Recent content by plooger

25-28 from the FT line seems the most remarkable stat of the game. 4 of 6 players perfect from the stripe. (probably more calls and better shooting than Hurley had anticipated)

Keep hearing about Big10 not having won since MSU in 2000, so wanted to review. Interesting facts... * Big10 has had more distinct teams (7) in the Championship game than any other conference * Unfortunate 0-8 record for Big10 (though includes the scrubbed Louisville win over MI); 8 teams and...

Too much to hope for a big chunk of UConn spectators suddenly pulling off their UConn apparel 5 minutes into the 1st half to reveal Illini Orange.

S.A.Smith: "special ... special ... special ..."

The one where the guy backed into Wagler after a 3 attempt, then tripping over a fallen Wagler has to be a close second. Just glad that the team didn't leave it up to the refs. (And that they improved their FT% b/w Houston and Iowa.)

I especially love that the Artemis II suits also echo the Illini... "International Orange" ... which could be this year's equivalent to "Flyin' Illini." >”It is perceived as the color of urgency, demanding to be seen.” Why the Artemis II Astronauts Will Be Wearing Orange - The New York Times

That Manek put back at the rim feels familar..

Chuckle. Yes, that is what would trigger the jump ball call; but the 'Nova player stumbled and slid on the floor before that, with his feet sliding along the floor with him.

Moot now, but why was that last Villanova possession ruled jump ball (possession arrow) rather than a travel?

Also tired. They're just not hustling for rebounds quite like they did against us and AZ. Villanova seems to be getting more of the loose balls.

Bad play by Gillis. He went for the loose ball but should have just played D.

Purdon't looking rough.

Sliding into “Houston, we have a problem.” territory. Yeesh.

I also don't want to see Duke gain advantage from the media coverage as they continue in the tournament, reminiscent of media coverage for Williams in 2005, Olson in 2001, and Pitino in 2013.

Also, our shooting disappeared down the stretch. This team really took “ILL” seriously. *SO* sorry that Trent had eye issues at this critical time.