Illinois 75, Georgia Tech 62 POSTGAME

illinifaninaz · Nov 28, 2012, 11:02 PM

Duke gets number 1

DG1985 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fightingillini18

Defender has to be set before the offensive player leaves his feet. Ga Tech player was still sliding into position as Joe took off. Good Call.

It was a good call, but it's not about being set. it's about having defensive position, which he never established. actually wasn't even close

illinifan4249 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by illinifan31

It was the other guys dance, they were nice enough to let me join in. It looked like too much fun to pass up.

We always want to have the cow dancing with us :laugh:
But seriously we do a train thing for Crazy train and due to limited space on the floor it became a circle and a cow jumped in and ESPN just ate it up...

Dan · Nov 28, 2012, 11:18 PM

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Illinois 75, Georgia Tech 62: Way to go, Joe!

The 6-foot-6, fourth-year junior did what he does. He ignited the crowd himself, going on a personal 10-0 run, sandwiching a pair of layups with two three-pointers to give No. 22 Illinois a lead it wouldn't relinquish in a 75-62 win against the Yellow Jackets in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

"I've got a lot of confidence in Joe," Groce said. "Joe always competes. He brings big-time energy. I never watch practice film and say Joe is not playing hard. He competed on the backboard and he was good in zone. Made plays on offense and ignited that 21-4 run."

Marcus Jackson

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Bertrand takes game over for Illini

It started when Brandon Paul stole the ball and hit Bertrand with an outlet pass, resulting in a gliding fast break layup that closed Georgia Tech’s lead to 58-56.

At that instant, Groce turned to the Assembly Hall crowd and began windmilling his arms, begging the fans to crank up the volume.

"I don't do that a whole lot with the crowd, but I thought it was a heck of a play and we needed them," Groce said. "It makes a huge difference. The energy in the building went up another notch or two and our players feed off that."

Tupper

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The Game Where JoeBert Went All Frankie

From trailing 58-54 to leading 64-58, all in 98 seconds, all by Joseph Bertrand. Good God that was fun.

http://alioneye.com/2012/11/29/the-g...t-all-frankie/

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Bertrand's Late Surge Lifts Illinois Over Georgia Tech

"It's really helped my confidence," Bertrand said. "I'm looking to shoot them more this year. I was driving more last year. I'm looking to do both."

Bertrand was 6 for 8 from the floor while going 3 of 4 behind the 3-point line.

"He brings a lot of energy off the bench," Georgia Tech coach Brian Gregory said. "He's a great athlete. He's just streaky enough to be dangerous."

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...112812aab.html

DG1985 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Botb9

He has some pretty severe weaknesses. He got pushed around quite a bit on defense by guys who weren't really bigger.

The issue is that he's a non-factor on offense. 6 points in 25 minutes isn't good when you're in the post all the time and should be taking high percentage shots.

Some of this may be expectation. All we keep hearing about is how he took 23000 shots this summer, then he comes in, can only manage 5 or 6 attempts a game and never gets to the FT line (8 FT attempts all year). We're all thinking he's going to have a breakout year, and he's just been meh. Perhaps we need to adjust our expectations?

Yes, I think dialing down the expectations is what we need to do. He had two blocked shots today. And GTs bigs had nice offensive games, but really nothing out of the ordinary for them.

troydove · Nov 28, 2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by demmario

For anyone who thinks JBs run was a fluke...ask the Mizzou squad from last year.

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

Groundhogday · Nov 28, 2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by troydove

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

So no Tyler Griffey? And less Ibby, because during those 30 seconds of bench clearing time he has "week" [sic] hands?

Have you seen Illinois play this year? Or glanced at a box score?:laugh::laugh:

07Illini · Nov 28, 2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by troydove

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

Say what?! Are we watching the same games?

Are we being punked? Where are the cameras? Ashton, I see you over there.

TheChiefRises · Nov 28, 2012, 11:31 PM

Someone needs to tell me if JoeB made SportsCenter top 10. He deserves it, just not sure he'll get it.

OrangeAndBlue217 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by troydove

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

Uh huh...

07Illini · Nov 28, 2012, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChiefRises

Someone needs to tell me if JoeB made SportsCenter top 10. He deserves it, just not sure he'll get it.

It's been posted. . .

Loyalillini10 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by troydove

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

Is this a joke? This makes no sense.

Also, it would be "weak" hands not "week" hands.

Groundhogday · Nov 28, 2012, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Loyalillini10

Is this a joke? This makes no sense.

I'm thinking someone did some extra celebrating after the game.

07Illini · Nov 28, 2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

I'm thinking someone did some extra celebrating after the game.

There should be a rule about posting from KAM'S.

TruIllini89 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by TheChiefRises

Someone needs to tell me if JoeB made SportsCenter top 10. He deserves it, just not sure he'll get it.

#3

IlliniFreak7 · Nov 28, 2012, 11:45 PM

Did anyone think the crowd was a little lame today except at the end? I feel like this team really feeds off that energy and we just werent bringing it for most of the game. Hope this improves as the team keeps getting good results.

liquidwisdom · Nov 28, 2012, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by troydove

WE need BP JB DL MH in the line up more so than DJ and TA and Ibby has week hands, play more of Sam less TA, less Ibby

Sam5 MH4 DL3 JB2 BP1

Less Ibby? That's about as random as calling for less Berardini, based on the season so far. I'm for more Ibby...in his current role of mopping up comfortable leads to close out UI wins.

07Illini · Nov 28, 2012, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniFreak7

Did anyone think the crowd was a little lame today except at the end? I feel like this team really feeds off that energy and we just werent bringing it for most of the game. Hope this improves as the team keeps getting good results.

The crowd hasn't been the same for a few years. I thought the crowd tonight did a much better job than in recent history. Even the geezers in A section were standing in the second half. It's developing. . .

BlockI · Nov 28, 2012, 11:50 PM

I think the crowd is so used to the lack of strong finishes to games it will take a few more wins to get that noise level back in the hall.

troydove · Nov 28, 2012, 11:50 PM

If we can get Myke and DL in the flow along with BP and JB we're bigtime. Bring the soph TA and Griff and Ibby of the bench. Get Shaw some, we'll need him under the basket later on.

troydove · Nov 29, 2012, 12:10 AM

EGWU (weak) out of sync/ TA drive's like a caveman, head down and no focus/DJ in 4 years hasn't staid infront of my gramma yet-no D whatsoever. JB and BP have nba potential but need help. Griff/ Myke/ DL/Sam we make sweet 16

TheChiefRises · Nov 29, 2012, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 07Illini

It's been posted. . .

Is it possible to get the top 10 video so I can bask in Illinois sports glory?

Groundhogday · Nov 29, 2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by troydove

If we can get Myke and DL in the flow along with BP and JB we're bigtime. Bring the soph TA and Griff and Ibby of the bench. Get Shaw some, we'll need him under the basket later on.

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Originally Posted by troydove

Ibby (weak) out of sync/ TA drive's like a caveman, head down and no focus/DJ in 4 years hasn't staid infront of my gramma yet-no D whatsoever. JB and BP have nba potential but need help. Griff/ Myke/ DL/Sam we make sweet 16

Dude. This is entertaining, but time to sleep it off.:laugh:

IlliniFreak7 · Nov 29, 2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 07Illini

The crowd hasn't been the same for a few years. I thought the crowd tonight did a much better job than in recent history. Even the geezers in A section were standing in the second half. It's developing. . .

Yea, I remember the last few years having to stand just to block peoples view to get people to stand up and get into the game haha. Its been bad but we definitely need to get it back

troydove · Nov 29, 2012, 12:19 AM

Instead of Ibby --- EGWU Both are a weber let down's

We need Henry and DL to preform, they need time on the floor, and yes Egwu has weak hands/ TA is not a guard/ and DJ can't guard his mom. SO, we need Myke, DL, Sam and Tyler to man up and take over

Nov 28, 2012, 11:31 PM	#209
TheChiefRises Posts: 229	Someone needs to tell me if JoeB made SportsCenter top 10. He deserves it, just not sure he'll get it. __________________ Proud Fighting Illini, Class of 2014

Nov 29, 2012, 12:10 AM	#221
troydove Posts: 358	EGWU (weak) out of sync/ TA drive's like a caveman, head down and no focus/DJ in 4 years hasn't staid infront of my gramma yet-no D whatsoever. JB and BP have nba potential but need help. Griff/ Myke/ DL/Sam we make sweet 16 Last edited by troydove; Nov 29, 2012 at 12:21 AM.

Nov 29, 2012, 12:19 AM	#225
troydove Posts: 358	Instead of Ibby --- EGWU Both are a weber let down's We need Henry and DL to preform, they need time on the floor, and yes Egwu has weak hands/ TA is not a guard/ and DJ can't guard his mom. SO, we need Myke, DL, Sam and Tyler to man up and take over Last edited by troydove; Nov 29, 2012 at 12:31 AM.

Nov 28, 2012, 11:02 PM	#201
illinifaninaz Posts: 124	Duke gets number 1

Nov 28, 2012, 11:45 PM	#216
IlliniFreak7 Banned Posts: 210	Did anyone think the crowd was a little lame today except at the end? I feel like this team really feeds off that energy and we just werent bringing it for most of the game. Hope this improves as the team keeps getting good results.

Nov 28, 2012, 11:50 PM	#219
BlockI Location: Shelbyville Posts: 489	I think the crowd is so used to the lack of strong finishes to games it will take a few more wins to get that noise level back in the hall.

Nov 28, 2012, 11:50 PM	#220
troydove Posts: 358	If we can get Myke and DL in the flow along with BP and JB we're bigtime. Bring the soph TA and Griff and Ibby of the bench. Get Shaw some, we'll need him under the basket later on.