Orangetool
Give me back my Afta, heh heh
It's tough to beat any team three times in a row. This Illinois team isn't one.
This one is ours.
This one is ours.
Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame
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Gee, I hope it is against Michigan, next Monday.
I don't know why, but I feel better playing UConn than Duke.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
I wanted Duke for the Wagler vs Boozer storyline is all
Who was the surprise visitor that Indy eluded to when we got to the airport?? Or was it Quentin Coleman and he’s comimg
Tomorrow?
Tomorrow?
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
When has that ever happened in an a elite 8 or better game?
Yes you do? UCONN is a significantly less imposing team, in pretty much every regard.
OVR seed: Duke #1; UCONN #6
Offense rank: Duke #6; UCONN #28
Defense rank: Duke #3; UCONN #9
Offensive rebound rate: Duke #4; UCONN #25
Defensive rebound rate: Duke #10; UCONN #86
Kenpom rating: Duke 37.29 (#3): UCONN 29.11 (#9)
Keep in mind the metric numbers are AFTER UConn’s win. Before the game, they were even more in favor of Duke.
It is too soon to look ahead, but fun to imagine anyway: which revenge game would be sweeter to win for a national championship? Michigan ('89 and Morez) or Arizona (given the cool stat that the last time we were here was after we won a fabulous victory over them in the E8, and the last time they were here was after they were gifted a victory over us in the E8?
A 16+ in a 12pt win with 4 rebounds, 0 pts, 0 assts, 0 steals, that's a player that "sees the game".
As the second half was unfolding, I was discussing this with my son. I still wanted UConn. My son wanted to know if that was because of who I wanted to get a vistory over, or who I thought we could handle. UConn was the same answer. Duke completely lost their minds, particularly on the defensive end, and thena brain fart. I didn't want to see anymore of Hurley, but I'm looking forward to this.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
Finally a moment to post after that incredible moment for our fans.
Very emotional.
I was forced to sit on the end of a row full of Iowa fans that were, save 1 rolly poly dark haired troll of a woman, very, very nice.
Except that I had to stand up to let them in and out 4,237 times. For. F$&ks. Sake.
Idiots Out Wandering Around.
Literally.
Really difficult watch for me.
The Iowa fans absolutely trolled the f$&k out of our fans. So loud. So good with all of their chants.
Fan props. Mad.
The fouls/no calls.
And we had no replay video board because apparently Texas believes in thoughts and prayers instead of science, technology, and reliable power grids./s
I’m not going to rehash it. But Jfc.
The “horn” was a barely audible buzzing in the arena.
I received so many comments/compliments on the shoes(and socks) I stopped counting.
Even the Iowa fans after I told all of them all night “I got your Cinderella slippers right here b!tches!’”
And then while watching the post game celebration, an absolute out of the blue personal moment that I won’t detail, but holy sh!t what a night.
What. A. Night.
Very emotional.
I was forced to sit on the end of a row full of Iowa fans that were, save 1 rolly poly dark haired troll of a woman, very, very nice.
Except that I had to stand up to let them in and out 4,237 times. For. F$&ks. Sake.
Idiots Out Wandering Around.
Literally.
Really difficult watch for me.
The Iowa fans absolutely trolled the f$&k out of our fans. So loud. So good with all of their chants.
Fan props. Mad.
The fouls/no calls.
And we had no replay video board because apparently Texas believes in thoughts and prayers instead of science, technology, and reliable power grids./s
I’m not going to rehash it. But Jfc.
The “horn” was a barely audible buzzing in the arena.
I received so many comments/compliments on the shoes(and socks) I stopped counting.
Even the Iowa fans after I told all of them all night “I got your Cinderella slippers right here b!tches!’”
And then while watching the post game celebration, an absolute out of the blue personal moment that I won’t detail, but holy sh!t what a night.
What. A. Night.
and 69 others
“Timeout South Carolina”
Actually, cut off the microbrewery bartender on the right and you’ve got yourself a heckuva t-shirt.
and 69 others
“Timeout South Carolina”
Just realized we eliminated both Fran McCaffery AND Iowa from the tourney. Caitlin Clark must hate us right now.
Finally a moment to post after that incredible moment for our fans.
Very emotional.
I was forced to sit on the end of a row full of Iowa fans that were, save 1 rolly poly dark haired troll of a woman, very, very nice.
Except that I had to stand up to let them in and out 4,237 times. For. F$&ks. Sake.
Idiots Out Wandering Around.
Literally.
Really difficult watch for me.
The Iowa fans absolutely trolled the f$&k out of our fans. So loud. So good with all of their chants.
Fan props. Mad.
The fouls/no calls.
And we had no replay video board because apparently Texas believes in thoughts and prayers instead of science, technology, and reliable power grids./s
I’m not going to rehash it. But Jfc.
The “horn” was a barely audible buzzing in the arena.
I received so many comments/compliments on the shoes(and socks) I stopped counting.
Even the Iowa fans after I told all of them all night “I got your Cinderella slippers right here b!tches!’”
And then while watching the post game celebration, an absolute out of the blue personal moment that I won’t detail, but holy sh!t what a night.
What. A. Night.
That was sneaky, I loved it!
There was a (Im guessing here) 10-12 year old boy sitting next to me (Iowa fan), and he was all excited until about the last 8 minutes of the game, you could tell he was really going through it. His dad was really nice after the game and gave a congrats and a good luck.Finally a moment to post after that incredible moment for our fans.
Very emotional.
I was forced to sit on the end of a row full of Iowa fans that were, save 1 rolly poly dark haired troll of a woman, very, very nice.
Except that I had to stand up to let them in and out 4,237 times. For. F$&ks. Sake.
Idiots Out Wandering Around.
Literally.
Really difficult watch for me.
The Iowa fans absolutely trolled the f$&k out of our fans. So loud. So good with all of their chants.
Fan props. Mad.
The fouls/no calls.
And we had no replay video board because apparently Texas believes in thoughts and prayers instead of science, technology, and reliable power grids./s
I’m not going to rehash it. But Jfc.
The “horn” was a barely audible buzzing in the arena.
I received so many comments/compliments on the shoes(and socks) I stopped counting.
Even the Iowa fans after I told all of them all night “I got your Cinderella slippers right here b!tches!’”
And then while watching the post game celebration, an absolute out of the blue personal moment that I won’t detail, but holy sh!t what a night.
What. A. Night.
Battle89
- Cary-Grove, the better Trojan team
--Love that Fears qualified on multiple negative criteria
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
All the Iowa fans laughing at Fran after the first round saying "he still can't beat Illinois". I am sure Fran laughed back after Iowa lost saying something similar.
They are going to be madder after they lose their HC.
He is my 3D hero.
We need to destroy UConn on boards.
That looks like a sooner rather than later prospect.
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