Game Thread: Illinois vs IUPUI

[WestIllini]

Pathetic first half but I'm still expecting them to win by 15+. Gotta play better D. Refs weren't the best in the first half either.

 

[SuperMetroid]

I think Homer Drew's tie was warped in directly from 1973

 

[IceIceBaby]

Please keep DJ in, he just looks like an athlete waiting to explode. He and Leron could be dynamic duo.

in the words of quintin snider i think you mean "dynamic dumo"

 

[JIllini]

If it makes anyone feel better...Ohio State is heading to overtime against 2-5 Florida Atlantic.

 

[TriCityBurbs]

DJW easily could've thrown in the towel, but making the most of his minutes tonight. Has the opportunity to win that last spot off the bench if he keeps it up. Proud of him.

Not much else to hang your hat on this half, bigs need to look for shooters more. Thorne has little touch outside of 5 feet and would be better to kick for an open jumper.

Think Groce makes some changes at half and we cruise to a 15-20 point win. Lets go boys!

 

[Second and Chalmers]

I feel that's an appropriate use of "turgid". We're congested, we're not flowing, we're not loose.

Attack at both ends!

 

[hodgesonfire]

Halftime adjustments, Groce needs to scheme what to do off the double team they look lost when they get doubled.

Additionally why not put Finke or Jordan at center.

 

[CoalCity]

We're having a hard time recognizing double teams and finding the open man. Our bigs and Malcolm get double teams and just can't find the open man. Of course everybody is standing watching the double team happen instead of making themselves available for a pass. Our movement without the ball is poor with the exception of JCL.

 

[Second and Chalmers]

I think Homer Drew's tie was warped in directly from 1973

Homer Drew? I thought that was Don Knotts

 

[homesickalien]

Dont understand what happened to the first several minutes. We looked like a team... good movement. Some shots stopped falling and they reverted back to hero ball. GOTTA STAY COMMITED TO THE PLAN.

What's this plan you speak of?

 

[coltjames03]

How about one of the big 3 not including LB actually do something this game.

 

[SuperMetroid]

If it makes anyone feel better...Ohio State is heading to overtime against 2-5 Florida Atlantic.

As someone who's married to a Buckeye, this actually does make me feel much better. If ever a fanbase needed a smackdown it's that one...

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

DJW should have cut and MT should have passed.. sigh.

I know I'm late here, but watching this play I wondered: Does Mike Thorne have an assist?

Like... Ever?

 

[breadman]

And this is exactly the reason why they play a second half.

 

[Cook]

And in 2 minutes DJW shows he should've been in the rotation all along. Also shows how far behind AJ is from the rest of the team.

Begs the question why was AJ a starter when the season began?

 

[illini8507]

I feel that's an appropriate use of "turgid". We're congested, we're not flowing, we're not loose.

Attack at both ends!

Isn't he the head coach at Maryland?

 

[ILLtilIdie]

Really pulling for DJW here. let the boy shoot

I agree but Groce and his coaches are just like...

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Begs the question why was AJ a starter when the season began?

Probably due to how he was practicing--but he only played 9 minutes in the game he started (SEMO).

 

[breadman]

Isn't he the head coach at Maryland?

In Archie Bunker-speak.

 

[illini8507]

Stop turning the ball over and we'll win. Cutting down fouls and playing better defense will help too, obviously.

 

[hodgesonfire]

I don't know why Morgan or Thorne are playing if they aren't rebounding or scoring?

 

[breadman]

ok, here we go!

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

I don't know why Morgan or Thorne are playing if they aren't rebounding or scoring?

There's your sign.

 

[illini8507]

God, Thornes post shots look so terrible... but they go in more than you'd expect

 

[FeelYourPaign]

And a steal by Leron? Excellent