Great game, great energy. Only complaint is I wanted to get up 40.
I wanted to break that 34-point margin of victory record we set in ‘05-06 (the popcorn game) … we could’ve, we called off the dogs.Great game, great energy. Only complaint is I wanted to get up 40.
And we shut down Pickett... nice defensive game shutting down their best players! Big time! I-L-LDedeicated to Ayo! Big difference from past games is that we had players to match their jumpy PFs. Grandison really started to play January of last year.
Also the tremendous 3 pt shooting and an improved Kofi
Just need to reload at the center going forward...hopefully it's Dainja. Keep the shooters that play defense coming.We are creating a crazy offensive juggernaut that surrounds KC with dependable shooters.
I just want to see better defense first.I hope payne finds some type of offense. He didn't look happy at the end of the game
Couldn’t disagree more. Dude was playing so poorly Brad pulled him out for Kofi with 4 minutes left in a almost 40 point blowout. Kid is legit bad at this sport and has little to no basketball IQ. Just because he needs a lot of work doesn’t mean he should get more minutes, especially when he’s a net negative at this point.I dont care if Illinois is up by 75, Payne needs to play if he is going to be on the team next year. He needs to get as many reps as possible. I see more fumbles than a bears game from 85. He needs alot of work.
I'm with ya. I just view Misery as an irrelevant rival. Their coach seems like a cocky loser who negatively recruits against us constantly. I remember a good amount of Illini fans were wanting Cuonzo (or however you spell his name lol) to be our next head coach. So glad we pursed Underwood.Great to see the team hitting on all cylinders. Fun win to watch.
Question for all those with intense hatred of Missouri. Did you grow up in southern or central Illinois? I ask because I grew up in Chicago burbs and, while I certainly like to win Braggin’ Rights game, I just don’t have the same hatred for MO that I have for say other teams like Indiana. I’d put IU, Iowa, Purdue, UM, MSU, any top 25 team, and any team Bruce Pearl coaches as teams I want the Illini to beat more than Missouri. So I’m wondering if this hatred was bred into people because of where they group up? Again, don’t get me wrong, beating MO is great and gets better each year.
I'm with you. They're insignificant on my hatred listGreat to see the team hitting on all cylinders. Fun win to watch.
Question for all those with intense hatred of Missouri. Did you grow up in southern or central Illinois? I ask because I grew up in Chicago burbs and, while I certainly like to win Braggin’ Rights game, I just don’t have the same hatred for MO that I have for say other teams like Indiana. I’d put IU, Iowa, Purdue, UM, MSU, any top 25 team, and any team Bruce Pearl coaches as teams I want the Illini to beat more than Missouri. So I’m wondering if this hatred was bred into people because of where they group up? Again, don’t get me wrong, beating MO is great and gets better each year.
I think the Braggin rights rivalry is really good. And while I do despise and LOVE beating our Big Ten rivals… the difference is, when other Big Ten teams are playing in the non -conference , I can root for them. I don’t think I’ve ever thought “yay, go Missouri!”I'm with ya. I just view Misery as an irrelevant rival. Their coach seems like a cocky loser who negatively recruits against us constantly. I remember a good amount of Illini fans were wanting Cuonzo (or however you spell his name lol) to be our next head coach. So glad we pursed Underwood.
I definitely agree that I despise IU, Iowa, Northwestern, Sparty, Fichigan way more than Misery.
Don't want to be Debbie Downer but is he still penciled in as our starting center next year?Couldn’t disagree more. Dude was playing so poorly Brad pulled him out for Kofi with 4 minutes left in a almost 40 point blowout. Kid is legit bad at this sport and has little to no basketball IQ. Just because he needs a lot of work doesn’t mean he should get more minutes, especially when he’s a net negative at this point.
Payne would have to catch the ball and finish. He hasn’t shown me he can do that at all. He’s had opportunities. Hopefully that will change.If Belo was playing, Payne would be averaging 10 ppg solely off of alley oops...
Bbv is a tremendous passer, there is your answerFiguring out who to prioritize develop between BBV and OP? Between those two and CH we have so much potential for the remainder of this year and esp. next year. And we have a dangerous transfer???
And he was an absolute punk about it, too. He had his chance to be at Illinois, but Marky Mark told him they yell and make you run there.And we shut down Pickett... nice defensive game shutting down their best players! Big time! I-L-L
Rinse out your mouth, too.I think the Braggin rights rivalry is really good. And while I do despise and LOVE beating our Big Ten rivals… the difference is, when other Big Ten teams are playing in the non -conference , I can root for them. I don’t think I’ve ever thought “yay, go Missouri!”
Ick. That felt bad to even type. I’m gonna go wash my hands
I would guess Dainja, if healthy, will be our starter next year. I also don't preclude us looking for another Big in the portal. Schollies will open up as they always do.Don't want to be Debbie Downer but is he still penciled in as our starting center next year?
What happens THIS year in a tough Big 10 game on the road and Kofi gets 2 ticky tack fouls in the first 5 minutes?