Game Thread: Illinois vs Western Illinois

[aaeismacgychel]

DGL working hard and doing some good things on offense, but getting abused defensively. WIU has been going after him each time down the court.

 

[pruman91]

great assist by TSJ on the full court drive and pass ahead to Dain for the layup......Kudo's to Dain for running the court...........................

 

[PopChampaign]

& is that Bruce Weber?

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That looked like a phantom foul on TSJ for his 2nd. He's been really quiet tonight

 

[PopChampaign]

Rankings aren't everything, but we're definitely top 25, not sure how that decision was made.

 

[number1IlliniFan]

Webber is doing a good job imo.

 

[PopChampaign]

gotta hit those free throws bruh

 

[Rusty]

Hate thinking this but when Ty gets fouled. I hope for 1 pt.

 

[LoveLovie]

That was a sweet pass

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Weber is doing a good job imo.

Every game I've heard him as a commentator he's been absolutely fantastic. They need to give him the high profile games this year. He's been great and clearly does his homework

 

[number1IlliniFan]

Did you hear Webber say (referringto Dee), "I had some really good players back them, made me look like a great coach."

 

[FloridaMan]

Hopefully Goode can carry this shooting over to better competition. Would be a huge lift.

 

[grantlab]

Ty has been super aggressive. 2 turnovers early, but otherwise making good decisions with the ball and backing his man down. Just need him to finish more at the rim. Need that from the whole team, as we’ve missed some bunnies tonight.

 

[JimILL75]

We miss a bunch of shots in close, too much spin, or clank it. Between those and missed free throws we could score a lot more points. Against good teams those are the difference

 

[jumpingjack]

Every game I've heard him as a commentator he's been absolutely fantastic. They need to give him the high profile games this year. He's been great and clearly does his homework

Sounded like he's been asking for them.

 

[Rusty]

Every game I've heard him as a commentator he's been absolutely fantastic. They need to give him the high profile games this year. He's been great and clearly does his homework

Not sure anymore of the Big 10 announcer #1 team etc.. but you got to think that role goes to Hummel or Bardo. I do agree though that Bruce is very prepared, personable and now that he's quit screaming on the sidelines has a voice that's pretty easy to listen to.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Ty has been super aggressive. 2 turnovers early, but otherwise making good decisions with the ball and backing his man down. Just need him to finish more at the rim. Need that from the whole team, as we’ve missed some bunnies tonight.

He's been really good for us offensively tonight

 

[PopChampaign]

Looking better and better every game, tournament team...

 

[logjam]

Webber is doing a good job imo.

At least he's not pulling a Bardo...

 

[Jon]

Just a fun defensive team

 

[skyIdub]

Webber is doing a good job imo.

I see you gave him a B+.....

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

I like Bruce as a color guy. Hope he calls more of our games.

 

[grantlab]

What a defensive first half. My gosh. By the way, we now rank #1 in the nation in Kenpom for effective field goal defensive %

 

[zentrails]

I see you gave him a B+.....

LOL I get it

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Not sure anymore of the Big 10 announcer #1 team etc.. but you got to think that role goes to Hummel or Bardo. I do agree though that Bruce is very prepared, personable and now that he's quit screaming on the sidelines has a voice that's pretty easy to listen to.

Hummel and Weber are definitely the 2 best color guys in the Fox Sports group of networks by a decent margin in my opinion. One of them needs to be at every major B10 game. Both bring really intelligent and pertinent analysis and commentary you just don't hear out of most color guys