Game Thread: Illinois at Michigan

[3DegreeIllini]

I hate having a cold Tev come in to take that shot. Not that it was critical, but let me him get some rhythm and build confidence.

 

[LostinNebraska]

Because they want him to fight through screens I believe. You give him space we get caught up in screens and that’s how Simpson’s beats us..

Just play under the screen. Dare him to beat you from outside.

 

[Hopingfor500]

Kofi = Non Factor. Not just offensively, but on the defensive end as well. Michigan has had layup after layup.....some inexplicably spun out.

Not feeling great about this at all.

 

[sully]

Hopefully Kofi gets going in the 2nd half. We'll need it! GO ILLINI!

 

[skyIdub]

Kofi will be fine...he got frustrated after those first few shots. Get him some fluids, focus, and settle him down....he'll be just fine.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Looking at the boxscore, the surprises are that the Illini lead in spite of losing on the boards 20-15 and in turnovers 4-1. Its all about making shots...thanks to Ayo and Trent. Like what Kipper has done too. Good to see Tevian get in at a critical moment...he needs to grow his confidence and feel part of this team. Hope Kofi can get going in second half as he had zero pts and 2 boards. Box says zero blocks but I would bet my life he had one of which I cam certain of course.

 

[Halloweenie]

Just play under the screen. Dare him to beat you from outside.

It's difficult because they don't make Teske set a stationary screen..he is more like Anthony Munoz

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

I’m addicted to winning now ... let’s have a second half like Purdue and pull this thing out!

 

[AttentionDeficit]

First half we played who we had to to save fouls. Second half we are going to hit them like we hit Purdue!

 

[RIVERCITYCHIEF]

I woulda lived to hit before the half n hitvto start add to the lead before they touch it. Played good D n a few calls I thought were not n bailed out Michigan.. Great D but michigan is taking care of the ball with only 1 TO. I think we would be up more. Leys get this W.

 

[skyIdub]

Our toughness is real. It's going to show up in the second half again. believe.

 

[RIVERCITYCHIEF]

Let's not let them get the lead again!

 

[Deleted member 17568]

That's how you start the half!

 

[skyIdub]

Boom. Let it begin.

 

[LoveLovie]

Need a gif of that Cockburn face

 

[Deleted member 10500]

Ayo passing last two games has been incredible

 

[LostinNebraska]

It's difficult because they don't make Teske set a stationary screen..he is more like Anthony Munoz

I have no doubt BU has had that conversation with the officials by this point. I'll be surprised if one doesn't get called early.

 

[3DegreeIllini]

Both teams had plans around Kofi clearly

 

[Efrem Winters fan]

Phantom call on Kofi

 

[Efrem Winters fan]

Phantom call on Kofi

And the make up call.

 

[skyIdub]

Wow, Kofi is just off today.

 

[3DegreeIllini]

Woof. Kof.

 

[Deleted member 10500]

Let them play. Both teams getting poor calls from refs

 

[Halloweenie]

Kofi...is off today..he could have three or four more buckets...and now the ball is weighing 5 lbs at the line

 

[BDMAN]

Kofi is off this game they have really gotten into his head cannot make a shot and not strong on defense we are going to need him to win this damnit Kofi go up and dunk the ball