If Michigan loses tomorrow I would think illinois needs to issue a complaint. If Michigan wins... we’ll then they’re a 1/2 game ahead with a better winning percentage... they’d need to drop 2 against the 3 easiest opponents so idkHonestly if brad and our players bring this up it could put pressure on the big ten to name us co-champs. ESPECIALLY if Michigan loses tomorrow
Sueing was still moving when Ayo drove on him. Good call by the officials.I looked at the video about 20x. The refs made the right call for the entertainment of the game. But almost 50/50 call. Ayo attempted to avoid contact and caught Sueing on the left shoulder. Right call overall.
He looks to be one of the top 2 or 3 big men this year. Tonight seemed like an off night for him and he still got 12 points and 6 rebounds in only 25 minutes. Not bad for an off night against a top 10 team.Yes. Kofi is gone. He was 2 feet out the door last year and only came back because Ayo convinced him.
The refs called a good game today for the most part.I looked at the video about 20x. The refs made the right call for the entertainment of the game. But almost 50/50 call. Ayo attempted to avoid contact and caught Sueing on the left shoulder. Right call overall
He could be gone, especially with Ayo leaving.He looks to be one of the top 2 or 3 big men this year. Tonight seemed like an off night for him and he still got 12 points and 6 rebounds in only 25 minutes. Not bad for an off night against a top 10 team.
Couldn't disagree more. Kofi got abused with very few foul calls, but got called for minor contact.The refs called a good game today for the most part.
Let's not get crazy now, Larry was on that crew and they once again let Kofi get beat to a pulp. I do agree it could have been a lot worse for a big ten crew.The refs called a good game today for the most part.
Overall 24 fouls on OSU...14 on usCouldn't disagree more. Kofi got abused with very few foul calls, but got called for minor contact.
It’s been said many times OSU was his dream school. He even liked them when he was a young kidIt is a false narrative to say Illinois had him in our backyard and either didn't want him or let him get away. Both Groce and BU wanted him. I don't know what led him not to commit, either he really liked OSU or their was drama from one of our former players.
With Liddel, I believe we are in the same group as Gonzaga and Baylor.
I have seen all the Illini teams since the mid 50s and, IMHO, Dickie should be allowed to expound on the virtues of the Flyin' Illini as they were simply the most entertaining and skilled team to wear the uniform. The '05 team would be only a half step behind while this team, third on the list, is maybe as likely to win it all as any. The '05 team did not have a chance from the tip due to how the game was called, and the Flyin' Illini had to try to beat a very talented Michigan team for a third time. This team is as good as any and getting better every day. Let's hope they can give Dickie a new favorite Illini team!!I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!! Great team win.
Boy, that charge/block call on Ayo was huge. Surprised that was a block but Curbelo drew a charge earlier, if I'm being honest.
Damonte... the ultimate glue guy. Loved his defense on Liddell. Might have to see more of that if we meet in the B1G Tournament.
Somewhere, though, Dickie V is still alone in a room, rambling about the Flying Illini to no one in particular....
Has been all season, my brotherIllinois basketball is fun again!
That’s also a sign of a great assistant coachDid you notice Chin took over the huddle? BU let his defensive specialist assistant coach just handle it. That’s a sign of a great head coach knowing he has a great assistant to control the huddle in crunch time.
For the record, I don't have a problem with Dick Vitale. He has incredible enthusiasm for college basketball and it's great publicity for him to be talking up the team. And his raising money for cancer research is awesome. I just thought it's funny that he brings up the '89 team so much... the broadcast tonight was about to cut out and he was STILL talking about the Flyin' Illini in literally the final seconds, saying they would beat this team without question.I have seen all the Illini teams since the mid 50s and, IMHO, Dickie should be allowed to expound on the virtues of the Flyin' Illini as they were simply the most entertaining and skilled team to wear the uniform. The '05 team would be only a half step behind while this team, third on the list, is maybe as likely to win it all as any. The '05 team did not have a chance from the tip due to how the game was called, and the Flyin' Illini had to try to beat a very talented Michigan team for a third time. This team is as good as any and getting better every day. Let's hope they can give Dickie a new favorite Illini team!!
Overall 24 fouls on OSU...14 on us
Guessing ....Ayo mentioned in his postgame that there are still four rings up for grabs. Anyone know what all four are?
It's nice to kick that uneasy feeling we've had for the past 15 years and be able to trust the team to pull it out.numerous past years i would have eased back in my chair waiting for the wheels to come off even if we were leading late....
Unfortunately, no fans to clean up after. Happy to hear some fans will be in the BTT and NCAAs. Totally psyched up about the ILLINI!I love these locker room celebrations, but I feel sorry for the janitors that have to clean up after we come to town.
Available on demand now on ESPN.We didn’t record it either so as not to jinx Illinois. Looked on ESPNU and can’t find a replay. If anyone sees one on tv, please post. Yes, I know we can watch it again on YouTube, but we’d rather watch on ESPN...
http://www.espn.com/watch?id=f612def5-acbe-489e-8984-a2a236b8b715 via @ESPN App http://espn.com/appI don’t see it in the lineup. I wonder if you could download the ESPN app and find a replay. Probably your better bet.
Agree...and I think the argument as co champ becomes even more compelling if we win the tourney.If Michigan loses tomorrow I would think illinois needs to issue a complaint. If Michigan wins... we’ll then they’re a 1/2 game ahead with a better winning percentage... they’d need to drop 2 against the 3 easiest opponents so idk
I felt the same way. I said the same to my brother when we were still down 4 near the end.The refs called a good game today for the most part.