Early on, FSU and K St are playing with and beating UI.Rough first day...
Team - Mobile Bay Intercollegiate - 2022-02-14
Lang didn’t play too poorly but point taken. Ji has not played up to expectations this year but that can change quickly. I think they have their 5 with Jackson Buchanan taking hold of the 5th spot. I know Illinois has tremendous indoor facilities but a tournament in February is a bit of a challenge for these guys. I am sure Small wouldn’t use that as an excuse but seems like it would have some effect for sure.Small needs to find some depth on this team. Ji didn't play well and the 3 Illini playing as individuals finished last in the field.
The 2 team's that beat us (Fl. St. and UAB) have been able to be on the course every day all winter. Illini - not so much. Will take time for us to catch up.Lang didn’t play too poorly but point taken. Ji has not played up to expectations this year but that can change quickly. I think they have their 5 with Jackson Buchanan taking hold of the 5th spot. I know Illinois has tremendous indoor facilities but a tournament in February is a bit of a challenge for these guys. I am sure Small wouldn’t use that as an excuse but seems like it would have some effect for sure.
Hunt had a horrible round. Hopefully he can get back to normal today. We are still playing catchup to the more southern schools. This is our most inexperienced team in quite a while and it will take time to gel. We have two guys who have never played at this level before. Hunt is going to be special. Ji needs to play better. Lang needs to see some action as a counter score. Small has a tough task to get the team ready by regionals. But he can do it.Not looking so great for team after round 1 of this weekend’s tournament.