Seemed to me just turning up the intensity in the second half. They have done this in several games near the end of the game. Actually was still pretty good after first half, still believed they could win. However, very bad habit going into tournament. Going to be a team that matches their intensity after getting a lead and they are done.
Illinois 98, Nebraska 87 Postgame
With the new goatee I think he’s been replaced by Evil Luke Goode. And I’m okay with that!
Our version sometimes gives me the runs.
Ty Rodgers averaging 10pts, 11.5rbs, and a 2.5:1 A/TO ratio thus far in the BTT. Those are some winning winning numbers. Great stuff out of the kid
That was an amazing half of basketball but consider me still concerned that this team needs the motivation of being down 10+ to decide it’s time to play with intensity. We can rely on that kind of comeback to save us in the tourney. We HAVE to come out with the same fight from the get-go or I’m afraid we won’t make it as far as our talent should take us.
Saving him so he can put on a big show for family and friends in the championship game
Been a menace since day 1 - TJ is elite
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Hang TJ’s jersey in the rafters
Nb missed ft and shots in the second half. I believe they were a tired team. Great game. If we could put two halves together watch out.
Ty appreciation post. Makes winning plays. Very glad he is staying in the game late now.
3 seed
3 seed
Nb was a tired team.
I give both TSJ and Fletch all the credit for this win. Huskers ran out of gas and we didn’t. IL will fight for 40. If you can’t, you lose.
They played the same amount of games as us and their game was a blowout lol
Better team won.
That's pretty good.
Brads best team.
Illini in OC
In. The. Alley.
all tournament team
Hmm? Mostly effort IMHO.
Really appreciate your dedication to the team. Cheers!
This team has the heart and connection of a champion....but their propensity to play so poorly at times belies the experience of their "old guy" dominated lineup. We are so fortunate to have TSJr. on this team. He never sits a game out and almost always leaves hardly anything on the floor in a losing effort. Not so much the rest of the team.
Regardless, the next...optimistically 7...games will be an adventure. Let's hope we don't play Houston anytime soon or their intensity may win that match-up before halftime.
Now, go give Wisky two halves of solid play and shooting and maybe we can get to the SS without anyone having a heart attack or using up their allotment of profanity for the year.
Props to TSJr. for his leadership today and Luke Goode for providing a catalytic spark when sorely needed.
Regardless, the next...optimistically 7...games will be an adventure. Let's hope we don't play Houston anytime soon or their intensity may win that match-up before halftime.
Now, go give Wisky two halves of solid play and shooting and maybe we can get to the SS without anyone having a heart attack or using up their allotment of profanity for the year.
Props to TSJr. for his leadership today and Luke Goode for providing a catalytic spark when sorely needed.
