Illinois 61, Wisconsin 51 Postgame
Important disclaimer: no disrespect or malice meant to the beautiful wild animals of our world. Including the badgers, the gophers, the McCaffreys.
Eh, tell me we didn’t look cleanly like a 2nd weekend of the Tournament type team in the 2nd half?
You hate losing a 12 point lead due to that doodoo (bad shot selection). But you absolutely luuuuuuuuuuuuv the character it takes to grab a slipping road game back by the neck, in a historically hostile environment, and staring a Big Ten opponent in the eyes while slowly choking the life out of ‘em.
Yo, how does Wisconsin do it? How do they recruit a roster of full of new, distinct players every year with that trademark “I’m saving myself for marriage” look on their faces? Badgers? More like the Wisconsin Chastity Belt All Stars.
And shall we allow the sweetness of this win to detoxify the very unhealthy feelings some of y’all have built up concerning RJ Melendez. That kid is gonna hit a few big shots later in the year that will have y’all feeling guilty and foolish - and you knowz it. The Melendez Redemption dunk was a warning to the haters: don’t sleep on RJ.
I'm claiming personal responsibility for this win. I turned on the game late when we had a lead. As soon as I started watching Wisconsin took the lead back. I had to step away to take care of some things, we took the lead back. As soon as I started watching again they took the lead back. I was working during halftime and by the time I got back to the TV we had a 12 point lead. As I started watching we lost it completely. Right then and there, I took a stand. I will not watch this game, for the team.
The results clearly speak for themselves. You're welcome Brad.
The results clearly speak for themselves. You're welcome Brad.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Lol I was gonna claim the same but your pattern seems more likely. I took the same stand. But you did it brother
As someone who grew up in 80s w Illinois owning Wisconsin in football and basketball, it feels so good to see it happening again.
A win at Kohl is a win at Kohl.
Exceptional second half response.
Exceptional second half response.
3-0 in the Blue under BU.
Roadkill!!!
Ignatius Shang
5th year PhD, school of Information Sciences
- Champaign, IL
If I calculated it correctly, Matthew Mayer averages 14.8 points when we win (not counting the 6 Q4 wins) and 8.8 points when we lose. He is really important for us.
2 games in a row
Mayer had a game.
Still this offense is so 1 vs 1.
Still this offense is so 1 vs 1.
Second game in a row where they threw in a desperation three at the buzzer to make our wins look less impressive. Lol.
Wait. We still dominated.
Wait. We still dominated.
Over 40 points scored in the second half! Fantastic! However, 20 points in the first half is unacceptable against anybody, let alone a bad Wisconsin team with Wahl on the bench with 3.
Gotta find a way to find some consistency or we are just wasting our time this season. Happy with the win, but very hopeful we can somehow eliminate these brutal stretches of offense. If the threes are not falling, THROW THE BALL IN THE MIDDLE!!!!! FIGURE OUT ANOTHER WAY TO GET IT THERE if DD is not getting open or good looks. We are too talented of a team to go 11 minutes with 9 points against anybody in college basketball.
Gotta find a way to find some consistency or we are just wasting our time this season. Happy with the win, but very hopeful we can somehow eliminate these brutal stretches of offense. If the threes are not falling, THROW THE BALL IN THE MIDDLE!!!!! FIGURE OUT ANOTHER WAY TO GET IT THERE if DD is not getting open or good looks. We are too talented of a team to go 11 minutes with 9 points against anybody in college basketball.
