Illinois 88, Purdue 80 Postgame

Status
Not open for further replies.
#453      
BBlock24
Sorry if I missed it, but any update on Morez? Any chance he’s ready by Thursday?
 
#457      
Homecoming 2019
sacraig said:
Pro: The fans were raucous last night, likely fueled by Unofficial.

Con: This, likely fueled by Unofficial: https://www.cbssports.com/college-b...-by-illinois-fans-toward-13-year-old-brother/
Click to expand...
Sounds like there needs to be security between the away families and the students or the away families need to be moved into the next section back away from the students. They are kinda smack dab between two sections of students, was always a bit awkward when I was student there too.
 
#459      
Ill in Cols
Bassinillini said:
It's just what fans do. It's not egregious or mean-spirited. It's simple. If it's your Lucas Johnson, Damonte Williams or Alan Griffin you love it and if they play for anyone else, they're public enemy number one. Do you really think other fan bases are speaking in glowing terms about Brad? Where's the fun in liking everyone you play against? Heck even the best hearted seniors hate the person who keeps winning bingo.
Click to expand...
I often go to some of the opposing team message boards after a win so I can revel in their miseary (I'm a bad person, I know). One thing is clear to me, we seem to be the most universally disliked team, coach and fanbase in the league, and even beyond! I'm good with that.
 
#464      
Illiniindian
SAELION said:
Well... Will began starting for Ben, Tre got out of the doghouse and reverted back to form as a starter, The coaching staff finally started to draw up effective under the basket plays and they decided that adding cutters going to the net was better than just dribbling behind the three-point line. So yes, not that simple.
Click to expand...
I get it , but Riley does not realize how much he is going to miss out on being part of an elite program that he would have created.
 
#465      
altgeld88
Indy Illini Fan said:
If I had to guess ... He'll be back for Big Ten Tourney ...
Click to expand...
😊 That is fabulous news. With him back in the rotation I'm really looking forward to the next several weekends. Really hope we get another shot at Maryland and MSU.
 
#468      
RowdyFromRow22
Rewatching the game since I may have missed a few things from the cheap seats.
But overall thought, our most effective play was Will cutting and Tomi being the straw that stirs the drink.
Needs to be bread and butter, early and often.

Glad the good guys pulled it off, but may be popping a few more blood pressure meds today.

ILL…
 
#469      
Goillinikobd
NarrowJ said:
We still had an 0-11 stretch on 3s

It's mind boggling (and still worrisome to me) how low the floor is, shooting wise

However, I'm not here to rain on any parades, excellent win and looking forward to the upcoming week!
Click to expand...
There is no need to apologize. Two facts of life for us:

1. We are erratic, inconsistent in our success at 3s
2. This makes it a challenge to string together a winning streak against top level D1 teams
 
#470      
Goillinikobd
illinigiant80 said:
I’m most impressed with his growth and decision making once he gets into the paint. Earlier in the season, when he would dribble into the paint you knew the shot was going up. He is now making great passes to teammates when the lane closes up. The game has really slowed for him and his overall talent has really started to shine.
Click to expand...
It’s so much fun watching him grow literally game by game at this stage
 
#471      
fishbed
HensonHall71 said:
I honestly saw that one coming- we just didn’t have anyone that matches up with him with Morez out. Tomi is too slow and everyone else is too small- I’m a little surprised we didn’t try Will on him with Tomi playing the weak side help once he picked up his dribble- but it was predictable he would have a big night.

I agree with you a double or some rake down support from the guards (like Will did one time late) would have been in order
Click to expand...

How many times did TKR travel last night. He finds space by shuffling his feet all the time. I counted a bunch.

I guess that's not called anymore eh ?
 
#472      
GForce
Ill in Cols said:
I often go to some of the opposing team message boards after a win so I can revel in their miseary (I'm a bad person, I know). One thing is clear to me, we seem to be the most universally disliked team, coach and fanbase in the league, and even beyond! I'm good with that.
Click to expand...
I'll take it as a compliment. No one would hate us if we sucked and were an easy W.
 
#474      
RabidDawgClassic
altgeld88 said:
;) I try to do my part to carry the flag for those of our generation kicking around on the Board.

"Was it over when MSU blew out the Illini in MSG??!!"
Click to expand...
giphy.gif
 
#475      
altgeld88
I'll cop to watching 38 minutes of last night's game and at no time having faith that we would win, until Ben nailed that trey to get us within one. Although they are our bitter rival, I thoroughly enjoy watching Purdue play, and listening to Painter's postgame pressers. He's a Hall of Fame coach and so articulate about strategy, the game, and managing his players. All evening long I kept telling myself that Purdue was just better than us. Executed well underneath, denied us offensive boards. Scored consistently. Were more seasoned, with Smith, TKR, and Loyer having three seasons of top-caliber performance in the conference under their belts. Shot much better than we did. Smith penetrating and dishing or scoring is a thing of beauty. Etc..

Every time we'd narrow the 7-10 point gap to a bucket or so, and even when we pulled ahead under 10, I just didn't believe we would sustain it, particularly without Rez and with Ben having to spell Tomi on TKR. Purdue just gets these things done, even on the road in an environment such as the AH.

And then we just put the hammer down in the final three mins, went on that 16-3 run, and buried them.

That's why I love this game, as I've done for well over 50 years, and this team. Volatility born of growth and resilience. We're young but talented and gelling at the right time. The Michigan and Purdue games have put some swagger in us, and I dig that going into the BTT. The next couple weekends will be great fun. If we make it past the first weekend of the Dance we're playing with a stack of house money.

Two weeks ago this evening I sat in MSG and watched Duke absolutely destroy us. Six days ago I sat in Crisler and watched us pound Michigan into the ground in the 2H. And now here we are. What a 14-day swing. Keep it going, boys. We love no other. :illinois: 🏀
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back