Illinois 73, Ohio State 68 Postgame

[racinghoss]

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Curb's headband isn't upside down.

 

[FeelYourPaign]

Did you notice Chin took over the huddle? BU let his defensive specialist assistant coach just handle it. That’s a sign of a great head coach knowing he has a great assistant to control the huddle in crunch time.

I did NOT notice, but I sure appreciate you pointing it out. Well done

 

[Deleted member 747903]

Honestly if brad and our players bring this up it could put pressure on the big ten to name us co-champs. ESPECIALLY if Michigan loses tomorrow

Yea if Michigan loses tomorrow we have a very big gripe.

If not, I think they probably win it anyways even if they played 20.

 

[illjni 4 ever]

Haven't read any posts yet as I just finished watching game. It amazes me the pounding Kofi takes game in and game out. But if Kofi is even close on defense it's a foul. All I want is a fair whistle both ways. And please stop talking about how Liddell wants to play well against us. We recruited him he decided to go elsewhere.

 

[Chitownkid]

I think we are going to win it all. Legit. We are playing defense at such a higher level now

 

[CDRUSN]

So called top teams in the league #2 & #7 in their back yard

Yep. Beat UM and OSU like a rented government mule pulling a manure wagon uphill. Good job, men.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Exactly. It's not as if they were playing a cupcake team. OSU didn't just roll over. Illinois had to earn it and they did.
It would be nice if Kofi made a few free throws but if he only has so many in a season, I don't mind it if he saves a few for the championship game.

OSU played hard and played well - they did not want to end the season 0-4. We took their best shot. And beat them at money time.

Kind of used to being on the other end of these, to tell you the truth.

 

[Icy veins]

As easy as it was to complain about having to play this condensed schedule of road games, we are undoubtedly better off for the tournament because of it

 

[Noblesville Illini]

Haven't read any posts yet as I just finished watching game. It amazes me the pounding Kofi takes game in and game out. But if Kofi is even close on defense it's a foul. All I want is a fair whistle both ways. And please stop talking about how Liddell wants to play well against us. We recruited him he decided to go elsewhere.

Well, Scirotto was reffing...... so, what do you expect?

 

[skyIdub]

If that Ayo clutch doesn't give him B1G POY....then I don't know what a B1G POY looks like.

There's nobody else in the country you pick with less than 5 on the clock and the game in the balance. Nobody. Else. But. Ayo.

 

[GilThorpe]

So called top teams in the league #2 & #7 in their FRONT yard

fify

 

[LvilleILL]

Amazing win. Locks up a one seed. We didn't have our A game today, and that's fine. Stepped it up on d and guys found a way to win. Amazing stuff and what an unreal regular season.

 

[wpr]

I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!! Great team win.

Boy, that charge/block call on Ayo was huge. Surprised that was a block but Curbelo drew a charge earlier, if I'm being honest.

Damonte... the ultimate glue guy. Loved his defense on Liddell. Might have to see more of that if we meet in the B1G Tournament.

Somewhere, though, Dickie V is still alone in a room, rambling about the Flying Illini to no one in particular....

No way. He moved on to his real love. DOOOK.

 

[O&B4Ever]

As easy as it was to complain about having to play this condensed schedule of road games, we are undoubtedly better off for the tournament because of it

ROAD WARRIORS!!!

 

[Icy veins]

Yea if Michigan loses tomorrow we have a very big gripe.

If not, I think they probably win it anyways even if they played 20.

Yeah I won't be mad about it if Michigan wins tomorrow. BUT if they lose and we aren't co-champs - I swear I will take my saltiness to the grave!

 

[GilThorpe]

waking up Sunday morning and making eggs and sausages will be so much nicer tomorrow !

 

[iLL 89ers]

Yeah, Id like to see Gonzaga do that. Or even Baylor.

Right on....

 

[altenberger22]

Ohio state has 8 conference losses. Can’t see how they could possibly be in contention for a 1 seed now.

OSU perhaps a 3 seed. The good news for them is that everybody else ranked 5-12 is losing too.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1368344283347095552

 

[jrmarcus]

The behind the basket view definitely showed the defender sliding and leaning left into the contact

Just watched it again. There is ZERO doubt it's a blocking foul. Guy is really leaning. It's not even close.

 

[IllinoisTradition1984]

I was thinking this before I read the Ayo quote ... The B1G should absolutely name Illinois and Michigan Co-Champions, or they will forever have eggs on their face!

 

[SummerofGeorge]

DMFW means so much to this team. He was guarding Liddell at the end on top of the clutch 3.

And saved 2 possessions with hustle plays and hit game tying 3. He was the main reason for the win.

 

[altgeld88]

Every 16 years! Maybe our mascot should be a Cicada!

Threadwinner.

 

[mikeyo]

Ohio State didn't score a point in the final 3:48. LOCK. DOWN. D.

That's a losing recipe

 

[whatahack]

I don't think we got as much credit as we should have for beating scum because they clearly had an off night. But not today....take that