Game Thread: Illinois at Nebraska

[Retro62]

With slightly better shooting, we are up by 18

 

[rbillini]

I sure wish Harris had an outside shot.

Or an inside shot.

 

[Orangetool]

We needed to feed Dain when Walker sat.

Still, carved a lead.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Something has clicked since Wednesday. Multiple plays where players are diving for balls and winning 50/50 balls. Very pleasant sight and bodes well for the remaining season.

I don't know what was said behind the scenes when Skyy left, but I'm getting the feeling the players on the current roster are scared that each game might be their last. Because that's how they're playing effortwise.

 

[the national]

Neb has more turnovers than FG (10-to-9)

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Hey sometime you have a (-1), and it ends up to be a positive. I like they way they are playing as a team. Not shooting well, and we are up 11 at half on the road.

 

[the national]

24 fouls that half...almost unwatchable ball.

But at least they are calling it the same for both teams? Frustrating but equal?

 

[Steelyunk]

I hate games with this many foul calls. They’re mostly not terrible calls but it really makes for a tough to watch game. Have to think it plays to our advantage though.

 

[PNWIllini]

Upside: not imploding
Downside: we still not good

Good is debatable but I saw a lot to like. Work rate remains good. Offense movement off ball is good. Passing not bad.

 

[the national]

We need this one; would like to get out of the net on that Sean Harrington chart. #roadkill

 

[GrayGhost77]

Robot refs. It's time.

As long as they aren't like this.

 

[Hope For The Best!!!]

Seriously though - did the hair and make-up team even look at Bruce before the halftime show?

 

[zentrails]

Team is playing well. Was it the lack of a good point guard the sum of all issues for the problematic games?

Certainly seems like addition by subtraction the last two games.

Getting rid of the switching d helped the most IMO

 

[Orangetool]

This one is ours if we shoot better in the second half.

Defense has been tight.

 

[band camp]

Seriously though - did the hair and make-up team even look at Bruce before the halftime show?

Wardrobe too.

 

[Steelyunk]

RJ had a solid half. Great D and made some shots. Feels like he’s rounding into form. Great sign.

 

[Govoner Vaugn Fan]

Ever been a team that scored more points from the line than the field?

 

[aaeismacgychel]

But at least they are calling it the same for both teams? Frustrating but equal?

Yeah, they haven't looked biased at all to me. Just absolutely terrible and in way over their heads.

 

[spillini]

Good is debatable but I saw a lot to like. Work rate remains good. Offense movement off ball is good. Passing not bad.

Definitely some stuff to like. I like the spacing and passing but need more slashing. Defense is pretty good. Still a ways off from TX/UCLA/VA though.

 

[Retro62]

Gotta say, Bruce starting to feel very comfortable in front of the camera…sounds good

 

[InDaAZ]

Will TJ get to 30 today?
Who will step up if Hoiberg tries to shut him down the second half?

 

[fatlard]

Getting rid of the switching d helped the most IMO

Whose idea was it to go with switching d?

 

[Scoregasm]

Bruce's hair needs help.

 

[azillini1]

If MM and DD can stay out of trouble in the next ten minutes, I think they can put this game away for us. MM only with 2 and Dainja not getting the ball due to double-teaming by NU. DD has really had an impact on defense when in there.

 

[Bigtex]

Mayer, Dain and Rodgers only points are free throws