Game Thread: Illinois vs Penn State

[ptgrd23]

We are going big. Somebody can block Picketts post game.

 

[chiefini]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1633970118538477569

I’m guessing (and hoping) Brad has a quick hook if we get down early…

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Do any other fan bases focus on or complain about jerseys as much as ours? I have to imagine not.

We lead the conference in complaints regarding referees, announcers and yes....jerseys.

 

[Jimbo]

Ok, i put on my 2005 Big Ten champions 29-1 tee shirt. I do not wear this one often. It’s 1-0 this year. But i feel this game is important enough. Let’s go!

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Gene Honda. YES!!!!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1633969548964536323

Well in positive news, if Szelc calls the same moving screens he called at the end of the Nebraska-Minnesota game, we'll be in the double bonus by the 4 minute mark... Our guys need to know no celebrations or smack talk tonight- Pfeifer has a hair trigger.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Is it me, or are the announcers decidedly pro PSU . . . .?

It's you. Just to get out in front of it, the refs aren't anti Illinois either.

 

[Jimbo]

I’m really gonna be upset at Underwood if we get off to a slow start. Can’t believe he didn’t change the starting 5.

He doesn’t change things often. But dain and tsj shouldn’t be starting. They’re too sleepy at the start. (I’m assuming they’re starting)

 

[ejam21]

Was matthew mayer trolling with that heartfelt hug as his "handshake" in the starting lineup line. LMAO

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Was matthew mayer trolling with that heartfelt hug as his "handshake" in the starting lineup line. LMAO

How would that be trolling?

 

[GallopingGhost]

Win or lose I love this team and this program! Let’s go boys!

 

[hoopsfan47]

To me I will look at three determining aspects to the Illini play in order to win.
1. Can they hold PSU under 38% from the arc?
2. Can they dominate the glass?
3. Can they keep turnovers relatively equal?

If the Illini show tenacity and focus from the start in those three areas, they can win. If all are dominated by PSU, it will be another beatdown and a 10 seed or worse.

 

[InDaAZ]

Fun fact: Stacked end-to-end, we are 14” longer that the Littany Nylons…

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Gotta crash the boards, boys.

 

[ejam21]

How would that be trolling?

thoguht he was doing like a fake solemn thing to counteract everyone else being hype...since his personality is more on the non serious side

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Much better 3pt defense already. Like what I'm seeing. Gotta keep this up for 40

 

[SaintLIllini]

bu is loud

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

And one!!!

 

[ejam21]

Mayer on the baords twice..love it

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Huge offensive rebounds by Mayer. This is the most aggressive he's been on the boards all season. Good sign

 

[New Creation]

MM coming up big early

 

[21ChampaignSt]

Mayer being a...monster on the boards early

 

[ejam21]

jeez, do they miss mid range?

 

[GallopingGhost]

Pretty close so far. I like that we aren’t down by 5+

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Mayer being a...monster on the boards early