Game Thread: Illinois vs Ohio State

[The Sprouting Divot]

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[LouHenson]

It may be Underwood? We do only run 2 offensive sets. Weave and a PNR of Curbello is in. We simply should not be getting beat to death by OSU. It is really disheartening as I thought we really had a final four team this year. If we are honest, we really don’t. They simply don’t run good offense and they have tremendous defensive lapses. We blame it on not having a true “4”, but most teams have holes in their lineup (OSU for sure does), yet we just get destroyed to start every half.

I think our entire season hinges on how they come out in the second half of this game. If we don’t fight and make this a game the season could easily spiral down quickly? It sad? I just wish I saw any hope, but right now?

 

[CurbeloYourEnthusiasm]

Frazier had 3 open lay ups that first half and passed out each time to the 3 point line ,, don`t get it...,, open all the way and empty position on them possessions...

I see that all the time. Seems like most teams are always hunting that kickout 3 instead of taking the easier 2

 

[Cook]

He was a grizzled Senior that knew his role and excelled at it. Miller and Curbelo, as Freshman, are trying to find their way.

You don't have to be a Senior to be tough

 

[Fr8trn16]

Ohio State is purposely going after Kofi on Defense.. That is interesting..

Trying to get our best weapon in foul trouble! Teams know he's our best chance. Why do you think 4 players are attacking him every time he touches the ball? They don't believe in our shooting ability. And we're taking all these jumpers. Playing right into their game plan. Get the ball inside and attack the paint! Kofi needs the ball! And we need some effort or it's over! And quit passing up wide open shots after they collapse on Kofi!

 

[Chitownkid]

It’s like these tv crews don’t pay attention. Underwood doesn’t play the pressure style. Hasn’t in two years.

 

[whatahack]

The score aside...I've really been impressed with Adam Miller's defense lately

 

[RockfordIllini]

I feel like we hesitate too much on layups and 3s. I get we aren’t the biggest but we should go up strong at the rim. Trent had at least 2 layups. And the 3’s, just let er rip.

 

[Fr8trn16]

Not only are we boneheaded with our play but opposing coaches have totally figured Underwood out. They know our big men cannot pass a lick, and are going to triple team us inside.

They know we can't shoot a lick! Still! Come on Goode!

 

[CurbeloYourEnthusiasm]

It's EJ's day when that drops. 3/18 coming in. 4/5 today

 

[Ramrod2010]

I was planning to rid this hangover with water and rest.

But I guess it can be a "hair of the dog" kind of day instead.

 

[skyIdub]

Oh, just get it to the best 3 point shooter in the country...what a novel idea.

 

[Deleted member 747903]

Is Ayo hurt? He looks slow in transition.

 

[SuperMetroid]

Liddell with a step back 25-footer. Whatever

 

[LostinNebraska]

Get Kills, get in transition, box out on misses

 

[SweetLou2020]

Pressure against a team with no true pg, novel idea! Pressure them high out top, bring the old school BU, take advantage of a team with no warm pg!

 

[Chitownkid]

Oh, just get it to the best 3 point shooter in the country...what a novel idea.

To be fair, he’s not aggressive and doesn’t hunt shots.

 

[illinitiger]

Seemed like a flop by young..exaggerated contact

 

[Illini_Jack]

Well, if we're going to comeback better now than later

 

[LoveLovie]

Camera angle sucks

 

[Lexis20]

Liddell awfully good...Curbelo needs to play better or sit more

 

[hoopsfan47]

Say what superlatives you want about Kofi, but his basketball pass and catch skills are neanderthal.

 

[azillini1]

They are giving us a chance with the TO's. We are more aggressive this half.

 

[GallopingGhost]

Touch foul was right. He may have grazed an arm hair

 

[CurbeloYourEnthusiasm]

We were down 15 vs Penn State, 15 vs Northwestern, 18 today vs Ohio State. It'd be something if we could win 3 Big 10 games after trailing by 15+