Plus he’s wearing a backpack. Also a good sign.
Pregame: Illinois vs Chattanooga, Friday, March 18th, 5:50pm CT, TNT
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Anyone else find it strange they are wearing masks on this trip? For the last couple months I don’t remember seeing them wearing them. Hope everyone is healthy
RockyMtnIllini81
- Golden, Colorado
I got an e-mail from the Alumni Assn about a pre-game party at hotel bar, Renaissance Hotel, 106 6th St @ 4:30 pm - team send-off at 4:45
No rescheduling the big dance. Probably not taking any chances.
Boricua Illini
- Puerto Rico
With the way this season has gone, I sure hope those ankles are taped and Kofi's Crocs have extra grip coming down those boarding stairs...
I second that emotion
Under 48 hours to go...I feel like a dominant erupt is on the way
He is trying to bulk up for next year. This year you can truly see the difference between a high school senior and 5 yr college player.
Or he lost a bet
I saw that and LaTulip does do a great job on those video breakdowns which are quite lengthy - but good for the serious fan and a couple levels above what the coaching scouting report will contain. It does show we really shouldn't lose to this team, but you would have said that last year after watching tape too. Kofi should have his way inside, we shouldn't have to double anyone so they won't get open threes, tetc.You need to watch Latulip's breakdown of UTC. He does a fantastic job and definitely has a future in coaching if that's his desire. He will put your mind at ease about Trent guarding Smith who is not overly athletic. Trent will be up in his face, force him to his right and make life really difficult all night long. My biggest fear is who to put Plummer on because Baptiste can go off on you if you give him space and let him get into a rhythm. This is where you might see more Bello than usual. Mike does a great job assessing Desousa's strengths (putbacks) and weaknesses (no outside shot, slow footed and only plays 20 minutes/game). I think Kofi is going to have a solid game. Mike and Jeremy also mentioned that UTC hasn't seen what we bring on offense and they also haven't faced a defense like ours which is the 2nd best in the BIG. I feel a lot better about our outlook after watching the video. Go Illini!
We just have to be able to adapt and deal with adversity in the tournament when we get down unexpectedly - this team has a ton of experience, leadership and heart and they have made big comebacks before - I think last year will be a lesson learned and hopefully propels us this year.
Bigtex
- DFW
I will be happy with this group getting many minutes
Kofi, hawk, grandi, curbelo and Frazier
blackdog
- Champaign
I see the discussion posted with Werner but I'm having a hard time finding the video breakdown. It's probably in this thread somewhere but 27 pages is a lot to dig through.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
I love LaTulip and agree with all points, but remember that Mike is a little bit of a homer, too.You need to watch Latulip's breakdown of UTC. He does a fantastic job and definitely has a future in coaching if that's his desire. He will put your mind at ease about Trent guarding Smith who is not overly athletic. Trent will be up in his face, force him to his right and make life really difficult all night long. My biggest fear is who to put Plummer on because Baptiste can go off on you if you give him space and let him get into a rhythm. This is where you might see more Bello than usual. Mike does a great job assessing Desousa's strengths (putbacks) and weaknesses (no outside shot, slow footed and only plays 20 minutes/game). I think Kofi is going to have a solid game. Mike and Jeremy also mentioned that UTC hasn't seen what we bring on offense and they also haven't faced a defense like ours which is the 2nd best in the BIG. I feel a lot better about our outlook after watching the video. Go Illini!
Bigtex
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Go to home page and scroll down a bit. Easy to find 42 minutes YouTube video
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Having a high school athlete in the house, I can tell you....... it's the protein!
Here is the post to the Chattanooga breakdown. pg 23 post 564
Pregame: Illinois vs Chattanooga, Friday, March 18th, 5:50pm CT, TNT
I wonder just how angry that made him. I don't remember him ever being the type to directly comment on something disrespecting him, but he let Bilas know what he thought. Own these fools, Kofi. Did he reply to the post?
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Someone could be sick, but I’d lean towards “we are taking every possible reasonable precaution to not have anyone on the team get sick”. People have been wearing masks on planes for decades. Very easy to spread sickness in a plane
I'll give Chattanooga this, it's a really fun word to say.
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
Choo, choo!
One of these years, we're watching some tourney games together, pru!
InDaAZ
- Eugene, Oregon
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