How hard is it for bars to get Peacock? Is it worth it for a bar to get Peacock for Illini games?>
Illini Basketball 2023-2024
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I know we are in peak Koolaid season, but I’m starting to get more and more optimistic we can contend for the BIG title. And what’s giving me optimism is I actually think we match up pretty well with Purdue if we play them right.
With our length, athleticism and physicality, we should be able to bother Smith and Loyer. Edey can’t score if they can’t make a post feed. And if it were me, I would pick up Smith full court all game rotating Ty, Sencire, Harmon, and potentially DGL depending on what he shows defensively. Always have a fresh body hounding him.
And if Dain is in as good of shape as his mile time indicates, I’m telling him and Coleman to sprint down the floor after every defensive rebound we get. Make Edey run his tail off for 30+ minutes.
They have a lot of other good players but I think we have guys who can guard Gillis, Furst, and TKR.
I would guard Edey straight up but make him sprint all game and try to deny every entry pass. Hug their other shooters. Edey May still get 30 but I’m not sure they could score enough to beat us.
So Purdue may be the better team but sometimes it’s just about matchups. If we can sweep Purdue (I know, tall order), I think we have a shot, even with our schedule.
With our length, athleticism and physicality, we should be able to bother Smith and Loyer. Edey can’t score if they can’t make a post feed. And if it were me, I would pick up Smith full court all game rotating Ty, Sencire, Harmon, and potentially DGL depending on what he shows defensively. Always have a fresh body hounding him.
And if Dain is in as good of shape as his mile time indicates, I’m telling him and Coleman to sprint down the floor after every defensive rebound we get. Make Edey run his tail off for 30+ minutes.
They have a lot of other good players but I think we have guys who can guard Gillis, Furst, and TKR.
I would guard Edey straight up but make him sprint all game and try to deny every entry pass. Hug their other shooters. Edey May still get 30 but I’m not sure they could score enough to beat us.
So Purdue may be the better team but sometimes it’s just about matchups. If we can sweep Purdue (I know, tall order), I think we have a shot, even with our schedule.
When considering Domask's percentages, you have to remember that this is a multiple time All-Conference performer. He's been the #1 concern on every defensive scouting report he's played against since he was a freshman. He's never been A guy; he's always been THE guy. He took a lot of shots for SIU that would get him benched for us. They needed him to, we don't. Sure, he'll be playing against better athletes, but he'll find himself in space a lot more often too.
Whitmans Sampler
- Eastern Iowa
Given that most bars have spotty wifi and use cable instead of streaming services, it could be costly to setup. But I mean, it’s all up to the bar owner if the ROI is there.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
There may also be a licensing issue. I'm pretty sure that bars/restaurants have a different subscription plan for satellite TV, the same may apply to streaming. I know for sure that it does for PPV events.
Joel Goodson
- ties will be resolved
there are many reasons to go to a bar. but saving dough by not subscribing to Peacock and going to a bar that does, is not one of them (math major)
I feel like they just wanted to show that Ty is driving a BMW as an NIL marketing opportunity.
This is exactly what I thought last year. I still think there's lots of merit to this strategy. But it's not easy to execute.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Ummm, yeah...hang on a sec there Sparky.
I'm forced to now pay $226/mo for Comcraps cable and internet. No other high speed internet avail here.
Now that $226/mo package, WITH the sports add on does not get me 100% of the games I want to watch.
I have to subscribe to B1G+ (ILL bb), ESPN+ (NHL hockey), Amazon Prime (NFL Thurs), MLB TV, AppleTV, Peacock,....and who tf knows what else as we watch conference consolidation.
It is 100% your industry stealing from consumers. Period. Full. Stop.
And it's been that way for years.
Oh, and you're welcome for your pension.
Domask and Goode are two very different players and my guess would be that they both get significant minutes regardless of who's starting. Goode will be the better defender and spot up shooter, so he'll likely be utilized in situations where we have the lead and want to lock down the other team defensively, and then spread the court out on the other end to try getting a high quality efficient shot. Domask, while not as good a defender, can catch absolute fire and go nuclear. We really haven't had a player like him as a shooter in quite some time. I know some would point to Plummer, and some a freshman year Trent, but I see him more as a Brandon Paul late in games, where he can catch just absolute fire and shoot you back in the game from anywhere on the court. The kid has got some Talor Battle in him. So, my guess is he'll likely be utilized in situations where we're losing or need a shooter out there who can make his own shots, especially late in games. And Domask is definitely the guy on the team that I would be most comfortable with getting the ball in his hands late in tight games when we really need a bucket. Him and Goode should both be getting 20min a game.
band camp
- STL City
Thanks Ellen. Blaming workers for management decisions is well, short sighted. Corporate greed is real.
You'll see my union bug (logo) at the end of TV shows and movies. It's now my avatar too.
Make sure you think about me and mine when you're at SFC, and thank those people for not dropping items on your head.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
The issue is corporate greed. Yes, things are worse because of it. If it takes Illinois games on Peacock to wake people up to it, I'll take it. Welcome to the revolution, comrades.
Did Tominaga make a huge jump I'm unaware of? His name stands out as not really the same caliber as the rest of the players on that list. I know the dude got hot for spans last year but he seemed like a one dimensional streaky shooter to me - but I could be totally off.
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Ahhhh...yeah, nowhere in my post did I blame workers. I said your industry.
I'm also not here to extend this silliness. I appreciate all employees who dedicate themselves to their craft or service. And funnily enough, every time I'm in a venue, I always look up and marvel at the intricacy of all the behind the scenes, critical work(ers).
Also to be clear, I'm not advocating piracy, but as you stated....it's far bigger issues that create the dysfunction and costs.
Definitely not here to debate all of that.
Also, is Ellen a reference to the talk show host? Not following exactly, but if we're talking about daytime hosts, I identify more as a Bob Barker...or maybe Regis.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
That was painful to read brother......it really really was.........................
I have Hulu Live +
Disney Plus
ESPN +
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
HBO Max
Xfinity High speed Internet ( 90 mbps)
Spotify Premium
All that for $ 185.00 a month
I'm adding B$N + later this year ............so another $ 10.00 monthly
I'm happy with my setup after hearing other horror stories like yours...........
Lots of good points made above on this key issue. One thing to keep in mind on the Goode vs. Domask comparisons is that Domask played about twice as many minutes per game last season as Goode did, so I recommend looking at either per-shot stats like shooting percentages or doubling all of Goode's per-game stats to compare them with Domask's. So, Goode might have gotten close to 8 rpg, 2 apt, 2.6 spg, and 2 bpg had he played as many minutes per game as Domask did last season. So, Goode's stats from last season look better than Domask's when you consider this.
Yeah, it's true. Domask had a lot of good defenders on him, and all the guys need to play well for IL to play their best. It's also true the Goode had more go-to IL scorers on the court with him, so he could be selective in his shots. In that sense, Goode is more adjusted to his role with IL, and Domask needs to adjust his game to IL this season, especially if he starts. I think Goode should play about 25 mpg as a starter, and Domask should play about 15 mpg as a sub, but these roles could change based on how these guys do. Hopefully, both play great, and Underwood has to give both of them about 20 mins per game, just because they both deserve it, and we have can only have one role player like this on the court because Shannon is healthy and killing it as our leading scorer.
The fact that we are as deep as we are bodes well if we get in foul trouble. As bad as we played them in the first half last year, we dogged them in the 2nd half and almost came back to win that game in W. Lafayette. If we play with much intensity for much of the game, we can beat them.
band camp
- STL City
Sparky's wife or Mr. Griswold if you prefer.
I think we are on the same side of the debate. We battle the networks, production houses, Live Nation especially, and of course can't forget Disney (Feld Entertainment), and so many others for every nickel. Our benefits are tied to revenue streams. Streaming being one of many.
I'll go back to washing my Lambo now.
Hope everyone has a beautiful day. Go Illini.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
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