Game Thread: Illinois vs Minnesota

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SycIllini

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DeeForThr33 said:
Underwood can coach. This offense works when the players do what they are supposed to and play hard. The buy in and progression of this team after a 4-12 start is unreal. Love it.
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Seems like we are seeing less of the pinch post hand off and more post ups by our 5.
 
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CasualObserver05

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If there was ever a time for the "first 3 minutes of the half" speech! Litterally have the opportunity to end this game in the first 3 minutes. On the flip side, can't allow that same time segment to completely flip the mo!
 
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Truffaut

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SycIllini said:
Seems like we are seeing less of the pinch post hand off and more post ups by our 5.
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We shoot every time the ball goes inside, no matter how well we are covered. Will we ever kick it back out?

We could scored 60 in this half if we'd done that.
 
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hoopsfan47

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When you work as hard as these kids have at playing at warp speed, it will all come to fruition at some point, and that point is tonight....right now. It is so hard for high school kids to transition to playing at Div. 1 speed, and we have seen that apply to quick, athletic frosh for two years. But just like repetitive training in any game of hand eye coordination...it will eventually lead to improvement. Tonight, not only are they executing with growing confidence every minute, but are of an aggressive mindset on offense and Tasmanian Devil whirlwind speed on defense.

What a great treat for Illini fans to see a combination of speed and execution only witnessed in Assembly Hall in the days of the Flyin' Illini and the '05 Final Game team. More importantly, what a reward for these kids for their hard work.

We have seen this level of play for spurts of 4-5 minutes, but not an entire half. Illini still had 9 turnovers but the rebounding stat, favoring the O & B by a 20-9 margin, coupled with exceptional shooting tells the story.

One would think this game is an assured win, but only if the speed, effort, and aggressiveness at both ends is maintained. Illini do not need to continue making over 60% from everywhere but they must play defense hard. Love the contributions from the bench and playing everyone.
 
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CasualObserver05

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Always hear about the player who "just has a knack for making a play." Does it ever feel like Kipper "just has a knack for not making a play." Hence laying on the out of bounds line.
 
#111      

skyIdub

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Take the punch......roll....

The offense works so much better with Giorgi in. When Samba gets his footwork on par with Giorgi....the rotations are going to be easier.
 
#112      

Steelyunk

Steelyunk
Tobacco Road
Steelyunk
Truffaut said:
We shoot every time the ball goes inside, no matter how well we are covered. Will we ever kick it back out?

We could scored 60 in this half if we'd done that.
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I’ll settle for 50.
 
#113      

skyIdub

skyIdub
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skyIdub
We haven't had someone that can finish like Ayo since __________?
 
#116      

GoIllini23

GoIllini23
GoIllini23
How come when we get some calls, it’s all the announcers can talk about...sheesh, we’re owed Pookie
 
#117      

Steelyunk

Steelyunk
Tobacco Road
Steelyunk
Nothing to complain about. Feels... so... odd... is this - what they call... fun?
 
#120      

MadSeason

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MadSeason
They can't do anything with Ayo. They have long athletes and it doesn't matter. Too strong, too good of body control.

He's moving up the draft board every game
 
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JamesB

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hoopsfan47 said:
When you work as hard as these kids have at playing at warp speed, it will all come to fruition at some point, and that point is tonight....right now. It is so hard for high school kids to transition to playing at Div. 1 speed, and we have seen that apply to quick, athletic frosh for two years. But just like repetitive training in any game of hand eye coordination...it will eventually lead to improvement. Tonight, not only are they executing with growing confidence every minute, but are of an aggressive mindset on offense and Tasmanian Devil whirlwind speed on defense.

What a great treat for Illini fans to see a combination of speed and execution only witnessed in Assembly Hall in the days of the Flyin' Illini and the '05 Final Game team. More importantly, what a reward for these kids for their hard work.

We have seen this level of play for spurts of 4-5 minutes, but not an entire half. Illini still had 9 turnovers but the rebounding stat, favoring the O & B by a 20-9 margin, coupled with exceptional shooting tells the story.

One would think this game is an assured win, but only if the speed, effort, and aggressiveness at both ends is maintained. Illini do not need to continue making over 60% from everywhere but they must play defense hard. Love the contributions from the bench and playing everyone.
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Shooting 60% just makes everything look better. But I’m not knocking it.
 
#122      

logjam

logjam
logjam
Putting my cup on, hoping we just keep the foot on the GAS!
 
#123      

Retro62

Retro62
North Bethesda, Maryland
Retro62
skyIdub said:
We haven't had someone that can finish like Ayo since __________?
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Reminds me of Derek Harper a bit...long, smooth, and seemingly effortless at times.
 
#124      

RickBB

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I've said when Ayo hasn't played well, but he's been amazing. Still not uber athletic....and thank God because otherwise he'd only be here a year. Kudos to him...he's figured it out.
 
#125      

skyIdub

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Ok, now we're just taking their soul.
 
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