Illinois vs Penn, Thursday, November 5th, 7:30pm CT, FS1
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
126-50, so we can win by 76 AND beat the all-time Illini points record.
LouHenson
- Naples Florida
Fran is really a pretty cool guy. You can tell BU really likes him. I will miss his Francon’s when we play Iowa
I work at Penn and there is absolutely no interest among my coworkers for Penn basketball, makes it easy to root for our guys, too bad the game isn't here like it was last season, plenty of seats available then.Live look at Penn team bus:
He was an amazing villain during his time here but the whole thing of him and wife trying to get Iowa broadcaster fired is....not great
Curbelo Fanboy
BERTBALL IS LIFE
We need 128 tho. I remember that 127-10” beat down by the flyin Illini at LSU. That was a wowzer type of game.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I lived in Iowa City for many years … his wife is Fran x5
This is the definition of a trap game. That phrase gets used way too much on here, but this is one of the times you can actually say it. Don't be surprised if this game is in the single digits in the second half.
I kind of hope they do push us. It would be interesting how long Brad rolls with playing everyone, or if he tightens it up and leans on Stoj/Vaaks/Coleman.
I kind of hope they do push us. It would be interesting how long Brad rolls with playing everyone, or if he tightens it up and leans on Stoj/Vaaks/Coleman.
Agree. They played us pretty tight for a half or so in the NCAAT, and the main reason we pulled ahead was they didn’t have an answer for Mirk. Well, we are Mirkless.
I expect a much more competitive game.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I was thinking of a slightly different Ralph Wiggum GIFLive look at Penn team bus:
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Fran’s wife is crazier than Tanya Alford-which is saying A LOT.I lived in Iowa City for many years … his wife is Fran x5
I may be in the minority but I am hoping Morillo gets to start. Watching him the other night was fun. The kid literally does everything on the court including rebounding like a dog. No hesitation with the ball. Bring Vaaks off the bench. We will be fine without Jake. Hopefully it's not for too long. This has to be the best recruiting class since way back. All of these kids can play and they are unselfish. We are deep but we do lack some experience. Starting 3 Frosh is unbelievable but a possibility until Mirk or Jake get back. I even thought Davis played good. The kid has a stroke.
Always good to get the better of Fran. I doubt he will go DefCom-Fran here but it would be fun to see a burnt red face Thursday night
One of my favorite things about the rotation last night was the fresh lungs when guys came off the bench, especially from QC. I should go back and watch it but I swear every time he sat for a few minutes and came back in, it was like putting a torpedo on the floor. That kid is so fast.
That said, it seems like the goal with him will be improving his lateral movement on defense, I feel like there was a few times where he released his hips early and got burned by one of those quick guards.
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GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Okay. At least 128-52. I'd support that, but might have some defensive concerns giving up that many points.