Pregame: Illinois vs Maryland, Saturday, January 14th, 5:00pm CT, ESPN2
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Really hope to see the updated (finally!) rotation play well against a solid Big Ten squad.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
The big question is if the DIA can make the FIGHTING ILLINI uniform our regulars so the team can wear them on the road.
DOH!!! This game's at SFC.
But the point still stands.
DOH!!! This game's at SFC.
But the point still stands.
Win this one, and we can get back on track.
Maryland is really good, this will be a tough game to win. We aren't going to shoot 64%, hopefully Tejon can handle Marylands quick guards. Hate being a Debbie downer after what we saw tonight but I don't think we match up well with Maryland.
We'll be looking at a different MD team than last time, they have the 2 bigs who they were missing last game back, namely Damonte Dodd, who is a very effective defender at the 5.
I agree. Anthony Cowan is quicker than anyone we have, and they have some bigs who can really move and work off the dribble. Hopefully will be a better game in round 2 at home.
I think we lose this one. We don't match up well with them. I think we will at least be competitive unlike our first game with them.
I want to see TJL play most of the PG minutes. Get him experience he looks like he could be one of the better PGs we have had in awhile.
I want to see TJL play most of the PG minutes. Get him experience he looks like he could be one of the better PGs we have had in awhile.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
All I can ask is that we come out fired up and that our fans (and the Krush now!) pack the place. Drivin' over with my parents for this one!!
I can assure you it was not included.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Didn't think it would be. Too bad tho. We could use 'em
The good news is we're getting them fat and happy after that IU win.
Illini1221
Peru,IL
Dodd was a monster defensively against Indiana.
Last game for MD was a 3-point win at home against IU. 'Bout time we stop them on our court this time.
What's the kenpom predicted score?
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Currently sitting at Illinois 72, MD 70
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
A 72-70 win. Percent chance to win is now 59%, which I think is a few points higher than it was before the scUM game.
Win this and we are solidly back on track. Lose it and we are 1 game behind the 8 ball. Must-win round two? Confident it will be a close game in either direction.
As long as there's less T (Tate/Thorne) and more N (Nichols) in Groces TNT philosophy. We will be competitive
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
wake up and smell the sweet, unfamiliar scent of hope illini nation
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