Game Thread: Illinois vs Arkansas

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NarrowJ

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When will we get a tip time? Edit: Someone else beat me.
 
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hoopsfan47

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Focus for me needs to be: make FTs, keep turnovers to single digits, and play 40 min. of focused defense without getting lost or confused. Do that and let the offense in constant motion and we win.

But, unfortunately given what we have seen for 32 games, none of those are likely. Nevertheless, either team can win so we will all be rabidly engrossed.
 
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altgeld88

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Arlington, Virginia
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hoopsfan47 said:
Focus for me needs to be: make FTs, keep turnovers to single digits, and play 40 min. of focused defense without getting lost or confused. Do that and let the offense in constant motion and we win.

But, unfortunately given what we have seen for 32 games, none of those are likely. Nevertheless, either team can win so we will all be rabidly engrossed.
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It happened in Bloomington without TSJ. It can happen today. 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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Fighter of the Nightman

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Chicago, IL
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Last thing I’ll say before we see what these guys have got in store for us! I’m terrified. However … it’s a hopeful fear, like the feeling before you ask a girl out who you THINK might like you but you’re not 100% sure. It’s a one of the other thing, and there’s so much to lose; and in a very short time, you’ll be on Cloud Nine or down in the dumps.

There’s a lot at stake in this one game, and the nerves are extra stressful because we know we CAN beat these teams. I’m praying we give it our all and go on a run. I’m cautiously optimistic, like always. :)

I-L-L!!
 
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Mr. Tibbs

Mr. Tibbs
southeast DuPage
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Im old enough to vivdly recall when the gym for these regional sites were the schools (Kentucky anyone in 1985?) . Gym floors were unchanged from normal.
Then as time went on the NCAA realized that was not fair and it all went to big city arenas and you couldnt ever play on your "home " court.

That said, while I like the branding the NCAA is doing with March Madness, as its their only real large source of revenue, I'm not a fan of the logo or its size on the midcourt.
 
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Mr. Tibbs

Mr. Tibbs
southeast DuPage
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Fighter of the Nightman said:
Last thing I’ll say before we see what these guys have got in store for us! I’m terrified. However … it’s a hopeful fear, like the feeling before you ask a girl out who you THINK might like you but you’re not 100% sure. It’s a one of the other thing, and there’s so much to lose; and in a very short time, you’ll be on Cloud Nine or down in the dumps.

There’s a lot at stake in this one game, and the nerves are extra stressful because we know we CAN beat these teams. I’m praying we give it our all and go on a run. I’m cautiously optimistic, like always. :)

I-L-L!!
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can we once go out and get a 12 point first half lead, and keep it all game ?
 
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WyattEarp

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GallopingGhost said:
Let’s just have fun. There’s no pressure.
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Illinifan74

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Under 6 missed 3's at the first media timeout - I like our chances. Time to get it.
 
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Mr. Roberts

Mr. Roberts
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Watching with zero expectations of winning. Last time I did that was the Michigan game. Hoping it works again, but (emphasizing for the b-ball gods) I do not expect it to.
 
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