pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I think I would take purdont's T. Williams over Dickinson.....Williams has a lot more moves and better foot speed.....He isn’t Kofi but he is next best in BIG.
JMHO
I think I would take purdont's T. Williams over Dickinson.....Williams has a lot more moves and better foot speed.....He isn’t Kofi but he is next best in BIG.
That win was so much fun. I called my brother midway through the second half just to make sure I wasn't watching an old clip from the 80's.So guys, I'm confused, am I still allowed to be impressed with our dismantling of Michigan last season, or did we just decide that was the equivalent of beating up on an NAIA team?
Seriously one of my favorite sports memories of all time. Maybe some recency bias but I honestly don't think do. I am confident I'll still feel that way years from now.That win was so much fun. I called my brother midway through the second half just to make sure I wasn't watching an old clip from the 80's.
Since you are the one watching what are your thoughts?I'm watching Michigan State and Max Christie and would love to hear other board member's thoughts on both.
"Get your little !!! out of here Trent"...love it!
Really appreciate your evaluation of Michigan as a whole based on one game, especially one in which Livers got hurt. Good stuffLivers and Wagner were total non-factors when we played them
... actually, their entire team were non-factors. Smith was the only who showed up.
Well we didn't have Ayo, so there's that.Really appreciate your evaluation of Michigan as a whole based on one game, especially one in which Livers got hurt. Good stuff
No problem here...one of my favorites from last year. Hopefully we duplicate This year.So guys, I'm confused, am I still allowed to be impressed with our dismantling of Michigan last season, or did we just decide that was the equivalent of beating up on an NAIA team?
I've watched that game a couple of times after a bad FB loss just to lift my spirits.....No problem here...one of my favorites from last year. Hopefully we duplicate This year.
Great write-up. Thanks for sharing.Watched a couple more exhibition games:
Sissoko looks like a baby deer out there. I don't see him getting many minutes
I agree with this post, but i'm not going to like it...Oh don't worry, Izzo will find his purpose.
Don’t forget about Trent!We know Curbelo can make the big jaw dropping plays and coming off the bench last year that was a huge spark. But to be a legit NCAA contender and B1G frontrunner, he needs to show he can make those big plays while consistently taking care of the ball and being a game manager. I'm optimistic he can do that, but I could also see him needing more time to hone in the crazy plays. There's a chance we could be pulling our hair out in mid January, begging Curbelo to calm down and not force so much.
And if Hutcherson could step up and be a legit playmaker that can score at all 3 levels. We could be scary good. That would be a 3 headed monster offensively with Belo, Hutch, and Kofi. Then you have Monte, Grandison, and Plummer raining down 3's with Hawkins a big spark off the bench. If all that happens we could potentially see us mowing down opponents ala Baylor last year.
The last way I want Curbelo to play is as a game manager. He has to be fearless and take chances.To me the whole season really boils down to how Curbelo and Hutcherson play. And that range of outcomes is pretty large IMO. Anywhere from a 1-6 seed.
We know Curbelo can make the big jaw dropping plays and coming off the bench last year that was a huge spark. But to be a legit NCAA contender and B1G frontrunner, he needs to show he can make those big plays while consistently taking care of the ball and being a game manager. I'm optimistic he can do that, but I could also see him needing more time to hone in the crazy plays. There's a chance we could be pulling our hair out in mid January, begging Curbelo to calm down and not force so much.
And if Hutcherson could step up and be a legit playmaker that can score at all 3 levels. We could be scary good. That would be a 3 headed monster offensively with Belo, Hutch, and Kofi. Then you have Monte, Grandison, and Plummer raining down 3's with Hawkins a big spark off the bench. If all that happens we could potentially see us mowing down opponents ala Baylor last year.
You can be fearless and take chances... AND have good control of the ball and offense. Fearless and in control are not mutually excusive.The last way I want Curbelo to play is as a game manager. He has to be fearless and take chances.
To me the whole season really boils down to how Curbelo and Hutcherson play. And that range of outcomes is pretty large IMO. Anywhere from a 1-6 seed.
Don’t forget about Trent!
Thanks for the heads up, Joel!NBC Sports Chicago is airing a Fighting Illini Basketball Preview 2021 at 10:30 pm.