Think this makes us think about "will he consider transferring?"
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FWIW, I actually think there is almost no argument the BTN has a bias against Illinois ... in fact, I would argue we are actually as close to a "darling" of the BTN compared to anyone not named Michigan or OSU. Mike Hall and Howard Griffith are two of the most frequently featured BTN personalities, and Bruce Weber is now seemingly constantly on air. Add on to that the location of the studio in suburban Illinois (not a huge factor but doesn't exactly hurt us), and I have always felt the network ignores many other schools a lot more than us. This goes all the way back to 2007 Illini football literally getting The Journey all to itself in the first year of the network's history, whereas every year after was a conference-wide thing.The BTN talking heads tend to skip over us a lot. The best feather in Brad's cap in regard to that award is how the team played w/o TSJ, but they don't really want to talk about any of that...and understandably so. This is probably Brad's best coaching job, because of all the things they've had to navigate beyond basketball, and despite all that stuff, "Underwood just keeps winning."... and with a bunch of dudes that largely didn't know each other a year ago.
I hope he does not transfer and is not forced out. Great teammate, solid rotation piece. Not picking on you but i hate it when we jump to conclusions about our own Illini. Get ready for conjecture that is just unneeded.Think this makes us think about "will he consider transferring?"
Us being us, yeah I think we’re going to discuss this for a GOODE long while.Think this makes us think about "will he consider transferring?"
Is Trent Meacham still a BTN analyst? Haven't seen him in a while.FWIW, I actually think there is almost no argument the BTN has a bias against Illinois ... in fact, I would argue we are actually as close to a "darling" of the BTN compared to anyone not named Michigan or OSU. Mike Hall and Howard Griffith are two of the most frequently featured BTN personalities, and Bruce Weber is now seemingly constantly on air. Add on to that the location of the studio in suburban Illinois (not a huge factor but doesn't exactly hurt us), and I have always felt the network ignores many other schools a lot more than us. This goes all the way back to 2007 Illini football literally getting The Journey all to itself in the first year of the network's history, whereas every year after was a conference-wide thing.
You, sir, truly are a champion of the sun. You're a master of karate and friendship to everyone.Another thing I want to throw out there that I have not seen mentioned but just occurred to me. We should REALLY appreciate how steady and resilient this team has been, because with two very tough challenges left - a top 5 matchup at home and a road game at a rival who's playing extremely well - this team has a chance to do something truly extraordinary. IF we can go at least 1-1 in this final week...
... this would be our first team since 2005 to never lose 2 or more regular season games in a row. That would be truly impressive, especially given the circumstances!!
LONGEST LOSING STREAK (REGULAR SEASON ONLY)
2024: 1 game
2023: 2 games (L 93-81 at Penn State, L 71-68 at #14 Indiana)
2022: 2 games x2 (L 67-66 at Marquette, L 71-51 vs. Cincinnati; L 96-88 vs. #4 Purdue, L 81-65 at Maryland)
2021: 2 games (L 66-63 vs. Maryland, L 87-81 vs. #21 Ohio State)
2020: 4 games
2019: 5 games
2018: 6 games
2017: 3 games (x3)
2016: 3 games
2015: 3 games
2014: 8 games
2013: 3 games (x2)
2012: 6 games
2011: 2 games (x4)
2010: 3 games (x2)
2009: 2 games
2008: 5 games
2007: 3 games
2006: 2 games
2005: 1 game
He gone.
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Pretty clear sign that he's transferring. Can't blame him. He doesn't get the COVID year but the class ahead of him does, and Underwood is likely to continue to be aggressive in courting super seniors so Goode does not have a guaranteed starting role in his last year of eligibility.
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He gone.
Valpo would be an interesting landing spot, should he transfer.
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I completely forgot there was a four game losing streak in 2020, the regular season ended on such a high note it wipes that stretch away. Plus the Ayo knee injury at the end of the MSU loss was so devastating at the moment, it took most of the attention away from the actual losing skid.Another thing I want to throw out there that I have not seen mentioned but just occurred to me. We should REALLY appreciate how steady and resilient this team has been, because with two very tough challenges left - a top 5 matchup at home and a road game at a rival who's playing extremely well - this team has a chance to do something truly extraordinary. IF we can go at least 1-1 in this final week...
... this would be our first team since 2005 to never lose 2 or more regular season games in a row. That would be truly impressive, especially given the circumstances!!
LONGEST LOSING STREAK (REGULAR SEASON ONLY)
2024: 1 game
2023: 2 games (L 93-81 at Penn State, L 71-68 at #14 Indiana)
2022: 2 games x2 (L 67-66 at Marquette, L 71-51 vs. Cincinnati; L 96-88 vs. #4 Purdue, L 81-65 at Maryland)
2021: 2 games (L 66-63 vs. Maryland, L 87-81 vs. #21 Ohio State)
2020: 4 games
2019: 5 games
2018: 6 games
2017: 3 games (x3)
2016: 3 games
2015: 3 games
2014: 8 games
2013: 3 games (x2)
2012: 6 games
2011: 2 games (x4)
2010: 3 games (x2)
2009: 2 games
2008: 5 games
2007: 3 games
2006: 2 games
2005: 1 game
2020 was such a rollercoaster, haha.I completely forgot there was a four game losing streak in 2020, the regular season ended on such a high note it wipes that stretch away. Plus the Ayo knee injury at the end of the MSU loss was so devastating at the moment, it took most of the attention away from the actual losing skid.
If we break the defense into "Opponent true shooting %", "Opponent turnover %", and "Defensive rebounding %", here's what I see:2 point defense starting with the home loss vs Maryland:
vs MARY 54%
at MICH 54%
at NW 53%
vs IND 56%
at OSU 54%
vs NEB 43%
at MSU 51%
vs MICH 49%
at MARY 49%
at PSU 57%
vs IOWA 51%
vs MINN 55%
at WIS 55%
This is atrocious to look at. The defense looked a little better vs Iowa in the second half, then looked terrible again the entire game vs Minnesota, then we were probably lucky Wisconsin didn't make threes in that game even though we got needed stops down the stretch.
I'm still pretty dang worried about this.
That is impressive to finish a business degree in 3 years from U of I. Those are the types of student athletes you want around your program
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Thank you Coleman Hawkins. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching you play here.
Always gonna love Hawk. So glad he stuck it out and showed just how good he can be. Hope he gets a great final run of games. He deserves it.
Harmon is exceptionally good at layups (end of the Penn State game notwithstanding). How he contorts his body on the run to get the right angle is amazing.Harmon makes my All Dawg team
If he can lead us to the second weekend, cemented as an All-Time Illini for me.