we've had a tendency to get bullied/destroyed in the paint.
Agreed. I don't see us doing well in postseason play without solving this problem.
Any thoughts on how we solve the problem?
What say ye all?
we've had a tendency to get bullied/destroyed in the paint.
Call into Bernstein and Holmes on the Score. You will probably get more sympathy there than on this board. They will likely say the tradition of standing until the opponent scores is stupid, while transitioning into a rant about the Orange Krush.I think it was Illini, but I don't give a damn. A young kid who is becoming a fan can't see. I figured 0440 would
respond. But maybe he should take a young person that says I can't see anything!!!
Definitely the latter. Now that the game is getting nearer (and showing up on the big boards in the sport books), there is more money flowing into the game, and -2.5 looks very appealing for many betters. I would agree with your thoughts on the game score, so I would think that the line will settle around -4.5 or possibly fall to -3.5 Illini as tipoff approaches. If there is a more drastic move in the lines, then it would likely be more newly discovered/released injury news; but for now, this appears to be the typical spread movement due to volume of money coming in on Illini to cover spread.We were favored by -2.5 earlier in the day now up to-4.5… there a “Vegas knows something” going on or just a bunch of public bettors driving up the price?
I don’t see this being more than a 5 pt game either way.
Is this Dan Bernstein?A reply to 2nd pl.1st loser. Took my 10 yr. old grandson to a game last year. Unfortunately fans in front of us thought by standing for over 3 minutes in game time till Illini scored helped the team. But a young fan can't see a damn thing. All for fan support, but your really NOT playing. Have some respect for others, especially the new Illinois fans to come!
I'll go the other way. Both teams hit 60. The first to 70 wins.Rutgers is #3 and Illinois #8 in the country for defensive efficiency. First team to 60 wins.
I can't find the stats for the NCAA, but there have only been 25 NBA players ever to make 7 or more threes in a game without missing. So, while I love the optimism, I'm not going to hold my breath for this one.Just a random thought. There have been some discussion of how bad RJ is shooting this year compared to his teammates and as had been expected of him. Right now he is about 1 big game (7-7) away from 30% on the season. The difference between RJ and some of the others is that he just hasn't had the 2 or 3 big games to boost his average. Hope he gets his first one of several tomorrow. Would really like to see RJ and Goode go off against Rutgers.
Break your radioCall into Bernstein and Holmes on the Score. You will probably get more sympathy there than on this board. They will likely say the tradition of standing until the opponent scores is stupid, while transitioning into a rant about the Orange Krush.
Serious ,and the name is not Clark ,Orangeade when you pay for the tickets!!
Terrance made 8 in one game this year. Plummer made 8 in one game last year. Coleman made 6 in one game IIRC. Agreed that this is not without missing. So yeah, 7 for 7 is an extreme example, but I am not saying RJ needs to go 7 for 7. Just trying to illustrate that he is a couple of exceptional games away from an acceptable 3pt percentage. If he shoots his next 15 3s as well as he shot his 15 last year, he will be just shy of 30% on the season (29.7%).I can't find the stats for the NCAA, but there have only been 25 NBA players ever to make 7 or more threes in a game without missing. So, while I love the optimism, I'm not going to hold my breath for this one.
Remember, RJ only made 9 threes all year last year. He should've been allowed to have one more year before having all these expectations heaped upon him. But we can blame that on Murray and Davis.
Perrin could help, but I have no idea what the odds are that he does. I know he is very tall. He might be our lottery ticket.Agreed. I don't see us doing well in postseason play without solving this problem.
Any thoughts on how we solve the problem?
What say ye all?
Bernstein a bit younger ?
Nah. That kid's still too cuteBernstein a bit younger ?
Earlier in the season I posted that I thought Luke would help everybody. His defender has to stretch to him, so now you’re effectively playing 4 on 4. Potentially wider driving lanes, changing help angles and longer closeouts based on where Luke is, might buy our guys the extra fraction of the second they need to not have to rush their shot. With Mayer and Luke out there, you have 2 you can’t really help off of, and then you’re really in a good spot.100% (well maybe 90%). We have ample time to prepare, we will be rested, Luke will get to play a few minutes, our defense should be able to control them, and although we often don't look as good at home as we should, I think the home court advantage gets us there.
It's funny but I just have a feeling that getting Luke back will help RJ out of his slump for some reason. Maybe it is just wishful thinking.
So like a 30% chance of successI think Coleman's offense could be the difference in this one.