Game Thread: Illinois vs Western Illinois

[WWWWRocU]

Seeing a lot to like tonight after one half.

 

[NarrowJ]

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

We are scary on defense, just throwing five 6'7 - 6'10 guys at you

 

[BRucks]

So glad to see us attacking the basket this year.

 

[WyattEarp]

-Harmon had a sweet pass.
-Dain still leaves his feet WAY too much.
-We look great when we look to push…why can’t we look to do that more?

 

[Loyalillini10]

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

FIFY

 

[Chad Fleck]

Nice first half.

5-10 from 3
3 turnovers

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Well played half, running the floor well and getting the best shots available. It nice to have a shooter (Goode) that when he shoots I think it's going in.

 

[number1IlliniFan]

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

I loved the guy and knew him in a small way while he was here. Super nice and humble, always acknowledged me when I bumped into him. That being said, I feel like his issue came down to recruiting, which was a combination of bad luck and some bad characters like Eric Gordon and Jamar Smiths legal issues. He was just snake bit.

 

[logjam]

We should be able to do this...so, so far just on par...

 

[number1IlliniFan]

How many blocks do we have vs WI?

 

[Manual3for4peat]

AH is gonna be really good when the game slows down a bit for him on the offensive end.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Well...they screwed up the box score again. Said the Illini had 4 turnovers in the half. Never happened before and maybe never again so that can't be right. Right? Am I right? Of course I'm right!!

 

[jacekpardol]

-Harmon had a sweet pass.
-Dain still leaves his feet WAY too much.
-We look great when we look to push…why can’t we look to do that more?

Really splitting hairs on Dain. The kid looks terrific out there.

 

[WWWWRocU]

Would like to see at least 3 more of those 3's by Goode in the second half.

 

[skyIdub]

I loved the guy and knew him in a small way while he was here. Super nice and humble, always acknowledged me when I bumped into him. That being said, I feel like his issue came down to recruiting, which was a combination of bad luck and some bad characters like Eric Gordon and Jamar Smiths legal issues. He was just snake bit.

So you should probably have just given him a B.

 

[Bigtex]

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

Who is Webber?

 

[pruman91]

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

Very witty response , there dub......................very concise and definitive..........................

I got it on the first try...............I really really did.................

I'm all medded up for the Holidays................I really really really am.......................................

 

[number1IlliniFan]

 

[aaeismacgychel]

AH is gonna be really good when the game slows down a bit for him on the offensive end.

100% agreed. He is really ahead of schedule for a freshman big in the B10. His effort, toughness, demeanor, and skill is all there. He just needs an offseason with Fletch to get sculpted and him and Morez are going to be a dynamic duo.

 

[Goillinikobd]

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.

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

To me Hummel is in a class by himself among BIG color announcers, and will probably go national in a year or so.
After him, I give Weber the nod over Bardo. Can’t put my finger on the exact reason,

 

[skyIdub]

QC getting comfy in the offense.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Dain banged up a bit. Amani is going to be playing a TON this half.

 

[number1IlliniFan]

Sure would like to get ahead enough to see Dre get some legit minutes

 

[illinifreak30]

Gotta love the same 3-4 commercials every break

 

[DICKnaggie]

Listening on radio, but how does TSJ have only 9 against this team?