The X factor
Steve Batterson
The first 3-point basket of Seth Gorney’s career was followed by a signature reaction from the senior and a quick earful of advice from his coach.
Gorney knocked down the 3 ball during the second half of Iowa’s win Saturday over Penn State and after he did it, an enthusiastic Gorney formed an ‘X’ by crossing his arms in front of his chest. It wasn’t a first — Gorney frequently celebrated dunks in a similar fashion earlier in his career — but with more of his time being spent away from the basket those slams have been few and far between.
It was, however, the first time that coach Todd Lickliter had witnessed Gorney’s celebratory spirit and the Iowa coach was quick to put an end to the party.
"He said I should be able to make those shots and be humble about it,” Gorney said following the game. "I thought it was worth it.”
Gorney, who had missed in four previous attempts from behind the 3-point arc, has been able to demonstrate his solid shooting touch from 15-19 feet within the flow of Iowa’s offense.
