Illinois 74, Indiana 57 Postgame

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EyeoftheIllini said:
I just got done reading the game thread. I’ve been trying not to post in (except at half) nor read it during the game. I was surprised to see multiple posts early in the second half during a rough stretch (probably about 5 minutes in or so) that the Illini were rattled and needed to gain their composure. I found it weird because I had full confidence team was going to win after about 2 minutes of second half.

I had posted at half I was concerned about the lack of offensive rebounding and the team needed to play more inspired in second half. Right out of the gate they had a possession with multiple O-rebounds (don’t think they even scored) and back to back possessions when Illini blocked shots. After that I just knew they were going to win. It will be interesting to see how Illini do over next four or five games because I really think what I was feeling was the proverbial switch being flipped and a turning point for this team. Not saying they’re going to win out, but this is the best I’ve felt about this Illini team all season. Hang on, I think things are going to get very interesting.

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You don't think they're "very interesting" yet?
 
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fulton steamer said:
Gotcha. Couldn't agree more. He was one of the best!
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There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.
 
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Brosky said:
There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.
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Me too. We must be close in age. And I agree with you 100%.
 
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Brosky said:
There are many reasons I think He was the greatest point guard Illinois ever had. I have no analytics, statistics, or metrics; just my own eyes and ears and experience playing and coaching basketball. Here's just one: Defense. With those long arms, strong hands and perfect footwork, he could absolutely terrorize an opponent. He could take a big scorer completely out of the game. And I've been watching IL point guards going clear back to Jimmy Bredar and Tal Brody.
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I don't remember Bredar, but I sure recall Tal.
 
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Redbull said:
me too...who was Bredar??
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Jimmy Bredar was the pg for Illinois in the early '50s, when Illinois was dominating the conference and reaching final fours. He played alongside consensus all-american Rod Fletcher. Irv Bemoras, another standout, was in that lineup too. By the time Illinois got the Judson Twins (from state champs tiny Hebron) those guys had all graduated.
 
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Brosky said:
Jimmy Bredar was the pg for Illinois in the early '50s, when Illinois was dominating the conference and reaching final fours. He played alongside consensus all-american Rod Fletcher. Irv Bemoras, another standout, was in that lineup too. By the time Illinois got the Judson Twins (from state champs tiny Hebron) those guys had all graduated.
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You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.
 
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Rocky said:
You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.
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Thank you, Rocky. I am indeed very long in the tooth.
 
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Rocky said:
You see? The man who forgets Bredar NEEDS his Red Bull. Nice to hear some chat about these "early" years. I wasn't around, but love the history. Continued health.
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Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.
 
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BRucks said:
Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.
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Read some articles of football player, Al Brosky. Strong safety. Tough Czechoslovakian. RIP.
 
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BRucks said:
Check out the poster's name. If you don't recognize the name do a google search. Mr. Brosky belongs up there with the best to ever wear the orange and blue. He doesn't have the notoriety of a Grange or Butkus but made a similar impact on the game.
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Nice post, BRucks. You remind members of this board of a player who set an NCAA record in the early '50s that will probably never be broken.
 
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Rocky said:
Read some articles of football player, Al Brosky. Strong safety. Tough Czechoslovakian. RIP.
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tough as nails, I assure you. He came out of one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. H'd also served with the Marines, so he was no teenager entering college. I got a chance to meet and talk with him when I was a very small lad indeed, in Monticello at some sort of community banquet involving Illini players. I was maybe nine years old. I had dry mouth, and could hardly speak, but he was loquacious so it didn't matter.
 
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Brosky said:
tough as nails, I assure you. He came out of one of Chicago's toughest neighborhoods. H'd also served with the Marines, so he was no teenager entering college. I got a chance to meet and talk with him when I was a very small lad indeed, in Monticello at some sort of community banquet involving Illini players. I was maybe nine years old. I had dry mouth, and could hardly speak, but he was loquacious so it didn't matter.
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Cool story, Brosky. Being a Chicago native, I wonder if that was the historic Pilsen neighborhood.
 
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Rocky said:
TY - right by Cicero, very Slavic neighborhood at the time.
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As was Berwyn. My mom's family is Slovenians who came up by way of Argentina. I spent my fair share of time in Pilsen as a kid in the 90s going to church and cultural events there.
 
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