Game Thread: Illinois vs Sam Houston

#126      
Deep
Did some of you think we would be a juggernaut without Jake and David?

Those dudes being out has a ripple effect.

It will take time but great learning experience for young guys.

This team will get better as season goes along.

Watch out when David gets back and rounds into shape
 
#128      
KW46
They are trying to play faster this year but not that good at it. I much prefer the slower but more efficient offense from last year led by Keaton Wagler. We are missing him now.
 
#129      
FloridaMan
We are just never prepared for games. No sense of urgency from anyone other than QC, and tonite it's been a detriment as far as he is concerned; he looks like a FR tonight. But, he's the least of my worries. Andrej, Tomi, and Z have played around 100 college games each at this point in their careers. Yet, I have seen zero leadership or desire to take charge of this team at all. Yes, they have scored some, but where is the on court coach? Where is the defensive intensity, rebounding? Really disappointing coming from guys who seem to say all the buzzwords in interviews.

Edit: I guess we WERE prepared for Penn and FDU, but it happens a lot it seems.
 
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#133      
Det_Illini_fan
If I’m not mistaken, I remember Colgate and and UT Rio Grande Valley giving us a run for our money last year two for much of the games.

We just desperately need a confidence boost
 
#134      
wncillini
PopChampaign said:
Mirk back is helpful, sure, but there's more that needs fixin'!
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Yeah we still enough vets on the team we cant use youth as an excuse against freaking Sam Houston.

It must be sam Houstons shadow $18 million roster. It flew under the radar.
 
#135      
ImGonnaBeILL
BBlock24 said:
I am scared of what Dookie is going to do to us next week.
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Id be surprised if we're within 20. I'll be shocked if they don't mop the floor with us

Our rebounding sucks right now. Dukes frontcourt is towering. More talented and their deep talent pool is better than what Illinois has now.

Tech is a walk in the park to what Duke is.
 
#136      
skyIdub
Scoregasm said:
Vibes are off with this team
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Not so great in here either.

Here maybe this will help…

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#139      
foby
When they show the students I feel like they're attending a rally and not a bball game.
 
#141      
Chuck Nuggets
3 freshmen. Get Mirk back and things will start to make more sense. I'm so tired of injuries.
 
#149      
DICKnaggie
Love to hear what defensive adjustments Cam has made since last year with man. We look terrible against a very sub par team. Yes, freshmen, but everyone looks bad. This game should never be this close.
 
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