As I transition into an old Illini fan (makes me sad to see flying Illini photos in b/w), it also makes me quite happy to see the next generation of Illini fans doing things like this.
As I transition into an old Illini fan (makes me sad to see flying Illini photos in b/w), it also makes me quite happy to see the next generation of Illini fans doing things like this.
It's about match-ups and being healthier. He's been able to defend the right opposing players.Yes, Luke deserves a lot of credit. I’ve been a critic about him playing too much, but he was the right call tonight for sure.
Not to take anything away, and ISU had plenty of time to prepare, but it is a bit hard to scout ahead in the tournament and maybe teams outside of the B1G don’t have the scouting report to go after him on defense. Sure hope that’s the case against UConn because we are going to have to splash some threes.
Jay Wright is a class act. You can see why he was so successful.Jay Wright has been very complimentary of the Illini throughout the tourney. Tonight as well. Said how the Illini really showed him something when TSJ went down with his 4th and that we maintained our composure and the lead.
Someone said jay Wright called Daddy Brad and told him to use booty ball middle of the year. Did we ever get confirmation on that? If so, jay wright may be helping us chop film, too. Hire him as a special assistant for the next 10 daysJay Wright has been very complimentary of the Illini throughout the tourney. Tonight as well. Said how the Illini really showed him something when TSJ went down with his 4th and that we maintained our composure and the lead.
Yeah, there was an article published by the Athletic.Someone said jay Wright called Daddy Brad and told him to use booty ball middle of the year. Did we ever get confirmation on that?
Probably an Iowa State fan.Check back in a few hours. And someone scheduled an 8am meeting for me tomorrow...
Do we reckon this is because the in-game announcers have decided to disobey the directive to diss Illinois, or that the studio and print pundits for some reason have a bias that their colleagues doing the games do not?So, at what point will the media be forced to stop ignoring TSJ and acknowledge that he is one of the best, if not THE best player in the NCAA? Announcers calling games always acknowledge his abilities, but then he’s ignored by the studio talking heads and print media. ESPN wrote a summary of matchups just yesterday, stating that Marcus is the best player for Illinois, then rambled on with the “terrible” defense narrative, which is why we would lose to ISU. Just keep winning and proving them all wrong.
Was wine more enjoyable when you still had a nose?Just poured myself a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon 'cuz that's how I roll. That was ugly. The kind of game only a winner could love. Winners like us.
I love this response! It's funny because it's true! Saturday could be painful, but hey.....let's give it a shot!They shouldn't have, and we probably will. But let's see what happens!
Everyone who slandered Luke this year should feel dumb. Dude sacked up and hit some of the biggest shots in Illinois basketball in the last twenty years
The Illini defense, in the first 20 min. of the game, was the difference. They had ISU shocked, almost unable to get off a shot, and certainly very few that were not rushed or off balance. That took elite, exceptional energy and effort that we have not seen from this team. Yes, they have made some great defensive plays and played solid D in other games, but nothing like I witnessed tonight. That energy and effort disappeared for awhile in the second half, until MD, TSJr., and Luke lit the spark again with 3 consecutive scores.So proud of how this team fights. Great resilience. Not much going as expected and still too much for Iowa State. All the talk of how great the Cyclones D would be and we did it even better! Go Illini!