Tonight we made it to Hilton Coliseum for Fred Hoiberg's unofficial first game as head coach of the Iowa State men's basketball team, and we are happy to report that he is still undefeated! They beat the visiting team from the University of Dubuque by a score of 100 to 50. It was an exhibition game, so the results don't count officially, but it was neat to be there to see him coach his first game, to see what style the team would play, and to see what our view will be like from our season ticket seats this year.
I will further expand my thoughts in a numbered list:
- It was awesome to be at Fred's first game in Hilton as head coach. I hope someday 30 years or more from now we are looking back at his long historic run as head coach of the Cyclones where he rebuilt them into a national power and get to remember being there when it started.
- The team played up tempo run-and-gun style, especially during the first half. It should be a fun team to watch throughout the season, even if they struggle against quality competition in the Big 12. And as opposed to what we saw last year, this team can actually make free throws!
- The view is pictured above. I've always felt like there are no bad seats in Hilton, though I'm sure being closer to the floor is a blast. These seats seemed like a bargain at $99 for the season. That comes out to something under $5 a game if we make it to all of them.
It was a fun night, and we're looking forward to attending Fred's first game that counts as head coach a week from tonight!
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