Pregame: Illinois vs Lewis (Exhibition), Saturday, October 27, 7:00pm CT

Dan · Oct 23, 2012, 06:34 AM

Illinois vs Lewis

Exhibition game 1 of 2

Date: Saturday, October 27

The Assembly Hall

Time: 7:00pm CT

TV: None

Live Video: http://www.fightingillini.com/allaccess/ (Illini All-Access subscription required)

Kramer116 · Oct 23, 2012, 06:43 AM

Dan - do we think that this Lewis exhibition game will follow suit like past exhibitions or games on btn.com and show up on BTN a day or two later?

I guess I can be not lazy and check it out myself too, let me know if you find anything in the mean time!

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 23, 2012, 06:54 AM

I see it listed at 4 pm Eastern on Monday (10/29) on BTN.

Kramer116 · Oct 23, 2012, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

I see it listed at 4 pm Eastern on Monday (10/29) on BTN.

WVC, thank you very much. Need to make sure to remember to set the DVR when I get home.

chief3469 · Oct 23, 2012, 12:12 PM

We're here! First game for Coach Groce!

illbasketfan · Oct 23, 2012, 01:26 PM

can't wait to be there on sat. for this game

chiefini · Oct 23, 2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by illbasketfan

can't wait to be there on sat. for this game

Me, either

cjcastan · Oct 23, 2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by illbasketfan

can't wait to be there on sat. for this game

Well yeah, this is your first game at Illinois Coach Parham :laugh:

chief3469 · Oct 23, 2012, 02:09 PM

For this game I want to see them focus on 2 things for both offense and defense. My priorities would be:

Defense
1. Few points given up in the paint
-they've spent a lot of time on D in practice and wanted to stop penetration
2. A clear advantage in rebounding, especially on defense
-It will be interesting to see how a front line of Egwu and Henry do in this regard

Offense
1. Lots of free throw attempts
-getting to the line has clearly been a point of emphasis
2. A clear advantage in transition points
-I thought he said we want to get out and run, didn't he?

Illiniwek06 · Oct 23, 2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by illbasketfan

can't wait to be there on sat. for this game

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

Well yeah, this is your first game at Illinois Coach Parham :laugh:

:laugh:

illbasketfan · Oct 23, 2012, 02:57 PM

Lol that was good I been a fan even before Coach Parham has been on board. Just ready for the new era to start!!!

Illiniwek06 · Oct 23, 2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by illbasketfan

Lol that was good I been a fan even before Coach Parham has been on board. Just ready for the new era to start!!!

Can't wait!! (Bart Scott voice)

jackman404 · Oct 23, 2012, 05:49 PM

Let's all take a deep breath and promise to take NOTHING out of this game, shall we? I believe the year Syracuse lost an exhibition game to a D-II school, they went to the Final Four. Good or bad, this game doesn't count for a reason.

IlliniRunIn07 · Oct 23, 2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jackman404

Let's all take a deep breath and promise to take NOTHING out of this game, shall we? Good or bad, this game doesn't count for a reason.

You know this request is futile, right? :laugh:

jackman404 · Oct 23, 2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniRunIn07

You know this request is futile, right? :laugh:

Oh I know, I'm sure I will either be predicting another 37-2 or a 15-19 season after the game!

HsvIllini · Oct 23, 2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jackman404

Let's all take a deep breath and promise to take NOTHING out of this game, shall we? I believe the year Syracuse lost an exhibition game to a D-II school, they went to the Final Four. Good or bad, this game doesn't count for a reason.

So are we pulling for a loss then? Haha :laugh:

Illini B-Ball Fan · Oct 23, 2012, 07:51 PM

Go Illini!!

Illini70math · Oct 23, 2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jackman404

Oh I know, I'm sure I will either be predicting another 37-2 or a 15-19 season after the game!

Yeah, but that's only because a team can't go 2-37!

The worst we can do to get to 39 games is to lose all our regular season games (0-32), win the BTT to make the NCAA tourney (4-32) and then go 2-1 in the NCAA tourney to finish at 6-33 after making the Sweet Sixteen.

jackman404 · Oct 23, 2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini70math

Yeah, but that's only because a team can't go 2-37!

The worst we can do to get to 39 games is to lose all our regular season games (0-32), win the BTT to make the NCAA tourney (4-32) and then go 2-1 in the NCAA tourney to finish at 6-33 after making the Sweet Sixteen.

I'll take it!

OrangeAndBlue217 · Oct 23, 2012, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini70math

Yeah, but that's only because a team can't go 2-37!

The worst we can do to get to 39 games is to lose all our regular season games (0-32), win the BTT to make the NCAA tourney (4-32) and then go 2-1 in the NCAA tourney to finish at 6-33 after making the Sweet Sixteen.

that would be some story

VTIllini · Oct 24, 2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini70math

Yeah, but that's only because a team can't go 2-37!

The worst we can do to get to 39 games is to lose all our regular season games (0-32), win the BTT to make the NCAA tourney (4-32) and then go 2-1 in the NCAA tourney to finish at 6-33 after making the Sweet Sixteen.

I'm thinkin' that's why you go by the handle "Illini Math"--and justifiably so, I might add.

Illini First · Oct 24, 2012, 01:32 PM

I think we need to improve offensively.

1) Fewer turnovers. Better ball handling, including passing.

2) Improve our lobs to the center. The last few years has been quite poor.

3) Improve our 3 pt shooting in order to keep the opposition honest on defense, prevent the defense from collapsing.

dansaint · Oct 24, 2012, 01:36 PM

will this game be on radio? I can't see myself paying to watch the feed online when it's so hit and miss.

Dan · Oct 24, 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dansaint

will this game be on radio? I can't see myself paying to watch the feed online when it's so hit and miss.

Yes, the exhibition games will be on the Illini Sports Network radio.

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Oct 24, 2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dansaint

I can't see myself paying to watch the feed online when it's so hit and miss.

The feed was perfect for me during the scrimmage. Far from HD quality, but pretty good and no glitches.

Oct 23, 2012, 06:43 AM	#2
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,607	Dan - do we think that this Lewis exhibition game will follow suit like past exhibitions or games on btn.com and show up on BTN a day or two later? I guess I can be not lazy and check it out myself too, let me know if you find anything in the mean time! __________________ @TomCrean: I am doing great. I have been thinking about you alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are you doing?

Oct 23, 2012, 05:49 PM	#13
jackman404 Posts: 1,475	Let's all take a deep breath and promise to take NOTHING out of this game, shall we? I believe the year Syracuse lost an exhibition game to a D-II school, they went to the Final Four. Good or bad, this game doesn't count for a reason. __________________ Williams to tie it with a three......HE DOES!!!

Oct 24, 2012, 01:36 PM	#23
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 851	will this game be on radio? I can't see myself paying to watch the feed online when it's so hit and miss. __________________ YOUR 2012 ILLINOIS LOYALTY FANTASY FOOTBALL CHAMPION!!!!!!

Oct 23, 2012, 06:34 AM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,901	Illinois vs Lewis Exhibition game 1 of 2 Date: Saturday, October 27 The Assembly Hall Time: 7:00pm CT TV: None Live Video: http://www.fightingillini.com/allaccess/ (Illini All-Access subscription required)

Oct 23, 2012, 06:54 AM	#3
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,856	I see it listed at 4 pm Eastern on Monday (10/29) on BTN.

Oct 23, 2012, 12:12 PM	#5
chief3469 Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 167	We're here! First game for Coach Groce!

Oct 23, 2012, 01:26 PM	#6
illbasketfan Posts: 122	can't wait to be there on sat. for this game

Oct 23, 2012, 02:09 PM	#9
chief3469 Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 167	For this game I want to see them focus on 2 things for both offense and defense. My priorities would be: Defense 1. Few points given up in the paint -they've spent a lot of time on D in practice and wanted to stop penetration 2. A clear advantage in rebounding, especially on defense -It will be interesting to see how a front line of Egwu and Henry do in this regard Offense 1. Lots of free throw attempts -getting to the line has clearly been a point of emphasis 2. A clear advantage in transition points -I thought he said we want to get out and run, didn't he?

Oct 23, 2012, 02:57 PM	#11
illbasketfan Posts: 122	Lol that was good I been a fan even before Coach Parham has been on board. Just ready for the new era to start!!!

Oct 23, 2012, 07:51 PM	#17
Illini B-Ball Fan Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 170	Go Illini!!

Oct 24, 2012, 01:32 PM	#22
Illini First Banned Posts: 157	I think we need to improve offensively. 1) Fewer turnovers. Better ball handling, including passing. 2) Improve our lobs to the center. The last few years has been quite poor. 3) Improve our 3 pt shooting in order to keep the opposition honest on defense, prevent the defense from collapsing.