Illinois 98, Florida Atlantic 89 Postgame

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Goillinikobd

Southeastern US
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Yes, let’s not get too far over our skis.
 
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wow.................just m'f'ing wow......................


TSJ and the Doc put on a show tonight for the nation to understand we are coming for the hardware this year.............BU coached a great game and the staff had a great game plan for this # 11 ranked opponent...............

This win has me giddy with excitement and allowed me to overcome my pain.........this game HAS to be an Illini Classic as we did everything right tonight.........I will be interested to hear the FAU coaches presser........I know I will enjoy BU's.............

I don't have a lot of energy left as today has been a trying day , but this effort by the beloved cures it all for me.......I'm gonna make this post a short one as I need to kick back and savor this win....................

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Oh no , here comes those Illini bullseye sharpshooters....they really really are.....................

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Cheers Illini Nation....................................

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get to feeling better pru.....i'm thinking of you right now......take care...............

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Thanks sweetheart...........see you soon........................

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Bye bye Big Apple............glad you got to see us........I really really am......................
I always enjoy your posts. Hope all is well. Go Illini!!
 
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FAU more than looked the part to me. I don't care at all about their loss to Bryant. Those types of games where the ball just doesn't go in happens even to the best of them. Those kids don't quit and are well coached. I could see them making another deep run in the tourney.
They're athletic and can shoot. They just had major size problems with Illinois playing Domask and Shannon as guards.

Most teams don't have the kind of size and length 1-5 that Illinois does(though BYU is close and can shoot).
 
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As great as Marcus and TSJ played that 3 Hawk hit after 5 tries may have been as big as any. If Hawk turns down guarded 3s and only takes enough open ones to keep teams honest he will make a good percentage. I am seeing Hawk and others play smarter and not get sped up or too emotional. That will make this team so much better.
If Dain, DGL, and other guys can learn from these leaders it will mean a lot this year and others.
 
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DICKnaggie

Champaign
Was I the only one holding my breath the 2nd half waiting for FAU to catch up? I thought Marcus Domask was the 2nd coming of Larry Bird. I remember Bird backing people down and everyone wondering how the guy scored so may points. And of course TSJ just keeps doing TSJ things! What a performance by the Illini!

Excited for what is to come, but the sky is the limit for our team. We finally have crazy good depth. My Cubs did it in 2016....can my Illini do it in 2024?
Lol, I called my dad (He is in his 80's , I watched Bird with him in my youth) and joked about the comparison. MD needs to talk way more smack if he is going to be compared to Larry Legend!
 
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They're athletic and can shoot. They just had major size problems with Illinois playing Domask and Shannon as guards.

Most teams don't have the kind of size and length 1-5 that Illinois does(though BYU is close and can shoot).
They do not play defense, I was shocked they had no press on us! Strange, I'll take it and I'll take Cohawks great Defense on a huge man. Plus,his most important shot of the night the open 3. He may have finished 1-5 from 3, but baby it was huge!