Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS
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OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
Really wanting to see a TSJ left-handed throw down to get a “up high, down hard” tomorrow night…..
I wonder how much of an effect the change in how charges are called is having. I guarantee TSJ has benefited greatly from it and is not insignificant in our FT production.
Time to rest up and get focused on playing our game. Come out strong and play for 40 minutes and see where the chips fall. I think Illini win it.
The Illini have started slow in several games only to heat up late in first half and totally explode in 2nd, yes they can score 84
biglug58
- Chicago, IL
I’ll still be tuning in to Brian and Deon. It’s in my DNA.
I ordered a B1G Tournament T-shirt from Fanatics on March 17, thinking I could wear it before we won the National Championship, at which time I'd be wearing that T-shirt. Alas, i checked the Fanatics website and it says delivery is expected on April 16. Whoa, well at least it's not a month to get here.
The classic running gag.
He has the unique ability to make any contest he is announcing sound interesting and important. While he probably has no personal investment or fandom of the teams he is covering at any moment (there are so many for him)... he always exudes energy and explodes with exclamation when there is a score or great play of some kind. And it never sounds fake. That takes real broadcasting talent.
Lots of broadcasters try to do this but can’t seem to match it. Only a handful of the very best can do it (like that guy Andres Cantor who does that famous ‘GGOOOOOOOOLLL!’ call when he does soccer. Other soccer broadcasters try to match that same call but never can).
These guys just pull the viewer in to the telecast because it sounds so interesting. You can’t beat game knowledge tied along with enthusiasm.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
When there are still over 24 hours till tip-off...
Curious, am I’m just getting old or have they scheduled tourney games this year later than they used to? Tip off likely after 10:30pm eastern, won’t end til well after midnight. Seems unnecessarily late, especially for a weekday.
biglug58
- Chicago, IL
The following 40 individuals were selected to work games Thursday and Saturday in Boston and Los Angeles, and Friday and Sunday in Dallas and Detroit:
2024 Regional officials
| Patrick Adams | Brian Dorsey | Byron Jarrett | Marques Pettigrew |
| Jeff Anderson | Pat Driscoll | Keith Kimble | Matt Potter |
| Steven Anderson | John Gaffney | Kipp Kissinger | Michael Reed |
| Roger Ayers | Courtney Green | Bart Lenox | Randy Richardson |
| James Breeding | Michael Greenstein | Joe Lindsay | Doug Shows |
| Lee Cassell | Ron Groover | Tommy Morrissey | Doug Sirmons |
| Tony Chiazza | Brent Hampton | Raymond Natili | Bert Smith |
| Jeff Clark | Jeb Hartness | Brian O’Connell | Paul Szelc |
| Don Daily | Tony Henderson | Terry Oglesby | Earl Walton |
| AJ Desai | Michael Irving | Tony Padilla | Brooks Wells |
It feels like forever. It is time to join 2005, 2001, 1989, 1984 and become Elite. I remember all of those teams fondly, this team deserves it.
Sencire Harris sitting on the bench watching this game rather than playing in hits me in the feels as much as Brian Randle watching our tourney run from the bench. It feels like you are "one guy away" and that guy could be the one not suited up.
Watch party for women's and men's games at SFC tomorrow night: https://fightingillini.com/news/202...er-watch-party-set-for-state-farm-center.aspx
(My apologies if this has already been posted on here)
(My apologies if this has already been posted on here)
Some of my random thoughts on the game.
Our defense may be better if we either (1) switch everything like we did the second half against Nebraska, or (2) mix up the coverages on the PNR like we did at Maryland. As ISU is not a great 3pt shooting team, and until they prove otherwise, I don't think we need to fight through the screens to run them off the 3 point line. Switching everything limits their ability to penetrate, and we have size to make their shot over us pretty difficult.
Secondly, I think BU should start Dain. One way to get an early advantage in a one game single elimination tourney is to do something unexpected to make the other team scramble to make adjustments. If they double Marcus in the corner and push him baseline like they want to do, he would have either Dain open or QG in the far corner. This could be a Dain game. If they double and Marcus can get it passed back out, when we rotate it Coleman would probably have a 3 available from the top of the key or QG open in corner. Could also be a Goode game because we will get open threes. I also think QG and Ty could have a big game on the offensive boards - expect to see a couple of Quincy rebound dunks. Also, if Dain in and Ty not on the floor, Hawkins should stay available to help bring the ball up especially when he is playing the 5. His invisible friend has been AWOL a lot lately, so I think he could help avoid the pressure they are going to try and put on Marcus. Don't think we need to game plan anything for TSJ other than let him be TSJ.
Not sure we will have a lead at the half, but if we keep pounding eventually we will find the cracks in their defense and take advantage of them. I like our odds.
Final thought: the Sweet Sixteen if fine and all, but it is not much of a banner to show for how good these guys are. We really need to win this game.
Our defense may be better if we either (1) switch everything like we did the second half against Nebraska, or (2) mix up the coverages on the PNR like we did at Maryland. As ISU is not a great 3pt shooting team, and until they prove otherwise, I don't think we need to fight through the screens to run them off the 3 point line. Switching everything limits their ability to penetrate, and we have size to make their shot over us pretty difficult.
Secondly, I think BU should start Dain. One way to get an early advantage in a one game single elimination tourney is to do something unexpected to make the other team scramble to make adjustments. If they double Marcus in the corner and push him baseline like they want to do, he would have either Dain open or QG in the far corner. This could be a Dain game. If they double and Marcus can get it passed back out, when we rotate it Coleman would probably have a 3 available from the top of the key or QG open in corner. Could also be a Goode game because we will get open threes. I also think QG and Ty could have a big game on the offensive boards - expect to see a couple of Quincy rebound dunks. Also, if Dain in and Ty not on the floor, Hawkins should stay available to help bring the ball up especially when he is playing the 5. His invisible friend has been AWOL a lot lately, so I think he could help avoid the pressure they are going to try and put on Marcus. Don't think we need to game plan anything for TSJ other than let him be TSJ.
Not sure we will have a lead at the half, but if we keep pounding eventually we will find the cracks in their defense and take advantage of them. I like our odds.
Final thought: the Sweet Sixteen if fine and all, but it is not much of a banner to show for how good these guys are. We really need to win this game.
Win the game. Find a way.
Yep, when they come to trap Marcus that leaves the lane open for somebody (TJ?) to cut through the lane.
Krombopulos_Michael
- Aurora, Illinois (that’s a suburb of Chicago)
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