Game Thread: Illinois at Nebraska

[illiniE]

I could see Harris having an 8 steal game at some point in his career

And 0-8 for on the layup afterwards.

 

[WyattEarp]

Besides Shannon, Rodgers player of first half

He’s got my vote…at least so far.

 

[PNWIllini]

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He looks like the long lost Hansen brother. Slap Shot not mmm’ Bop

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That was pretty funny by the commentators. "If you've played this half and haven't picked up 2 fouls, you have to wonder what you were doing out there." Love it.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

In what universe was that off Illinois? That hit at least 2 guys in white. This crew needs help. A lot of help. Like a new occupation.

 

[CleverHandle1]

I wish Harris had any offense to him because he's great defensively but can't hit a darn shot at all.

 

[Flyin' Illini]

Combine poor shooting on both sides with the refs turning the game into a slog... Compelling television.

 

[eas23]

God we are so much better. Run these bums out of the gym in the 2nd half.

 

[azillini1]

16 FT's for us versus 7 for NU

 

[Mr. Roberts]

I wish Harris had any offense to him because he's great defensively but can't hit a darn shot at all.

Ditto Rodgers.

 

[Jon]

"Can't believe Micah Shrewsberry said we dont call enough fouls. Just for that, we're gonna punish Illinois. That'll teach Penn State" - B1G refs

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Man if we’d just make FTs and a couple more open 3s. But our defense was wait for it…. Elite. Finish this off. Things are absolutely trending in the right direction imo.

 

[hhoene]

Melendez hits a couple threes. That's gotta feel good for him to finally see them going in again. Keep shooting. Hope he's crawling out of the slump.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Really high quality last shot there by TSJ just didn't fall. It's clear he's the best athlete on the court out there. Nobody on Nebraska can come even close to staying with him. We keep giving him the ball and he keeps driving he should finish with 30+

 

[CDRUSN]

Shooting has been subpar (with the exception of Shannon) , but the Illini are fighting, hustling, playing great D, getting blocks and steals, diving for loose balls, and generally sharing the rock and finding an open shooter. Totally unlike the listless games against Missouri and Northwestern. I'll take this every game, and trust that shooting will improve.

 

[727ill]

I wish Harris had any offense to him because he's great defensively but can't hit a darn shot at all.

Offensive bag is the only thing holding him back from being an All-American in my opinion. Needs to get in the gym with Trent in the offseason.

 

[Orangetool]

Harris and Rodgers: impact players

 

[altgeld88]

Trying to recall when we played in Lincoln and I hadn't gnawed off my fingernails by halftime, regardless of how bad they were. This feels better.

 

[Retro62]

Harris will add a couple of shots to his arsenal eventually…and then he will be evn more of an irritating presence

 

[spillini]

Upside: not imploding
Downside: we still not good

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Ditto Rodgers.

Give them time, I see both staying and playing 4 years. DMW style

 

[sharpshot16]

24 fouls that half...almost unwatchable ball.

 

[zentrails]

If that was a charge on MM, I don't know what a charge is.

Not a single flop called so far, we just keep getting offensive fouls called on us instead, yet still up by 11 at the half

I'll take that

 

[SoILL_INI]

I believe I saw Goode jogging off at halftime, good sign!!!!!

 

[HTime]

Harris and Rodgers playing D as seniors could be fun.