Game Thread: Illinois vs Morehead State

[hoopsfan47]

Morehead hit us with their best shot...and we just stood there and did not even move. Just keep hitting back. They have played perfectly into our rope a dope strategy...........................I assume.

 

[georgeuremovich]

Reminds me of many of Ali's fights, coasting until he would shifted to another gear.

 

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

No one told Morehead State that we play our best after going down big. Foolish of them to jump out to a 9-0 lead.

 

[cs04]

2 on Minix alright

 

[sacraig]

Minix and Lathon BOTH with 2 fouls.

Keep. Driving.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Drive at Minix all day if they're keeping him in with 2.

 

[CDRUSN]

The Illini bench is way too deep for Morehead St to hang with. Keep fresh horses rotating in, and run Moorhead until their tongues hang out. I like the trajectory so far, in spite of a multitude of unforced errors.

 

[Goillinikobd]

Two observation unrelated to the game
love the “Old Pacer“:ad for State Farm
don’t like our cheer squad in all orange

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Minix is a good defensive player but he doesn’t see TSJ in the Ohio Valley. Keep attacking.

 

[skyIdub]

Loyalty and the Panic Button...

 

[cs04]

Marcus !

 

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

They're afraid of letting us get out on transition, so they're making no effort to grab offensive rebounds. Should bode well for us.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Loyalty and the Panic Button...

That start was less than ideal.

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

So glad DGL involved early here. Deserved minutes.

 

[whatahack]

Our depth is going to wear them down.

 

[NarrowJ]

We need Ty

Hope he can calm down, definitely has some jitters

 

[BWBW]

Reminds me of many of Ali's fights, coasting until he would shifted to another gear.

Rope the Dopes!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

If we can get a 3rd on Minix or Lathan before half, Morehead State will be in some trouble. Need to keep being aggressive and go at them

 

[spillini]

So glad DGL involved early here. Deserved minutes.

He’s got the Sencire juice

 

[Goillinikobd]

Did not know Damask and Shannon are the highest scoring college duo in the country

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

They're afraid of letting us get out on transition, so they're making no effort to grab offensive rebounds. Should bode well for us.

Yes, despite us giving up 4 in 4 minutes to start the game.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Would really like to see us try to get another foul on Lathon and Minix.

 

[skyIdub]

Our depth is going to wear them down.

The minute I saw they wanted to play our pace...I totally relaxed. They are like the dumb tourons in the National Parks walking up to the bear or bison.

Go ahead....tease the bear. See how that works out for you.

 

[zentrails]

Our depth is going to wear them down.

And keep us fresh for the 2nd game, not that I'm assuming we win today

 

[illiniguy24]

Right now - would rather see DGL than Harmon

I just want to see whoever is ready for the moment. No time for experimenting right now. DGL def has the dog in him though