Game Thread: Illinois at Rutgers

[Fulton County Illini]

Got play the guys that are going to compete in this game. Too many mistakes without corrections

 

[HailtotheChief]

When the fouls do get called them Kofi has to make the free throws or be ready to get hacked even more

 

[Manual3for4peat]

Officiating is driving Kofi out of the college game. Why come back for another year when everyone is allowed to constantly beat on you, game after game.

Yep. It’s pathetic. And it just the exact opposite of how everyone else is called. Davis for Wisconsin gets breathed on and he’s shooting free throws.

That’s said, this was a pathetic effort. Our upperclassman didn’t bring it. I don’t get what Brad won’t give the freshman an extended look to see if anyone can give us a spark. The seniors aren’t.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Poor effort
Poor execution
Poor shooting

Seem to come out with a we don't care attitude

Rebounding = effort. Last 6 games we've been out rebounded. Very disconcerting.

 

[bjp84]

Look very hesitant to shoot even on the open shots

 

[RML]

I actually get the sense that we are getting a little more determined. But we need to get some stops or hit some shots, or we're likely to collapse. (Sorry, we do collapse.)

 

[Illini8420]

Might as well try out BBV for a bit

 

[LeinieGuy]

Bench all of them and get the new blood in there. At least make the loss count for something

 

[BRucks]

33-17 on rebounds

 

[BlindLoyalty]

The Illini look Charmin soft today.

 

[D1959]

Not surprised at all game going just as I figured it would

 

[ILLFAN67]

Why can’t we stop their big

 

[grantlab]

Here comes another 0-2 trip from the line

 

[Hopingfor500]

Maybe think about a getting RJ back in the game? Try to get up and down the court a little bit more tonight Brad? Try something different!! Going to be another unfulfilling season at this trajectory.

Harper went by RJ like a light and the shock of this not being Northwestern set in. He physically cannot stay in front of anyone Rutgers has at this point. Note that I said....at this point.

 

[HailtotheChief]

Yep. It’s pathetic. And it just the exact opposite of how everyone else is called. Davis for Wisconsin gets breathed on and he’s shooting free throws.

That’s said, this was a pathetic effort. Our upperclassman didn’t bring it. I don’t get what Brad won’t give the freshman an extended look to see if anyone can give us a spark. The seniors aren’t.

The refs are not the problem tonight they missed a call or two but that's not the issue. Kofi makes some Free shots he would get hacked as much.
They have only called one foul on us by the way. Our guys need to step up. 1 for 7 from the line and not tough has nothing to do with the officials.

 

[Calillini]

Oh, well anyone who has to go to college in New Jersey deserves something to cheer about

 

[Coop70]

Their heads are somewhere else. This is becoming a recurring nightmare.

 

[Pennsy]

That's it. I can take no more. I shut the TV off. You guys can ride it out.
I wore my orange all day out and about. Oh well. It's Illinois.

 

[Jester87]

We're not going to score 50 at this pace.

Really just a horrible effort.

 

[FloridaMan]

Total lack of mental focus evident by missed FT's and low energy play. Frustrating for this team that has so much potential. But mental toughness can't be taught I guess.

 

[hiberto]

there's the patented double digit run by the other team

 

[Optimo]

Maybe we’ll save the last three timeouts after we’re down 20

 

[thehass]

Looking forward to Illini football.

 

[D1959]

Is it 5 or 6 missed free throws in a row purely mental

 

[bjp84]

Rutgers is a top 10 team at home. We play our best it seems when we are outside the top20 and we feel disrespected.