Great observation....Reminded me of a Lite version of the 2005 team ball movement. Hope to see this against some better defensive teams Coming up.
That team averaged ~65% on assists that year. Thats kind of the benchmark in my mind.Great observation....Reminded me of a Lite version of the 2005 team ball movement. Hope to see this against some better defensive teams Coming up.
I absolutely agree with this. I would love to be at SFC and on the road supporting this year too. I feel bad for the school after several years of mediocre attendance, this year was going to be nearly fully sold out likely. I do like our teamās swagger and overall mentality though and I donāt think they will require crowds to get pumped Up to play their best.It reallllllly sucks that after all these years of mediocrity (or worse), we can't be in the arena to give these guys the love they deserve, especially Ayo and Kofi.
I don't know if I'd say our attendance has been mediocre over the years. It's always been pretty solid. Speaking as a now less than 1 year removed graduate who went to practically every game.I absolutely agree with this. I would love to be at SFC and on the road supporting this year too. I feel bad for the school after several years of mediocre attendance, this year was going to be nearly fully sold out likely. I do like our teamās swagger and overall mentality though and I donāt think they will require crowds to get pumped Up to play their best.
I absolutely agree with this. I would love to be at SFC and on the road supporting this year too. I feel bad for the school after several years of mediocre attendance, this year was going to be nearly fully sold out likely. I do like our teamās swagger and overall mentality though and I donāt think they will require crowds to get pumped Up to play their best.
Mediocre maybe was not the right word, but it has been down a bit in recent years from peak levels. The bar was pretty high back when you could pencil in 16,450 for every game. I know the SFC refurbishment dropped capacity by about a thousand. Last few years average attendance 2020- 13k, 2019-12.5k, 2018-12.5k, 2017-11.3k, 2016-12.7k, 2015-14.6k, 2014- 15.2k, 2013-15.0k, 2012-14.9k.I don't know if I'd say our attendance has been mediocre over the years. It's always been pretty solid. Speaking as a now less than 1 year removed graduate who went to practically every game.
But yes - would be great to give these guys the love they deserve.
These guys look like they are locked in, on a mission. Absence of fans will have no bearing on their performance.
I'll drink to that!I also agree/hope this continues to be true. I could see the absence of fans almost helping, as it allows a full focus on the game. Could particularly see this being the case for those that might let the crowd get to them, i.e. the streakier shooters like DMW.
2020-21 Illini v 1995-96 Bulls - who ya got?I think he reminds me of a more athletic Larry Bird, really. JMO
Alright folks, I loved, and I mean LOVED, what I saw from Ace out there. So solid, shooting was smooth, big frame. He does look like he has the tools to play wherever, but there has been two references to Larry Bird??! Bird is one of the greatest players in the history of basketball. There are many other athletic shooters that are a more apt comparison than Larry Freaking Bird. Who by the way averaged 32.8pts/13.3rb/4.4as/2.8steals his freshman year. Get outta where those comparisons. Kofi and Ayo remind me of Wilt and MJ while we are at it...
2020-21 Illini v 1995-96 Bulls - who ya got?
2020-21 Illini v 1995-96 Bulls - who ya got?
I feel like I have stumbled into some level of meta-jokes that I was not ready for....gonna have to focus and remember the Bums Lost.
Trent will find his shot. 2 years of good shooting and 1 off year.... Yea, I think he's legit. Forever going to be one of my favorite Illinois playersTrents 2- 10. Brought down the fabulous shooting percentage. I hope weāre not hoping for him to find his shot, because he never did last year. Maybe heās not as good of a shooter as we all think. I do love his defense.
Guess we now see what Alan Griffin saw... noice.
I think he was talking about AdamHindsight is 20/20. No way Griffin could've known Ayo was coming back. Pure serendipity on his part. Hated him bolting, but very pleased the impact looks like it'll be minimal (or non-existent).
Was not using hindsight in my view - was I thinking more like AceWolf was taking his spot regardless. Can defend, dribble, and can shoot lights out. I would not see both Miller and AG out there at the same time for too many minutes.Hindsight is 20/20. No way Griffin could've known Ayo was coming back. Pure serendipity on his part. Hated him bolting, but very pleased the impact looks like it'll be minimal (or non-existent).