Game Thread: Illinois vs Penn

[CV Illini]

Here’s an idea. You’re the tallest team in college basketball. STOP JACKING UP 3’S!!!!!

 

[blife]

How on God's green earth are we letting Penn hang around and feel good about themselves. Recipe for F&^king disaster

 

[jumpingjack]

Mirk with 12 pts and 8 boards already

He is unstoppable tonight on the boards. Just crazy performance so far considering what else isn't happening for us.

 

[kyillinifan]

Why aren't we posting z and Tomi down low. They have no to contend

 

[IlliniAlumnus]

Please glue T’s backside to the bench unless we’re up 20. And keep Stojakovic in there.

How to heck do we not get balls like that with our height? Go get it!

 

[HailtotheChief]

We cant keep missing FTs and bunnies.

I hope Keatin starts shooting better. 2 of 8 and getting good looks.

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

So tired of hearing about our super efficient offense. This team, just like last years, can't make wide open 3's. I couldn't even get excited when they made several in a row early in the half to extend our lead, cause I know we would regress way below the mean in a matter of no time.

Haven't shot well since USC

 

[Sim]

Unfortunately I am seeing an Illini team that has reverted to their end of season mode. Little ball movement and all movement is slow. Not working very hard on either end.

They seem to do that every year. Get worse instead of better.

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Dead legs

They had a week to rest?

 

[bjp84]

Plain and simple, gotta make your wide open threes in rhythm. We've really struggled at that this past month

And FT’s. No so good at that lately either.

 

[IceCuban]

It's crazy to think Illinois was a 25 point favorite. Either Vegas is way off, Penn is playing out of their minds or Illinois is overrated.

Penn is playing better than average and refs are letting them hang all over us. We should be smart enough not to get frustrated and just start lobbing threes, but.....

 

[AnnaMay]

Freshman and not getting enough rest. Period.

We have played like 3 games in 3 weeks lol

 

[aaeismacgychel]

It's crazy to think Illinois was a 25 point favorite. Either Vegas is way off, Penn is playing out of their minds or Illinois is overrated.

We're missing wide open shots in rhythm.

 

[FloridaMan]

We could win this game by 20 if we didn't shoot another three. Just let Mirk and AS get to the rim every time down until they show they can stop it. So obvious it's ridiculous.

 

[so illini]

Not a great Jake game so far.

Agree. Out of character compared to the last several games

 

[rdk573]

Freshman and not getting enough rest. Period.

He had close to a week off...Exhaustin is no excuse

 

[PopChampaign]

Offensive rebounds. 13 2nd chance points and up 5, take away those and we’re losing

 

[madillini4]

Oh my god andrej no dude. Noooooooooooo dude.

 

[SuperMetroid]

Stop shooting !!!!ing threes

 

[CleverHandle1]

Again, stop shooting three-pointers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My God!

 

[AssemblyHallForever]

Quit jacking 3s

 

[skyIdub]

Ok.....PSA....anyone with shade to throw at Wagler...kindly STFU.

We are the 6 seed losing to a 11 without him. End of story.

 

[DeeIL89]

Get to the rim!!!!

 

[punchabove33]

Good to see Francon

 

[Illiniam1984]

Stop shooting 3’s. FFS