Illinois Wisconsin POSTGAME Thread

Dan · Feb 5, 2009, 09:50 PM

Another horrid effort on the road.

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:53 PM

alex legion.....remove head from rectum

*ChitownIllini* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:53 PM

This is the game that derails the team.

*Illest* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:54 PM

We're a jump-shooting team. Unfortunately, jumpers can desert you from time to time. That's what happened to us tonight, just as it happened at Minny last week. I hope we rediscover our shooting touch in time for Purdue this weekend.

At least, that's how I saw tonight's game. We were sloppy in other phases of the game, but you tend to play better when your open shots are going in.

*IlliniSteve* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:54 PM

Gross........

Well, we gotta turn this ship around soon, or else we're in trouble. Weber needs to light a serious fire under this group and get them ready to take on Purdue on Sunday. But these performances just won't cut it.

Three point shooting has to get better. A lot better. Soon.

And I would bench Legion until further notice. Some of those shots were some of the worst I've ever seen.

IlliniKat · Feb 5, 2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

This is the game that derails the team.

Wasn't that the Minnesota game?

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniSteve

Gross........

Well, we gotta turn this ship around soon, or else we're in trouble. Weber needs to light a serious fire under this group and get them ready to take on Purdue on Sunday. But these performances just won't cut it.

Three point shooting has to get better. A lot better. Soon.

not just 3 point shooting

moe.fan · Feb 5, 2009, 09:55 PM

Like a drug addict who shoots up junk, Legion has hit rock bottom. He has no idea of what the team is trying to do out there.

Unfortunately, that was only 1 of the many problems out there tonight.

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM

how many free throws did we shoot tonight?

j.nudd · Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM

From what I saw (2nd half only), Legion looked terribly out of place. Almost as if he has regressed in his understanding and application of Weber's system. Hopefully he can find his way back.

Also, Trent looked out of it as well until he finally made that shot with around 5 minutes to go. He tends to disappear once and a while for a few games. Hopefully this is going to be his last because we need his contribution all over the court.

You'veBeenJuiced · Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM

what happened to the crisp passing? Everyone is standing still.

Illinifaninhawkeyeland · Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM

mike davis was the only one that showed up to play tonight.

at this rate we'll be lucky to win at Indiana and NW........

FinalFour88 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM

Wow, that was bad. Pretty much the same as the Minney game. Legion looked awful, so did Trent (until it was too late). Who wants to step up and start making jumpers? No one, it seems. The team is officially in a recession.

*ChitownIllini* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:57 PM

I think our ability to run this offense is regressing with each game.

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by j.nudd

From what I saw (2nd half only), Legion looked terribly out of place. Almost as if he has regressed in his understanding and application of Weber's system. Hopefully he can find his way back.

Also, Trent looked out of it as well until he finally made that shot with around 5 minutes to go. He tends to disappear once and a while for a few games. Hopefully this is going to be his last because we need his contribution all over the court.

doesnt have anything to do with the system....3 air balls and a missed lay up is NOT the system

HeartofaChampion · Feb 5, 2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Illest

We're a jump-shooting team. Unfortunately, jumpers can desert you from time to time. That's what happened to us tonight, just as it happened at Minny last week. I hope we rediscover our shooting touch in time for Purdue this weekend.

At least, that's how I saw tonight's game. We were sloppy in other phases of the game, but you tend to play better when your open shots are going in.

Hammer meet nail. We're one dimensional. We have no one who consistently can create his shot off the dribble and no low-post threat, either. We're basically all jump shooters.

It's almost shocking how literally everyone but I guess DMac has lost his shooting touch at the same time. But that happens in February to jump shooting teams -- tired legs during the dog days of the schedule.

FinalFour88 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:57 PM

When Bohanon hits six threes, you typically lose.

PLauderdale30 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:58 PM

The overrated chant by the Wisconsin fans wouldnt hurt so much if it werent so true.

*IlliniSteve* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jonillini33

not just 3 point shooting

Yeah I know, but shooting 4-21 from the arc won't win you many or any games. Make 5 more of those, 9-21, nothing special, and you win the game.

That's our bread and butter, we have to improve it. If we continue to do that, we're screwed.

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartofaChampion

Hammer meet nail. We're one dimensional. We have no one who consistently can create his shot off the dribble and no low-post threat, either. We're basically all jump shooters.

It's almost shocking how literally everyone but I guess DMac has lost his shooting touch at the same time. But that happens in February to jump shooting teams -- tired legs during the dog days of the schedule.

if we did have a low post threat we wouldnt try to get him the ball anyway

*mdeming* · Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM

We were terrible. They played their best since the Texas game. Hard game to watch. I feel like Bruce is playing Legion to prove to recruits that he will honor his playing time commitments. It's hurting us. The time to give Legion minutes to get in sync was when we were winning by double digits. Not when we're down by that much. C'mon Bruce! Everything is falling in on itself right now. Nobody can shoot. Nobody can rebound. What will it take to light a fire under their asses?

The signature is dead. Now let's win out the season

CentralMaroons · Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM

Alex Legion should be removed from the rotation immediately, he provides no defense, turnovers, no offensive production, someone remind me why he plays? Bubba Chisholm does more to deserve a place in the rotation than Legion does, at least he works hard.

HeartofaChampion · Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM

Must win on Sunday. Huge game. Lose then and with our confidence shot (no pun intended), we'd be susceptible to losses at NU and IU, too. Need all hands on deck Sun.

jonillini33 · Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 PM

the offense needs to go through tisdale more...let him have the ball 10-12 times in the post...he can shoot or kick it out

HeartofaChampion · Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mdeming

Nobody can rebound.

Chet had 13 boards and Davis 11. That and Davis' scoring were about the only highlights other than DMac for about half the game.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:50 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,653	Another horrid effort on the road. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM	#11
You'veBeenJuiced Location: Morris, IL Posts: 363	what happened to the crisp passing? Everyone is standing still. __________________ Illinois convert: Class of 2005

Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM	#12
Illinifaninhawkeyeland Location: I have arrived in Moline, IL Posts: 541	mike davis was the only one that showed up to play tonight. at this rate we'll be lucky to win at Indiana and NW........ __________________ Formerly known as Illinifaninaccland

Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM	#22
CentralMaroons Official Forum Townie Location: Illini Tower Posts: 366	Alex Legion should be removed from the rotation immediately, he provides no defense, turnovers, no offensive production, someone remind me why he plays? Bubba Chisholm does more to deserve a place in the rotation than Legion does, at least he works hard. __________________

Feb 5, 2009, 09:53 PM	#2
jonillini33 taking texas for the illini Location: new braunfels, tx Posts: 153	alex legion.....remove head from rectum

Feb 5, 2009, 09:53 PM	#3
ChitownIllini Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 280	This is the game that derails the team.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:54 PM	#4
Illest Location: Boston Posts: 5,077	We're a jump-shooting team. Unfortunately, jumpers can desert you from time to time. That's what happened to us tonight, just as it happened at Minny last week. I hope we rediscover our shooting touch in time for Purdue this weekend. At least, that's how I saw tonight's game. We were sloppy in other phases of the game, but you tend to play better when your open shots are going in.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:54 PM	#5
IlliniSteve Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 4,381	Gross........ Well, we gotta turn this ship around soon, or else we're in trouble. Weber needs to light a serious fire under this group and get them ready to take on Purdue on Sunday. But these performances just won't cut it. Three point shooting has to get better. A lot better. Soon. And I would bench Legion until further notice. Some of those shots were some of the worst I've ever seen.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:55 PM	#8
moe.fan Posts: 523	Like a drug addict who shoots up junk, Legion has hit rock bottom. He has no idea of what the team is trying to do out there. Unfortunately, that was only 1 of the many problems out there tonight.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM	#10
j.nudd Posts: 19	From what I saw (2nd half only), Legion looked terribly out of place. Almost as if he has regressed in his understanding and application of Weber's system. Hopefully he can find his way back. Also, Trent looked out of it as well until he finally made that shot with around 5 minutes to go. He tends to disappear once and a while for a few games. Hopefully this is going to be his last because we need his contribution all over the court.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:56 PM	#13
FinalFour88 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 3,323	Wow, that was bad. Pretty much the same as the Minney game. Legion looked awful, so did Trent (until it was too late). Who wants to step up and start making jumpers? No one, it seems. The team is officially in a recession.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:57 PM	#14
ChitownIllini Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 280	I think our ability to run this offense is regressing with each game.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:58 PM	#18
PLauderdale30 Posts: 1,182	The overrated chant by the Wisconsin fans wouldnt hurt so much if it werent so true.

Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM	#21
mdeming belIeve Posts: 1,369	We were terrible. They played their best since the Texas game. Hard game to watch. I feel like Bruce is playing Legion to prove to recruits that he will honor his playing time commitments. It's hurting us. The time to give Legion minutes to get in sync was when we were winning by double digits. Not when we're down by that much. C'mon Bruce! Everything is falling in on itself right now. Nobody can shoot. Nobody can rebound. What will it take to light a fire under their asses? The signature is dead. Now let's win out the season

Feb 5, 2009, 09:59 PM	#23
HeartofaChampion Posts: 5,221	Must win on Sunday. Huge game. Lose then and with our confidence shot (no pun intended), we'd be susceptible to losses at NU and IU, too. Need all hands on deck Sun.

Feb 5, 2009, 10:00 PM	#24
jonillini33 taking texas for the illini Location: new braunfels, tx Posts: 153	the offense needs to go through tisdale more...let him have the ball 10-12 times in the post...he can shoot or kick it out