Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa
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TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
We are the worst team in the country at managing end of half. Play a B+ game and we get to Indy this half.
Our 3's will fall, they are forcing us to drive from the wing. Make a freaking layup, too. So many chances to take the lead and we didn't, Iowa would be thanking wtf we're down
Our 3's will fall, they are forcing us to drive from the wing. Make a freaking layup, too. So many chances to take the lead and we didn't, Iowa would be thanking wtf we're down
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Positive vibes. We got this.
If Illinois happens to lose this one is on Brad.
There’s absolutely no fuxkin reason to play Tomi.
STOJ IS YOUR BEST CLOSER.
He will continue to trot out Jake and Tomi at the start when he has 2 players on the bench that will impact the game.
There’s absolutely no fuxkin reason to play Tomi.
STOJ IS YOUR BEST CLOSER.
He will continue to trot out Jake and Tomi at the start when he has 2 players on the bench that will impact the game.
Offensive rebounds only reason this game isn’t over
Survived a dreadful first half. Putrid offense and Hawkeyes shoot 57% from the field and 50% from 3. Yet we are only down 4.
Too much standing around on offense. Need to swing the ball and cut. Also we have an advantage down low. Get the ball to Tomi and Mirk and space the floor and let them decide if they want to send two to the ball or play straight up. And cut off their doubles as necessary. And just keep laying Stirtz’ shots tough.
Big test for Brad here. Everyone always says in game adjustments are a weakness. Well, we sure need to make some at the half.
Too much standing around on offense. Need to swing the ball and cut. Also we have an advantage down low. Get the ball to Tomi and Mirk and space the floor and let them decide if they want to send two to the ball or play straight up. And cut off their doubles as necessary. And just keep laying Stirtz’ shots tough.
Big test for Brad here. Everyone always says in game adjustments are a weakness. Well, we sure need to make some at the half.
FWIW, that was not the best executed half by us but tons of credit to Iowa. They are solid on both ends right now. McCollum going to make some adjustments. It's right there for the taking. Keep being the aggressor. Play through contact. Don't collapse on Manyawu when Stirtz makes the pocket pass and give up the corner 3. Stay at home, if Manyawu hits a middy over our bigs, so be it. I'll live with that rather than have us scrambling and giving up 3 pointers that feel like 4-5 points.
I don’t think I will ever get over if we lose today
STOP GOING ISO AND PASS THE BALL
chrisRunner7
- San Diego
Wow, that bad and down only four.
It feels like we are just due for a run here... back to back threes or a few of these tip-ins roll our way, and we take the lead and don't look back.
Dear Brad,
Your legacy is on the line here. We need you to coach your !!! off for the next 20 minutes.
Your legacy is on the line here. We need you to coach your !!! off for the next 20 minutes.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Interesting that the traveling call came from the ref who couldn't see the play. It really is amazing how much Wagler gets hacked every possession without fouls getting called.
Iowa's strategy is to play overly physical and force refs to blow whistle (which they aren't).
Really a miracle to be down only 4. Biggest 20 minutes in 25 years coming up.
Iowa's strategy is to play overly physical and force refs to blow whistle (which they aren't).
Really a miracle to be down only 4. Biggest 20 minutes in 25 years coming up.
Because we are running everything through Wagler and David. Not smart.
Im not blamimg the refs however how games are called has a massive impact on game flow and outcomes. Tighter whistles really help Keaton because if not teams bang snd bump him hard with their chests and forearm and its rarely called. Causes missed layups and turnovers and really sucks.
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