Game Thread: Illinois at Michigan State

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JJE

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Bethalto, IL
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Win or lose tonight you gotta give these guys credit they’re playing their guts out tonight.
 
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Ransom Stoddard

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Bloomington, IL
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I've never seen Izzo that arrogant. He's got no respect for our defense.
 
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aluma

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It was fun watching us trade punches with a far superior opponent. I'm just hoping for a good effort in the 2nd half.
 
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Coachbubbles

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Izzo is going to make the adjustments - can we be ready for when they pound it inside and expose us? Gotta keep hitting big shots. Offense clicking the last 2 games. We finish this off and I declare a corner turned!!!
 
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TCTORNADO

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We would lead this one at half with Finke. I sure would hate to play us in NYC.
 
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Halloweenie

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Nicely played half..missed fts and a couple of drives into jackson were only down sides.. I expect msu to bring it in 2nd half
 
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breadman

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Yes! Finally a decent end to the first half! And now, the dreaded second half adjustments!!!! Get ready to take cover!!.
 
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redwingillini11

redwingillini11
White and Sixth
North Aurora
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Frazier and Black are amazing. I really hope for their sake they can get some kind of recognition for working their butts off on a terrible team.
 
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Gunner23

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Panama City, Florida
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oleoleahy51 said:
Illini: just don't be intimidated by these guys. And don't be manhandled under the basket. A tall order but so far, so good.

Yeah, the announcers aren't very good. Did I hear one of them say Frazier was "going to be a great player"? I may have mis-heard that.

Also, one said Coach U recruited Trent while at SFA. True?
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True.
 
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Ubermensch

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BOOM! Feed my ego.
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What a great half. Guys are playing tough, hard and smart.

Brad Underwood is a terrific basketball coach. Get guys who want to do what he wants them to do and we’re going to start winning games again. I expect the second half to get away from us, but that was a hell of an encouraging half of ball.
 
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Rad

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Nashville, TN
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Can't tell....does Underwood work or complain much to the officials? Izzo sideline actions very tiring to me.
 
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Rad

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Nashville, TN
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Ubermensch said:
What a great half. Guys are playing tough, hard and smart.

Brad Underwood is a terrific basketball coach. Get guys who want to do what he wants them to do and we’re going to start winning games again. I expect the second half to get away from us, but that was a hell of an encouraging half of ball.
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+1000
 
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Gunner23

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carmelillini said:
But we consistently don't make these. We are soft underneath. Need tough bigs.
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These tough bigs aren't showing up this year, so we are what we are. Shouldn't be surprising. Hopefully this staff can develop what we have and bring in some pieces to fill in what we need.
 
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PlayAZ

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Really interested in the play the last two games. Would be very surprised to see MF play anything really meaningful the rest of the year...the team is playing its best ball without him as of late?

Frazier is warming up again, good news
Smith, surprise surprise look who got his confidence back...good for him!
Black, well just glad we got him
Ebo, he is gonna be really good, Antigua better get shot better though...it is painful unless a dunk or layup. Shows only 5 years in.
Alstork, ball hawker again.

Good overall pressure and energy, stay tough kids!
 
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My only complaint is every team seems to shoot over 50% against us. Of course when you give up layups and dunks consistently that will happen
 
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Gunner23

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JJE said:
Win or lose tonight you gotta give these guys credit they’re playing their guts out tonight.
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Agreed. This team definitely has not quit, even though the season has been a struggle.
 
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PlayAZ

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Too early to suggest Back in Black for next year?
 
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Whitmans Sampler

Whitmans Sampler
Eastern Iowa
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Obviously not expecting a win tonight, and our guys already gave an excellent 1st half showing on the road. The only way I get upset tonight is it if turns out to be a 20+ pt loss. Sorry for being rational :)
 
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