Just a few thoughts:
1.) Just a week ago many people were on cloud nine and discussing our great talent and good coaching and thus after one loss in Big Ten play the ship has sunk? Negative Nancy! Maybe just a leak on the lower deck.
2.) It's hard to remember that these are 18-24 year old guys doing their best to play for the Orange and Blue. When you shoot 20-30% it just isn't your day..ever.
3.) Maryland came ready to play. Usually that team wins. From the first couple minutes, we lost sight and control in this game. That happens to everyone.
4.) Life will go on.....this is game one......
5.) People from all over read this forum and it doesn't do any justice to bash Coach Groce or Tate or anyone for that matter when things aren't working for us. More good comes from support and positivity than it does from bashing and bench coaching. Trust in the leadership both coach and AD.
6.) The season is long, Hill is a beast and a pleasure to watch and we have great guys on this team. Stay positive Illini Nation. I'm proud to be an Illini fan win or lose.