CEDAR FALLS, Ia. — Time will eventually fade this chaotic mess into oblivion, but Ben Jacobson is far from reaching that point. The Northern Iowa men's basketball coach has only grown more frustrated with last weekend's events.
Speaking less than 72 hours after the Panthers' season abruptly ended at Arch Madness over a COVID-19 cancellation, Jacobson still couldn't believe the lack of communication and understanding that transpired in St. Louis.
"Anyone who advocated for not playing the game made a huge mistake," Jacobson said at Monday's regularly scheduled press conference.
The Missouri Valley Conference cancelled Friday's quarterfinal game between the seventh-seeded Panthers and No.