can I ask what you see in this team that makes you think we can be anywhere near the top 10? that would mean we're better than every Underwood team besides 2021.
Marquette 71, Illinois 64 Postgame
It’s all between the ears with him. At this point, he is who he is. I don’t think the lightbulb is going to switch on. Gonna be grateful for his good moments this year because we all know when he’s on, we can play with anyone.
I would prefer Hawk to play to his strengths and take open shots and not go one on one. He us a career 42 percent shooter and 27 percent from 3. If he plays great D and makes quality passes and takes open shots then thats what I want from him. He is not a high percentage back to the basket scorer. He just isn't. Domask is our #2 and we need Ty and Hawk to play to their strengths and not force things. Quincy, Domask. and Goode didn't play perfect but they played well and didn't force things. If we do that as a team we will be fine. Quincy was 0 for 3 and DGL was too but only maybe 1 shot from DGL was a bad shot. Ty didn't take any bad shots he never does..missing a shot is one thing but taking a bad shot or dumb pass is another. Its clear who does that most often
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Yes
When you consider how some of our best players played today (Hawkins and Guerrier mostly), I’m pretty encouraged from the macro outlook of that game.
I still think if Ty takes that layup this game had a real chance to end differently. That was extremely frustrating.
I still think if Ty takes that layup this game had a real chance to end differently. That was extremely frustrating.
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- FartNoiseMotivation
Fun game. Goode & Domask probably can’t play much better than that. Shannon & Hawkins are what they are. Everyone knows the roster hole that limits this squads ceiling. Jay Wright called it out at halftime of the IL v Arky game explaining that you can’t win big if your leading assist man is your 6’10” big man. We will see how far a roster replete with forwards can advance. Should be fun to watch.
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It seemed to me that only TSJ was quick enough to defend against their quick guards. When they got a step on our guy, it opened up a lot of easy shots and passes to score. The ball handling of our guards seemed pretty good. As someone mentioned, why won't CH elevate on his man and shoot it on those 10-15 footers?
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- The desert
I just want a second (or third, or fourth) weekend. Is that too much to ask?
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thought this was a good game despite the outcome. My college group chat is crazy doom and gloom about the loss. But we played 17+ competitive minutes against the 4th ranked team in the country and a few bad plays reversed and the outcome is different. I’m happy with this game and am excited to watch this team this year
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda! So glad this game wasn't in March. But we know we could have won this game. Marquette is a very good team, but we can compete right there with them if we can get our act together. Coleman has got to get his head right. He acted and played frutrated most of the night. I love what he brings on D, but he cant be such a headcase. He avoided the huddle most of the night and seemed to be pouting. We need him to be more of a leader. Second, I know guys will have off nights, but Shannon jusr didnt finish well tonight. If he did we win. Domask and Goode were solid, just wish we could set them up better. When we rotated the ball well and hit them in the corner it was lethal. I loved Ty's play but wish he was more of a shooter. Zero points from Guerrier isnt helpful either. Thought the crowd and the Crush was very good, but hats off to Marquette as they played legit. We saw a very good team tonight. No real complaints about the refs. Lets hope we learn and grow drom this. Go Illini.
Yep I walked around that floor when my daughter registered at RU 10 years ago and was unimpressed.
I can't believe they still play in that dump, it's not a BT level place IMO.
Second weekend is the goal. Need to clean some things up, which I think they will
Haven’t read through the thread, but have a question. On Dainja’s goal tending call, as the ball clearly was not going to hit the rim, if he’d grabbed it instead of swatting it, it would’ve been a clean rebound, right?
Just finished the game (step kiddo had a choir concert but both my folks got elite seats for the game so 
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Quick hit thoughts -
Marquette is better than Kansas by a lot. Extremely disciplined and nasty on defense. They will destroy a lot of teams this year if they stay healthy on that starting five.
Kolek is a beast. Full stop. So smart, such a good player for his size around the rim.
A few bad shots here and there cost us. I really wish Ty (or TJ) had gone for the gimme instead of the whip pass out to Domask late but it's a what-if.
Coleman is a damn menace as a help defender and facilitator.
TJ wants to be POY and it shows. He is just next level this year.
Our ceiling is higher than Marquette. Some discombobulation in the first half killed momentum but we are deep, way more unselfish than last year, and we had some atrocious luck on beautiful open 3s.
).Quick hit thoughts -
Marquette is better than Kansas by a lot. Extremely disciplined and nasty on defense. They will destroy a lot of teams this year if they stay healthy on that starting five.
Kolek is a beast. Full stop. So smart, such a good player for his size around the rim.
A few bad shots here and there cost us. I really wish Ty (or TJ) had gone for the gimme instead of the whip pass out to Domask late but it's a what-if.
Coleman is a damn menace as a help defender and facilitator.
TJ wants to be POY and it shows. He is just next level this year.
Our ceiling is higher than Marquette. Some discombobulation in the first half killed momentum but we are deep, way more unselfish than last year, and we had some atrocious luck on beautiful open 3s.
He's a high percentage back to the basket scorer but rarely ends up in that position.
And wow Domask has a lethal turnaround from the ft line. If only we could get him iso'd there more.
I would agree. Crazier things have happened, but winning at Tennessee will be very difficult. So, I guess splitting those two are crucial, along with beating Mizzou. Otherwise, it feels like we will have the label of not having a "signature" win with the way the B10 looks right now. Only opportunity would be taking one from Purdue. Like I mentioned earlier, this was a lost opportunity. But a few remain.
I think even pinning it would've been a goaltend the second it hit the backboard but
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Agree. BTW, I liked you in “A Hard Day’s Night”.
No he is not. Hawk is a 42 percent shooter from the field. Kenny Norman or Deon Thomas was but Hawk just needs to stick.to what he is good at and get better at what he needs to. That's what I admire about Rodgers. He us getting better in practice before he try to do what he needs to do better in games
It's on my bucket list but only because I already suffered through the barn in Minnesota. That place is a smelly butthole of a disinterested fan base.
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- Austin, TX