Game Thread: Illinois vs Duquesne

[KingWolf11]

Hard to complain about anything right now but if Avery Johnson has a tv gig anything is truly possible

I mean come on what was that lmao

 

[New Creation]

these broadcasters are killing my ears.

 

[Govoner Vaugn Fan]

Didn't realize there was another EIU alum in here (or maybe I had forgotten lol). But yeah, it was always funny to watch some of their games as they'd be playing college kids that had spent more time drinking or smoking since they got to college so they were nowhere near in decent shape.

EIU grad here as well.

 

[IlliniKat91]

Did they really just say the Dukes can feel better if they draw it to within 12 by the half?

 

[Turpin & Tate in 2008!]

Dain is an and 1 machine.

 

[skyIdub]

"Dain Dang-er"- Avery

Accidental or purposeful.....it's badass.

 

[Thaillini22]

To be fair, the pbp guy is okay, avery is a mess, but debbie antonelli kinda knows her sh*t.

 

[TheChief4Life]

I like how he seems to go out of his way to emphasize mispronouncing Dainja’s name…

 

[BRucks]

Hard to complain about anything right now but if Avery Johnson has a tv gig anything is truly possible

Is coach under the weather?

Looks like it

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Is coach under the weather?

Sure seems like it

 

[BBlock24]

Did they really just say the Dukes can feel better if they draw it to within 12 by the half?

I mean I get why they said that. Going from down 20+ to only being down around 12 heading into half would give them some momentum. Let’s hope that doesn’t happen lol

 

[Coop70]

Avery still doesn't know Dain's name, hahaha

Bonus for making the sweet sixteen...losing this announce crew!

 

[Rich]

I like how he seems to go out of his way to emphasize mispronouncing Dainja’s name…

Avery is pimping the !!!! out of the name lmao

 

[logjam]

This is incredible to watch. This team deserves this so much.

Put this in a bottle for the rest of the games...

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Keep the lead at 20 at the half. Do not let up.

Then make adjustments .

 

[WeWillWhen]

Let’s extend the lead before half. Don’t give these Dukes any hope.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Is coach under the weather?

I'd say he is. Keeps trying to keep his mouth covered with a towel and not breathe on anyone except Tyler

 

[hoopsfan47]

Dain is an and 1 machine.

Unfortunately....most of his and 1s are a clunk and not a swish.

 

[Chad Fleck]

To be fair, the pbp guy is okay, avery is a mess, but debbie antonelli kinda knows her sh*t.

If she didn't try and sound like a guy, then maybe I could handle it.

 

[Illiniguy13]

“Foul on Grant”….” “No! They called it on Grant!”

 

[skyIdub]

Is coach under the weather?

OMG BU is dying and they are winning it all for the Gipper!!! /s

 

[Illini8420]

Run up the score. Don’t leave any doubt

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Did they really just say the Dukes can feel better if they draw it to within 12 by the half?

Hey, if they were to close it to a 12 point lead, I'd be doing backflips and tequila shots in the locker room if I was them

 

[zentrails]

Undergrad and 2 masters from there

Me, too chemistry masters, tough dept, comparable grade-wise to UIUC (BS Chem) the one year I was there
Had one prof who worked on the Manhattan Project

 

[pruman91]

I almost feel sorry for Duquense. We are stomping the monkey snot out of them. I'm hoping we get to clear our bench at some point in the second half, to keep our key players rested, uninjured, and connected with our role players.

My main concern now is for the Illini to not get a couple broken arms and hands from this vaulted hack-a -player D they are playing against us......