Game Thread: Illinois vs Nebraska

[NorthShoreIllini]

Maybe the worst defensive half ever? Shameful garbage from everyone involved. Offense equally trash. Brad “shoot more 3s” uh no thanks

 

[blife]

We just gave up 51 to Nebby in a half. Pathetic.

 

[pruman91]

Absolutely touching us

they better not !!!!!!

 

[grantlab]

I’m over these posts. If Zach Hamer is the reason we haven’t figured out our defense in 32 games, the entire program is to blame.

 

[fantasydaily708]

I don’t know, the way we are playing doesn’t bode well for a close game

I have faith in the beloved to get this close

 

[derrick6]

This is the worst coached defense for as long as I can remember

Lol. No one wanted to shoot and it showed why. some need to grow some courage…

 

[Crossbow]

Lucky Taganakiwaa? is somewhat off or it would be really bad.

 

[madcrazeeballa]

Something something about them just hitting a lot of shots. But we’ve said that how many times this year? The defense just sucks.

 

[Illini8420]

I don’t have much confidence in us second half. I hope I’m wrong. Nebraska is just playing smarter basketball. This is on our coaches.

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Lots of new names on the Board today! Welcome.

 

[Miles Leonard]

This defense isn't beating a YMCA team.

 

[My2Cents]

Not sure if I have ever seen a more relaxed coach than that interview with Hoiberg at the half. Congrats Illinois !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[illinipimp]

Play like this and we won't have to worry about the second round.

 

[LocalChief505]

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I think i have that same tie

 

[champaignpak]

it is not even remotely surprising when only one player actually tries and the other two main players are not even bothered to make an effort.

 

[Troop44]

Nebraska is never out of their comfort zone. We do nothing defensively to disrupt. Nebraksa is playing free and getting whatever they want. We have no bite or grit.

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Lucky to be down 11 they are shooting 58% and we are shooting 35% and being out rebounded, Wow

 

[D1959]

Can’t shoot like that 2 games in a row?

 

[Illinifinn]

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Can only put so much blame on Hamer. He’s not the one getting paid almost 5 mil a year to coach this team. Brad has had all year to adjust. Or at the very least appoint someone else.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

***Calls Nick Irvin***

Get prepared to win by 30 guys ...

We tune in LIVE to Nick Irvin's cell phone ...

 

[SuperMetroid]

If we had played our way into a three seed, we’re now playing our way right out of it.

That was embarrassing

 

[ChiTown]

Am beginning to see how deep Nebraska is.

 

[LouHenson]

We should be we have BU as a head coach he has proven worthy of the pick I am really sorry to say

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Also Dainja with zero shot attempts after yesterday should be a fireable offense.

 

[HailtotheChief]

Hawkins obviously did something to sit so long with no fouls. Maybe Mast lighting him up outta the gate is unacceptable for all this talk of Coleman being an elite defender. I know mast got Dain once too.
When Dain was in he didn't hardly touch the ball.