Illinois 78, Hawaii 77 OT POSTGAME

IlliniSpine · Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM

GREAT pass by TA to DJ ftw...who said he couldn't play point?

troydove · Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM

Yes, no more Hawaii home games EVER

IlliniBus · Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM

It's 3:30 AM EST and I have to work tomorrow... BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!

dfifo · Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM

What happened to TG tonight? He didn't seem to get into the flow.

jrichisamazing · Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM

Didn't Groce say Myke Henry was the best rebounder on the team a few weeks ago. We are getting pounded on the boards the whole game so why not give him a chance? Great win though and listening to Groce in the background of the radio feed was entertaining too.

brosox · Nov 17, 2012, 01:39 AM

all good points harv, as usual. the rebounding one is the most important. if we get smothered on the boards against a wac team like hawaii, i don't know if i will be able to watch games against teams like michigan state, wisconsin and minnesota

IlliniBus · Nov 17, 2012, 01:40 AM

Hester just said on postgame that his dad died today and that "he may have willed that shot in."

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Amazing game!!!!!!!! Thanks to the man above.....

http://twitter.com/djrich32

Quote:

Tonight's hero @djrich32 talks with Steve Kelly & Jerry Hester after the thrilling #Illini win in Hawai'i. @wdws1400 http://twitpic.com/bdwpcd

http://twitter.com/IlliniHoops

IlliniSpine · Nov 17, 2012, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrichisamazing

Didn't Groce say Myke Henry was the best rebounder on the team a few weeks ago. We are getting pounded on the boards the whole game so why not give him a chance? Great win though and listening to Groce in the background of the radio feed was entertaining too.

Great point about MH...not sure if MH fell asleep on the beach instead of going to practice? His rebounding was sorely missed.

"Practice? We talkn' bout practice. Not the game. Practice." (AI a few yrs back)

brosox · Nov 17, 2012, 01:41 AM

for all of you complaining about a road game at Hawaii, this win will help our rpi immensely if we are in ncaa contention at the end. plus, i think it will certainly help us be ready for the usc game. after all, we will have been in hawaii for almost a week by then, will be used to the weather and the time change, and have a game under our belts to boot

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 01:42 AM

Quote:

Thanks 2 the fans out here that watched, & the ones at home who sacrificed their sleep 2 watch us pull 1 out! #illinination

http://twitter.com/BP3

OrangeAndBlue217 · Nov 17, 2012, 01:42 AM

And at the moment, that why is we will need a big guy like Maverick and a nice long lengthy rebounder like Colbert next year. Hopefully Alexander after that and we wont have to worry about rebounding for a long time.

OrangeAndBlue4Life · Nov 17, 2012, 01:42 AM

Great way to end the IlliNIGHT cap! Hope we can keep moving forward from this and get at least one, hopefully two or three wins in Muai! Thanks to every one who stayed up and posted on the boards during the game, had a blast. Good night from the desert of AZ and Go Illini! I-L-L

Selfconfour · Nov 17, 2012, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Foo G

He's closed up in his Selfcon 9000 model bomb shelter until sunrise.

?????

Juice · Nov 17, 2012, 01:44 AM

Will IlliniProductions put up highlights or no for this game?

Public · Nov 17, 2012, 01:44 AM

Need more from the bigs. Hopefully they are up for the challenge.

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Great team win, thanks for all the support. ILLINI

http://twitter.com/1Abrams3

Quote:

Takes some real poise to do what @djrich32 just did. #coldblooded

Huge shout out to our fans too! Beyond loyal!

http://twitter.com/MLaTulip_5

chief illiniwek · Nov 17, 2012, 01:46 AM

Dan. Thanks for your twitter updates!!!!

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 01:46 AM

Quote:

If you haven't yet heard, Jerry Hester's father passed away today. The team dedicated tonight's win to him. #IlliniForLife

Hester said afterward that it was fitting that a Peoria guy, @djrich32 hit the game winner. #Illini

http://twitter.com/IlliniHoops

kingt131 · Nov 17, 2012, 01:47 AM

testing...

IlliniSpine · Nov 17, 2012, 01:47 AM

Great way to commemorate his life! The shot must have been willed in!

Foo G · Nov 17, 2012, 01:51 AM

I think their size may have had something to do with Henry not being as effective.
We sure could have used his scoring punch, though.
Oh well, on to Monday night!

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 01:51 AM

Thanks kingt131

TooHot4Tots · Nov 17, 2012, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingt131

testing...

Wow! Clearly good!

schnaurt · Nov 17, 2012, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfifo

What happened to TG tonight? He didn't seem to get into the flow.

Shot wasn't falling tonight. I love Groce's philosophy of "keep shooting" though. Tyler could go 4 for 6 against USC on Monday. As a recruit, how could you not like this system.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:42 AM	#213
OrangeAndBlue4Life Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 91	Great way to end the IlliNIGHT cap! Hope we can keep moving forward from this and get at least one, hopefully two or three wins in Muai! Thanks to every one who stayed up and posted on the boards during the game, had a blast. Good night from the desert of AZ and Go Illini! I-L-L __________________ "Williams to tie it with a three....HE DOES!!!!" - GREATEST SPORTS MOMENT OF MY LIFE University of Illinois founded February 28, 1867. I was founded February 28, 1990. #Destiny #IllinoisBoy4Life

Nov 17, 2012, 01:46 AM	#218
chief illiniwek it's an ILLINI thing Posts: 27	Dan. Thanks for your twitter updates!!!! __________________ it's an ILLINI thing

Nov 17, 2012, 01:47 AM	#220
kingt131 Posts: 1,072	testing... __________________

Nov 17, 2012, 01:51 AM	#222
Foo G Nobody likes a comedian Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 1,558	I think their size may have had something to do with Henry not being as effective. We sure could have used his scoring punch, though. Oh well, on to Monday night! __________________ Be the person your dog thinks you are. Be unique. Follow me on twitter @emmerich10.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM	#201
IlliniSpine Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 1,104	GREAT pass by TA to DJ ftw...who said he couldn't play point?

Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM	#202
troydove Posts: 358	Yes, no more Hawaii home games EVER

Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM	#203
IlliniBus Posts: 70	It's 3:30 AM EST and I have to work tomorrow... BUT IT WAS WORTH IT!

Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM	#204
dfifo Posts: 58	What happened to TG tonight? He didn't seem to get into the flow.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:37 AM	#205
jrichisamazing Posts: 297	Didn't Groce say Myke Henry was the best rebounder on the team a few weeks ago. We are getting pounded on the boards the whole game so why not give him a chance? Great win though and listening to Groce in the background of the radio feed was entertaining too.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:39 AM	#206
brosox Posts: 311	all good points harv, as usual. the rebounding one is the most important. if we get smothered on the boards against a wac team like hawaii, i don't know if i will be able to watch games against teams like michigan state, wisconsin and minnesota

Nov 17, 2012, 01:40 AM	#207
IlliniBus Posts: 70	Hester just said on postgame that his dad died today and that "he may have willed that shot in."

Nov 17, 2012, 01:41 AM	#210
brosox Posts: 311	for all of you complaining about a road game at Hawaii, this win will help our rpi immensely if we are in ncaa contention at the end. plus, i think it will certainly help us be ready for the usc game. after all, we will have been in hawaii for almost a week by then, will be used to the weather and the time change, and have a game under our belts to boot

Nov 17, 2012, 01:42 AM	#212
OrangeAndBlue217 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,716	And at the moment, that why is we will need a big guy like Maverick and a nice long lengthy rebounder like Colbert next year. Hopefully Alexander after that and we wont have to worry about rebounding for a long time.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:44 AM	#215
Juice Posts: 1,542	Will IlliniProductions put up highlights or no for this game?

Nov 17, 2012, 01:44 AM	#216
Public Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 54	Need more from the bigs. Hopefully they are up for the challenge.

Nov 17, 2012, 01:47 AM	#221
IlliniSpine Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 1,104	Great way to commemorate his life! The shot must have been willed in!

Nov 17, 2012, 01:51 AM	#223
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Thanks kingt131