Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa, Saturday, February 24th, 1:15pm CT, BTN
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The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
First team to 120 wins.
Who cares this team doesn’t have it
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Even if we win, will it be because we’re “pissed off” about the PSU loss?? After we beat Iowa, will we not be “pissed off” enough to show up vs. Minnesota?!
I’m starting to become really worried that the main difference between last year’s erratic team that was never going anywhere in March is a less toxic locker room and Domask. In other words, that’s good for a slightly better record, but the mental consistency all 40 minutes every game just isn’t in our DNA.
And that last part is sad, because even elite teams like the 2005 team are off in the Tournament. It’s mental toughness that gets you through those games, and it feels like this is a team that will fold.
I’m starting to become really worried that the main difference between last year’s erratic team that was never going anywhere in March is a less toxic locker room and Domask. In other words, that’s good for a slightly better record, but the mental consistency all 40 minutes every game just isn’t in our DNA.
And that last part is sad, because even elite teams like the 2005 team are off in the Tournament. It’s mental toughness that gets you through those games, and it feels like this is a team that will fold.
AyoDos11
- Southern Illinois
I am ridiculously tired of people saying this after every loss. At a certain point you have to realize there's more to it than that.
Regular season conference championship is a pipe dream at this point.
This team needs to decide if they care or not defensively. We’re so freakin, soft.
Showing up well against a good Iowa offense should be goals 1-100. I think our defensively style plays well in the Iowa game, but I’m in believe it when I see it mode with this D
This team needs to decide if they care or not defensively. We’re so freakin, soft.
Showing up well against a good Iowa offense should be goals 1-100. I think our defensively style plays well in the Iowa game, but I’m in believe it when I see it mode with this D
Feels like we lose control of the game after the other team finds a single matchup advantage to exploit and then we can't adjust. Namely, small quick guards that can get into the lane at will. Which is bad because many tournament teams have that small guy who goes off in March
Team needs to focus on Iowa
Hope TSJ is ok with all the hits he took tonight.
Defense show up because Perkins will want to score a ton in the paint on us
Can’t let them get hot from 3
Hope TSJ is ok with all the hits he took tonight.
Defense show up because Perkins will want to score a ton in the paint on us
Can’t let them get hot from 3
PizzaHutParkingLot
- McPherson, KS
Nothing matters until the defense & sloppiness get fixed
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
The silver lining is I am way less invested emotionally in the remainder of this season now. We aren't winning the B1G. We aren't going on some magical March run.
They can get hot and win two or three....maybe four...but I think that is it. Unless there is a HUGE defensive change in the last month. Unlikely.
That's the reality of this team now....so the games are not as emotional.
They can get hot and win two or three....maybe four...but I think that is it. Unless there is a HUGE defensive change in the last month. Unlikely.
That's the reality of this team now....so the games are not as emotional.
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
But are the players mad?
No lessons learned. They are who they are. They'll win in a tight game, whereas, a blowout would be preferable.
This is an overreaction. the defense is in shambles but there is still enough there to go on a deep run. There needs to be major adjustments though
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
I hope so....but I have zero expectations of that.
I don't know how to under-react to what I just watched.
Yep, the world didn't end when we lost to Maryland at our own place even though the post game thread was pretty much like this one.
While I agree in general… I’m trying to recall the last time this staff made a significant beneficial strategy change mid season.
You think Fran can’t wait to draw up some out of bounds plays against this staff?
That was embarrassing……
That was embarrassing……
I think Iowa scores 90-100. Perkins will get in the paint and score at the rim or spray it and they have great shooters. We will score but not enough.
If Quincy and Harmon get roasted again and don’t show up and Hawkins continues to spend his floor minutes complaining about fouls, play the freshmen. I loved what they brought tonight.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
But each loss is crossing off seeds we could have potentially gotten and conference championships we could have won … each additional loss is exponentially worse in that regard. After dominating Braggin’ Rights, a #1 seed was a lofty but not outlandish goal. Since then, we played ourselves into a situation where a #2 was our absolute ceiling and “par” is a #4. With that loss, we likely blew our shot at a Big Ten title and now need to win out for a shot to get off the 4/5 seed line.
Still think 4-1 and you have a shot at a 3 depending on the BTT. Need to get these next two obviouslyBut each loss is crossing off seeds we could have potentially gotten and conference championships we could have won … each additional loss is exponentially worse in that regard. After dominating Braggin’ Rights, a #1 seed was a lofty but not outlandish goal. Since then, we played ourselves into a situation where a #2 was our absolute ceiling and “par” is a #4. With that loss, we likely blew our shot at a Big Ten title and now need to win out for a shot to get off the 4/5 seed line.
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