Illinois 54, Chattanooga 53 Postgame
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My goodness. The passing score was a hypothetical 67% for this test. The Illini got that 67% and finished right before time expired. The Mocks got a 66%, fortunately. Hopefully their bout against Houston will be less stress inducing.
To continue with that, let us count our other blessing. A #2 seeded Kentucky lost today to St. Peter's who was seeded at #15.
To continue with that, let us count our other blessing. A #2 seeded Kentucky lost today to St. Peter's who was seeded at #15.
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Baseball season is just around the corner. That corner seemed awfully close tonight.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Thanks - and what was the BU-Hawkins interaction you saw?
I watched the game on Tivo delay and did not notice anything. (Also haven't stayed very close to the comments on this board in the event it's already been covered.)
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
On one of those turnovers, a defender pushed Belo in the back, jarring the ball loose.
On another, Coleman turned his head away just as Belo was giving him a routine pass to start the offense (TO should have gone to Hawkins).
I don’t recall the others, but I take those two off the board if I’m grading.
The shooting is what I’d ding him for… He’s flailing his legs on his mid-range jumper, and he missed a fairly easy layup again.
Hope the whole team is sharper on Sunday…
Really ugly win but glad to survive and advance. Offense has been rough for sure. Has anyone else seen enough to Curbelo's turnovers, sloppy passes and contested shots. I get the ability to get touch the paint is important, but six turnovers, 1-6 from the floor and some really ugly possessions are hard to take.
This!!!!!!!!!!!!!
blackdog
- Champaign
Lost in the shuffle but Grandison only played 9 minutes but had 3 boards, 2 assists, and by eye was in great position on D. I think they really miss his contributions all over the court. As much as I love Hawkins having Grandison at the top of the key to feed Kofi or take a 3 changes the offense. Hawkins is not comfortable yet making either play.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
This game was tough to watch from start to finish, but I will take that type of win 100% of the time if it means surviving to play another day.
I hope this second half opens up Plummer's confidence on the offensive end. He seemed to disappear in the IU game, passing on open looks at the end of game. We will need his sharpshooter touch on Sunday.
The Frazier steal and behind the back dribble to spark the transition Plummer three in a nutshell shows the value Frazier provides, even if he wasn't scoring.
On to Sunday!
I hope this second half opens up Plummer's confidence on the offensive end. He seemed to disappear in the IU game, passing on open looks at the end of game. We will need his sharpshooter touch on Sunday.
The Frazier steal and behind the back dribble to spark the transition Plummer three in a nutshell shows the value Frazier provides, even if he wasn't scoring.
On to Sunday!
My bracket still intact as I have the Beloved defeating Zags for Natty. We all want a Natty for UI. We all want best performance every night, that is a tough bar to reach every game. Tonight, was solid D and horrible shooting night. We survived. 1 down 5 to go. After tonight 32 other teams are done, we survived to compete Sunday. Refocus and get the next one.
Something ain't right!
Kofi and CoHawk seem healthy, but:
Trent seems hurt, at least mentally on O. Seems half his body is wrapped in some sort of trainers tape.
Grandison seems 90%, not healthy enough to play his game tho.
Curbello seems sensitive to noise (Covered his ears on inbound play next to ref whistle). And has he hit a legit shot this month?
Demonte has an issue with pulling the trigger. Great D, but not even thinking about shooting.
And I thought we were deep, but our bench seems to be no help at all.
Where am I wrong?
Kofi and CoHawk seem healthy, but:
Trent seems hurt, at least mentally on O. Seems half his body is wrapped in some sort of trainers tape.
Grandison seems 90%, not healthy enough to play his game tho.
Curbello seems sensitive to noise (Covered his ears on inbound play next to ref whistle). And has he hit a legit shot this month?
Demonte has an issue with pulling the trigger. Great D, but not even thinking about shooting.
And I thought we were deep, but our bench seems to be no help at all.
Where am I wrong?
I love Curbelo. He brought energy and broke down the defense when our offense was stagnant. It's really interesting to see the disparity between the raw box score +/- which has him +18 and the advanced stat, BPM, from Torvik that says he was -9.7 and the worst player on the floor. Maybe advanced stats don't know what to do with Curbelo.
it's difficult for me to wrap my head around as well. Kudos to the "visual learner" guy that posted the graphic. Me like purdy pictures. Drives the point home. He'll give us all strokes but you gots to keep the Belo in. If he ever figures out how to cut the turnovers to nothing he's going to GRADE OUT.
How bout just calm down, relax, and enjoy the ride and
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
It’s Da’Monte, since you asked. And Curbelo.
OurMottoisOskeeWowWow
- Illinois
Not sure if anyone posted this but Terrel Owens's reaction at the end of the game.
Well said friend!!!
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Making Terrell cry is on par with making Seth Davis wrong!
LOCKDOWN BABY
No we don’t have “talent that scares everybody else.” There are at least a dozen teams more more talented than us.
Name them
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