Tomi got the yips. IMO the last thing he needs is to over think
Pregame: Illinois vs Penn, Thursday, March 19th, 8:25pm CT, TNT
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For sure, we are in trouble as it likely will never occur to BU and staff to focus on limiting opportunities for the elite Penn shooters and keeping their 4 star veteran locked down. Also, we are likely to only see a lackluster defensive efforts and continued cold shooting from our guys as they focus on their facial hair. Might as well forfeit as their are numerous Loyalty posters who predict failure rather than the nation's most efficient offense and height being too much for the Ivy champs to handle.
Man, some of the categorical statements I see head-shaking.
We will be playing Houston in Houston on Mar. 26th and it will be a nip and tuck battle. We all hope that the Illini will be playing at a high level on both ends. Meanwhile, enjoy the first two games.
Man, some of the categorical statements I see head-shaking.
We will be playing Houston in Houston on Mar. 26th and it will be a nip and tuck battle. We all hope that the Illini will be playing at a high level on both ends. Meanwhile, enjoy the first two games.
That sucks was hoping we’d be early on thursday
Hope he proves me wrong … Should be a game he dominates on the glass … I’ll believe it when I see it … He’s only had double digit rebounds 3 times this season …
I didn’t forget … He’s an 18-22 year old making 7 figures … That’s a professional … Not a kid …
Rollie Fingers 3-pointers? Yes, please.
Stop it. The guy has the pressure of the world on his shoulders. Not sure if you've ever managed anyone, but you want a person loose during stressful times. He's exactly where he's supposed the be mentally. At practices and the night before the game....lock in.Not mentally ready … Shocking …
You don't shut it down for 4 days and meditate.
We’ve shot 40 3s twice this year OT vs UCLA and blowout against Maryland
What is the best guess for Saturdays Greenville game Session 3? I will likely make the 7 hrs drive, have never been to a NCAA tournament game.
lol let’s hope not. I wanna see the twins go for broke and take the team to the elite 8 at least!!
The only thing I want him growing is a pair of balls and show some toughness.Not mentally ready … Shocking …
Went to Penn while in the US Navy then graduated from UIUC using GI bill (couldn't afford to continue at UPenn)
Work at UPenn now, (started in 2004 right around that Wake Forest game.
Go Illini! I'd normally root for UPenn but not this time.
TJ power being the highest ranked kid out of high school in this game is kinda funny.
I respect Raftery, but I'm pretty tired of his act. Time to retire. My tourney faves in no particular order: Harlan and Hummel, Speros and Spanarkel (Love that guy for some odd reason), Catalon and Lappos
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I can't hair you.Lmao….one comment on Tomi defense and rebounding
I mustache you all to settle down.
0% worried about Penn. Only decent team they played was Villanova and they shot 50% from 3 and still lost by 27. We will dominate the glass and the paint.
Vegas has already pushed this from 21.5 to 24.5 so they believe it as well.
As for UNC or VCU, the expectation should be to beat both of them considering their flaws. Let’s get to the Sweet 16 and reevaluate overall expectations then but MINIMUM we need to be in the 2nd weekend with this team and this draw.
Vegas has already pushed this from 21.5 to 24.5 so they believe it as well.
As for UNC or VCU, the expectation should be to beat both of them considering their flaws. Let’s get to the Sweet 16 and reevaluate overall expectations then but MINIMUM we need to be in the 2nd weekend with this team and this draw.
Love the late Thursday timeslot, comfortably after work/school and the kids' practices. And I always prefer to play on Day 1 to (hopefully) put a win on the board and be able to enjoy the Friday games relatively stress free. I'm hoping Saturday would also be an evening game.
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
Shave some length from your commentary.Lmao….one comment on Tomi defense and rebounding
I mustache you all to settle down.
Beating them in a round of 32 game is not even close to revenge. Maybe if they were the #1 1 seed and runaway favorite to win it all. Maybe
I want to know which team goes...mantoman!
You can be a professional athlete and a kid at the same time. One has nothing to do with the other, the brain still has lots of development left. Would you say any professional athlete that gets a haircut 4 days before a game is not focusing on the game?
Whatever. How many opportunities will Illinois get to play North Carolina in a NCAA tournament. To each his own.
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