My magic 8 ball says he will at least twice. One will be on a three, which Fears will then proceed to give the biggest flop possible. High Knees will award a foul, and even after conclusive evidence of no contact...and consulting with Baldy, the call will stand.
I need Z to block Fears into another dimension.
Pregame: Illinois at Michigan State, Saturday, February 7th, 7:00pm CT, FOX
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Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
Fears is the Grayson Allen of college hoops.
Oh, if we could somehow secure this one and officially run this first road gauntlet, that would be enormous. It would set up a heck of a home stand.
Different vibes!!
Legit question: Does the Big Ten Conference have the ability to suspend a player for a game? I don't care that it's the Illini, and I'd say the same if Tomi or Mirk did it, but what Fears did tonight is so vile. 2 of the 3 things could have been Flagrent 2 fouls.
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Illinifan533
- Normal, Illinois
Really want this one, both losses last year ticked me off to no ends. High knees hosing KJ and making him a non factor in what probably would have been an Illini win if he had played more in the game at East Lansing, and then what was a good game in Champaign ruined by our offense not able to freaking score for the final 8 minutes of the game.
We’re winning by at least 10! Had a convo with a buddy of mine and he told me that might be under selling it
You mean like Alan Griffin?
Yes remember Alan Griffin got suspended 2 games in 2020
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Morez went down in the home game as well. Missed a few weeks after that. Right as he was starting to figure things out.
Whitmans Sampler
- Eastern Iowa
Izzo postgame presser. Questions re: Fears @ 01:55 and 10:20. I was honestly expecting to be more annoyed by his answers. Takes a bit of accountability.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
We’ve been VERY reliable on the glass this season.
We do however, need to make sure Wagler stays on the court. MSU gets all the calls at home, and plays dirty.
Izzo is in a quandary after tonight's NW game. Switch on Keaton, lose. Blitz Keaton.... Lose by 40.
Nope. SIGNIFICANTLY more important we have Wagler on the court, considering the history we've had at Breslin.
Illinois is 4th in the nation in total rebound rate, and 5th in the nation in offensive rebound rate. Not sure why that'd concern you (yes, MSU is a great rebounding team in their own right, but so are we).
Especially in the sneaky way he does it.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
this Fears' dirty plays explosion and ensuing microscope couldn't be better timed
Fully expecting trouble , our guys will handle dirty Fears!
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
While I suggested Underwood pull a Lute Olson and start using the media to highlight MSU’s dirty play, I don’t think he will do that since he’s friends with Izzo. But he absolutely should be talking with the conference asking how the officials will protect our guys and keep the game safe.
I don't think this is gonna go well .. for them. Mirkovic will bull rush this dude the first time he tries some of this dirty play. Spartan fans aren't happy with it either. There was a particular play where MSU was starting to regain momentum and was within 5 points. Fears got dinged with a flagrant and it sent Minny on a big run. Really turned the game. They finally regained momentum but it was too late.
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