Also, shoutout to BU for using Rothstein for some pre-game psy-ops with an exaggerated injury report LOL
It is funny, but winning by 10 was a whole lot better than winning by 9.That was more pleasant to watch than the last win.
trust underwood
Oddly, I think this was a bad game for NBA hopeful Kofi. He seemed to be pretty exposed guarding a perimeter playing big man. Also, he got burned pretty bad when he got switched onto guards.
Its a shame, he's such a dominant low post player.
Can’t pass that up:Was unable to watch until the very end -- if anybody is bored and wants to write up their thoughts on how the individual guys (particularly the guys outside of Kofi, Trent, DMW, Grandy) looked, I would appreciate it!
I thought up until maybe 5 minutes left in game, Kofi looked the smoothest I think I’ve seen him on offense. Every move had a purpose and he was passing out of the post as well as I’ve seen. Later in game he did have a few of those possessions where he just kind of throws the ball up on the glass. Some of that is because he’s getting fouled, but more so just getting hurried. But all-around great game by Kofi. What a weapon.Some of the sets to Kofi were beautiful tonight. We didn’t just throw it in and hope for the best every time.
Hawk - two fouls and a turnover in the first three minutes. Played well in the second half. Opinions range from “slightly worse than Hitler” to “Kobe, but taller”
Kofi.................ELITE...........knocked down a 15 ft shot and reeked havoc in the paint...ND had no answerWas unable to watch until the very end -- if anybody is bored and wants to write up their thoughts on how the individual guys (particularly the guys outside of Kofi, Trent, DMW, Grandy) looked, I would appreciate it!
that was in the back of my mind all game. I remember that miserable fkn day clearly. I had set my VCR (!) to record the game while I was stuck at work. I stopped in a bar to grab some food on the way home from work, planning to enjoy some food and watch the tape. Then I saw the damn score on TV while I was waiting in the bar. It was cold, raining and I just remember the rest of my day was so dark and depressing.Hey we finally avenged the '03 tourney loss.
Believe it or not, we did win 4 straight from 2009-2012.When was the last time Illini won 2 straight games in the Big Ten / ACC challenge? Have they ever? It's always been a struggle.
What a nice win. Makes me smile.
This says it all. Everyday guys.