To further clarify, opting out of season due to other health concerns that could be very bad should c-19 be involved; https://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/chicago-state-coach-irvin-opting-outTheir coach is out.
Play D, pass the ball, find open man, three ball, repeat.We won't need a three in the dying seconds to escape this time.
Should be a repeat of today, or close to it.
Yes...lots of people on here trashing NC A&T and Chi St, but Illini fans should be grateful that a) there's basketball at all, and b) Illinois is able to play their whole team to assess what they have. These games make Illinois a better team. It allows players to get a feel for each other in game situations and allows the coaches to make corrections and see how the parts fit together.Underwood repeated over and over in his presser that he doesn't care who the opponent is, he wants to see good execution and effort on defense. Contest shots and rebound to limit opponents to one shot per possession. Cleaning up some of our execution issues tomorrow and Friday and getting players used to playing hard from start to finish will pay dividends in December.
I didn't realize the word "choice" was even at play here.This MTE reminds me of the old Illini Classic event they used to have (Pepsi Illini Classic when I was there I believe). Brings back some great memories......they used to have that event on the Friday and Saturday before finals week. I remember the tough choice....go to Grainger and study for that Physics final.or head to the Assembly Hall to watch Illinois destroy some nobody directional school. Easy choice back in those days...wing the final and Go Illini!
Don't say spread!The spread for this one could not be high enough. Take the Illini no matter what.
Don't say dying!We won't need a three in the dying seconds to escape this time.
Should be a repeat of today, or close to it.
Very thankful! Happy Thanksgiving ALL!Yes...lots of people on here trashing NC A&T and Chi St, but Illini fans should be grateful that a) there's basketball at all, and b) Illinois is able to play their whole team to assess what they have. These games make Illinois a better team. It allows players to get a feel for each other in game situations and allows the coaches to make corrections and see how the parts fit together.
I'm sure it sucks for those teams to have to come in without pretty much no hope of winning. I guess the schools get a decent payday for sacrificing the team, but you have to feel bad for the players. I hope to talk trash about Duke and Baylor, and the B1G after Illinois wins, but give the little schools some respect.
Was not a big hoops fan until college, only shared tickets one season, the year we beat Magic!I didn't realize the word "choice" was even at play here.
4 football and 4 basketball seasons. Perfect attendance! (I will have to admit, however, that the College of Commerce and Business Administration did not have evening exams back in the day.) The ticket had been paid for; the seat was available and would otherwise be unoccupied; and, Lou and Mike expected us to be there rooting their respective teams on to victory!
"We'll back you to stand, against the best in the land........."