Game Thread: Illinois vs Jackson State

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

Don't let them go on a run here.

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Hawkins hasn’t looked great running the point the last two possessions, but impressed that he was doing it

 

[618to217]

Being to passive

 

[skyIdub]

Lol...no wonder half the team is in the infirmary! Our practices must be completely off the charts with these guys!!

SAME TEAM SAME TEAM!!

 

[BigMuddyMonster]

Impressed with the passing from the youngsters. Verdonk is battling down low nicely.

 

[IlliniReb]

The Boys are Back!!

 

[BDMAN]

A lot of these guys are not used a live game pace think they may be a little fatigued need to get their 2nd wind and settle in.

 

[zentrails]

Could make for an interesting game. Seems unusual for Trent and Austin to still be out. What was the date of Hutch's injury?

I'm guessing you've never had a bruised tailbone.
Hurts like the dickens and takes forever to get better

 

[Ga65]

10TO’s for Jackson.

 

[DeonThomas]

14 guys on scholarship:

* 4 Out tonight
* 9 have played
* Lieb is the odd man out

 

[hoopsfan47]

Now on the floor....CH, BVV, Goode, Podz, Plummer. And you know it really does not matter tonight. Grandison, DFW, Payne, and RJ resting.

 

[skyIdub]

I'm guessing you've never had a bruised tailbone.
Hurts like the dickens and takes forever to get better

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

Love that pass by Podz.

 

[BDMAN]

Payne is really bad passing the ball

 

[illiniguy24]

Would like to see us knock down a couple 3’s to finish the half

 

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

6:36 left in this first half.

 

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

Omar Payne with the flush! 24-7!

 

[BDMAN]

Whoa!!!!! PAYNE

 

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

Hawkins got too excited there after that steal.

 

[DeonThomas]

Was expecting Payne to be a 7 ft version of BBV. Instead he's more slender/athletic.

 

[FloridaMan]

Preach, Robbie.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I'm guessing you've never had a bruised tailbone.
Hurts like the dickens and takes forever to get better

I've sure been there. Starting at the 2 guard for a top 10 Illinois team back in the 60s, I was undercut and landed on my tailbone. Coach started me the next game when I could barely move...and I sat and watched most of the rest of the season. The reality in restriction and slow recovery is far worse than the injury.

 

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

Damn that's 2 PF on Payne.

 

[FloridaMan]

Too many TO's. Gotta take care of it especially against this type of opponent. Don't develop any bad habits!

 

[OurMottoisOskeeWowWow]

Glad we're making our free throws.