Game Thread: Illinois at Ohio State

[thehass]

We used to say "get in his jock strap and stay there no matter where he goes". And I'm talking about Thornton. Surely this will be addressed at halftime.

 

[CDRUSN]

Thornton is giving me EJ Liddell flashbacks, like a few years ago when he would beat us practically single handedly. WIth 24 of OSU's 34 points, Thornton is a one man wrecking machine who we must slow down to take control of this game.

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

Play-by-play guy is awful. Terrible voice!

 

[DB11Headband]

Play-by-play guy is awful. Terrible voice!

I will not tolerate Fanta slander. Guy rocks

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

It's a shame Bruce Thornton didn't transfer to a program with an actual high-major coach. He's way way way too good for this mediocre Ohio State squad.

 

[foby]

We suck again.

Glad this didn't hold up long.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I don't know why anyone who isn't Thornton on OSU is shooting the ball. Like why? You have a guy who's burying stepback threes from 25 feet out like they're layups. Guy is nuclear. Just give him the ball.

 

[Keene-4-3]

Must be some big money in the cancer industry. I think this is their 30th ad.

 

[Flyin' Illini]

This performance by Thornton has actually been fun to watch. Mostly because we still have the lead.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

OSU taking lots of non-Thornton hero ball shots.

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Gotta respect what he’s doing right now from a basketball view. Unconscious

Yes, but I'm pissed

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

We used to say "get in his jock strap and stay there no matter where he goes". And I'm talking about Thornton. Surely this will be addressed at halftime.

Some of the shots he's sticking right in Kylan's eye. Most of the shots have been contested pretty well. When you're going like he is, that basket seems as big as the ocean.

 

[SEIDSHOW]

We desperately need a point guard and serious cutting. Lane is wide open.

 

[Battle89]

When the faucet opens with him, it's tough to shut off. He's on his way to 35.

First half prediction?

 

[Dee_4_Three_83]

Play-by-play guy is awful. Terrible voice!

He's not usually a play by play guy. I've seen him on Field of 68 after dark. But there is one thing that is consistent, his voice is annoying there too. Also, nice response boys.

 

[blife]

Took their best punch and didn't fold. Let's finish this out strong. Thorton is good but he had an unworldy half.

 

[UCantHideYer]

We need some distance in points. Thonton‘s wearing one of those capes we tend to lose to. Don’t want to give him a winning shot opportunity.

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

I will not tolerate Fanta slander. Guy rocks

Didn't know it was him, I appreciate his enthusiasm for cbb, but he's probably better suited as a sideline reporter.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Thornton is giving me EJ Liddell flashbacks, like a few years ago when he would beat us practically single handedly. WIth 24 of OSU's 34 points, Thornton is a one man wrecking machine who we must slow down to take control of this game.

Thornton is giving Michael Jordan in the Garden flashbacks...

 

[skyIdub]

Play-by-play guy is awful. Terrible voice!

Evan Turner on the studio set:

 

[IlliniFan42]

The non-Thornton Buckeyes are shooting 3 for 17. Gotta force anybody but him to take shots.

 

[Scoregasm]

Please double Thornton....get the ball out of his hands..

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Great half, THE OSU is in the game because of a gas station (a stud though)

 

[hoopsfan47]

Not sure I have ever in 70 years as an Illini fan seen a guy go off for 24 pts. in the first 17 min. against the Illini. Quite a heater. By the way, if he had 15 which would be exceptional, OSU would be down 14.

 

[Coop70]

Unfortunately there is an obscene amount.