I can’t believe Mihailo, Brandon Lee & Ty are getting sprinkled into this
Illinois 81, Texas Tech 77 Postgame
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hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
…and Tomi?
I couldn't agree more wagler really opened my eyes about him tonight I see why daddy Brad has been raving about him i thought it was the typical Daddy Brad hes going to be 1 of our best players fluff that end up struggling. But this kid can play has a offensive game way above he was ranked coming out of high-school he had a turnover or 2 I wish we could've gotten back but what Freshmen cant you say that about i thought he showed some true grit and will in this game.im truly glad hes on our team.ILL
Did you see the free throw differential?
I kind of glossed over the block in an earlier comment but man that was an incredible defensive play that helped avoid a potential 5 point swing and huge momentum shift.
Illinois would have had the last shot of the game for a chance to win but I would not have wanted to go into OT against Toppin after they just got a miracle 5 point swing.
That would apply to nearly every team fouling while attempting to stop the clock and extend the game though and it's never been called.
Yes, the rule says that it's a flagrant foul if it's deemed not a legitimate play on the ball and Kylan should have just stepped through him while reaching for the ball but I've never seen an official at any level make that call.
In order:
1. A date with the “F YEAH!” gif girl
2. Papa Dels deep dish
3. Old Orchards
4. Monicals
And I love Monicals.
1. A date with the “F YEAH!” gif girl
2. Papa Dels deep dish
3. Old Orchards
4. Monicals
And I love Monicals.
SO CLOSE! "Stojakovic scores 23 and blocks late 3 attempt as No. 14 Illinois beats No. 11 Texas Tech 81-77"
Two observations:
1. There isn't that much difference, eye-test wise, between what Riley & Jakucionus gave us and what it seems Wagler might give us.
2. We've even got booty-ball potential again with Mirk.
1. There isn't that much difference, eye-test wise, between what Riley & Jakucionus gave us and what it seems Wagler might give us.
2. We've even got booty-ball potential again with Mirk.
I'm not sure about that. Reviewing the tape, when Toppin got in the paint and went for a layup, our players backed-off and didn't even attempt to alter the shot..There were no fouls on these layups..
The only way someone would argue that the refs were biased with the foul disparity is if that person only looked at the official stats and did not watch the game..If you watched the game, it was properly called except the flagrant at the end..
Not if you don't grab hold of the player.
Btw, we're not saying we LIKE the rule or the fact that a foul was called there. Just pointing out that a flagrant CAN be called if you grab a hold of the player. So don't do it.
blackdog
- Champaign
Its gotten a little creepy my guy
blackdog
- Champaign
I didnt post last night because it was straight to bed after getting home but what a game and a great atmosphere! Crowd was pretty loud from the jump and it seemed the players responded. A lot of nervous energy in the 2nd half when TT went on their run but it got loud again to help them get it going.
Kylan was a little messy at times on offense but man if this dude isn't a leading candidate for DPOY then people aren't actually watching. Also shout out to Ben for being REALLY DAMN GOOD on that end of the floor too. He cut off drives, he played in the post, and he rebounded like a maniac.
Kylan was a little messy at times on offense but man if this dude isn't a leading candidate for DPOY then people aren't actually watching. Also shout out to Ben for being REALLY DAMN GOOD on that end of the floor too. He cut off drives, he played in the post, and he rebounded like a maniac.
I would eventually put Wags in that group as well. He is getting smoother at getting to the rim as well.
By definition, it’s a F1. Complain about the rule as frustrating as the call was, if Boz did not grab him, it would have been a common foul. But putting your arms around him is by definition a F1. They need to amend the rule.
theNewGuy
- Dallas, TX
I would like to see how many drives to the rim they had, because their offense was give the ball to toppin or let anderson take some deep shots. And when our defense is try to keep the ball out of toppins hands, but when he gets it, just let him score, that's how you get the discrepancy.
Great first half. Looked a little out of sorts at times in the 2nd half. That is 3 games in a row, Needs to be addressed. Stok has got it all, Boz is our leader, Keaton is hard to handle, and Big Z defends the rim.
My one Big disappointment was defending Toppin. He is without a doubt a great player but the Illini had absolutely no answer. Boz played him the best. I guess from my point of view everyone in the gym knew he was going to the right so why didn't we over play him and make him go left time and time again.
We are going to see a lot of good Bigs from other teams so Brad needs to come up with an answer.
Great win against a very good Tech team. An early season test that shows us this team may be good.
My one Big disappointment was defending Toppin. He is without a doubt a great player but the Illini had absolutely no answer. Boz played him the best. I guess from my point of view everyone in the gym knew he was going to the right so why didn't we over play him and make him go left time and time again.
We are going to see a lot of good Bigs from other teams so Brad needs to come up with an answer.
Great win against a very good Tech team. An early season test that shows us this team may be good.
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Cliffmas
Great breakdown by LaTulip. Must watch four minute video. Really impressive what Boswell did against Toppin last night.
We haven’t had a player be able to finish at the rim like Andrej in a long time. Domask was similar but he used more of the booty ball to get it done. Andrej is definitely more of a slasher. Looks so smooth doing it. Great weapon to have if you’re having trouble scoring in your offense. Turn him loose and your set! Played great defensively also. Ivisic played well 1st half and looked like he reverted to his old Arkansas self in the 2nd. Have to keep practicing with him to stay on his feet. Absolutely great team win and makes you believe we can beat anyone especially with the quality of players we had sitting out. My only concern with this game was the free throw discrepancy even though it did look like TT was pushing and shoving quite a bit more than we were.
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