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Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Tuesday, November 20th, 4:00pm CT, ESPN2
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BEAT THEM Cyclones.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
put a lot into the comeback tonight, hope there’s some gas left in the tank
Whitmans Sampler
- Eastern Iowa
I can imagine we are quite a tough 1-day prep for opposing teams.
Biggest worry is fatigue. But the Iowa St Zona game was also fast paced, so that’s not an excuse. They’re playing a lot of young guys too, so that’s not an excuse. They have some size but nothing scary like Georgetown or Gonzaga had, so that’s not an excuse. I think they also have a couple injuries.
If this team is actually different, if the culture has actually changed....then this has to be a win.
If this team is actually different, if the culture has actually changed....then this has to be a win.
the national
- the Front Range
I think we come out and play with some fire. With all the young guys, these types of games (Gonzaga) help put a fire in their belly. It should carry over to Iowa St. The freshman wanna prove they belong on this stage. I expect a big game from Ayo.
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If Illinois loses to Iowa State we as a fan base need to pack it in. They are 8 players deep right now.....missing their best scorer and post players. THT has been one of their best players but Babb and Shayok can go off if not handled approprately.
Giorgi's revenge game for losing (getting robbed) in the dance competition to Terrence Lewis of Iowa State.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
The schedule does us no favors and you get a bad feeling that tough game is gonna let the Zags beat us twice. It's gonna take big time energy.
We've got some key players who didn't play much who need to step up.
I hope Kipper proves us wrong but if not, I think BU pulls him without hesitation. Monte/Griffin/TJ is better any day vs. a half-a$$ performance.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
He'll be well rested after playing only 9 minutes.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
4 fouls in 9 minutes.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Really interested to see the spread for this one. How much respect will Vegas give us for the close loss to the Zags? Guessing this will be close to a toss-up.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
This is a must-win for a young team. 2-2 after two games at Maui is infinitely better for our confidence than 1-3, IMO. If we play like we did last night, we beat Iowa State. I'm worried we'll be tired, but this gives us a real chance to make a statement that we aren't just a team that can play super hard and scare anyone; we're a team that has the real potential to be consistent. I also have a funny feeling that if we beat Iowa State, we are able to win the next game, too. And guys, I know we aren't supposed to look ahead or whatever, but who wouldn't be happy with this, Georgetown loss and all?
W vs. Evansville
L vs. Georgetown
L vs. #3 Gonzaga (Maui)
W vs. Iowa State (Maui)
W vs. Xavier/SDSU (Maui)
3-2 going into the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup at Notre Dame is A-okay with me for this young team.
Let's just get that win vs. the Cyclones, though; we'll need to bring it again!
W vs. Evansville
L vs. Georgetown
L vs. #3 Gonzaga (Maui)
W vs. Iowa State (Maui)
W vs. Xavier/SDSU (Maui)
3-2 going into the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup at Notre Dame is A-okay with me for this young team.
Let's just get that win vs. the Cyclones, though; we'll need to bring it again!Deleted member 653277
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Early season must win. Our wings need to step up and get buckets. Would like to see Damonte, Jones and Griffin get more PT.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Seems to me that these lines usually look a lot like the sabre-metric guys. KenPom says ISU by 6. We'll see if Nevada agrees.
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