Illinois 92, Little Rock 34 Postgame

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lstewart53x3
MTPeoria said:
The commentary toward the last of the game made me mute the game for about ten minutes. Discussing. I wanted to enjoy the game and the commentary wasn't about the game. This made me so angry. I loved an appreciated Webber's success, but what the H*** just happened here. Stop trying to make Bruce Webber something that he is not. Best of luck to him. But, I'm not entertained or enlightened by his commentary or analysis.

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We went into the second half up 32 points and won by 58. There’s only so much analysis that can be done in a game like that.

Personally, I enjoyed the stories.
 
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Illinimark
I muted those two clowns in the first half. We have to put up with BTN+, SEC network, and Peacock. Having to listen to that stupid drivel coming from that doofus BTN guy and butthurt Bruce Weber talk about his glory days in West Lafayette is just too much. I hope they never have Bruce and that basketball know nothing BTN talking head paired for an Illinois Basketball game ever again. It was excruciatingly insulting to have two people getting paid good money to announce a basketball game and then not announce it.
 
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stlrunner
MTPeoria said:
The commentary toward the last of the game made me mute the game for about ten minutes. Discussing. I wanted to enjoy the game and the commentary wasn't about the game. This made me so angry. I loved an appreciated Webber's success, but what the H*** just happened here. Stop trying to make Bruce Webber something that he is not. Best of luck to him. But, I'm not entertained or enlightened by his commentary or analysis.

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Weird take. Bruce’s stories were more entertaining than a 50 point blowout at that point, in my opinion.
 
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Second place is 1st loser
MTPeoria said:
The commentary toward the last of the game made me mute the game for about ten minutes. Discussing. I wanted to enjoy the game and the commentary wasn't about the game. This made me so angry. I loved an appreciated Webber's success, but what the H*** just happened here. Stop trying to make Bruce Webber something that he is not. Best of luck to him. But, I'm not entertained or enlightened by his commentary or analysis.

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We went on a 23-0 run midway through the first half and were up 51-19 at halftime. What did you expect them to talk about as we moved towards being up 60?

That 2005 season that he and that group gave us gives him the right for him to say whatever he wants for however long he wants. They provided memories for a lifetime.

Turn the volume down and put on the radio if it bothers you to a point where you have to complain after a dominant effort like our guys gave.
 
#38      
InDaAZ
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Only Murders in the Building
Selena Gomez Fanbase GIF by HULU
 
#39      
illiniswish09
Couldn’t watch live… Just watched replay and holy smokes we were dialed in tonight. Can’t wait for Thursday
 
#40      
RabidDawgClassic
For those (both of you!) who wanted to keep track of the Illini player teams drafted between my brother and me, here are the current results.


Game 01 (EIU) 96-71 Him
Game 02 (SIUE) 77-65 Me
Game 03 (Oakland) 60-49 Me
Game 04 (Bama) 87-57 Him
Game 05 (MDES) 70-69 Me
Game 06 (Little Rock) 81-74 Me

Currently I'm leading 4-2

My Team

Ivisic
Johnson
White
Humrichous
**subs**
Booth
Davis

His Team

KJ
Riley
Boswell
DGL
**subs**
Rodgers (drafted one day before he redshirted)
AJ Redd

We play head to head, using four players, tallying their points, rebounds and assists. Subs are only used in the event of a tie. After the first game, many speculated that I might not win any, but this Illini team provides different stars each night, it seems, leveling the playing field.
 
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aaeismacgychel
MTPeoria said:
The commentary toward the last of the game made me mute the game for about ten minutes. Discussing. I wanted to enjoy the game and the commentary wasn't about the game. This made me so angry. I loved an appreciated Webber's success, but what the H*** just happened here. Stop trying to make Bruce Webber something that he is not. Best of luck to him. But, I'm not entertained or enlightened by his commentary or analysis.

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Huh... That's uhhhh, that's a lot of residual anger for Bruce Weber. It's been 13 years, we're coming off an Elite 8 season, I think it's time to let it go that Weber didn't meet your expectations for coaching performance after '05 (or perhaps you hated him then too as that's what most of the stories were about tonight that you wanted to mute). But even if you don't, 2 parting thoughts:

1. Do you have any idea how difficult it is to call a massive blowout and attempt to keep people both entertained and not embarrass a far far far weaker opponent? When there was great plays, ball movement, or really high effort, they'd talk about it and try focusing on different players, but then you still have another 12 minutes of game time. Most broadcast teams would be talking about every other highly ranked team or the topic of the day at that point. Something like, "Boy Bruce, this Illini team sure has a lot of young talent, and if we're talking young talent, you've gotta just be excited by Duke. What's your take on Duke and how far do you see them going this year?"

2. Do you really expect an analyst who was a former coach of a team who took that team all the way to the National Championship and coached a team a few points away from a perfect season to not be asked about that team or give stories about that team or when he was coaching at the school? I mean come on. Every game J Leman calls for Illinois they ask him questions about his time here and laud him. Every time Bardo comes here they do the same. You really expect the network not to do that in a near 60pt beatdown?

Oh and one final thing, I thought the stories Bruce told were entertaining and pretty hilarious. I'd also say that no matter what people may think of him as a coach, he's been a great color guy for BTN. Every game I've seen him do, he's done a great job breaking down the game, giving insights, and been a knowledgeable and entertaining listen. And him and Hall made a fantastic team tonight in my opinion. With Hummel gone, they should be the BTN A team in my opinion.
 
#43      
Goillinikobd
Maybe that was the best game we’ve played so far or maybe that was the worst team we okayed so far or maybe both statements are true,
 
#46      
Ga65
Does Corey Booth seem physically ready for BIG play? It appears to me that both Will and KJ are much stronger and physically ready even though younger. Didn’t watch him last year but don’t see him getting time.
 
#49      
Illiniwacker
blackdog said:
I love that when he grabs the ball you came HEAR it! If we are lucky enough to have him for 4 years he could very well challenge for the all-time school rebounding record. 2nd player in the 1000/1000 club seems possible for him.
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No one stays for 4 years anymore. Those days are gone.
 
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texillwek
MTPeoria said:
The commentary toward the last of the game made me mute the game for about ten minutes. Discussing. I wanted to enjoy the game and the commentary wasn't about the game. This made me so angry. I loved an appreciated Webber's success, but what the H*** just happened here. Stop trying to make Bruce Webber something that he is not. Best of luck to him. But, I'm not entertained or enlightened by his commentary or analysis.
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Show me on the doll where Bruce hurt you
 
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