Illinois 80, NIU 61 POSTGAME

Dan · Nov 17, 2009, 10:06 PM

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*davidlee930* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:11 PM

CARY!!!!!! I'd like to preorder a poster of the DJ DUNK!!!!

*4ever* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:11 PM

It sounded a little sloppy but a solid win. They should have kept up the intensity but I bet Coach Weber address that issue. Sounded like BP had a great 1st half then cooled the second half but Tizzy and Davis stepped up the second half. We need our veterans to step it up. GO ILLINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tennispro · Nov 17, 2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by davidlee930

CARY!!!!!! I'd like to preorder a poster of the DJ DUNK!!!!

me too

*illinirazorback* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:12 PM

Ahh traffic. Can I get an escort out of here 4ever?

Illinifan08 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:13 PM

That dunk by DJ was awesome!! Great way to finish the game! Pretty sloppy game but still a good win overall! GO ILLINI!!

bonick03 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:13 PM

OMG, that dunk! WHOO HOO! Makes the bad taste of defense go away a little bit...

ILL

MTILLINOIS · Nov 17, 2009, 10:13 PM

The shooting went cold for the 2nd half. NIU played a decent game. Nobody got hurt so let move to the next game.

ChampaignLou · Nov 17, 2009, 10:15 PM

Rebounding, again, is awful. Poor shot selection. But Davis looked good and Paul's 1st half was spectacular.

*4ever* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by illinirazorback

Ahh traffic. Can I get an escort out of here 4ever?

Wish I could help because I would.

Botb9 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:16 PM

Defense really stepped up in the 2nd half.

*theOriginalBluesBrother* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:16 PM

Saw glimpses of what should be to come. Need some defense, rebounds, and consistency. Overall, got good experience for the young guns. We'll take it and move on.

GO ILLINI!!!!

*SaintLouisIllini* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:17 PM

Strange lapses in defensive attention for chunks of the game. When they want to, the team can actually play some decent defense. Outside of Davis, I don't know where we get consistent rebounding this year.

*mdeming* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 4ever

It sounded a little sloppy but a solid win. They should have kept up the intensity but I bet Coach Weber address that issue. Sounded like BP had a great 1st half then cooled the second half but Tizzy and Davis stepped up the second half. We need our veterans to step it up. GO ILLINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It looked sloppy at times too.

Davis had a very good game. Glad to see he's back to scaling tall buildings.

We saw two completely different versions of Paul. Lights out shooting and 20 points in the first half; can't buy a bucket in the second. Not holding it against him though. It just shows he is still a work in progress - which is great, because he'll be ridiculous when he's more refined.

The team looked good when things were going well. They were lucky they were playing NIU when things weren't going well. Beating up on cupcakes might feel nice in November, but obviously the team needs to learn from these games if they're going to beat top teams.

*SOILL-ILLINIFAN* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:18 PM

INI

IlliniRunIn07 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mdeming

It looked sloppy at times too.

Davis had a very good game. Glad to see he's back to scaling tall buildings.

We saw two completely different versions of Paul. Lights out shooting and 20 points in the first half; can't buy a bucket in the second. Not holding it against him though. It just shows he is still a work in progress - which is great, because he'll be ridiculous when he's more refined.

The team looked good when things were going well. They were lucky they were playing NIU when things weren't going well. Beating up on cupcakes might feel nice in November, but obviously the team needs to learn from these games if they're going to beat top teams.

I love love love how Paul played tonight. 20 points in the first half showed him and the rest of the country that he can be an absolute monster. But there's no doubt that the second half will be fresh in his mind for the next few days and it should keep his head from getting too big.

HeartofaChampion · Nov 17, 2009, 10:24 PM

That kid Paul's pretty good. Yikes.

Davis could have a monster season if he wants it.

*illinois_hustle* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:25 PM

Good things & things to work on.

Scary at the beginning and during a large stretch of the 2nd half. Consistency was not there.

Lots to be optimistic about:
Paul's 1st half,
DMac's assists,
Davis' overall line,
Tiz showing some signs,
Griffey with 8 pts in 9 minutes,
Keller with 10,
FT = 73%,
DJ's throwdown at the end.

GO ILLINI !!!!

*illinirazorback* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 4ever

Wish I could help because I would.

Home. Wasn't that bad tonight, course it wasn't full, either.

I thought we looked rather sloppy on defense at times, but we pulled it out when we needed to. Still lots to work on, but another solid win. Paul is going to be a stud.

mmccallum · Nov 17, 2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChampaignLou

Rebounding, again, is awful. Poor shot selection. But Davis looked good and Paul's 1st half was spectacular.

I don't know if you guys noticed it, but it appears that Tisdale is screening out the defenders on some of the rebounds, upon which Davis picks them up. Noticed it on a number of plays. Its almost exactly what IL did when Kuwyawa was on the team.

BananaShampoo · Nov 17, 2009, 10:26 PM

Inconsistent but that was to be expected early in the season. Fix some things and improve the consistency and we'll be fine. Still almost won by 20 despite their best effort. They came in with their A game tonight.

*SOILL-ILLINIFAN* · Nov 17, 2009, 10:27 PM

I HATE dukie v

Kasino81 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:27 PM

Dickey Simpkins is the best at talking up the Illini, I love it.

JW · Nov 17, 2009, 10:28 PM

Brandon Paul. He seems like he a step above everyone else. And he's 18.

McCamey very solid too.

Kasino81 · Nov 17, 2009, 10:28 PM

Remeber we are playing two freshman and another one of the bench. I'm just going to be patient with this team.

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theOriginalBluesBrother Location: living it large in the ATL Posts: 948	Saw glimpses of what should be to come. Need some defense, rebounds, and consistency. Overall, got good experience for the young guns. We'll take it and move on. GO ILLINI!!!! __________________ Welcome to the IHoP! The *ILLINI* House of 'Paign Are YOU ready to be "served"?

Nov 17, 2009, 10:26 PM	#21
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 5,960	Inconsistent but that was to be expected early in the season. Fix some things and improve the consistency and we'll be fine. Still almost won by 20 despite their best effort. They came in with their A game tonight. __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Nov 17, 2009, 10:11 PM	#3
4ever Inmate # 58232987 Location: Illinois Dept. of Corrections..Death Row Posts: 1,343	It sounded a little sloppy but a solid win. They should have kept up the intensity but I bet Coach Weber address that issue. Sounded like BP had a great 1st half then cooled the second half but Tizzy and Davis stepped up the second half. We need our veterans to step it up. GO ILLINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 17, 2009, 10:12 PM	#5
illinirazorback Location: Savoy, IL Posts: 632	Ahh traffic. Can I get an escort out of here 4ever?

Nov 17, 2009, 10:13 PM	#6
Illinifan08 Posts: 68	That dunk by DJ was awesome!! Great way to finish the game! Pretty sloppy game but still a good win overall! GO ILLINI!!

Nov 17, 2009, 10:13 PM	#8
MTILLINOIS Location: Chicago Posts: 778	The shooting went cold for the 2nd half. NIU played a decent game. Nobody got hurt so let move to the next game.

Nov 17, 2009, 10:15 PM	#9
ChampaignLou Posts: 133	Rebounding, again, is awful. Poor shot selection. But Davis looked good and Paul's 1st half was spectacular.

Nov 17, 2009, 10:16 PM	#11
Botb9 Posts: 56	Defense really stepped up in the 2nd half.

Nov 17, 2009, 10:17 PM	#13
SaintLouisIllini Location: Gainesville, FL (UF) Posts: 736	Strange lapses in defensive attention for chunks of the game. When they want to, the team can actually play some decent defense. Outside of Davis, I don't know where we get consistent rebounding this year.

Nov 17, 2009, 10:18 PM	#15
SOILL-ILLINIFAN Location: RED BUD ILL Posts: 115	INI

Nov 17, 2009, 10:24 PM	#17
HeartofaChampion Posts: 4,462	That kid Paul's pretty good. Yikes. Davis could have a monster season if he wants it.

Nov 17, 2009, 10:25 PM	#18
illinois_hustle Illini Mood Meter 6/10 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,328	Good things & things to work on. Scary at the beginning and during a large stretch of the 2nd half. Consistency was not there. Lots to be optimistic about: Paul's 1st half, DMac's assists, Davis' overall line, Tiz showing some signs, Griffey with 8 pts in 9 minutes, Keller with 10, FT = 73%, DJ's throwdown at the end. GO ILLINI !!!!

Nov 17, 2009, 10:27 PM	#22
SOILL-ILLINIFAN Location: RED BUD ILL Posts: 115	I HATE dukie v

Nov 17, 2009, 10:27 PM	#23
Kasino81 Think before you text Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 2,242	Dickey Simpkins is the best at talking up the Illini, I love it. __________________ The Illini ain't much fun since I quit drinkin'

Nov 17, 2009, 10:28 PM	#24
JW Of all the gin joints... Location: Winnetka Posts: 4,256	Brandon Paul. He seems like he a step above everyone else. And he's 18. McCamey very solid too.