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Ohio State 68, Illinois 63 (OT) POSTGAME
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<blockquote data-quote="aluma" data-source="post: 1184970" data-attributes="member: 16838"><p>Here are a couple telling observation I've made from watching Illinois play teams and then watching other Big Ten games:</p><p>-Watching the Iowa v. Maryland game, I couldn't help but drool over how good both teams offensive execution was on a relatively consistent basis. To make matters worse, I was most impressed with Iowa's execution. On paper, Maryland has far superior talent and should dominate Iowa. But Iowa time and time again had great offensive execution and for the most part, got really good shots </p><p></p><p>-It really bothers me to watch some of these teams who have less rated players making basketball look so easy. I hate saying it, but you can't tell me that Iowa's coach isn't coaching the heck out of his players. It's extremely obvious that their team has bought in, each player fits a distinct role, and they have a clear identity as a team. McCaffrey is building a program, with players that fit what he wants for his team. I just don't see that with Groce's program right now. And we can groan and whine all we want that he hasn't landed the big dogs, but when I watch teams like Iowa succeed, I see that the Glen Watson's of the world are all we need, but we just need them to each fill a specific role and purpose for the team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aluma, post: 1184970, member: 16838"] Here are a couple telling observation I've made from watching Illinois play teams and then watching other Big Ten games: -Watching the Iowa v. Maryland game, I couldn't help but drool over how good both teams offensive execution was on a relatively consistent basis. To make matters worse, I was most impressed with Iowa's execution. On paper, Maryland has far superior talent and should dominate Iowa. But Iowa time and time again had great offensive execution and for the most part, got really good shots -It really bothers me to watch some of these teams who have less rated players making basketball look so easy. I hate saying it, but you can't tell me that Iowa's coach isn't coaching the heck out of his players. It's extremely obvious that their team has bought in, each player fits a distinct role, and they have a clear identity as a team. McCaffrey is building a program, with players that fit what he wants for his team. I just don't see that with Groce's program right now. And we can groan and whine all we want that he hasn't landed the big dogs, but when I watch teams like Iowa succeed, I see that the Glen Watson's of the world are all we need, but we just need them to each fill a specific role and purpose for the team. [/QUOTE]
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