Game Thread: Illinois vs Michigan State

[DICKnaggie]

Just want to say that as someone who grew up watching Eddie Johnson, it is so cool Trent is closing in on Eddie's scoring position in the record books.

 

[Illini_Jack]

This official review is giving Trent a longer rest

 

[HailtotheChief]

So I'm glad all the freshmen are not playing as much as I want them too. Goode is ready and physically strong enough to take these Spartans down

 

[Icy veins]

Going to be a game of runs. As long as we stay locked in defensively we've got a good chance

 

[DeonThomas]

Just want to say that as someone who grew up watching Eddie Johnson, it is so cool Trent is closing in on Eddie's scoring position in the record books.

Although a bit unfair given "games played" by each.....

Not sure that I like 5th year guys setting career records in anything.

 

[Hopingfor500]

Living by the three is a rush. Dying by the three is excruciating. Let's just keep making them for the next 28 minutes.

 

[InDaAZ]

So I'm glad all the freshmen are not playing as much as I want them too. Goode is ready and physically strong enough to take these Spartans down

…seems contradictory.

 

[zentrails]

This official review is giving Trent a longer rest

Yes. so far we're getting a lot more lucky breaks than we got against MD
hope we can continue to take advantage

 

[illini80]

Christie not impressing tonight.

 

[spillini]

Going about as well as it can so far. Can we avoid the Illini Drought (TM)?

 

[WhiteHorseWings]

Weave has been elite

 

[DICKnaggie]

Love that OP is having some success.

 

[skyIdub]

The ball is moving very well. Trent on the pick and roll as well as the reversals. It's not a "weave"....the ball is not stagnant on offense and this is a great thing.

 

[DICKnaggie]

Although a bit unfair given "games played" by each.....

Not sure that I like 5th year guys setting career records in anything.

I hadn't thought about that, thanks. Both Illinois legends in my mind.

 

[azillini1]

We are being outrebounded 12 to 6. We need to hit the boards harder.

 

[illini80]

Man do they turn the ball over. Hopefully 0440 was right about 25 turnovers.

 

[InDaAZ]

Payne with a post move!?!

 

[HailtotheChief]

Omar matches up well vs MSU 5s

No Edeys

 

[BRucks]

Jesus Hawkins.

 

[skyIdub]

10 point lead with Frazier getting rest.....this is a great start.

 

[skyIdub]

AYOOOOOOOOOO!!

In the house!

 

[Illini_Jack]

Ayo's in the house!

 

[skyIdub]

Are you kidding me Trent Frazier?? Taking that charge........

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Hitting the boards so much better. Defense real tight. Absolute hell of an effort so far. Keep it up boys.

 

[BigMuddyMonster]

Hoggard is the definition of low IQ player