Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
My exact take.Don't recognize any of them which can only be a good thing
My exact take.Don't recognize any of them which can only be a good thing
Thanks Scanggg appreciate the info and discussion. Look forward to a great game.Rutgers has reallyyyy shortened the rotation during this hot streak and all 5 starters are playing 30+ minutes.
As for the bench...
Mag 6'7 - bouncy athletic strong wing. A bit raw. Decent shot. Role player
Miller 6'1 - backup freshman PG. Plays tough pressure man D. Annoying as it gets for other PG. No outside shot and limited offensive game
Reiber 6'10 - skilled backup 5. High IQ. Doesn't have the strength for Kofi. Can step out and shoot the 3
Hyatt 6'6 - strong wing / 4. Likes to shoot. Turns the ball over. Gets lost on D. Lots of physical tools. Can create his own shot.
Palmquist, Agee, and Jones are pretty much out of the rotation.
Jones was a 4 star recruit and played close to 30 minutes first game. Agee played 18. Both are out of the rotation currently.
No, sir, Mr. Divot, sir.Are you threatening me?!
Your analysis is solid, and your concerns are valid - but a far cry from the āsky is falling, weāre probably going to loseā tenor of the posts I was referencing. Go, Illini!As fans, we have the luxury to choose where we sit on the scale of pessimist to optimist. Our outlook on a game isn't going to affect its outcome.
From a practical perspective, it would be silly to ignore Rutgers' recent performance. Based on the season as a whole, Torvik's model predicts Illinois -5.2. Based on the last three games, it predicts Rutgers -5.1. There's a valid reason to suggest this game is more difficult that it might appear.
That said, from the same practical perspective, Rutgers is extremely shallow. They basically have one bench player that contributes in any meaningful way, while we have several. They've also been playing at a very slow tempo. If we can dictate a higher-tempo game (potentially causing fatigue and fouls to become issues), we have a major depth advantage.
GoosfrabaWhyās everybody want to punch people? Yāall got anger issues.
Are you threatening me?!
I just learned something new.Goosfraba
Thanks. Fun to get the other fans opinions before big games!Thanks Scanggg appreciate the info and discussion. Look forward to a great game.
We just ended Northwestern's 3-game winning streak. Rutgers at the RAC presents a greater challenge but I have confidence that our boys can end their 3-game streak as well.I donāt know why but Iām honestly terrified for tonight. I think this will be a very very tough game. Rutgers is in a Cinderella comeback movie right now, and weāre just another team in their āwinning streak montageā.
The headlines are too perfect: 4 ranked wins in a row! Down goes Illinois!
Sorry this is so negative but I think Iām bracing myself so Iām not let down. Itās all internal coping!
How else should displeasure towards a player be displayed rather than a jab to the nose or, in Davidsonās case, groin?Whyās everybody want to punch people? Yāall got anger issues.
Many of us feel the same way about Rutgers. Much respect for what Pikiell has been able to achieve and how hard he gets your teams to play. Good luck on every part of your season except when you play us hope to see you get into the tourney.Thanks. Fun to get the other fans opinions before big games!
I really like your coach and program. Will be rooting for a deep NCAA run for Illinois and a championship... unless they play Rutgers
Other fan bases in the B1G are so much more hateable but I'm sure you all know that already