Game Thread: Illinois at Purdue

[WWWWRocU]

Biggest challenge is when we grab a lead, any lead, and then extend it, and continue to extend it to the end. It seems this is a trademark of this season's team.

 

[skyIdub]

Robert's article was so on point. As Illini fans we just seem to wait to be disappointed.

For once in quite some time, I may actually be overconfident. I think this team is special. They show traits and skill level from 1-7 that we haven't seen since....?

I expect us to win tonight. I will actually be surprised if we don't. That's how well we are playing and how good we match up.

Don't be shocked if we win by 10.

 

[logjam]

I focus on his struggles from 3 this year because when he finally figures it out he's going to be even more of a monster. And his career numbers, free throw percentage, and shot all suggest that he will get comfortable at some point.

Agreed, 3 point percentage will revert to the norm...eventually...lol

 

[skyIdub]

Quincy gonna be POTG tonight

 

[Coop70]

Been to Mackey arena once, in 2004. Expect the same effort tonight.

 

[LFOD]

As tipoff approacheth, I feel… pity for our doomed opponent.

 

[WWWWRocU]

This day has been a week long day it seems to me.......Checking the clock every 10-15 minutes.....Still at least 50 minutes till tip off....ugh..................

I'm sure as NL #X says: Patience pru, patience! The goodness will be here soon!

 

[Sutton_Place]

 

[ptgrd23]

 

[DB11Headband]

78-74 good guys

 

[CleverHandle1]

Is Purdue basically the same team as last year? If so, then the Illini have a solid chance tonight. Last year's Illini was a roller-coaster and almost won in Indiana.

 

[the national]

Harmon. He’s my pick to click.

 

[altgeld88]

House money.

My dad says you don't work hard enough on defense. And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs

 

[PattyOBryant]

My instincts tell me Goode is in for a good night

 

[pruman91]

I'm sure as NL #X says: Patience pru, patience! The goodness will be here soon!

Why yes, yes they have.........NL # 3 , NL# 4 and NL # 5 have all told me to relax , chill and maintain.......I have leaned on their support today to rachet down the anxieties.............I really really really have.....................

TR also called @ 3 pm and talked me off the ledge......she really really did..........

Why yes , yes I did.....I'd do anything for my pru............I really really will........................GO ILLINI !!!!!!!!!!

 

[alaskaillini]

Think that we may see some Hansberry tonight if CoHawk in foul trouble as Amani can shoot 3s and will fit game plan better than Dain. Will probably need both he and Dain because going to be hard for CH to stay out of foul trouble.

 

[FloridaMan]

My dad says you don't work hard enough on defense. And he says that lots of times, you don't even run down court. And that you don't really try... except during the playoffs

 

[Chad Fleck]

My instincts tell me Goode is in for a good night

He shot it well last March at Mackey.

 

[skyIdub]

It's the calm before the storm. Here it comes West Lafayette.

 

[DonFlan]

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1743437284417114301

 

[Jimbo]

Purdue 10.5 favorite??? Seems a bit excessive Vegas

I agree. If i were in a betting location i would put a small wager on the illini+10.5

 

[LouHenson]

Here we come! We got nothing to lose!

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So on the money! No one expects us to win. Vega’s says -10.5 this is a free game for us….. but if?

 

[PopChampaign]

I said last week we just may be the #1 team in the nation... @hoopsfan47 disagreed and then the analysts spoke... let's see.

 

[PopChampaign]

So on the money! No one expects us to win. Vega’s says -10.5 this is a free game for us….. but if?

My future is riding on this lol so let's go. Send that energy ILL fam!