Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan, Sunday, January 27th, 5:00pm CT, BTN

Dan · Jan 22, 2013, 09:29 PM

Game 21: Illinois (15-5, 2-4) vs Michigan (18-1, 5-1)

Sunday, January 27th

The Assembly Hall

Time: 5:00pm CT

TV: BTN

Botb9 · Jan 22, 2013, 09:32 PM

Give a good effort and i can live with whatever the result. Our crowd must give great energy! Win this game and you change your momentum drastically.

bleedsorangenblue · Jan 22, 2013, 09:41 PM

Hope we can get some home court mojo going for this game. Need to make AH one of the hardest places to win in the country once again.

mattcoldagelli · Jan 22, 2013, 09:43 PM

Opportunity #1 to take a step out of the Lose-to-Northwestern-at-home hole.

HeartofaChampion · Jan 22, 2013, 09:47 PM

I'll be there. Looking forward to cheering on the O&B and seeing UM's stacked rotation. UM features the most talented starting 5 in the B1G and maybe the country. Slowing down Burke and Hardaway Jr. is key. BP and DJ will be busy.

orangekrush117 · Jan 22, 2013, 09:49 PM

Heading down for the game. Would love a win.

Illinoiss · Jan 22, 2013, 09:58 PM

We hit our open shots, hang with them in rebounding. And push the ball, I see no reason why we can't win this game. Gonna be a great game.

UM 77
UI 81

orangeroses07 · Jan 22, 2013, 10:03 PM

Gotta play our best game of the year, WHY NOT??
ILL-75
UM-70

trevdv · Jan 22, 2013, 10:10 PM

- 77
scUM - 70

chiefcub69 · Jan 22, 2013, 10:13 PM

Michigan is just too good and don't think we get another 30 from Dj.
Michigan 81 Illinois 64

OrangeandBlue4eva · Jan 22, 2013, 11:03 PM

I think this game has more to do with Michigan than us. If Mich plays well, they beat us because they are better. If they play sloppy, shoot bad, don't defend well, I would not be surprised with a win. If we give our best effort the game will be close

CaliforniaIllini · Jan 22, 2013, 11:14 PM

Ohio State round 2 GO!

Shenanigans · Jan 23, 2013, 02:14 AM

Michigan-77
Illinois-65

Close game until the 4 minute mark in the 2nd half, then they pull away.

BoolahBoolah · Jan 23, 2013, 02:32 AM

I thought in the Nebraska pregame we'd absolutely win in Lincoln, followed by a thrashing at the hands of Michigan in C-U. I don't have any reason to believe differently.

Michigan, in my opinion, is the best team I've seen all year. They have literally 5 guys who can go for 25+ on any given night. Unless Tracy wakes up, Brandon goes career, and Tyler hits shots, this will be ugly.

Michigan 81
Illinois 66

Illini B-Ball Fan · Jan 23, 2013, 03:23 AM

The place will be rockin': IL 63, MI 60.

Go Illini!

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Jan 23, 2013, 06:47 AM

Need DJ to stay hot and have BP join him. Maybe Griff can finally get a shot or two to fall, we'll need something special to win this one. TA is going to have his hands full with Burke, need to stay focused and make good decisions.

midastouch11 · Jan 23, 2013, 07:16 AM

I'm flying in from New Jersey for the game, and built a 68-1 Assembly Hall record while in school. The team got some confidence back and rides a hot shooting night for the W.

Illinois 81
Michigan 77

JoeJ · Jan 23, 2013, 08:11 AM

One victory and the mood shifts. Seems like most people were predicting we lose to Neb, now many are predicting wins against M. I am hopeful, but not predicting a victory. M is very good, and balanced, unlike OSU.
GO ILLINI!

HeartofaChampion · Jan 23, 2013, 08:37 AM

UM 70
UI 65

MitchFromAtwood · Jan 23, 2013, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoolahBoolah

I thought in the Nebraska pregame we'd absolutely win in Lincoln, followed by a thrashing at the hands of Michigan in C-U. I don't have any reason to believe differently.

Michigan, in my opinion, is the best team I've seen all year. They have literally 5 guys who can go for 25+ on any given night. Unless Tracy wakes up, Brandon goes career, and Tyler hits shots, this will be ugly.

Michigan 81
Illinois 66

I hate agreeing with this, but I'm afraid you're right. Of those three things you mentioned here are my odds:

Brandon going career: 5-1
Tracy waking up: 18-1
Tyler hitting shots: 100-1 (and this coming from a guy who would love to see Tyler knocking down shots again.)

Peoria Born · Jan 23, 2013, 09:29 AM

We just beat NEBRASKA and posters are picking us to beat the #2 ranked team in the country after losing 3 out of our last 4 by a total of over 50?! People need to start being realists on here and know what to expect out of this team. The game will be close in the first half based on the energy and stamina we have, but we will lose that in the 2nd half and end up losing by 12-16 points. I hope I'm wrong though. I just think their bigs will be too much and their guards are so much better in every aspect of the game than us.

danielb927 · Jan 23, 2013, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peoria Born

We just beat NEBRASKA and posters are picking us to beat the #2 ranked team in the country after losing 3 out of our last 4 by a total of over 50?! People need to start being realists on here and know what to expect out of this team. The game will be close in the first half based on the energy and stamina we have, but we will lose that in the 2nd half and end up losing by 12-16 points. I hope I'm wrong though. I just think their bigs will be too much and their guards are so much better in every aspect of the game than us.

You just never know, before that 3/4 skid was a 20-point domination of the #8 team in the country. That's why I just don't even try making predictions.

kbotc · Jan 23, 2013, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitchFromAtwood

I hate agreeing with this, but I'm afraid you're right. Of those three things you mentioned here are my odds:

Brandon going career: 5-1
Tracy waking up: 18-1
Tyler hitting shots: 100-1 (and this coming from a guy who would love to see Tyler knocking down shots again.)

Honestly, if I were Michigan, I'd play SUPER soft on Griffey and give him the open shots. Then it becomes: Can Griffey wake up?

Dan · Jan 23, 2013, 10:19 AM

Quote:

#Illini Tie Together this Sunday vs. Michigan to support @CoachesvCancer. Have you gotten your t-shirt yet? http://bit.ly/TieTogetherShirt

http://twitter.com/IlliniHoops

bleedsorangenblue · Jan 23, 2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrangeandBlue4eva

I think this game has more to do with Michigan than us. If Mich plays well, they beat us because they are better. If they play sloppy, shoot bad, don't defend well, I would not be surprised with a win. If we give our best effort the game will be close

I basically agree with this but think this assumes that Illinois plays well. If Illinois has an off night, it will all be on our shoulders. MI on their worst night can beat us on one of our bad nights. Man, that would be an ugly basketball game.

I am optimistic about our chances but in no way would I predict a win against MI. Play well and we can beat them.

Jan 22, 2013, 09:43 PM	#4
mattcoldagelli Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,450	Opportunity #1 to take a step out of the Lose-to-Northwestern-at-home hole. __________________ Twitter Blog #JoeTales

Jan 22, 2013, 09:58 PM	#7
Illinoiss Posts: 51	We hit our open shots, hang with them in rebounding. And push the ball, I see no reason why we can't win this game. Gonna be a great game. UM 77 UI 81 __________________ Keep the faith

Jan 22, 2013, 10:10 PM	#9
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,570	- 77 scUM - 70 __________________ That's a winner! http://www.youtube.com/user/97illinifan

Jan 23, 2013, 02:14 AM	#13
Shenanigans Location: Central Illinois Posts: 261	Michigan-77 Illinois-65 Close game until the 4 minute mark in the 2nd half, then they pull away. __________________ Illini Bears Cubs Bulls Blackhawks

Jan 22, 2013, 09:29 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	Game 21: Illinois (15-5, 2-4) vs Michigan (18-1, 5-1) Sunday, January 27th The Assembly Hall Time: 5:00pm CT TV: BTN Last edited by Dan; Jan 27, 2013 at 08:02 AM.

Jan 22, 2013, 09:32 PM	#2
Botb9 Realist Posts: 3,148	Give a good effort and i can live with whatever the result. Our crowd must give great energy! Win this game and you change your momentum drastically. __________________ Hype is a self-serving beast that feeds on the hopes and dreams of fans.

Jan 22, 2013, 09:41 PM	#3
bleedsorangenblue Location: C-U Posts: 944	Hope we can get some home court mojo going for this game. Need to make AH one of the hardest places to win in the country once again.

Jan 22, 2013, 09:47 PM	#5
HeartofaChampion Posts: 10,336	I'll be there. Looking forward to cheering on the O&B and seeing UM's stacked rotation. UM features the most talented starting 5 in the B1G and maybe the country. Slowing down Burke and Hardaway Jr. is key. BP and DJ will be busy.

Jan 22, 2013, 09:49 PM	#6
orangekrush117 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,213	Heading down for the game. Would love a win.

Jan 22, 2013, 10:03 PM	#8
orangeroses07 Location: Centralia, IL Posts: 253	Gotta play our best game of the year, WHY NOT?? ILL-75 UM-70 __________________ ILLINICARDINALSBLUESBULLSTITANSSALUKIS

Jan 22, 2013, 10:13 PM	#10
chiefcub69 Posts: 151	Michigan is just too good and don't think we get another 30 from Dj. Michigan 81 Illinois 64

Jan 22, 2013, 11:03 PM	#11
OrangeandBlue4eva Location: Secretcity Posts: 588	I think this game has more to do with Michigan than us. If Mich plays well, they beat us because they are better. If they play sloppy, shoot bad, don't defend well, I would not be surprised with a win. If we give our best effort the game will be close

Jan 22, 2013, 11:14 PM	#12
CaliforniaIllini Posts: 166	Ohio State round 2 GO!

Jan 23, 2013, 02:32 AM	#14
BoolahBoolah Location: The Orient Posts: 383	I thought in the Nebraska pregame we'd absolutely win in Lincoln, followed by a thrashing at the hands of Michigan in C-U. I don't have any reason to believe differently. Michigan, in my opinion, is the best team I've seen all year. They have literally 5 guys who can go for 25+ on any given night. Unless Tracy wakes up, Brandon goes career, and Tyler hits shots, this will be ugly. Michigan 81 Illinois 66

Jan 23, 2013, 03:23 AM	#15
Illini B-Ball Fan Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 170	The place will be rockin': IL 63, MI 60. Go Illini!

Jan 23, 2013, 06:47 AM	#16
WesterveltVictoryCigar Location: People's Republic of Massachusetts Posts: 5,854	Need DJ to stay hot and have BP join him. Maybe Griff can finally get a shot or two to fall, we'll need something special to win this one. TA is going to have his hands full with Burke, need to stay focused and make good decisions.

Jan 23, 2013, 07:16 AM	#17
midastouch11 Posts: 453	I'm flying in from New Jersey for the game, and built a 68-1 Assembly Hall record while in school. The team got some confidence back and rides a hot shooting night for the W. Illinois 81 Michigan 77

Jan 23, 2013, 08:11 AM	#18
JoeJ Posts: 128	One victory and the mood shifts. Seems like most people were predicting we lose to Neb, now many are predicting wins against M. I am hopeful, but not predicting a victory. M is very good, and balanced, unlike OSU. GO ILLINI!

Jan 23, 2013, 08:37 AM	#19
HeartofaChampion Posts: 10,336	UM 70 UI 65

Jan 23, 2013, 09:29 AM	#21
Peoria Born Posts: 88	We just beat NEBRASKA and posters are picking us to beat the #2 ranked team in the country after losing 3 out of our last 4 by a total of over 50?! People need to start being realists on here and know what to expect out of this team. The game will be close in the first half based on the energy and stamina we have, but we will lose that in the 2nd half and end up losing by 12-16 points. I hope I'm wrong though. I just think their bigs will be too much and their guards are so much better in every aspect of the game than us.