He and Bilas really really dislike officiating.
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Totally agree. I know it is a difficult job, but I really think it is on the league "leadership." In an effort to make the league super-competitive they go out of their way to keep games as close as possible. They are way too noticeable in every game I watch whether it's ours or any other league game. And I really feel it has contributed to no B10 champions since MSU in what, 2000? Not the only reason, obviously, but teams are not used to playing games with the refs not blowing the whistle non stop for 40 minutes. Ok, stepping off soapbox now.
I loved planting someone on the free throw line. Almost posted something about why we don’t use that anymore as we had in previous years. Heck I’d like to see that against man to man too. Better than the damn weave.
I felt just a tiny bit bad. But it was also hilarious.
I cannot fathom trying to guard him in the paint.
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Really appreciate Underwood shaking things up a bit (ok little bit). It's been needed for a couple of weeks. Why are coaches so stubborn?
Also liked that we had a plan for the zone with Curbelo and DMW playing at the high post.
Also liked that we had a plan for the zone with Curbelo and DMW playing at the high post.
A great possession ending with a Miller three, put us up 61 -40. Crisp, multiple passes brought back memories of another guard heavy Illini team.
We are hard to beat when we have multiple players having a decent scoring outing.
We are hard to beat when we have multiple players having a decent scoring outing.
I loved Ayo’s expression — yeah, whatever dude, I don’t even know who you are.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Maybe he bopped Kofi on the head
Ryllini
- Lombard
The first step hopefully was taken, attitude. Made some effective adjustments to what teams are doing to is as of late, but still sloppy. Continue to perfect the adjustments we are making and this thing will be rolling big time by mid February. We are a force and will be a monster come tourney time.
The takeaway in the first half was;
1a) getting the ball into the high post is a must against the 2-3
1b) defensive energy covers for a multitude of sins
1a) getting the ball into the high post is a must against the 2-3
1b) defensive energy covers for a multitude of sins
Glad we came out strong. Game was won in the first half for a chance.
I don’t mean to be a negative Nancy, but we were way too casual in the second half. We played them to a draw. But far too many offensive rebounds given up and casual plays/passes. better team probably makes it a game down the stretch.
Hope Jake is okay. Think we may have found some magic with him in the starting lineup and probably helps DaMonte to not have to body up against starting 4s. Kofi continues to improve as a passer.
I put at least part of the blame on the refs. The 10+ minute break and then a foul fest in the second half took everyone out of their rhythm. Glad to survive with a win. Onto Iowa or whoever.
I don’t mean to be a negative Nancy, but we were way too casual in the second half. We played them to a draw. But far too many offensive rebounds given up and casual plays/passes. better team probably makes it a game down the stretch.
Hope Jake is okay. Think we may have found some magic with him in the starting lineup and probably helps DaMonte to not have to body up against starting 4s. Kofi continues to improve as a passer.
I put at least part of the blame on the refs. The 10+ minute break and then a foul fest in the second half took everyone out of their rhythm. Glad to survive with a win. Onto Iowa or whoever.
He hit the floor hard on a couple of loose balls
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
So... what changed? Any thoughts?
altenberger22
- South Carolina
It won't happen this year......as he's essentially missed two complete seasons now.
By the way, was watching the pregame second screen stuff and saw Belo throw himself an oop off the backboard from beneath his legs. It was an easy one hand flush for him. My jaw just dropped.
When he develops a 3-ball, holy schmoly.
When he develops a 3-ball, holy schmoly.
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I'm right here. Although I did not call for his firing, I was critical. In my opinion, and BU's by the way as he said multiple times he needed to be better, it was well deserved. Like I said, appreciate him changing things up a bit and getting Jake and Hawkins more minutes. Many have been calling for it for many weeks, it finally happened and results were mostly good
See post 19 this thread.
altenberger22
- South Carolina
Quality of opponent for starters......
We're all fans, we just vent differently, I was a little snarky, too much koolaid/beer. And a good win.
Cook
- Richmond, VA
So Ferry spoke up after Sunday's game and got fined.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1...ssues-reprimand-to-basketball-coach-jim-ferry
Those comments don't seem deserving of a fine from the conference.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/2021/1...ssues-reprimand-to-basketball-coach-jim-ferry
Those comments don't seem deserving of a fine from the conference.
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Probably what most coaches are thinking after every B10 game LOL
the national
- the Front Range
In frustrated the refs kept waving off the “and 1” opportunities for Kofi. Pay that man!!