Iowa 81, Illinois 79 Postgame
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TSJ and RJ are killing us. They need to stop jacking up so many 3s and just drive to the lane. Oh well. Beat Minny on Tuesday and get back on track. We can still get a top 4 seed in the BTT and a double bye this year.
Couple turning points imo:
Mayer picking up a dumb foul and getting his 4th foul around 10 minute mark of 2nd half. If he's on the court during that time, we pull it out.
Terrance has to finish the missed layup up or pull it out and get a good shot.
Refs had bad calls on both sides but thought Murray committed obvious foul on offensive rebound that lead to Sanford three which really hurt.
Thought we played pretty well otherwise, but would've liked to see defensive strategy switched up on pick and roll with Perkins. Even though it sucks losing to Iowa, I think we can continue to improve, especially with Rodgers seemingly turning a corner and getting Goode back for 3p shooting. If RJ could provide anything offensively going forward, it would also be a huge boost.
Mayer picking up a dumb foul and getting his 4th foul around 10 minute mark of 2nd half. If he's on the court during that time, we pull it out.
Terrance has to finish the missed layup up or pull it out and get a good shot.
Refs had bad calls on both sides but thought Murray committed obvious foul on offensive rebound that lead to Sanford three which really hurt.
Thought we played pretty well otherwise, but would've liked to see defensive strategy switched up on pick and roll with Perkins. Even though it sucks losing to Iowa, I think we can continue to improve, especially with Rodgers seemingly turning a corner and getting Goode back for 3p shooting. If RJ could provide anything offensively going forward, it would also be a huge boost.
I'd argue he contriubted on the offensive side, 6 oboards and a lot of tips down there that ended up in 2nd chance points for other. He needs to make some of those bunnies and cut it down to maybe 2 TOs a game (he's bound to have some as much as he handles in press and end of shot clock) if hes' gonna be in this role. I'd rather BU get it in his hands less late in clock though
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
The box score sure doesn't read like a bad ref job.
Illinois fouls: 22
Iowa fouls: 21
Illinois Free Throws Shot: 23
Iowa Free Throws Shot: 30
Illinois fouls: 22
Iowa fouls: 21
Illinois Free Throws Shot: 23
Iowa Free Throws Shot: 30
Yeah, i don’t like the cohawk hate in general. I didn’t have a problem with his play today.
and wasnt this directly after the overutnred out of bounds when coleman got hacked? Murray shouldve fouled out on that one too
You're probably right but that doesn't tell the whole story. When were the fouls called? What was the score when they were called? Who were they called on? Were they fouls? Were they 50/50 judgement call fouls? How many 50/50 fouls were not called against Iowa? Iowa probably only benefited from 2 or 3 homer calls.. but that was enough.
It’s Iowa. How can it not bother you? Wtf!
I'm not blaming the refs, but it did seem like we were called for a lot more ticky tacky fouls. And most of the fouls called on them were no doubters.
That being said, Matthew Mayer loves picking up stupid fouls. Especially in games where he is cooking. Seems like almost every game he is hot, he decides to also get in foul trouble.
And I know my bias isn't taking over, because I don't remember one time where Fran was pissed at the refs.
Big Jack
- Decatur
Lol the ball was clearly out of bounds off of Coleman albeit he was fouled but the call made was wrong. We also grabbed pulled and hacked out or way into most all.of those fouls.. It wasn't on the refs.. Sometimes you make a few mistakes don't guard the hit hand properly. Thus you lose the game.
I am proud of the players and effort they gave..Blame the staff for not stopping Perkins.
Agree 100%
Well, I love Coleman's effort and Ty has shown huge strides. I will always hate Iowa and their fans, but I would love to have Connor McCaffrey on our team. I would also pay big dollars (if I had them) to be the one that sets down and reviews game tape with BIG officials. They are so bad it is impossible for it to be incompetence. I was a volunteer ref for my kids baseball games when they were younger... I was terrible. I know it isn't easy, BUT if you are being paid???? If can't do better, just don't do it.
They needed to play their best game (with a little help from the stripes) and won by 2 on their floor.
To those saying Coleman had a bad game. He made a first round pick work for everything, rebounded well and played great help defense.
Shannon is in his head a little bit. Think he needs to pull up and take a 10-12 footer a couple of times. He struggled finishing against Texas and I believe one of those got him going in OT.
Epps is a bucket. With his emergence, we now have 3 guys who can go get one unscripted. Not too many teams will have that come tourney time.
Looking forward to watching this team for the stretch run. If we keep progressing and get Goode to the point he can play about 20 minutes a game and shoot 35% from 3 I really like our chances to make a run.
Anyone else think Jaden got hit on that last 3? Go Illini!
To those saying Coleman had a bad game. He made a first round pick work for everything, rebounded well and played great help defense.
Shannon is in his head a little bit. Think he needs to pull up and take a 10-12 footer a couple of times. He struggled finishing against Texas and I believe one of those got him going in OT.
Epps is a bucket. With his emergence, we now have 3 guys who can go get one unscripted. Not too many teams will have that come tourney time.
Looking forward to watching this team for the stretch run. If we keep progressing and get Goode to the point he can play about 20 minutes a game and shoot 35% from 3 I really like our chances to make a run.
Anyone else think Jaden got hit on that last 3? Go Illini!
We shot 80% at the FT line - this was not the issue!
Illini in Indiana
- Indiana
Can we please get these call against Rutger's at home?
When it turned into a whistle fest in the second half, I knew it wouldn't bode well for us.
Dr Copejam
- The Rock
Long game. I want the second weekend of NCAA. I like this team. I think they will be good in March. I’m enjoying the journey.
Losing to Iowa sucks. A loss is a loss, just as much as a win is a win. My Saturday is now about ruined.
I though the first half was some of the best basketball we played all season - we were focused, took good shots and defended without fouling. If we can continue to play like that consistently we can finish top 4 and go tot he second weekend in the tourney.
We should have won the game. Always say you have to play well enough to overcome bad calls - just a part of the game - but it just doesn't make it easier to accept.
F Iowa.
Now lets take it to Minny and Rutgers at home. We do that and we are tied for 2nd again.
I though the first half was some of the best basketball we played all season - we were focused, took good shots and defended without fouling. If we can continue to play like that consistently we can finish top 4 and go tot he second weekend in the tourney.
We should have won the game. Always say you have to play well enough to overcome bad calls - just a part of the game - but it just doesn't make it easier to accept.
F Iowa.
Now lets take it to Minny and Rutgers at home. We do that and we are tied for 2nd again.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Should have prefaced with the timing of the misses. Coleman and Dainja missed three collective free throws in the last few minutes. Iowa was almost 90% from line.
This post was (wisely) deleted in the post game thread, but this is a great example of a lot of the people attacking Hawkins.
"What contributions outside of a block. His defense assignment was Perkins."
Not calling anyone out by name, but this poster made multiple posts attacking or criticizing Hawkins in the game thread but apparently didn't watch the game well enough to know this is a ridiculous statement. Perhaps some should spend more time watching and less time typing. It's like some are just poised by their keys waiting to complain about something. I guess that's just called the internet now?
Sorry. Sick of the negativity.
"What contributions outside of a block. His defense assignment was Perkins."
Not calling anyone out by name, but this poster made multiple posts attacking or criticizing Hawkins in the game thread but apparently didn't watch the game well enough to know this is a ridiculous statement. Perhaps some should spend more time watching and less time typing. It's like some are just poised by their keys waiting to complain about something. I guess that's just called the internet now?
Sorry. Sick of the negativity.
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