Pregame: Illinois vs Penn State, Thursday, February 21st, 7:15pm CT, BTN

Dan · Feb 17, 2013, 08:04 PM

Game 28: Illinois (19-8, 6-7) vs Penn State (8-17, 0-13)

Thursday, February 21st

The Assembly Hall

Time: 7:15pm CT

TV: BTN

chiefcub69 · Feb 17, 2013, 08:06 PM

Illinois 81 penn state 57!

mdonsbach · Feb 17, 2013, 08:07 PM

This will be our 4th exhibition game of the year.

trevdv · Feb 17, 2013, 08:07 PM

Blowout alert.

hooraybeer · Feb 17, 2013, 08:08 PM

Penn State played UM tough today. They aren't going to come in and lay down.

trevdv · Feb 17, 2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hooraybeer

They aren't going to come in and lay down.

If they do:

- 82, PSU - 52

If they don't:

- 76, PSU - 64

Botb9 · Feb 17, 2013, 08:18 PM

You have two games left on the season which can be considered bad losses. This is one if them. You know what to do.

Warriors1994 · Feb 17, 2013, 08:18 PM

Just looking for another game like this one. 20 pt win and great defense we dont need to go in expecting to win by 40 because that is when a team hangs around and keeps it close

Psycho 86 · Feb 17, 2013, 08:20 PM

One game at a time !! Stay focused !! GO ILLINI !!

kuhl84 · Feb 17, 2013, 08:28 PM

Continue to play defense and good things will happen. Back to 500%. tOSU is no longer safe in 5th place.

UIIU · Feb 17, 2013, 08:32 PM

You have two games left on the season which can be considered bad losses. This is one if them. You know what to do.

I couldn't say it any better!!! If we get cocky we will lose!

:c hief:

IlliniFan1988 · Feb 17, 2013, 09:53 PM

Double down on krushing kitties!!

combes · Feb 17, 2013, 10:24 PM

Penn State has given us fits even when they are bad. We need to come to play. No overlooking anyone. That has cost us in the past. Groce has them focused right now. No let downs.

IanKEvans2 · Feb 18, 2013, 01:05 AM

7-7 in B1G play on the line. Who would have thought that 5 games ago?

TCB with TNT.

Illinois 74
Penn State 60

lstewart53x3 · Feb 18, 2013, 02:45 AM

How crazy would a 5 game winning streak be? Especially after the way this B1G season started. Most of us, myself included, were hoping they'd find a way to just win one or two more! Lol

This is definitely a must win. This and the Nebraska game. If we win, it will feel good to actually win the games we're suppose to win for once.

smallrock98 · Feb 18, 2013, 04:26 AM

After the 57-53 Minnesota win I had posted that this team is going to give me a heart attack and can we just go back to 20 point comfortable wins. Two game in a row now........I think they heard me!

Botb9 · Feb 18, 2013, 05:14 AM

Something else to shoot for here: a win ensures a better conference and overall record than last year's debacle. Regardless of where you end up in the postseason, this would be a tremendous feat for the team.

AHSIllini32 · Feb 18, 2013, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botb9

Something else to shoot for here: a win ensures a better conference and overall record than last year's debacle. Regardless of where you end up in the postseason, this would be a tremendous feat for the team.

I thought we already surpassed last seasons win total? Regardless I want this game over by the under 8 timeout in the first half

Botb9 · Feb 18, 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I thought we already surpassed last seasons win total? Regardless I want this game over by the under 8 timeout in the first half

I'm more referring to conference wins, but yes we already have surpassed the overall win total from last year.

AK Illini · Feb 18, 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Botb9

You have two games left on the season which can be considered bad losses. This is one if them. You know what to do.

Yep, win this game and against Nebraska and I'll be content heading into seeding.

combes · Feb 18, 2013, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by AK Illini

Yep, win this game and against Nebraska and I'll be content heading into seeding.

Agree for most part, but I don't want to lose the last two to Iowa and OSU and the drop the first game if BTT. A three game losing streak would not be good on seeding Sunday.

SummerofGeorge · Feb 18, 2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by combes

Agree for most part, but I don't want to lose the last two to Iowa and OSU and the drop the first game if BTT. A three game losing streak would not be good on seeding Sunday.

Great point. It would be interesting to go back and look at the teams that have made runs in the NCAA tournament and see how they ended their regular seasons. Momentum is such an important thing in all sports. We need to keep this momentum through the end of the season. We can afford a loss or two but I agree that a 3 game losing streak at the end of the year is not the way we want to end the regular season.

AHSIllini32 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by combes

Agree for most part, but I don't want to lose the last two to Iowa and OSU and the drop the first game if BTT. A three game losing streak would not be good on seeding Sunday.

Odds are we will be playing one of the bottom three in our first round btt game so if we lose that we have more to worry about than just seeding

Lovethechief78 · Feb 18, 2013, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Game 28: Illinois (19-8, 6-7) vs Penn State (8-17, 0-13)

Thursday, February 21st

The Assembly Hall

Time: 7:15pm CT

TV: BTN

I'm ready for "CATS : The Sequel"

Long live the Chief!

Kramer116 · Feb 18, 2013, 09:25 AM

With the way we have been playing, I see another double digit win against Penn State.

When is the last time we had 3 straight double digit victories in Big Ten play?

Feb 17, 2013, 08:04 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,890	Game 28: Illinois (19-8, 6-7) vs Penn State (8-17, 0-13) Thursday, February 21st The Assembly Hall Time: 7:15pm CT TV: BTN Last edited by Dan; Feb 17, 2013 at 08:08 PM.

Feb 17, 2013, 08:07 PM	#3
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,257	This will be our 4th exhibition game of the year. __________________ Twitter

Feb 17, 2013, 08:07 PM	#4
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,571	Blowout alert. __________________ That's a winner! http://www.youtube.com/user/97illinifan

Feb 17, 2013, 08:08 PM	#5
hooraybeer Posts: 353	Penn State played UM tough today. They aren't going to come in and lay down. __________________ ps... I've been boozing JFG>>>HCTC

Feb 17, 2013, 08:18 PM	#7
Botb9 Realist Posts: 3,149	You have two games left on the season which can be considered bad losses. This is one if them. You know what to do. __________________ Hype is a self-serving beast that feeds on the hopes and dreams of fans.

Feb 17, 2013, 08:06 PM	#2
chiefcub69 Posts: 151	Illinois 81 penn state 57!

Feb 17, 2013, 08:18 PM	#8
Warriors1994 Posts: 615	Just looking for another game like this one. 20 pt win and great defense we dont need to go in expecting to win by 40 because that is when a team hangs around and keeps it close

Feb 17, 2013, 08:20 PM	#9
Psycho 86 King Monkey Nut Location: Rochester,Illinois Posts: 1,103	One game at a time !! Stay focused !! GO ILLINI !! __________________ Fear me for I am the keeper of his SPIRIT, a soldier for his reinstatement as MASCOT. I strike down those who try to oppose THE CHIEF!! WWW.EZMUDDIN.COM

Feb 17, 2013, 08:28 PM	#10
kuhl84 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 766	Continue to play defense and good things will happen. Back to 500%. tOSU is no longer safe in 5th place.

Feb 17, 2013, 08:32 PM	#11
UIIU Posts: 13	Penn State You have two games left on the season which can be considered bad losses. This is one if them. You know what to do. I couldn't say it any better!!! If we get cocky we will lose! :c hief:

Feb 17, 2013, 09:53 PM	#12
IlliniFan1988 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 482	Double down on krushing kitties!!

Feb 17, 2013, 10:24 PM	#13
combes Posts: 2,430	Penn State has given us fits even when they are bad. We need to come to play. No overlooking anyone. That has cost us in the past. Groce has them focused right now. No let downs.

Feb 18, 2013, 01:05 AM	#14
IanKEvans2 Location: Conway, AR Posts: 207	7-7 in B1G play on the line. Who would have thought that 5 games ago? TCB with TNT. Illinois 74 Penn State 60 __________________ "The truth is we hide because we want to be found, we walk away to see who will follow us, and we let our hearts get broken to see who cares enough to fix them."

Feb 18, 2013, 02:45 AM	#15
lstewart53x3 Location: Chambana Posts: 1,329	How crazy would a 5 game winning streak be? Especially after the way this B1G season started. Most of us, myself included, were hoping they'd find a way to just win one or two more! Lol This is definitely a must win. This and the Nebraska game. If we win, it will feel good to actually win the games we're suppose to win for once.

Feb 18, 2013, 04:26 AM	#16
smallrock98 Posts: 73	After the 57-53 Minnesota win I had posted that this team is going to give me a heart attack and can we just go back to 20 point comfortable wins. Two game in a row now........I think they heard me!

Feb 18, 2013, 05:14 AM	#17
Botb9 Realist Posts: 3,149	Something else to shoot for here: a win ensures a better conference and overall record than last year's debacle. Regardless of where you end up in the postseason, this would be a tremendous feat for the team. __________________ Hype is a self-serving beast that feeds on the hopes and dreams of fans.

Feb 18, 2013, 09:25 AM	#25
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,600	With the way we have been playing, I see another double digit win against Penn State. When is the last time we had 3 straight double digit victories in Big Ten play? __________________ @TomCrean: I am doing great. I have been thinking about you alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are you doing?