Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa

[Second place is 1st loser]

Moretti’s been a bright spot, win or lose. But brad’s gitta keep playing him/

Sorry brother, but I have to say it. Moral victories in the form of an unexpected guy putting the ball in the hole is no longer a thing.

 

[TheodoreRex]

I know I was yelling so loud they definitely had to hear me.

There isn't "over the back" but there is a push from behind call that seems to get called VERY inconsistently.

There's also supposed to be a hook and push off for the offensive player but those NEVER get called.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Man I wish we would have has Sencire this year. Last year he would have sparked the whole team during times like this. Maybe some DGL?

DGL has never even muttered the word defense, let alone thought about playing it!

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

It's incredibly frustrating guys that are in their 5th year need this kick in the butt, but I'm glad we're finally playing our full bench. If you don't give 100% effort, sit. There are guys that will.

 

[TentakilRex]

Confession: the B1G map commercial is an ok commercial but nothing more. It isn't the best commercial of all time.

 

[fatboyslim]

Iowa is making a lot of tough shots.

 

[genxrex]

Outside of injury can anyone explain why Moretti hasn't logged significantly more minutes? . . . . My guess would be "defense" and "too young". Every team needs a PG, a real PG

Underwood has been slowly morphing into Bruce Weber in some key ways this year

 

[CleverHandle1]

Lol! Missed FTs.

 

[azillini1]

Getting torched by Dix !!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, 8 for 10 from the floor

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

NICO BABY

 

[hoopsfan47]

Outside of injury can anyone explain why Moretti hasn't logged significantly more minutes? . . . . My guess would be "defense" and "too young". Every team needs a PG, a real PG

Strength and defense are primary, along with no threat to score. He is not a good shooter or foul shooter either. Playing making skills and court vision are good, but don't add up to minutes on the court....as he buries his second trey...what do I know?

 

[InDaAZ]

LOL at Moretti’s ice-in-the-veins gesture…

 

[blife]

NICO with a huge game. Complete BS call

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Where's the foul?!?!?!

 

[Dragons89]

Is this an Iowa home game?

 

[SuperMetroid]

No contact at all there

 

[NarrowJ]

LOL at Moretti’s ice-in-the-veins gesture…

He almost allowed a quick layup at the other end due to the celebration, gotta watch that.

 

[biglug58]

These refs!!!! Deon pissed

 

[BRucks]

5th to for Hawkins

 

[CleverHandle1]

And a potential Illini drive stalled by a foul. So predictable.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Underwood has been slowly morphing into Bruce Weber in some key ways this year

I mean, what do you want him to do? There's not much you can tell 4 year guys. He sees it, the fans see it, he's trying to push every button. I don't know what other button he can push.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Another horrible call !!!!! He's straight up ...

 

[Bleedorangeandblue44]

Two really bad calls in a row

 

[fatboyslim]

Not a foul

 

[TonyClifton]

2 phantom fouls against Nico