Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

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Honestly, I thought the sport of basketball got an unfriendly whistle. It was equally bad and inconsistent on both sides.
It truly felt like two different crews first half vs second half. First half was very physical with few whistles, and the second half never felt like it got flow with so many whistles in the early part of the half.
 
#577      
This is now my favorite piece of memorabilia in the the entire mancave. KW, Bam, Ben, AJ and probably others will move on.
But they will leave having owned Iowa this year.
Got to love it. 🧡💙
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It truly felt like two different crews first half vs second half. First half was very physical with few whistles, and the second half never felt like it got flow with so many whistles in the early part of the half.
the only thing consistent about officiating so far is the inconsistency, and from what I've seen, it won't change
 
#583      
Mark Smith was my first favorite Illini player!
Showing my age, but fondest of childhood memories in the Assembly Hall with some popcorn and watching the likes of him and Perry Range, Craig Tucker and on and on. So many memories of all the greats. E.g. Can never forget Efrem Winters, Doug A, Tony Wy, Bruce Douglas, Big George, Quinn R, Scott Meents... 4 OT win over Michigan in 84.
 
#590      
It's been 21 years- I was a freshman in high school.. I promised my 9 year old I'd take him if we made a final 4.. tonight I broke down crying when the game ended- I got to tell my son we are going to Indy. He jumped into me and gave me the biggest hug he's ever given me. Maybe TMI- but I didn't have many positive experiences with my dad growing up, so to be able to take my son to a final 4 is a bucket list item. Illini sports have given me so many memories- I'm so grateful to get to experience this memory with my best buddy. ILL
 
#594      
Im in Thailand right now, had to wake up at 0500 hrs am local time to watch the game. And I won't even bore you with the steps I had to take to get it live stream. Im pretty sure I woke up everyone on my floor of the condo!! ILL!! FINAL FOUR BABY
 

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