Lucy727
- Des Plaines, Il
It's the same Associated Press story that pruman91 quoted above. B1G didn't proofread it, just posted it.
Illinois 91, Marshall 74 POSTGAME
It's the same Associated Press story that pruman91 quoted above. B1G didn't proofread it, just posted it.
Need him to back up LB and MF so won' happen until GE is developed.
JDHalfrack
- Springfield, IL
While I understand we haven't been playing top notch opponents, it has been thoroughly enjoyable watching our boys play.
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illini80
- Forgottonia
So far so good. I'm really hesitant to get overly excited at this point though. All home games against teams we should expect to beat regardless of who the coach is. Even Wake is a game we should win, but it's on the road so I'll consider that a true test. Beat NW and I'm all in.
I'm most impressed with the team seeing a lead evaporate and not going into panic mode. They gut it out and the runs come and go. They play their game. Coach is going to do great things here. I can't wait to see what this team looks like in February if they keep working this hard.
I Bomb
Stylin' and Profilin'
Good point. Even though Marshall really wasn't all that tough when it came to push and shove, they kept their heads when the 9 point lead dropped to 3 in like 1 minute...
haasi
- New York
He’s playing good D and rebounding. Still a valuable piece even if not scoring. Just has to stop playing hero ball and play within the offense.
You are correct to be worried. The large-bodied Big Ten teams will be a problem for us. If the two new bigs (Ebo and Vesel) on the bench are not able to contribute by the meat of the Big Ten schedule, the Illini will be in trouble. I will be happy if only one of them is helping.
https://youtu.be/bK8phIzWTms/
No idea how to post the highlights from my phone, but this is the link.
No idea how to post the highlights from my phone, but this is the link.
blackdog
- Champaign
Yea he is really struggling thinking too much on offense. I don't think hes trying to play hero ball just not comfortable in the offense. Still encouraging that he is giving good effort in other parts of the game though. Thats the sign of a mature player. He really does move his feet well on defense.
blackdog
- Champaign
Listening to these press conferences and the one with the Marshall coach a couple things stand out.
First is just how prepared and intelligent BU is. The Marshall coach was asked a question about an Illini player and said he had no idea what he did because he only coaches his team to be the best they can. BU knew everything about every player on both teams, what role they play, tendencies, stats, probably could tell you their mother's maiden names. Not only coaching his team to the best they can be but also how to beat the other team.
Second was how intelligent Kipper is during interviews. Really stands out. Also the team as a whole seems very coachable and responds really well to the message BU is putting out.
Random third thing I was kind of cracking up when they asked Leron on about his fouls and Kipper put in a little "told him to stop hacking"
ilphotog
The camera never lies
- Champaign
In the first half I was on the floor next to the Marshall bench. Their coach told a kid to go in for someone. The kids goes up to the table, turns around and goes back to the bench. Coach looks at him and said, "I told you to go in for ....." The kid said, "coach I can't go in, I forgot to put my jersey on". Coach lightly bops him in the head and just started laughing.
Nope. Nice rotation with Black, Finke & Kipper at the 4/5.
Illini smoked Marshall in almost every category, nice game.
http://www.fightingillini.com/documents/2017/11/19/Illinois_91_Marshall_74.pdf
http://www.fightingillini.com/documents/2017/11/19/Illinois_91_Marshall_74.pdf
"Hero ball"! You can't be serious. So far he has lacked aggressiveness on offense. He's been very tentative.
Dan
Admin
If Porter is playing.
He is still getting used to the offense, trying to flow with it. Playing great defense and had 4 assists. Love to see him shoot more, but think his lack of scoring has left a void that AJ is picking up. I said long time ago, I think we will have 8 man rotation and 5 guys avg dbl digit scoring. Balance and defense, we will be successful, growing every game. Our test is coming soon.
Yeah, he may lose a bit of PT, but he's very much contributing. Kinda like Da'Monte, he's doing the things that help you win.