Game Thread: Illinois vs UConn

[PopChampaign]

They’re way more disciplined than us and if this is the same exact offense we’ll be running all year, better teams will have our number most nights

 

[Jon]

Jesus, we're getting "first point of his career" with 11 minutes to go

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

Evidently UConn doesn't foul.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

lol once again, short on threes means tired legs. Working out too much.

In fairness we've been short on threes from the opening tip all season. It's not just dead legs late in the game.

 

[Highlander]

Mullins travelled, but of course they call it on Ivisic

 

[BrownTown]

Dogwalked again....whatcha going to do Brad?

Probably make a fart sound in post game and keep on the same path.

 

[NASchamp]

How much freaking contact do they not call on UConn?

 

[The Sprouting Divot]

Even watch the sidelines during the game- Hurley standing up, directing, communicating, yelling.. Brad, sitting sulking.. pacing looking like a sad puppy dog. Brad talks a big game about being tough.. tough this, tough that... Just completely out toughed against bama and Uconn. Over it.

This Brad?

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

There's just nothing good that comes out of this embarrassing

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

The big difference here I'm seeing with shots: they are squared up and we are trying to back down. Why?

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Dogwalked again....whatcha going to do Brad?

Take a free trip to NYC again next year … Get blasted … Again …

I called this in the pre game thread … These guys were not even close to mentally ready …

 

[SuperMetroid]

Great now we get to listen to them glaze Mullins for 10 minutes straight

 

[Leelnd]

again. a 3 from 3 ft behind NBA .

 

[PopChampaign]

There really is no in-game coaching or adjustments.

But we've seen this enough to know this is how it is, and will be. Maybe we get lucky in the tourney and go on a heater. We won't get to a Final Four with superior coaching; we need a couple of guys to get hot late in the year to do anything.

I agree, that’s our weakness and the reason we may never see the full potential of any roster we have. You have to adjust and not be stubborn. Sure, Brad adjusts for the year and for his current roster he has, but in-game adjustments are key

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Z and Mirk are 0 for 9 from three. I’m more mad about the 9 than the 0.

 

[Highlander]

I’m convinced no one told any of our guys that it is the inner 3 point line.

 

[Oracle21]

64-43 and we are into garbage time with still 10 minutes left

 

[CleverHandle1]

Stop shooting a three pointer with your horrible form!

From now on, no more chucking. Earn two points by using your height in the paint.

 

[Chillinini]

So difficult to watch today. Careless, slow, sloppy, poor shooting. Ugh. So disappointing. Another national TV embarrassment.

 

[Goillinikobd]

At half time I was projecting a 20 pt beat
down
If we don’t foul out 3 UConn players, it’s looking 35 to 40 pts

 

[IlliniRon]

Our twins are so weak inside. Most 7 footers would dunk a ball when they are near the hoop.

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Evidently UConn doesn't foul.

Well, we’re only shooting thirty footers. Our first eight of the half were FTs

 

[BrownTown]

10% from 3.

Incredible

How does everyone shoot their career low with Illinois from 3?

 

[IlliniCC16]

I miss chronically-pissed off Brad.

 

[foby]

Can prepared to play;

1. Boswell
2. ?