Game Thread: Illinois vs Northwestern

[mk345]

This team is so frustrating and think this is just who they are. The only thing they do consistently is throw the ball away.

 

[coryfor3]

Absolutely embarrassing. I never thought this team could shoot so poorly and never really figure out how to play together or defend. Just a bad team. Plenty of talented pieces..bad team.

I just want the season over. I can’t watch anymore.

 

[En Fuego]

They’re hitting 50% from 3 and you want zone?

Yep - plenty of coaches use it and switch back and forth to slow down an opposing offense.

 

[blueguy]

Our in game adjustments are either not there or just terrible.

 

[jumpingjack]

Well, hello RJ

 

[Godard]

NWhas taken two solid punches and responded each time. We may be playing below our potential, but they look way above theirs. Well done, Wildcats!

 

[Jimbo]

I know it’s not why we’re losing, but nw has hit some garbage prayers tonight too.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Yep - plenty of coaches use it and switch back and forth to slow down an opposing offense.

A zone isn't something that you can just throw out there. It's a philosophy. Our ability to miscommunicate when switching doesn't give me hope that we can zone properly.

 

[727ill]

How does the official miss the moving screen on Beran

 

[jumpingjack]

MM is going to end up setting a program record for that

 

[CogDog]

Thank you RJ.

 

[Gunner23]

How does the official miss the moving screen on Beran

All. Night. Long,

 

[Illini8420]

Maybe double Buie?

 

[Godard]

MM is going to end up setting a program record for that

In the era of the flop call, It's definitely a skill.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Maybe double Buie?

Bingo. That's where the adjustment needs to be.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

This team needs Trent horribly.

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

It was a 4 point deficit. Then, we chuck the 3's, and here we are right back at 14 point deficit. What a travesty.

You do realize that they cut the deficit in large part because of three 3s and Mayer FTs from being fouled on a 3?

 

[Godard]

Don't look now, but 6-0 run!

 

[skyIdub]

This team needs Trent, Ayo, Kofi, DMFW, and Dre horribly.

FIFY

 

[DB11Headband]

B1G refs surely know how to just show up and collect a paycheck.

 

[Flyin' Illini]

This game still feels very winnable. Take care of the ball and get a few stops and we're right back in it.

 

[jumpingjack]

If we win, that sequence will stand out to me. Huge defensive stop by Sencire after two very quick and frustrating fouls.
And TJ en Fuego.

 

[fatboyslim]

Don't look now, but 6-0 run!

No!!! LOL

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

This team needs Trent horribly.

Any senior that can command respect in the locker room and on the floor would help. We get discombobulated so easily.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

FIFY