It was the subject of the FaceTime segment at end of ESPN’s Around the Horn today.
Illinois 91, Michigan 87 2OT Postgame
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In my opinion, probably because 1. Coleman can take advantage of slow-footed Hunter on the perimeter when we play 5-out, and 2. Dain would have been the one guy in that lineup who can’t switch onto guards in a pinch defensively — a potential weak point to be targeted, especially with the drop coverage that we saw Michigan exploit early — that we can’t have exploited if he’s not in
Joel Goodson
- ties will be resolved
amazing
I do want to know what has happened to Dain? He's been MIA for several games now. Can anyone help me understand?
I know we’re all feeling good…but I can’t go that far. Sorry.
I‘d probably vote for Georgi if he ran for President some day. Mathew I would not.
Hunter scorched CH throughout OT though
May I propose that we simply assume this to be the case, like the ball being round, and only comment when the officiating has been unusual (i.e. good)?
{I am gonna ask ChatGPT to post this on every hoops board in the land.}
He did, but as much as we hate on him HD is a pretty darn good offensive player. CH can also switch onto smaller players without there being a huge mismatch in Michigan's favor, unlike DD. Dain also struggles with passing out and gets ahead of himself and fumbles the ball a lot if he doesn't get it deep in the post.
CH played a lot down the stretch without a break. Maybe DD could have given CH a minute of rest.
Now you got me wanting some nuggets lol
LGIllini
- La Grange, IL
Could it have something to do with the tailbone injury he suffered during the Minnesota game?
First game in Champaign in over 5 years. Got my money's worth!
blackdog
- Champaign
He made life difficult but he was definitely a little worn down banging with Hunter. He was WORKING to try and keep him out of the post.
to be fair some of those hooks are unguardable....and coleman stopped him on both game winnign attempts (end of reg and end of OT).....and not to mention HD got away with an egregious travel on one of his 3 OT fgs....
Could be, I broke my tailbone the day before finals started my senior year of college. Hurt like hell for quite awhile. I may have been (day) drinking just a bit at the time. The only painkiller I had was Jose Quervo and 424. Surprisingly I did really well on those finals.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Coleman was an absolute warrior on HD in the low post. Really happy for RJ. Kid's gettin' his mojo back. Some really smart plays, too. And Ty, man. He's everywhere. So happy for Hunter to go 0-for-Illinois and for the Illini to push Michigan further off the bubble into NIT oblivion.
And I need a defibrillator on hand when I watch these guys.
And I need a defibrillator on hand when I watch these guys.
BillyBob1
- Champaign
That’s Duke transfer Joey Baker!
Thank you, wasn't sure if it might be something other the game strategy
You should’ve been at the game, yo!
Yeah, I dunno. Possible the tailbone is bugging him, and conditioning is always a factor with dudes his size. Hard to say.
Coleman played 49 out of a possible 50 minutes according to the box score. He got one minute of rest. Mayer, Shannon, and coach all talked about what a great job he did defensively against Hunter. Big stop at the end of regulation.
Holy !!!! that was loud
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