Game Thread: Illinois vs Florida Gulf Coast

[Second place is 1st loser]

Mirk with the most egregious lane violation i've ever seen on that second FT (somehow went uncalled). Don't know if that's a euro rule, but you can't box out before the guy even shoots

They'll only call it if the free throw is missed. It's moot if he makes it. They aren't going to blow the whistle while the shooter is shooting.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Stojakovic ready to check in.

 

[NarrowJ]

Can’t wait for the 37 bullet point checklist of things to improve after winning this one by 60

 

[aaeismacgychel]

So far, Kylan and Big Z have looked extremely impressive. Wagler has also looked good thus far. Great team basketball on both ends thus far

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Great defensive set there by Mirk

 

[The Sprouting Divot]

Is it just me, or does the picture quality go to complete !!!! every time that the camera pans left to right (and vice versa) during transition?

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Absolutely smothering defense. Best defense we've had in years and I'm not being hyperbolic or being biased by early season schedule. We look for real on that end of the court tonight.

 

[eas23]

Can’t wait for the 37 bullet point checklist of things to improve after winning this one by 60

Couldn't finish the shutout.

 

[McGuppin]

Man, I love the way Mirk plays. I'm really going to enjoy watching him play this year.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Is it just me, or does the picture quality go to complete !!!! every time that the camera pans left to right (and vice versa) during transition?

The full Peacock experience. Such a garbage sports broadcaster

 

[Pikeillinifan]

I think these guys are pretty good.

 

[Battle89]

Couldn't finish the shutout.

AS 0 for 3

 

[IlliniFan42]

Is it just me, or does the picture quality go to complete !!!! every time that the camera pans left to right (and vice versa) during transition?

I think it might be the ad board when it's broadcasting a bright ad. Notice the picture improves as less of the ad board is shown or when it switched from a bright orange ad to a dark blue ad.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

BIG Z WITH THE BIG RAIN 4PT PLAY CHANCE

 

[Jon]

Having a clone of our starting center sure was a good idea

Truly, everyone should try this.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Big Z taking over for Will on the 4-point play front.

 

[NarrowJ]

Andrej forcing it a bit, he’s just trying to get going so don’t mind it for now

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Big Z and one from 3.

 

[eas23]

That 6'7 listing for Stojakovic seems a little generous.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

AS 0 for 3

I've really not liked his game tonight. Forcing way too much. He might be nervous wanting to make a good impression, but playing a bit like a freshman right now. Needs to trust his teammates- they're pretty good.

 

[Curbelo Fanboy]

If we go with the all Slavic lineup do we go old school and call it the Red Army line like the old Soviet hockey teams. The red wings did that in the 90’s when they had several Russians on the team.

 

[OrangeBlue98]

Big Z provides a level of rim protection we sorely lacked last season.

 

[oskeewowwowboomtime]

If we go with the all Slavic lineup do we go old school and call it the Red Army line like the old Soviet hockey teams. The red wings did that in the 90’s when they had several Russians on the team.

Sorry, but don't want the word "Russians" anywhere near our all "Vic" team or Illinois athletics.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Wagler is a baller. An absolute steal.

 

[FloridaMan]

Wagler