Not sure how much of it is what (I think) you're implying, and how much of it is how out-of-control he looks when doing so. Refs have always discounted fouls for the latter.
I wish he would just play off two feet even just occasionally. He'd be even more dangerous, imo.
Even the best teams are only a few possessions better than most of the teams in their league. It's always a rock fight.
It's hard to complain about a guy that has a very strong argument for being the best wing in the country but he would be unstoppable if he learned to change speeds a bit. He doesn't have to be going full speed all the time, he can slow down and use his size to create open looks for himself and others much like you see with Domask.
I want to thank you all, my IllinoisLoyalty famILLy, for your kind words and support. This may be a small anonymous internet community, but I really feel the heartfelt sincerity of almost 200 of my Illini brothers and sisters, and I am overwhelmed by the kindness and compassion so many of you have shown. @Dan, I want to thank you for creating such a wonderful forum. It is truly special. @skyIdub , I want to thank you for this post. Again, I’m so sorry about the loss of your “Bro.” The thought has crossed my mind that maybe, just maybe, Charlie, can help direct an Illini NC run with the same result…I’m going to pour myself one tonight and toast to that hope as well.Pouring one out for Charlie tonight.
And I just want to put this out in the world because...you never know. I lost my brother a year ago in Dec. 22. I think I posted about it.
We've been Texas Rangers fans from the womb....and somehow they made a magical run to World Series Champions last year.
I like to think my bro was directing that magical season.
Now I hope Charlie is directing this Illini MBB team to a magical March this year.
And TSJ getting tackled on a drive....
Yeah, idjits gonna idjit.
Yes, many fewer treysWe need a new DC ...
We need new out-of-bounds plays ...
We need to practice in bounding the ball ...
Less 3s please ...
All that being said ... Win is a win ... Would rather learn from a win than a loss ...
On to the next ...
This team is elite at defending without fouling, but I do sometimes think there's a Jekyll and Hyde to that where we can be a bit of a soft touch around the basket.
He did acknowledge the potential downside of doing that in his presser.
Was sitting 2 rows off the floor, and had a very good look at that play. Yes, Harmon should have used better judgement, but Hell Yeah Coleman got fouled like crazy on that play. He got undercut and pushed off his spot when he went up for the ball!
They way Nebraska defends leads to a lot of 3 point looks….Goode was 0-6 on good looks….you want him to shoot those every time. Harmon 0-4 on very good looks as well. TJ missed a couple good looks and took some bad ones(not ideal). Really in short our offense generated good looks from 3 for Coleman, Goode and Harmon they just didn’t fall for the latter two.
I have a hard time dealing with Domask walking the ball across half court. The initiation of the offense slows everyone down and no one is moving. I would like to see him pass the ball and try to get the matchup he likes for a post up closer to the basket.
We have an extremely "take what the defense gives you" philosophy, which makes sense with a team deep with experienced and intelligent players with high-level bucket-getting ability. This group will find a good look with 30 seconds of offense.
Also get one step closer to the basket before leaving his feet. He will get the foul calls if he can be just a little more patient with the drive. Is it me or has he lost the handle again. No quite as bad as last year but not as good as the start of this year. Seemed like he had tightened it up.
I agree with this. It is 'death by 1000 Euro-steps'.
It's not just you. His handles have definitely loosened up since his return.
This win is for my big brother (74) who I lost this morning to a heart attack, the guy who initiated my passion for all things Illini. He’s the reason I went to Illinois as he was a senior when I was a freshman. There ya go, Charlie! This one’s for you!
Take catch and shoot 3's in rhythm when open nearly every time. Water will find its mark for most of our guys, and on average they will hit many of them. This is what causes teams to have to close out hard, and opens up space for passes inside or rip drives to the basket. Also, it is disingenuous to make claims about the ratio of shots we should take from 2 versus 3. Much of this depends on the opponent, the defense that we are facing, the personnel on the floor, etc. Speaking of yesterday's game, there were several shots from outside that were less than ideal, however there were several times that we (Q especially) turned down open looks in rhythm from 3. While it didn't work out yesterday, I want Luke taking those open 3's whenever he gets them. Harmon too. Especially because we are a great offensive rebounding team. Historically, we have scored many shots at the rim after an offensive rebound after a missed 3.
I was known to use some colorful language on your cousin when he'd throw up a 30-footer early in the shot clock. More often than not, however, the darn thing went in.
I agree - unless the other team is pressing/trapping us I think somebody else should move the ball up the floor quickly.
This is my biggest gripe with officiating. It changes from game to game, crew to crew. There is zero consistency. I don't watch other leagues enough to know if it's the same everywhere, but I suspect it's a flaw that hurts the B1G annually to some extent during the NCAA Tournament.
I think it's his instinct to go after every rebound. When ANY shot goes up, he is the first to move for the rebound.
