jmwillini
- Tolono, IL
Unfortunately, Brad is very good about throwing out excuses. I would rather hear something like "We played bad, we coached bad, just was not a good day."
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Unfortunately, Brad is very good about throwing out excuses. I would rather hear something like "We played bad, we coached bad, just was not a good day."
NASchamp
- Atlanta
Brad’s excuses begin….
If that’s what he’s blaming it on (and it very well could be the reason) then why the hell did he construct a young roster in the first place?!?!
He’s blaming the loss/season on something he would have seen last summer?? Like he didn’t have a choice in this…
You don't have to be NBA ready for teams to get drafted. Would love it if he came back but not happening.
Correct, but he's not scared, just need to play more, at this level. Come on back for another year long with a few others and the Illini will roll.
Ummmmm Brad- You recruiting all of those young guys. Just stop with the flippin excuses. We played like crap and much of it was the defensive gameplan.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
When you are making the GUARANTEED money Brad makes, do you think he's all that disappointed? I don't.
Will has 4 years to be as old as TSJ. That is why the NBA wants him. He is doing things now that show his promise
The problem with younger players is being consistent. Hard to win a single elimination tournament if you aren’t
blackdog
- Champaign
I like Brad, he's a good coach. My biggest problem is the inconsistency in the program and the message to the follow through. "Get old, stay old" followed by having one of the youngest teams. Constantly turning over his staff and roster. I would really like to see more stability overall.
Big Jack
- Decatur
His leg did strike his arm in one of the replays on tv but refs were not calling fouls when you got mugged so that was never getting called
But wasn’t Brad’s mantra a year or two ago “we need to get old”?
Disappointment, yes. But as I make the transition this late Sunday afternoon in the early spring from the disappointment of a long dedicated Illinois fan (I entered the University in September 1964) to a more objective frame of mind, I'm proud of Coach Underwood and the basketball team. As I understand it, these were men, young in years, on a team comprised of teammates who had little experience playing together. Under the circumstances, to not only make the Tournament, but also to advance to the Round of 32 was a significant accomplishment for Illinois sports. We have a bright future in Illinois athletics. With Coach Underwood, Coach Bielema, and Athletic Director Josh Witman in mind, and to use what has become a cliche', if you build it, they will come. Thank you and all the players for a great season.
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People are drafted on potential not necessarily based on NBA ready.
I guess they will find out one way or the other. Enjoy the growing pains because they are coming if you take them now. Wouldn’t play those odds as a GM at his point in time is all I will say.
He said it again this year. Don't forget the junk offense he brought to town. 1 second weekend in 9 years despite all those wins....Letting Kofi get beat by sister Jean and a juco center who is probably working at Enterprise. Letting guys like Podz walk. Not paying Coleman but spending the money on Humdinger, Booth, Jake Davis. Et al. Can't tell me Danja, Amani, Goode, Coleman, buck wouldnt not have been the same NIL money and production. BU roster was atrocious in depth, front court, defensive talent and consistent ball handler. He employs his son who has 0 experience as a college basketball player or coach and some video coordinator. He thinks he is the smartest man in the room way too stubborn to change and then just blames everyone else except him who made all the decisions.
Big Jack
- Decatur
Will is good and I wish him all the best but he will not have a career like Ayo or TSJ.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
The worst part about making the tourney is that 99% of the teams in the field will end their season on a loss.
I'd still rather the season end this way than when we're bounced from the BTT, or worse, not invited to it at all.
No. He'll probably be better.
Captain 14
- The Last Best Place
Now THAT is funny. Made me smile through the. ..you know
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
Frustrating game for so many reasons, the main one being if we ran even the semblance of a real defensive scheme this is a win. Add in a million unforced turnovers, bad 3-point shooting and zero luck on rim-outs. Top it off with the cherry of the ridiculous missed call on KJ’s three and 
I like that our boys didn't quit.
Thank you Illini Men's Basketball Team.
All the best to each of you in the off season - looking forward to next year!
Thank you Illini Men's Basketball Team.
All the best to each of you in the off season - looking forward to next year!
"Picking on Brad?" The guy makes a gazillion dollars. I'm sure he can handle the truth. The sentiment that Brad is the best we can do is why we'll never see a Final Four while he is here. If it wasn't for the buyout Josh owes him, I'd be ready to move on. We can do better. THAT'S LOYALTY. We can do better.
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