All yous listen up...Underwood can coach, he's proven that before and he's not going anywhere anytime soon. Moving forward you will see more Griffin, Jones and Kane. We just don't have the horses yet, but they are coming. We're back in the tournament next year.
Missouri 79, Illinois 63 POSTGAME
the only satisfaction is that mark smith did nothing in this game.
I wouldn't mind pickett on this team at all (but our fans clowned him from the moment he committed to UI SMH)
Not sure what was up with Ayo tonight, but he played the worst of any of the players who are from Illinois tonight
I wouldn't mind pickett on this team at all (but our fans clowned him from the moment he committed to UI SMH)
Not sure what was up with Ayo tonight, but he played the worst of any of the players who are from Illinois tonight
To say I'm concerned about the future of this program is an understatement. It's starting to get unbearable not making the tourney. IMO, it's tournament or bust next year for Underwood.
It’s really tough losing to Missouri. As chippy as the game started, I bet there was a lot going on between the guys leading up to the game. The Illini play hard and look more comfortable playing together. They really need to make more shots.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal
What team are you watching? We never look comfortable or confident, at either end of the court.
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This game just matters more to Mizzou than it does to us. It’s their Superbowl.
How about you play them now when we actually need them not when you desperate
He’s 7-22 against high major opponents here.
He hasn’t proven anything. And Thomas Walkup isn’t going to the scorers table anytime soon.
FinalFour88
- Charlotte, NC
Disagree. We wanted this game. We want it every year. That's why we've dominated this series and had won five in a row with five crappy teams. We lost tonight because we don't have the players.
Steelyunk
- Tobacco Road
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
I just don't understand anything surrounding our BB team right now. Our defense, offense, system fits, recruiting "misses" - very frustrating. Players look confused too, so how can they play uptempo?
Just like everyone else, I’m giving an opinion. I do think they are making progress, but they need to find someone to score besides Trent.
the national
- the Front Range
I thought there were stretches in the first half where things clicked, mostly when we created turnovers. Otherwise, I agree with you
It is puzzling to me why Griffen and Kane didn't play. The reality is that the Illini have a very young team, but lack strength and length upfront. I believe in Underwood, he just needs the players. This team would have been alot different if Black would have stayed.
This could be trouble before too long. Folks are going to start wondering if this isn't favoritism and Tyler isn't so good that anyone will be able to squelch that.
I thought the defense was pretty decent until the last 6 minutes
I think we have enough talent to win. It’s up to the coaches to put them in positions to succeed. Our coaches don’t do that.
The schemes are antiquated and/or poor. There is a reason nobody has run the pinch post in decades. On defense, that will never work in the B1G. Coaches are too good and will pick it apart. Maybe in mid majors. Kind of like Shaka is finding out in TX.
The schemes are antiquated and/or poor. There is a reason nobody has run the pinch post in decades. On defense, that will never work in the B1G. Coaches are too good and will pick it apart. Maybe in mid majors. Kind of like Shaka is finding out in TX.
Cook
- Richmond, VA
Symptom of ineffective coaching of the offense?