From now forward, Jan 19th will give me another opportunity to think about you. I miss you buddy.
Proud parents. Mara (7th) wins again with her 4th straight middle school XC victory in a dominant performance. And freshman Malyn ran a beautifully strategic race on a tough course to score her first ever varsity medal !! Super proud of these two.
I’m so proud of freshman Malyn running varsity for the Bulldogs. Tough runner. And 7th grader Mara finished 2nd tonight in her first ever XC race. Likely the only middle-schooler with race strategy to "negative split right Dad?" (6:29 - 6:17 = 12:46)
#ProudDad
@Callihan_
I’m a Hawkeye fan. Personally I don’t typically like that call against a defender when the driver initiates contact. However - that is a foul in any gym, with every ref, at any level of basketball. CLEARLY NOT in “legal defending position.”
Very proud Dad. Mara helps her team break two middle school records (4x8 & 1500) on Tuesday… Malyn and teammates punch ticket for State T&F 4x8 on Thursday. Heck of a week.
Also found this in my stash. My old man said I was so proud when I put this together. I remember I had this on my wall when I was a kid. So much fun to get back into
#TheHobby
after all this time.
Finally getting around to post this. What a performance this morning by our 4x8 girls. 9:54, 12 second PR, winning the 1st heat and 9th overall JUST missing a State Medal. Mara handing baton to Malyn at the Blue Track is this Dad’s dream.
#GoBulldogs
#ProudDad
@JWCardboard
Have you seen, heard, read what the state of Indiana has said about this 22 year old this week? Not sure I’ve ever seen anything like this.
@KinnickNorth23
I’m on your side, I’m on the exact same page. Unless we win the whole damn thing… a loss at any point here will turn into a social media victory lap for all the haters. Not sure I’m mature enuf to handle it… so will probably just avoid it.
Yankees Win !! Weird game. Cole chased after giving up 5 HR ?! We saw 25 hits & 10 HR, some really weird plays… about a dozen pitchers… and a NYY W. Fun time with the old man. Great seats.
Proud Parents! Malyn 17th in a tough Conf Meet on a tough course. She battled to a big time PR on this brutal course. And Mara wins back-to-back Conf titles (7th & 8th grade) both individually and for her TEAM! They have quite the cheering section! Go Bulldogs!
3:15 pace group here at mile 11. Big thanks to my amazing wife & family for supporting me in this crazy sport of distance running. Rough go at IMT marathon today. Blessed to finish & blessed for the opportunity to run.
Another awesome night for Bulldogs wrestlers! Team finished 3rd out of 16 teams at Fort Dodge tourney. Outstanding! Both daughters on podium. Malyn CHAMP, Mara 3rd place. Proud Dad !!
@My77079Myers
I hope she can ignore it too. The incredible hatred for her is hard for me to comprehend. It goes far beyond competitive banter between fanbases.
@LisaDondlinger
When she is enabled/allowed by refs to play like that - she is one heck of a challenge on both ends of the court. 8 blocked shots (team) and at least 5 were fouls. Hawks had no answer. Disappointing. Hoosiers banking in 3s and Hawks can’t hit anything. Got beat up & blown out.
@KinnickNorth23
The difference between Dawn’s post-game comments, and Mulkey/Reese comments tells the story of these two programs. I definitely have a newfound respect for Dawn Staley over the last month or so.
@AustinJRoberts
What amazes me even more is that the refs actually work and maneuver AROUND Mulkey. There was a clip of a game in December when a ref went BEHIND Krazy Kim screaming 3 steps on the floor, and the ref didn’t say a word.
Random Thought - Must've had dozen posts in my timeline this week that said something to the effect of... I haven't seen "Caitlyn" play yet this season, but now I have, and I didn't like it.
Really? Haven't watched ANY of our 35 games, and now you have an opinion. That's Fun.
Double dipping on senior farewells today. The next senior is Luke TerHark from Algona, IA. Luke was a Bulldog for 1 year, transferring from Wayne State (NE).
#ForeverADawg
Two marathons in three weeks, not ideal. But
#2
went considerably better than
#1
. Thanks to my family for the awesome support at the GobblerGrind in KC. God is good.
Little Mara - 2nd place at State Middle School XC race today in Ankeny! Awesome finish to an awesome season for this tough competitor. Congrats to all the Bulldogs who competed today!
Little Mara 2nd place at Iowa Middle School State XC meet today! Caps off an awesome season for the rookie harrier. So proud of her (and her big sister too!).
#ProudRUNRDAD
.
2nd Dad-Brag tweet of the week. Malyn and 4x8 team got the job done last night to qualify for State Meet, 2nd year in a row. Happy to end a tough season with a “ticket punched” as they say.
#ProudDad
. Blue Oval next week Thursday.
Malyn starts her soph wrestling season with wins by fall in both her matches last night. Lady Bulldogs looked tough AND looked like they were having FUN!
@ryenarussillo
That was Bad Romo. But then Good Romo showed up with the comment about losing handles on the ball in final seconds. Gotta give it to him on that one. That was funny.
Really enjoyed watching this kid compete this fall. Had some success, had some battles, and ended on a huge high note with a PR & top 15 medal at State XC. She’s made herself into a heck of a runner. Loves the PROCESS, and now gets the rewards. Great job Mo.
@AlbertaLParish
Alberta about to get a taste of “Iowa Nice” like she can’t even imagine. So much love. That being said, she can’t even post her excitement for experiencing this event in person without haters in the timeline. Sad, really. Show her an awesome time Hawk fans !!
Wow. When you combine just her highlights from this game - absolutely incredible. She played TOUGH defense too. Team needed her to shoot A LOT. 12 assists, and honestly - could’ve been 16-17 assists if we didn’t miss a bunch of layups (she missed a couple bunnies too).
@iTzBrick7
@WomensHoops_USA
That’s literally the first thing that came in my mind as I read this also. I have no information or data to support this. It’s just the first thought that I had as I saw this news.
Pretty cool stuff for the hometown talent. Never in a million years thought I’d say/post something positive about a cyclone athletic program… but Audi is changing that for me with WBB for sure. She’s a stud, and a great kid. I’m a fan.
@toler3_toler
@Iowagirl1960
@AlbertaLParish
My grandfather used to say, “you can’t fix stupid.” I’m reminded of that each time I see someone defending
@airswoopes22
and her false comments. How do you defend a position when said opinion is based on completely incorrect, made-up, untrue facts? I’m genuinely curious.
@andrewperloff
Nearly identical to her “blocked shot” against Hannah also. LOTS of arm & body. Coulda shoulda fouled out much earlier. But it didn’t matter.
Davis sisters collecting hardware! Malyn top 5K female finisher and Mara top 10K female finisher in local race. Fun morning for lots of Bulldog XC runners!
@TylerKluver
It’s our family tradition that my wife and kids each pick a Christmas movie that we watch around the holidays. I always pick GREMLINS. They never let me watch it.
@SarahSpain
I would’ve agreed until the end of this game. Watching her drop F bombs on the isu bench and then on the ref. I’ve completely shifted and I’m now pulling for isu.
Dad Brag (thread). Fun day at the Middle School State Meet. “Records are made to be broken.” And gives opportunity to honor/remember those stud runners of Bulldog past. Congrats to Charli Dodds for breaking current Bulldog stud Macy Knapp’s 8th grade Open 800 record.
@owensiebring
Earlier this season I clicked send on my first positive cyclone social media post of my lifetime, and that is 100% due to Audi Crooks. Now cyclone FB gets not one, but BOTH our Algona kids. Well… could be worse - they could’ve chose Nebraska.
@HawkDad1
I concur. It’s still engrained in my brain. Super fun trip to Pasadena & we had a blast leading up to the game. Then a Brutal 1st quarter pretty much ended all hope for Hawks to be competitive. McCaffery was incredible. Still is. Halftime was weird. Then long drive home.
Great Conf Meet for Bulldog harriers - boys & girls competed well !!
Davis daughters were 2nd & 22nd. Mara runner-up & All-Conference as a Freshman. Both with outstanding efforts for their TEAM. Super proud Dad. Go Bulldogs!
@CaitlinClark22
Kate &/or Hannah not on 1st team is a bit baffling. But Syd not being the obvious choice for 6th Player is highway robbery. When someone puts a mic in your face and asks you how you feel about being 3x B10 POY - hope you mention these slights on your deserving teammates.
@KinnickNorth23
We Hawks fans are all pulling for her! But… that being said, she is likely a long-shot to make that roster. She literally has to beat out one of the veteran 12 women on the roster. If anyone can do it - she can !!
@AlbertaLParish
Agree with everything said here - except the very last sentence. Which means I REALLY agree with your 1st sentence 🙂. Similar to OSU loss, it’s so tough to close on the road. Game is in hand, then the shots don’t fall, calls don’t go our way, and opponent makes everything.
Jan Jensen is such a good sport. 14 hours after getting back from Minneapolis, she's here at the State tournament watching some future recruits... and
@goiowa
still is willing to give us 13 minutes of non-stop sound bytes about Caitlin's decision.
Here's our full interview.