Derek HarperNot trying to be a wise a$$ but not sure to whom you are referring?
Derek HarperNot trying to be a wise a$$ but not sure to whom you are referring?
You don't think they're "very interesting" yet?I just got done reading the game thread. I’ve been trying not to post in (except at half) nor read it during the game. I was surprised to see multiple posts early in the second half during a rough stretch (probably about 5 minutes in or so) that the Illini were rattled and needed to gain their composure. I found it weird because I had full confidence team was going to win after about 2 minutes of second half.
I had posted at half I was concerned about the lack of offensive rebounding and the team needed to play more inspired in second half. Right out of the gate they had a possession with multiple O-rebounds (don’t think they even scored) and back to back possessions when Illini blocked shots. After that I just knew they were going to win. It will be interesting to see how Illini do over next four or five games because I really think what I was feeling was the proverbial switch being flipped and a turning point for this team. Not saying they’re going to win out, but this is the best I’ve felt about this Illini team all season. Hang on, I think things are going to get very interesting.
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Gotcha. Couldn't agree more. He was one of the best!Derek Harper
Yeah I got that part. I just meant Kemba Walker played for UConn.The ankle breaker Frazier did reminded me of Walker‘s
There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.Gotcha. Couldn't agree more. He was one of the best!
Me too. We must be close in age. And I agree with you 100%.There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.
You are right, I was not thinking lolYeah I got that part. I just meant Kemba Walker played for UConn.
BP is kinda the unsung hero on that one. he holds the ball longer than the average player might. Really took stones to let it play outIs is truth or myth that BP‘s view was obstructed, so he glanced up at the screen on the scoreboard to see TG begin his cut and thus knew where & when to throw it? If true, that’s the stuff of legends…
Another old guy?Me too. We must be close in age. And I agree with you 100%.
I don't remember Bredar, but I sure recall Tal.There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.
Same with me .............I don't remember Bredar, but I sure recall Tal.
me too...who was Bredar??I don't remember Bredar, but I sure recall Tal.
Jimmy Bredar was the pg for Illinois in the early '50s, when Illinois was dominating the conference and reaching final fours. He played alongside consensus all-american Rod Fletcher. Irv Bemoras, another standout, was in that lineup too. By the time Illinois got the Judson Twins (from state champs tiny Hebron) those guys had all graduated.me too...who was Bredar??
You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.Jimmy Bredar was the pg for Illinois in the early '50s, when Illinois was dominating the conference and reaching final fours. He played alongside consensus all-american Rod Fletcher. Irv Bemoras, another standout, was in that lineup too. By the time Illinois got the Judson Twins (from state champs tiny Hebron) those guys had all graduated.
Thank you, Rocky. I am indeed very long in the tooth.You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.
Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.
Read some articles of football player, Al Brosky. Strong safety. Tough Czechoslovakian. RIP.Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.
Nice post, BRucks. You remind members of this board of a player who set an NCAA record in the early '50s that will probably never be broken.Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.
tough as nails, I assure you. He came out of one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. H'd also served with the Marines, so he was no teenager entering college. I got a chance to meet and talk with him when I was a very small lad indeed, in Monticello at some sort of community banquet involving Illini players. I was maybe nine years old. I had dry mouth, and could hardly speak, but he was loquacious so it didn't matter.Read some articles of football player, Al Brosky. Strong safety. Tough Czechoslovakian. RIP.
Cool story, Brosky. Being a Chicago native, I wonder if that was the historic Pilsen neighborhood.tough as nails, I assure you. He came out of one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. H'd also served with the Marines, so he was no teenager entering college. I got a chance to meet and talk with him when I was a very small lad indeed, in Monticello at some sort of community banquet involving Illini players. I was maybe nine years old. I had dry mouth, and could hardly speak, but he was loquacious so it didn't matter.
I'm not sure.Cool story, Brosky. Being a Chicago native, I wonder if that was the historic Pilsen neighborhood.
He went to Harrison, which was in Lawndale. It's entirely possible he grew up in Pilsen.Cool story, Brosky. Being a Chicago native, I wonder if that was the historic Pilsen neighborhood.
TY - right by Cicero, very Slavic neighborhood at the time.He went to Harrison, which was in Lawndale. It's entirely possible he grew up in Pilsen.
As was Berwyn. My mom's family is Slovenians who came up by way of Argentina. I spent my fair share of time in Pilsen as a kid in the 90s going to church and cultural events there.TY - right by Cicero, very Slavic neighborhood at the time.