Illinois 74, Iowa 72 Big Ten Championship Postgame
I was at this game and it was my first time in Champaign in 5 years. I don't think I can describe the joy I felt when the ball got batted out. I apologize to any of the people I randomly hugged in section 139
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Nice post!
illini80
- Forgottonia
It’s likely been mentioned and I haven’t read every post, but the more I watch the replay of the final shot, the more impressed I am with DMFW. He was laying on the floor at the top of the key one second and then somehow a second later he was on his feet contesting the final shot from the corner. Had he not, that oh so close shot may well have gone in.
What an accomplishment by this group of young men. Never a fully healthy squad due to injuries and COVID but they showed us the immense resolve they have.
Five years ago, we were a flaming hot dumpster fire. Illini brethren, we are a dumpster fire no longer. Thank you, Coach Underwood for making Illinois basketball relevant again and putting us firmly back on the map.
Five years ago, we were a flaming hot dumpster fire. Illini brethren, we are a dumpster fire no longer. Thank you, Coach Underwood for making Illinois basketball relevant again and putting us firmly back on the map.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Same here. But I also thought of his quote about we need to forget this happened tomorrow.
Frazier is one of my favorite Illini of all time. He doesn’t always score but his defense and decision making are amazing. If he was 2-3 inches taller he would have been unstoppable
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
Apologies if it's already been posted but apparently Keegan Murray was on 2/13 when CH was defending (via Illini Inquirer). That's just amazing. More props to CH!
Agreed. Offensively wasn't his night last night. It wasn't Bohannon's night either but in contrast frazier impacted the game in many other ways which is why he will be sorely missed next year.
Thank you: Mr. Trent Frazier, Mr. Damonte Williams, Mr. Alphonso Plummer, Mr. Kofi Cockburn, and Mr. Jacob Grandison! To the current coaches and also the coaches that were here and brought these men into the program. Kudos!
Finally, thanks coach Underwood for your leadership, loyalty, and love for these men. Onward and Upwards Illini Nation. 1 game at a time to 9 in a row, God willing!
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
We (as in the fans) certainly don't need to forget it. The team and coaches need to forget it, which I believe was his point.
I'm going to remember last evening, and how I felt this morning and all day today, for a long time to come.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I should have posted the tweet. Yes he was clearly talking about the team.We (as in the fans) certainly don't need to forget it. The team and coaches need to forget it, which I believe was his point.
I'm going to remember last evening, and how I felt this morning and all day today, for a long time to come.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Sorry; after I posted that I went to kitchen, came back, read what I wrote, and thought "gee, I sound like a tool."
I'll deliver it for him!
illini80
- Forgottonia
Haha. No worries. I’ve been here too long to be offended that easily.Sorry; after I posted that I went to kitchen, came back, read what I wrote, and thought "gee, I sound like a tool."
I was at that game too.
That was the only Big Ten team ever to beat every other team in the conference in the same season.
Dan Roan in his younger days. Not shown: Mr. Roberts with the weather.
Safety school
Heard Underwood tell a funny story on his radio show tonight.
So he had told Hawkins during shootaround prior to the game that he was going to need to give them 12 rebounds in the game. Hawkins ended up with 11.
Hawkins texted Underwood this morning and said "Coach I came up short".
Underwood texted him back just two words..."D*** it"
So he had told Hawkins during shootaround prior to the game that he was going to need to give them 12 rebounds in the game. Hawkins ended up with 11.
Hawkins texted Underwood this morning and said "Coach I came up short".
Underwood texted him back just two words..."D*** it"
Ok, Josh, just print the lifetime contract out already.Heard Underwood tell a funny story on his radio show tonight.
So he had told Hawkins during shootaround prior to the game that he was going to need to give them 12 rebounds in the game. Hawkins ended up with 11.
Hawkins texted Underwood this morning and said "Coach I came up short".
Underwood texted him back just two words..."D*** it"