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Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
If that story doesn't clear whether Alstork will be starting or not, I don't know what will. He'll be a starter from day one.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
This has been an extremely long off season.
For sure. I haven't been this anxious to start a season in a while.
IllinoisFan733
- Chicago
Since we are throwing it out there... here is my best guess for the starters during week 1 of conference play.
TJL
Smith
Alstork
Kipper
Finke
Very confident on the first 3. I'm guessing some combination of Kipper/Black/Finke in the last two spots, and could vary based on matching up against the team they are playing.
TJL
Smith
Alstork
Kipper
Finke
Very confident on the first 3. I'm guessing some combination of Kipper/Black/Finke in the last two spots, and could vary based on matching up against the team they are playing.
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This is my #2 lineup and what i believe our starters will be, if AJ doesn't break out this yesr like I believe he will.
And for all those Alstork doubters out there, if you followed him on Snapchat during his visit here, you would know the answer to weather he starts or not! And don't say 'it's just a recruiting pitch' because this staff don't play that! Besides, Alstork is a senior, not an incoming freshman, a senior who in some minds was the number 1 transfer player on the market
This has been an extremely long off season.
Sure has and we have a long way to go yet. The anticipation of seeing a team that moves on offense and a no-BS coach running the show is making the wait both tortuous and full of hope at the same time.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Read the article. Highly sought-after graduate transfers who put up the kinds of numbers Alstork did last season do not ride the bench.
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I think Alstork will start because he's our only experienced college scorer. Still, the key word in your post is "selling". No-one is recruited with a promise to sit on the bench.
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Of course they do.
This has been an extremely long off season.
Well over a year, I'd say. Possibly two.
This has been an extremely long off season.
I'd say it seems to be about 10 + years....glad its over finally? Lets hope!
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
This has been an extremely long off season.
I'd say it seems to be about 10 + years....glad its over finally? Lets hope!
This has been an extremely long off decade.
I am going to stay off the high horse in regards to Alstork. It is going to be a different type of game for him coming to a Power5. I wouldn't be soo quick to give him a starting spot or the "go to guy". I thought I read something awhile back (maybe his junior year) about team chemistry. Could be a problem coming in late to the team who have been with each other for awhile now??? Maybe I am crazy????
It would be hard to say Alstork won`t start, he was told he would be a leader when recruited, they don`t sit on bench. Now there may be a transition period where he is not given as many minutes, but again I find him on court as long as he is productive. BU said from the get go, " You earn your playing time" , I`d guess that means all. Very anxious for him to join the rest of squad, see how they all mesh. Step up and get your season tickets now! :thumb:
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
It may be a challenge since he had only 3 games against P5 quality opponents over the last 2 seasons. In 2015/16 against Kentucky 9p 4rb and Xavier 3p 6rb. And last season against Penn St 15p 5rb 3-18fg.
You guys are lining this team up like last year's. Vividly! But it's a new system and a new coach.
& just because coach raves about a player doesn't mean he'll start. He's an upperclassmen and a significant part of the team. Doesn't mean he'll start tho. The players that most efficitevtly and aggressively run this system will play.
Bubbles, I respect you and combes as posters. But like many on here, I believe we will be surprised how this man plays this team and runs this line-up. I could be wrong tho, and this is a very good and healthy debate to have!
Smartest thing I have read on here all summer.....I have been to practice and open gym and let me tell u....Most of you guys are wayyyy out in left field!
Smartest thing I have read on here all summer.....I have been to practice and open gym and let me tell....Most of you guys are wayyyy out in left field!
So out in left field.....played there a lot....is it the curve you want us to hit? I think he will play the best we got and ones that want to play, hoping that`s close to right. Condition, defense and desire are the factors.
I have always wondered ... with all the talk re: Alstork & Matic being behind etc. Does anyone know to what extent staff and/or other team members use technology to keep them in the loop - would have been easy to film the daily team skill drills (or send agenda) which Alstork with his 3-a-day work outs could then work on (and tape himself to get feedback). DItto for Matic. Or follow a plan with Fletch re: diet and weights, etc. No its not the same as being with team, but its in line with Alstorks comment 'work smarter' - like we heard earlier about BU working their weaknesses, eg, TJ finishing left.
Just like I assume they are all watching film on spread, etc ...
Just like I assume they are all watching film on spread, etc ...
:thumb:So out in left field.....played there a lot....is it the curve you want us to hit? I think he will play the best we got and ones that want to play, hoping that`s close to right. Condition, defense and desire are the factors.
Coach Underwood doesn't view it like most on here. He doesn't have a starting 5 he has 10 or 11 guys who will play in the game and he expects them to all be ready to play at a high level. He sells his guys with that mindset and if they cant play at that level then they don't play. He will prove himself to be the best coach the Illini have ever had. He will be an elite level coach. He has that "IT" factor. He demands a lot from his players and is very vocal about it in practice, VOCAL. Its not for every guy and we will lose some guys because they cant handle his approach but he will also take some kid that everyone doubts taking and turn him into all conf. I cant wait!!
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Smartest thing I have read on here all summer.....I have been to practice and open gym and let me tell u....Most of you guys are wayyyy out in left field!
Well, i wasn't expecting that!
kinda made me blush for a second there ��Lol but in all seriousness, thank you Mr. Jordan and I can't wait to see how it's all going to unveil!
Go Illini!!!
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I can tell you matter of factly, all this and more is being done to prepare the remaining incoming players, Matic and Big Mike ����
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