I like that you still call it the Assembly Hall and not the State Farm Center.
Illinois 73, Northwestern 66 Postgame
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I can see it. We’re still going to be a pretty good team next year and the year after. Because of RJ
We lose this game without RJ Melendez. Big FTs by Grandison at the end despite by far having his worst performance of the year.
Brad needs to be on these guys for all the silly turnovers. We're lucky Northwestern isn't very good or this would have been one ugly loss.
Brad needs to be on these guys for all the silly turnovers. We're lucky Northwestern isn't very good or this would have been one ugly loss.
Why no Luke Goode today?
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Way to enjoy a win, man. And first place…
First I've heard this, but you might be on to something.Ok is it just me or should Melendez get more playing time?
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Gotta expect off the wall ish with that user nameWay to enjoy a win, man. And first place…
He was terrible today
Orangetool
Give me back my Afta, heh heh
Intensity is our failing sometimes; start of games, start of second halves, stretches in games where we lead by too much.
We got really sloppy and casual in the second half and turnovers almost cost us the game.
We got really sloppy and casual in the second half and turnovers almost cost us the game.
Come on, man. Did you enjoy that second half? LOL Look, I love the wins too, but when is IL going to win it all? Isn't that what we are all hungry for? Not looking good with efforts like that second half, but again I too am grateful to be in first place.Way to enjoy a win, man. And first place…
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Thoughts:
1) Got to avoid those stretches of what honestly seem like mental lapses. It's one thing to go cold while the other team gets hot, but some of those TOs were simply us not being in the right spot mentally. For those of us who have played ANY sports (I only ever played HS, myself!), we all know exactly what this feels like. There are times when your muscles are loose, you feel like you're faster/stronger/more flexible and you don't spend much time "thinking" about the play currently going on ... there are other times/games where you just feel off, stiff, slow, etc. and you get in your own head. We have to find a better way to weather that storm when it inevitably comes from time to time.
2) I have to say, BTN's game presentation is awesome. From the scoreboard to the noise level distribution to the announcers, it is head and shoulders above ESPN. I'd rather be on ESPN for the views and stuff, but man ... BTN is a much better viewing experience.
3) RJ is going to be special. I'm NOT looking too far ahead, but I think we can be pretty damn good next year, too - definitely a Tournament team and probably top 25 again. That is how true programs are built, by reBUILDing. Props to the staff.
4) We better be ready to go in Piscataway. That is arguably the hardest place to play in the conference (only other contenders, in my mind, are Purdue, Illinois and MSU), and they are red hot. We actually match up well with them, IMO, but we will need a good shooting night with great defense.
5) GLAD TO GET THE WIN! All that matters at this point, right?? We sit alone in first place, and we are moving onto the next one!
1) Got to avoid those stretches of what honestly seem like mental lapses. It's one thing to go cold while the other team gets hot, but some of those TOs were simply us not being in the right spot mentally. For those of us who have played ANY sports (I only ever played HS, myself!), we all know exactly what this feels like. There are times when your muscles are loose, you feel like you're faster/stronger/more flexible and you don't spend much time "thinking" about the play currently going on ... there are other times/games where you just feel off, stiff, slow, etc. and you get in your own head. We have to find a better way to weather that storm when it inevitably comes from time to time.
2) I have to say, BTN's game presentation is awesome. From the scoreboard to the noise level distribution to the announcers, it is head and shoulders above ESPN. I'd rather be on ESPN for the views and stuff, but man ... BTN is a much better viewing experience.
3) RJ is going to be special. I'm NOT looking too far ahead, but I think we can be pretty damn good next year, too - definitely a Tournament team and probably top 25 again. That is how true programs are built, by reBUILDing. Props to the staff.
4) We better be ready to go in Piscataway. That is arguably the hardest place to play in the conference (only other contenders, in my mind, are Purdue, Illinois and MSU), and they are red hot. We actually match up well with them, IMO, but we will need a good shooting night with great defense.
5) GLAD TO GET THE WIN! All that matters at this point, right?? We sit alone in first place, and we are moving onto the next one!
I don’t get what’s going on with his shot. You aren’t as nails as he was for a year and a half then lose it. It’ll come around.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Everyone go on Illiniboard and read Robert's prediction for today's game. Pretty sure it was written by Robert From The Future.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
If I have one consistent criticism of BU it’s waiting way too long to call a timeout to stop a big run. Especially since we seem to give one up almost every game
The most startling thing today was DMW not hustling late in the 2nd half. Saw him stand and watch on what should have been a contested rebound, then jog back on D while his man drove to the rim and scored (to bring them within 1, I believe). Props to BU for pulling him right then and getting Melendez in for the rest of the game.
I agree. This whole lack of game awareness BS is really starting to tee me off. How do you get 15 TO's in the 2nd half? By force feeding into a swarming D and not driving to the hoop and looking for Kofi or the hoop. Trent has to take charge. When we are tight, the 3's will not fall, and we have to recognize that.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
More than a couple of guys on cruise control in the second. BU will be all over that.
Probably an unpopular opinion but Curbelo is a liability right now in my opinion. He doesn’t value the ball and is so turnover prone
Melendez was fantastic. I actually don’t understand why Underwood took him out midway thru the second half. He was playing great
The last 3 rebounds were great
plus hitting his foul shots
Orangetool
Give me back my Afta, heh heh
Late game inbound plays will be stressed this week I'm guessing.
Bad decision to inbound to teammate streaking into the corner for the easy trap.
Bad decision to inbound to teammate streaking into the corner for the easy trap.
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