Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
the money line for us is +320
its about a 25% chance we win, totally possible
Game Thread: Illinois vs UConn
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its about a 25% chance we win, totally possible
PizzaHutParkingLot
- McPherson, KS
Why not us?
Apparently Google's AI needs a few more Nvidia chips to be able to spell "Illinois" right, but this is good enough for now.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
still better than Indinia
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Well , well , well ................................It's game day Illini Nation...........................Elite 8 game @ 5:09 pm CT..........
Who's gonna win ??.........that is the eternal question when our beloved meet up with an opponent.......whether it's a non-con or a conference game , no one really really knows who's gonna win a game until the horn sounds......of course , if it's a 30 pt lead at half time , then that usually means it's over ........But , in today's game of serious runs in the context of the game , it can change in very short time......
To get more deliberate about our game today , I am gonna keep it short and sweet........As fans of the Fighting Illini we all see their flaws and usually embellish said flaws.....it's because of our love for the Illini and our desire to get nit-picky about every small detail.......and there's nothing wrong with that , to an extent......
However , I try to NOT get nit-picky about the beloved and admire their talents and have a glass half full optimism about life , and the Illini totally......
We have a great chance to win todays game , just from the standpoint of how truly great our team is this season.........We have numerous weapons to unleash upon uconn's physical and mental vulnerabilities.........
Can they slow down TSJ ????????............very doubtful , as TSJ is playing like such a dominant Alpha Male and choosing to show the college BB world that they made a mistake leaving TSJ off the 1st team All Americans list's.........
Doc Domask will make the right decisions with the ball in his hands as he has done all season long......give him an inch and he will take a mile , or at least a swished 8-10 footer......and he will knock down a couple 3's or more tonight......
Cohawk will play with the apparent new found maturity he is displaying now (chairs skit's notwithstanding ).....count on cohawk with a couple 3's , 6-10 rebs , 4-5 assists , a couple blocked shots and 3-4 steals....
Ty will dazzle the uconnie's with some ballet around the rim and sky to the heavens for 6-10 rebs.......
Luke will knock down at least 2 three's and continue his intense rebounding and better D.......
Quincy will do damage in the first half , but we need him for the full 40 minutes........
same for Harman.......we need SOMETHING from him tonight....ANYTHING will help.......
Dain Dainja........the X factor to me.......can he defend without fouling ??.....hope so.....will he be able to put up 6-10 points and 5-8 rebounds ??..........hope so.........
DGL could be the ninja Illini , if he could repeat the two 3's experience earlier in the tourney.....
Hansberry might be needed if foul trouble rear's it 's ugly head tonight.......hope not.......
Bottom line is , the Illini are a great team......no doubt in my mind......can we win tonight ??................of course we can........
with all the above in my foggy brain I predict............................
Illini 85
uconn 81
On to the Final 4 and ready to finally make history for the beloved........one and one half hours till tipoff......and counting .......
I'm still hungry for a Natty.............I really really am..........................
Got new meds at the dispensary this morning........Bio Jesus has my full attention right now.....It's an omen.....it really really is ....
Divine intervention to soothe the souls of Illini Nation.....The Ancients are real and sent me some blue binary codes this morning that are very specific regarding the Illini's game tonight........Blue colored binary codes are the best kind.......I'm giddy.......I really really am............
OM............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Who's gonna win ??.........that is the eternal question when our beloved meet up with an opponent.......whether it's a non-con or a conference game , no one really really knows who's gonna win a game until the horn sounds......of course , if it's a 30 pt lead at half time , then that usually means it's over ........But , in today's game of serious runs in the context of the game , it can change in very short time......
To get more deliberate about our game today , I am gonna keep it short and sweet........As fans of the Fighting Illini we all see their flaws and usually embellish said flaws.....it's because of our love for the Illini and our desire to get nit-picky about every small detail.......and there's nothing wrong with that , to an extent......
However , I try to NOT get nit-picky about the beloved and admire their talents and have a glass half full optimism about life , and the Illini totally......
We have a great chance to win todays game , just from the standpoint of how truly great our team is this season.........We have numerous weapons to unleash upon uconn's physical and mental vulnerabilities.........
Can they slow down TSJ ????????............very doubtful , as TSJ is playing like such a dominant Alpha Male and choosing to show the college BB world that they made a mistake leaving TSJ off the 1st team All Americans list's.........
Doc Domask will make the right decisions with the ball in his hands as he has done all season long......give him an inch and he will take a mile , or at least a swished 8-10 footer......and he will knock down a couple 3's or more tonight......
Cohawk will play with the apparent new found maturity he is displaying now (chairs skit's notwithstanding ).....count on cohawk with a couple 3's , 6-10 rebs , 4-5 assists , a couple blocked shots and 3-4 steals....
Ty will dazzle the uconnie's with some ballet around the rim and sky to the heavens for 6-10 rebs.......
Luke will knock down at least 2 three's and continue his intense rebounding and better D.......
Quincy will do damage in the first half , but we need him for the full 40 minutes........
same for Harman.......we need SOMETHING from him tonight....ANYTHING will help.......
Dain Dainja........the X factor to me.......can he defend without fouling ??.....hope so.....will he be able to put up 6-10 points and 5-8 rebounds ??..........hope so.........
DGL could be the ninja Illini , if he could repeat the two 3's experience earlier in the tourney.....
Hansberry might be needed if foul trouble rear's it 's ugly head tonight.......hope not.......
Bottom line is , the Illini are a great team......no doubt in my mind......can we win tonight ??................of course we can........
with all the above in my foggy brain I predict............................
Illini 85
uconn 81
On to the Final 4 and ready to finally make history for the beloved........one and one half hours till tipoff......and counting .......
I'm still hungry for a Natty.............I really really am..........................
Got new meds at the dispensary this morning........Bio Jesus has my full attention right now.....It's an omen.....it really really is ....
Divine intervention to soothe the souls of Illini Nation.....The Ancients are real and sent me some blue binary codes this morning that are very specific regarding the Illini's game tonight........Blue colored binary codes are the best kind.......I'm giddy.......I really really am............
OM............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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My comment about being nearly impossible was merely a vehicle for the accompanying GIF.
The strength of UConn's defense: they do not let up good shots, period. Opponents shoot very low against them and they close out on threes. Lots of size and athleticism so nothing comes easy. If you get close to the basket (6'6 Stephon Castle is an NBA athlete and one of the best perimeter defenders in the country, often matched with opposing teams best players) you have 7'2 Clingan (or if he's out, 6'10 Johnson) back there to contest. With a 7'2 center back there, it's also not surprising that they rank very highly in block percentage.
They're more average in terms of generating turnovers and in terms of fouling. For as good as they are of an offensive rebounding team, they're only "good" (about the same as Illinois) in terms of defensive rebounding. Needless to say, if Illinois gets to the line, they will need to shoot a lot better there than they did on Thursday.
They're more average in terms of generating turnovers and in terms of fouling. For as good as they are of an offensive rebounding team, they're only "good" (about the same as Illinois) in terms of defensive rebounding. Needless to say, if Illinois gets to the line, they will need to shoot a lot better there than they did on Thursday.
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Just keep knocking on the door like this year. We will get in shortly if not today.
Easter weekend Blessing to all & LETSF’ngGO!!
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
Since I just got back from an officiating assignment, I’ll chime in on the superstitions.
I’m wearing the same stuff I’ve worn for the first three games. Same half zip script Illinois hoodie, orange Nike coaches shirt, gray joggers, and white ankle socks.
Not messing with the juju one bit for this one.
I’m wearing the same stuff I’ve worn for the first three games. Same half zip script Illinois hoodie, orange Nike coaches shirt, gray joggers, and white ankle socks.
Not messing with the juju one bit for this one.
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
Sort of messes up the ILL - INI chant tho.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
If we lose it's on Jeff Bezos and he shall have to suffer.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Getting the credit he deserves.
B-ILL
- Working From Home
Google’s AI actually uses TPU chips that are developed in house at Google (for the most part). But I digress… GO ILINOIS!
I have a lot more confidence in us winning this game than I would if we'd have lost on Thursday
Come on man,not quite ready to annoint them king yet,if they handle us maybe,I believe this will be a classic.ILL
JJE
- Bethalto, IL
I agree with this. Could still see Purdue winning all too.
Please for the love of God do what we need to do.
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