Once TSJ came alive with those two layups, Rutgers was done for. Turned a 55-51 game into a laughter.
Illinois 86, Rutgers 63 Postgame
What are you serving this week?
After the Michigan game, I thought about how demoralizing it had to have been for Michigan to shoot about 50 percent, hit 83 percent of free throws and have zero unforced errors on offense, yet give up 88 points and lose by 15.
After today's game, I think about how demoralizing it had to have been for Rutgers to hold us to 22 percent on 27 attempts from three point range and see us shoot 59 percent from the line, yet give up 86 points and lose by 23.
I guess the kryptonite is shooting 32 percent on layups for an entire game, and if so, I'll take that bout of luck that does not happen in a 6 game tournament here in a couple of months.
After today's game, I think about how demoralizing it had to have been for Rutgers to hold us to 22 percent on 27 attempts from three point range and see us shoot 59 percent from the line, yet give up 86 points and lose by 23.
I guess the kryptonite is shooting 32 percent on layups for an entire game, and if so, I'll take that bout of luck that does not happen in a 6 game tournament here in a couple of months.
I promise I’m NOT trying be contrarian. I take your meaning. But…I think he’s more like a bigger stronger Epps without all the BS. (skillset-wise he is at least IMO)
Harmon certainly doesn't lack confidence. His block was just incredible, he was at the top of the square! This game tried for most points given up by Rutgers this year. 11 steals in consecutive games for CH has to be close to the Illini record.
TSJ puts so much pressure on the transition defense.
Gameball to Harmon though. Great effort on both ends.
Didn't think we played great, shot it pretty poorly from 3 and the FT line but still win going away.
Gameball to Harmon though. Great effort on both ends.
Didn't think we played great, shot it pretty poorly from 3 and the FT line but still win going away.
Tyler Hansbrough has upgraded his assessment of the Illini to an 11 seed.
I do agree this should help Illinois down the stretch. I just don't want this to be a habit where they build a lead and then allow their opponents to make a run against them when it could be avoided because there will be a time, said opponent will take the lead and possibly win.
I prefer that home game against NU in which the Illini never let their feet off the pedal. Real good teams put teams away early and often.
In the end, there will be all types of games which Illinois will have to respond to adversity. It's been fun so far.
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If he keeps it up, he’ll just be Harmon, and we’ll be deciding if future guard transfers are worthy of comparing to him.
Did not shoot well today. Will have to shoot better Wed. The team responded the last 10 minutes. Was great to see them respond that way.
And a lot of people thought it wasn’t a very good class including a lot of so called experts
He did redeem himself. I noticed after he TOed the ball when he was running point guard, he was very upset with himself running back. Good sign.
yes BU has shown this season that it is possible to find transfers that fit and contribute to a great team culture. I am confident in BU's future ventures into the portal
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
You think we’ll have to score more than 86 to beat NW?
I'll admit I wasnt sold on this year's transfers before the season. I was hopeful, but after the Mayer debacle last year....
However, I completely agree with LvIlle- definitely a homerun transfer class.
With TSJ, this team has a definite Elite Eight / Final Four feel to it.
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Moved up 0.5 in KenPom (pretty big jump for one game). Up to 9.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Beef chili and buffalo chicken (that's for salads)!
Brad deserves so so so much credit for Domask, Harmon and QG. They have be such a blessing for us fans
I’ve been watching almost as long, and I would put the Flyin’ Illini in this conversation — 4 starters avg double figures, Bardo shot almost 50% + Smith/Liberty provided good support off bench. They said, the current squad has a lot more size and rebounds better.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Wham Bam , thank you Ma'am....( female judge )...................You have restored our balance and hastened us on our pristine journey to the promised land..........................HALLELUEHA (sp)............The cuffs are off (sorry I just had to do it ) and the free wheeling Fighting Illini are having so much fun doing what they love to do best..........A thorough dismantling of the scarlett letter naked knights.....
I duly remember when it got to 55-51 Illini......barely remember because my mind and vision was severely damaged by the swift reversal of fortunes by the Illini.....
A 31-12 run to close out the game by the beloved dulls the senses of us mere mortals watching our favorite team do it's thing....
BTW , did you notice my new chest tattoo of the Orange Illini symbol by my heart.........I am a O & B creature...I really really am...
I believe we had 5 players in double figures with QG getting another double double..........
Justin Harmon was the player of the game , IMHO.......I loved it when he drove and scored on big cliff down the paint.....he is the epitome of a warrior and I loved his determined play.......
great to have TSJ back and he resumed the locomotive drives to the basket and scoring.......
cohawk had a good game but not as great as the last few games......But he did hit a big 3 and was excellent on D most of the time....big cliff got him a few times , but , so what , we won by 23......
Domask did have a sub par game for him and he still got double digits and a couple blocks on D...............
pru , I am so glad to see TSJ back on the court ......I know you are too..........great game by the Illini....it really really was......
OK hunnybunny.......................
Cheers Illini Nation...........
Bye Bye scarlett nutz...............have a safe journey back to NJ with your tail between your defeated legs.........
too bad , so sad , I'm glad.........I really really am.............
waiting on BU post game radio interview....................
never easy playing ru......tough defense......
we lead the league in FT shooting and we stunk today.............
Quincy is a double double machine I won't be happy till he gets 15 reb's.........lol..........
Harmon was our leading scorer today..........tremendous downhill driver......
Doug A. remarked on the pistol offense and was amazed with the extra passes......BU said we might have passed to many times...
TSJ is tired right now but very solid............
cohawk had a tough night shooting the 3 , but he does so many other things great...almost a double double....
we are in a 2 day prep then play a game mode......couple of road trips.....big road swing for us........
