As fans this is frustrating, I imagine it is multiplied exponentially for individuals close to the program putting their blood, sweat and tears into this program. I appreciate the window into the behind the scenes and don’t think we need to read extra into the presence or absence of certain posters.
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I thought the first half we had an interesting rotation and it was nice to see players get some time
Biggest issue with last night line ups
When Ty wasn’t on the floor we didn’t get the rebounds and the flow changed. He needs to learn not to commit unnecessary fouls
Harmon defense is a liability but he can make free throws and adds to the offense
Goode normally makes a couple hustle plays and is a 3 point. Surprisingly is a bad free throw shooter
We don’t really have a good big to back up Hawkins. When he goes out things change. I like DD and think he is good
That’s our 9 man rotation. Not sure but someone from the bench needs step up more than hitting 3s
Biggest issue with last night line ups
When Ty wasn’t on the floor we didn’t get the rebounds and the flow changed. He needs to learn not to commit unnecessary fouls
Harmon defense is a liability but he can make free throws and adds to the offense
Goode normally makes a couple hustle plays and is a 3 point. Surprisingly is a bad free throw shooter
We don’t really have a good big to back up Hawkins. When he goes out things change. I like DD and think he is good
That’s our 9 man rotation. Not sure but someone from the bench needs step up more than hitting 3s
His on ball defense is fine. His problem is gaurding and keeping track of his man without the ball.
I didn't chew anyone out, and the game play by play description gave a pretty good snapshot of what happened. I have watched the game since this morning, and while it was horrible basketball in the last 3 minutes or so, I stand by my comments. I can be wrong, I have many times before and will be again, but many of the comments were so far over the top that . . . .
I really want this to be true. The problem is that another game like this is coming in late March. I'd love for you to save this post and rub my nose in it when we're playing an Elite 8 game. However we are probably going to be a 4 or 5 seed, win our first game, and then get whacked by the 12 or 13 seed that upset the other 4/5 in our bracket. Super hope I'm wrong but our inability to handle pressure and score field goals late in the games is going to come back to bite us a month from now. I would love for a reporter to specifically ask Brad why Ty isn't playing at the end of the game.
Disagree 100%. Run 20 seconds off. Time is all that is important at that point. Dunk or layup great. Otherwise run it down under 10
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A broken window in the Illini locker room? Whew.
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Per Derek Piper (via Jeremy Werner) at the 14:36 mark he shares the story.
2/22/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode on meltdown vs Penn State, bouncing back; Reactions to the Illini's epic collapse
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Reading today’s posts I‘ve seen references to all the hot takes from yesterday. The staff defenders here need to realize yesterday’s commentary wasn’t a reaction to yesterdays game, or even this season.
These criticisms have been voiced for years by a growing minority and shouted down and drowned out by a defensive majority. The criticisms have grown to the point they’re now the majority, and they may seem knee jerk to some but they aren’t new. The excuses made on behalf of the staff have run their course and nothing left but for BU to shoulder all the blame.
These criticisms have been voiced for years by a growing minority and shouted down and drowned out by a defensive majority. The criticisms have grown to the point they’re now the majority, and they may seem knee jerk to some but they aren’t new. The excuses made on behalf of the staff have run their course and nothing left but for BU to shoulder all the blame.
It's a good thing they are that pissed off. Hope they respond starting SaturdayPer Derek Piper (via Jeremy Werner) at the 14:36 mark he shares the story.
2/22/24 Hour 1: Luke Goode on meltdown vs Penn State, bouncing back; Reactions to the Illini's epic collapse
Listen to this episode from The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper on Spotify. Illinois forward Luke Goode joins the show for his weekly interview to discuss the Illini's heartbreaking loss and late collapse against Penn State and how the team plans to respond. Later, Lon and Derek share their...
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That display is definitely not Pizza Hut Parking lot-worthy. No fight or bite late in these games. Instead we pucker up.
We have winners on this team, guys who have won at a high level. Are they apprehinsive? Why not the green light to do their thing? Overcoaching? This team seems to lack trust, 2-ways; Coaches to the players and players to the coaches. They need to do some trust falls and fast. I’m afraid that collapse was the tipping point and we‘ll never see this teams potential (Which absolutely bums me out). I really like this team but that loss was hard to watch.
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In football they have learned to run a screen (illegal at times) to get open. We do not cut. Watch the film again after the Time Out where we get the ball in the corner yet watch CH. Does he ever move on the inbounds play?
Dre was literally the guy that turned us from the Groce era, absolute work horse and just a dude you would get behind every second.
Just want to say he is making about 300k in the top division of Spanish basketball and has close to a mil in career earning, still only 26 and years ahead of him. Having his best year yet. Full send on this guy!
When the season ended prematurely in 2020, I was most disappointed that I’d never get to watch Dre play in an Illini jersey again. Always felt like he was destined to will our team to a deep post season run…
Not surprised he’s still finding success on the court.
...with a nice chianti.
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Yea, he was a bulldozer. He oftentimes just put his head down and ran into a crowd of people in the lane hoping for a foul similar to TSJ. Difference being TSJ could finish much better. PG's IMO should have high IQ and be facilitators.
I get it…he wasn’t a BJ Armstrong type.
AND might not have been a rocket scientist like KC Jones…but he definitely had respectable basketball IQ. He DID finish pretty well around the rim. Gonna have to disagree there.
He averaged nearly 5 assists a game where he came from. (Yes it was lower tier.) His Junior year here he only had 2 assists a game coming off the bench. By his Senior year he was up to 3 assists a game…11pts and 5 boards…
I’d say those were decent #s for a college point guard. And not too bad for a dude no one ever heard of.
To be fair…I think you gotta consider the offensive scheme we were running then too. They were mostly running the Spread then…and that’s not the most freelance-y point guards gonna run the Mutua-Flippin’ show type of offense. It’s a basically continuity pattern…with some flexibility & little (take what they give ya) latitude here and there sure…but not exactly Stockton & Malone freestyling…In other words, the lower assist numbers might of had something to do with what was asked of him/how he was utilized. JMO
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And you would be correct. Heck, run out the shot clock and hand them the ball. You win.
Don't blame Goode...blame the guy who plays him down the stretch...repeatedly.
“The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”
I really don't think anybody is giving up on this team. Just preparing for what appears to be our curse since the slushfund. It's gonna take a miraculous performance by someone, someday. Was hoping like so many others it could be Ayo, now TSJ. When these guys have it going its almost unbeatable. Biggest question is can they find it again and peak in March or did they peak in December? Been Illini since the 60's ain't gave up yet and sure ain't quitting on them now just please no more snatching defeat from the jaws of victory
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