Pregame: Illinois at Rutgers, Saturday, March 4th, 11:00am CT, ESPNU
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Go Illini!
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
Section 112. There will be a block of Orange in section 212, NYC Illini got a group together. I'll be there with my college sweetheart.
Seating chart: http://www.scarletknights.com/tickets/rac-seating.html
The RAC seats 8,000, about half the size of the Assembly Hall.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Two more wins, boys! Let's take care of business in NJ.
Let's make it 3 just to be sure.
Section 112. There will be a block of Orange in section 212, NYC Illini got a group together. I'll be there with my college sweetheart.
Seating chart: http://www.scarletknights.com/tickets/rac-seating.html
The RAC seats 8,000, about half the size of the Assembly Hall.
I'm close section 213.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Definitely cannot take anything for granted, but I sure like the way this team has come out and taken care of business
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
We're practically neighbors. Row P.
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
Definitely. But if this team plays like it has been playing, with their hearts and their heads, and the way (lately) they've been coached on court, this should be a W.
I don't think there's going to be a let down. These guys are leaving nothing on the court. They will not go gentle.
EfremWinters84
- S. Carolina
Reasons we're in a position to win 2 more and get in the dance:
1. Defensive turnaround
2. Tate-less
3. Thorne-less
4. Freshman PT
Grove to blame for the valley. Grove gets credit for making the changes, however late we all believe they may have come.
ILL. 76
RUT. 62
Go Illini!!!!
1. Defensive turnaround
2. Tate-less
3. Thorne-less
4. Freshman PT
Grove to blame for the valley. Grove gets credit for making the changes, however late we all believe they may have come.
ILL. 76
RUT. 62
Go Illini!!!!
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Uhh, I believe Tate and Thorne have contributed in a few of our wins. Groce isn't using them because we are on a roll. I still think the aforementioned pair can contribute to our success going forward. I do agree TJL has made the offense flow better and our defense has improved on stopping pg penetration but some of that is due to better hedging by our bigs. Thorne has rebounded and scored well at times, but Mav has better court vision and less turnovers. I think his defense has improved also. I do agree that less of Tate and Thorne has been a good thing but I still think they can bring some value if needed.
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That's a winner!!
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Don't lay an egg. Losing this would end the fake rally.
Rutgers is a really good offensive rebounding squad. Have to be ready to compete on the glass.
Could be a little tough to get up for this one after such an emotional game last night, plus it's an 11 am game central time. Just have to keep playing the good defense and compete on the boards, that should get the job done.
Honestly, slightly worried here.
Mainly due to the dead atmosphere I think we'll be playing in. The defensive intensity has been great and a huge part of the turnaround. That's going to be hard to match in an early afternoon game in front of a half full arena.
Hopefully we put it out of the way early and get Tate and Thorne some clock to rest up for the tournaments.
Mainly due to the dead atmosphere I think we'll be playing in. The defensive intensity has been great and a huge part of the turnaround. That's going to be hard to match in an early afternoon game in front of a half full arena.
Hopefully we put it out of the way early and get Tate and Thorne some clock to rest up for the tournaments.
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