Pregame: Illinois vs Lewis (Exhibition), Friday, November 4th, 7:00pm CT, BTN Plus

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combes said:
I didn't see that. I saw a player who hadn't played in a long time and picked up three fouls in a hurry and never got into the game. That can make you look a step behind. Out of shape. Heavy? Look at him. He is chiseled.

Let's see what he does for the next few weeks.
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When I saw the game on Sunday he had a noticeable hitch in his step. He also dove for a ball :eek:, so he must've been feeling pretty good about it.

Edit: Not saying he was out of shape, just simply that he wasn't moving very fluidly.
 
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combes said:
I didn't see that. I saw a player who hadn't played in a long time and picked up three fouls in a hurry and never got into the game. That can make you look a step behind. Out of shape. Heavy? Look at him. He is chiseled.

Let's see what he does for the next few weeks.
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Chiseled doesn't mean he's in game shape.
 
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illini8507

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WiscIllini said:
When I saw the game on Sunday he had a noticeable hitch in his step. He also dove for a ball :eek:, so he must've been feeling pretty good about it.

Edit: Not saying he was out of shape, just simply that he wasn't moving very fluidly.
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Just from my foggy memory, it seems he had a hitch in his gait last season. might just be the way he runs.
 
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Does anybody know if there is going to be a 'TNT' series on the team this season like there was in the first three years?

Also, TA is pretty much guaranteed to have a show on 'The Journey' dedicated to him this season.
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Golfer63 said:
Does anybody know if there is going to be a 'TNT' series on the team this season like there was in the first three years?
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Probably depends on how the season goes, if they play well then maybe. Last year they started the "Blue Collar, Orange Swag" series but it was only 3 episodes and the last one was just before the season started.

Also, TA is pretty much guaranteed to have a show on 'The Journey' dedicated to him this season.
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Yep, the only question is if he gets his own episode or they do one with Thorne included.
 
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illinitrav

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Ticket sales for this game is actually better than ANY regular season game. Very odd.. I'm guessing Dad's Weekend is the reason.
 
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combes

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FiveStar said:
If I recall Mike Thorne is 6'11 280. This years teams pics clearly show a chizzled core with a 6 pack. That is an insane body type to be able to hold 280 that way. All that said, I think he was 260-265 last year. So he is heavier.
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Listed on the roster as 270 last year. So, 10 pounds heavier with a lot less body fat.
 
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Konnie

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Where can you find replay game information for future Illinois games?
 
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WesterveltVictoryCigar

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Illinifanatic4ever said:
This Sunday @7:30 P.M. eastern 6:30 P.M. central
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Also of note, there is an Illini hoops preview show listed as immediately following the Lewis replay, so 8 pm central time.

Illinifanatic4ever said:
I go to BTN.COM to find games on their tv schedule.
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I'm impressed you can find them there, that site is a mess. I usually just scan through the listings on TitanTV or my Verizon guide for the next few days after a game to try and find it.
 
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combes

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Newman said:
Chiseled doesn't mean he's in game shape.
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I was referring more to the poster saying he looked heavy. I think he was a little rusty, but getting three quick fouls is what kept him from getting in the flow, imo. I will be curious how he looks tonight. I will be there so will get a first hand look.
 
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