Game Thread: Illinois vs Tennessee

[FloridaMan]

So what are the odds the refs go all B10 and blow the whistle every time there's contact this half?

Very, very good.

 

[Iloveorangekoolaid]

They are an SEC network first and foremost. I legit hate when we have games on this network now

Funny enough, it’s our only game on an ESPN network this season. And we got jelly rolled that first half.

 

[CDRUSN]

Will we come out these first 5 minutes of the second half and start rebounding and making shots, or bystand like we did against Bama and UConn, while the Vols build a lead and pull away? I think that will determine who wins this game.

 

[FormerIllini]

Softest 250# post I have seen. Dunk that stuff

 

[JJE]

This team lacks toughness.
This team lacks athleticism.
This team lacks shooters.
This team lacks an edge.

A ton of talent but not that fun to watch so far.

 

[Bigtex]

Mirk should not dribble.

Evident the taller team but equally evident not as athletic.

Team is soft and slow

 

[CleverHandle1]

We have such short memories

23 pts on 11-16 shooting vs #11 Texas Tech
26 pts on 11-16 shooting vs #11 Alabama

OK. Fair enough, but the Uconn game and so far this game, he's been brutal. Are we good with him showing up 50% of the time against better competition?

I hope he can redeem himself. Don't see it tonight, though.

 

[ChiTown]

Bringing Morez in the game thread is insane. They didn't let him go, he left.

Is like beating a dead horse.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

0 free throws

Lots of uncalled fouls on this end that are getting called on their side. Big Z's fouls are a joke compared to what they're getting away.

 

[TheodoreRex]

To some degree, we all sit here acting surprised.. But who has Brad recruited-Skilled players- not physically tough players, not athletic players. AKA, it's not a surprise we are getting out rebounded and out athleted. I just hate watching it.... Give me Frazier, Feliz, D. Williams type players all day over soft skilled players. Speaking of which- did Andrej even ride the bus to this game?

 

[NarrowJ]

OK. Fair enough, but the Uconn game and so far this game, he's been brutal. Are we good with him showing up 50% of the time against better competition?

I hope he can redeem himself. Don't see it tonight, though.

He had 2 fouls for most of the first half

Nobody showed up at UConn (except KB)

 

[Bigtex]

End of first half forgot what was working inside and launched 3s

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Great playcall out of half

 

[CleverHandle1]

And David fouls, too.

 

[skyIdub]

FINALLY some toughness.

 

[JKR]

Just terrible defense by Boswell.

 

[Iloveorangekoolaid]

How’s that for soft? Let’s go Tomi

 

[FloridaMan]

No foul on Tomi's dunk? Come on!

 

[CleverHandle1]

David!!! Got to hit those wide open shots, KB.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I know that good teams do not allow others to do layup drills the whole game. That was just inexcusable.

 

[skyIdub]

No foul on Tomi's dunk? Come on!

Ball don't lie.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

THERE WE GO. That a tremendous set play

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Mirk battling with a guy who weighs 2 pounds for the rebound...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

that was bad from boz

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

For all the folks who harp on Tyler Underwood, those 2 set plays were pretty awesome