Illinois 64, Penn State 59 POSTGAME

OrchardDowns · Feb 21, 2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

RT @IlliniHoops 5 in a row! #Illini #winning http://pic.twitter.com/HcE124eapy

Hey Dan. What happened to Ilphotog and all those GREAT photos we used to see after games?

Dan · Feb 21, 2013, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by OrchardDowns

Hey Dan. What happened to Ilphotog and all those GREAT photos we used to see after games?

Cary moved on to other opportunities, if you're on facebook you can check out his photos: https://www.facebook.com/cary.frye

wpr · Feb 21, 2013, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Cary moved on to other opportunities, if you're on facebook you can check out his photos: https://www.facebook.com/cary.frye

that is wonderful for Cary. All the best to him.

sdfidaho · Feb 21, 2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Warriors1994

its good to get a win. but i think the word for tonight is disappointing. We were hoping to hit them in the jaw and they really didnt do it

We didn't play well.
We played hard.
They played hard.
They have a lot of confidence against us for good reason.
We won.
I'm happy!!

plooger · Feb 21, 2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JSpence

... but I still think that if we happen to pull out a win @ Iowa, we'll be playing for the bye in that last game. Unfortunately, so will OSU.

That ship has sailed. Only the top 4 teams get byes in the BTT. (And it'll be a stretch to catch UM and/or Wisc.)

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...bb_bracket.pdf

Dan · Feb 21, 2013, 09:42 PM

Rob McColley

Larken24 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:43 PM

With the way this team has been going, is it wrong to think that we can actually win the rest of our games before the Big 10 tournament? Just look how Michigan showed up against Michigan state

wpr · Feb 21, 2013, 09:47 PM

Kevin Montminy, fouled out after playing only 3 minutes. Even if there is a rounding error in there and he actually play more minutes, how is that possible? He had to foul almost every time IL came down court. I would think it would take 10 minutes or more to get 5 fouls.

plooger · Feb 21, 2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by freebird6

Especially when you look at wins OOC against Butler, GOnzaga, NC et al.

NC?

plooger · Feb 21, 2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan fan 86

Why so many empty seats in A section? There must have been 200 on each side. I know it was Penn St. but it happens most games. Very pathetic.

Weather.

plooger · Feb 21, 2013, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KnoxIllini2

If we expect to go 2-2 or better in our next 4, TG needs to re-find the stroke.

Tyler isn't alone on that score.

mdkIllini15 · Feb 21, 2013, 09:55 PM

Really not sure what to think about this one. As it was happening, I was fairly upset at everything. Looking back at the stats they don't seem to reflect an awful game. The refs were totally unwilling to let the game get any flow. We got out rebounded badly, which is kind of surprising given the recent trend. Passing was soffffffffffft. Real surprised at the willingness to take the shot clock down on most possessions and how much trouble they had breaking the press. No one involved in the game looked like they 100% wanted to be there, including fans and officials.

That being said defense was good. Really liked the way they forced turnovers. There was a lot of hustle from Sam again.

They over looked this PSU team (for good reason) and almost paid for it. A win is a win. On to Michigan

UIIU · Feb 21, 2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Larken24

With the way this team has been going, is it wrong to think that we can actually win the rest of our games before the Big 10 tournament? Just look how Michigan showed up against Michigan state

I couldn't agree more! This team has me excited!!!! Groce is doing a tremendous job. I know you guys don't like the IU comparisons but, I have watched what Crean did at IU and that is exactly what Groce is doing at Illinois! He is building confidence which equals winning attitude and that is what Illinois needs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:c hief:

HeartofaChampion · Feb 21, 2013, 09:59 PM

A win is a win is a win is a win. Come March 19, all it will look like on our resume is a W and make us a higher seed in the Dance. Let's take the win and get ready for UM.

Dan · Feb 21, 2013, 10:04 PM

Bracket: The Big Ten Tournament if it were to be held tomorrow-

bleedsorangenblue · Feb 21, 2013, 10:08 PM

I don't know what our free throw percentage was for this game but it seemed about 50%. Shoot a few more free throws, get the back end attemps at the 1 and 1, and this game is not nearly as close. Glad we won but I find this aspect particularly disturbing. Having a poor offensive game is excuseable in a hard fought defensive game. Not making a reasonable amout of free throws is not. Just seemed indicative of a flat effort all around. Hopefully, the guys got this out of their system and will come back on fire against MI.

JSpence · Feb 21, 2013, 10:16 PM

I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but this is only our second 5-game conference winning streak since the NC season. Nice job, guys!

2010:
@ PSU
Indiana
@ Iowa
MSU (#5)
@ Wisky (#13)

lost to OSU (#16)

bootsy · Feb 21, 2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Bracket: The Big Ten Tournament if it were to be held tomorrow-

I think we could win the tournament with this bracket.

JSpence · Feb 21, 2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by plooger

That ship has sailed. Only the top 4 teams get byes in the BTT. (And it'll be a stretch to catch UM and/or Wisc.)

http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/...bb_bracket.pdf

Oh. Right. I suppose we were just talking about that yesterday...

jcgoldie · Feb 21, 2013, 10:26 PM

I love that bracket can we cash in our chips now? I mean a Friday matchup with Wisky and avoid MSU Indy and Mich until Saturday? I think we would love another shot at the Badgers...

micahmccoy · Feb 21, 2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Cary moved on to other opportunities, if you're on facebook you can check out his photos: https://www.facebook.com/cary.frye

First time poster, but I've been reading the site for a few years. I always enjoyed Cary's photos!

If you are ever interested in having photo coverage for the site again, I'd be interested. I shoot weddings and things now, but I've always had a desire to shoot some Illini sports on the side for fun. Even thought about starting my own Illini site to try and get credentials! :laugh:

illinihawk16 · Feb 21, 2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Larken24

With the way this team has been going, is it wrong to think that we can actually win the rest of our games before the Big 10 tournament? Just look how Michigan showed up against Michigan state

I agree that we can win any game the rest of the way, but I don't like our chances against a Michigan team in Ann Arbor that has had all week to prepare for us.

freebird6 · Feb 21, 2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

NC?

SC and add EK for OOC wins with top 100 RPi. Thinking of RPI under 100 wins for seeding purposes. Mizzou is sitting up at around mid 30's....would have been a good win.

WashUIllini · Feb 21, 2013, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

They were pretty much designed for the snow I thought.

My2Cents · Feb 21, 2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DaytonIllini

When we were 2-7 it was madness to suggest that we'd be 7-7. I'll take it anyway we can get it.

Feb 21, 2013, 09:47 PM	#108
wpr Location: Northern frontier of Illini Country Posts: 4,339	Kevin Montminy, fouled out after playing only 3 minutes. Even if there is a rounding error in there and he actually play more minutes, how is that possible? He had to foul almost every time IL came down court. I would think it would take 10 minutes or more to get 5 fouls. __________________ One does not simply walk into Mordor.

Feb 21, 2013, 09:42 PM	#106
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Rob McColley

Feb 21, 2013, 09:43 PM	#107
Larken24 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 347	With the way this team has been going, is it wrong to think that we can actually win the rest of our games before the Big 10 tournament? Just look how Michigan showed up against Michigan state

Feb 21, 2013, 09:55 PM	#112
mdkIllini15 Posts: 45	Really not sure what to think about this one. As it was happening, I was fairly upset at everything. Looking back at the stats they don't seem to reflect an awful game. The refs were totally unwilling to let the game get any flow. We got out rebounded badly, which is kind of surprising given the recent trend. Passing was soffffffffffft. Real surprised at the willingness to take the shot clock down on most possessions and how much trouble they had breaking the press. No one involved in the game looked like they 100% wanted to be there, including fans and officials. That being said defense was good. Really liked the way they forced turnovers. There was a lot of hustle from Sam again. They over looked this PSU team (for good reason) and almost paid for it. A win is a win. On to Michigan

Feb 21, 2013, 09:59 PM	#114
HeartofaChampion Posts: 10,336	A win is a win is a win is a win. Come March 19, all it will look like on our resume is a W and make us a higher seed in the Dance. Let's take the win and get ready for UM.

Feb 21, 2013, 10:04 PM	#115
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,908	Bracket: The Big Ten Tournament if it were to be held tomorrow-

Feb 21, 2013, 10:08 PM	#116
bleedsorangenblue Location: C-U Posts: 944	I don't know what our free throw percentage was for this game but it seemed about 50%. Shoot a few more free throws, get the back end attemps at the 1 and 1, and this game is not nearly as close. Glad we won but I find this aspect particularly disturbing. Having a poor offensive game is excuseable in a hard fought defensive game. Not making a reasonable amout of free throws is not. Just seemed indicative of a flat effort all around. Hopefully, the guys got this out of their system and will come back on fire against MI.

Feb 21, 2013, 10:16 PM	#117
JSpence Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 1,223	I'm not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but this is only our second 5-game conference winning streak since the NC season. Nice job, guys! 2010: @ PSU Indiana @ Iowa MSU (#5) @ Wisky (#13) lost to OSU (#16)

Feb 21, 2013, 10:26 PM	#120
jcgoldie Location: Alton, IL Posts: 346	I love that bracket can we cash in our chips now? I mean a Friday matchup with Wisky and avoid MSU Indy and Mich until Saturday? I think we would love another shot at the Badgers...