Pregame: Illinois vs Minnesota, Sunday, February 28th, 7:00pm CT, BTN
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I think Minny takes this one at SFC. I think we have checked out for the year. Another game closer to the end....
Please prove me wrong.
Please prove me wrong.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
I actually do not think that we have checked out.
I don't think we are very good, but I don't think we've stopped competing.
In fact, I consider that to be one of the few bright spots.
I predict we win by 6-8 points.
I predict those who still have JG's back will point to the progress that was shown.
I predict those who want JG gone will say it should have never been that close.
I predict JG will be back for next year and will control his own fate with his most talented roster.
I pray for a drastic turnaround in 2016-17!
I predict those who still have JG's back will point to the progress that was shown.
I predict those who want JG gone will say it should have never been that close.
I predict JG will be back for next year and will control his own fate with his most talented roster.
I pray for a drastic turnaround in 2016-17!
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
They had a brutal start to the season but they've improved. Us...well, not so much.
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
I actually think we are showing some signs of improvement, but we clearly can not play with 6 guys. And when we bring in #7 or #8, well, the whole thing just instantly collapses. But I do think we've shown improvement. Not more improvement than others, but improvement.
We really have. Especially defensively, but we run out of gas in the second half of games. We dont have the depth with our injuries. Just wait until next year. People are going to freak at how much better we will be.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
I agree that we're running out of gas, but I also think we're getting out-maneuvered in the locker room at half time. Indiana made incredible adjustments at the half last night, and Illinois....didn't.
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Hot chicks at The Oscars or cold shooting Illini.....decisions, decisions.
You could watch the Oscars and listen to the radio broadcast. I stopped watching before the conference season started. Instead, I put the ear phones on and follow Dan's link to the radio. Barnhart and Hester do a good job imo.
Whenever they're remotely close to being synced, I mute the TV and just play Barnhart & Hester.
89illinigrad
- Chicago
The biggest adjustment that Indiana made after halftime was that they started making their 3's, including a few that were 2-3 feet beyond the arc. They shot 10-17 in the second half.
Once the 3 pointers started to fall for IU, you could see the Illini players shoulders sag and frustration start to set it. The Illini then commenced to try to make up 10 points at once, played some hero ball and all hell broke loose.
That is where strong leaders, both on and off the court is needed. I don't think Hill is a true leader, he's too quiet and laid back. Abrams was much better at leading, but unfortunately he's injured.
Groce tried to use his timeouts to stem the tide, but with Yogi making pretty much every shot he threw up, it was too little too late.
I'm really interested in seeing what happens with this team next year. Assuming that Abrams is back and with TJL, we should have better PG play and better on the court leadership, but will that be enough to get us over the hump.
We have lots of parts to make a good team, but I agree that we lack the glue. That's why we become... well, we become unglued so easily. Khalid Lewis sincerely tries to hold it together out there, but I sometimes get the feeling that he has trouble getting his teammates to buy in. I've watched him motion people on the floor only for them to sit back and stay still.
Chef Illini
- Palatine, IL
I'm going to the game. I hope it's going to be a strong senior finish.
Do we know if it's just going to be Khalid Lewis or will Tracy and/or Thorne be honored on Sunday as well?
Do we know if it's just going to be Khalid Lewis or will Tracy and/or Thorne be honored on Sunday as well?
LaTulip too
Im guessing not Tracy based on the near certainty he will be back next year.
IlliniRunIn07
- Tampa, FL
Wins have been so hard to come by, I just want another one. I don't care how. I think I despise Little Richard (props to Newman) more than any coach.
Well then you should LOVE Little Richard! Roy Williams, hands down.
IlliniRunIn07
- Tampa, FL
You know, as I was typing that, I was thinking about what my list was for most hated coach. Sooooo many to choose from. Roy Williams would definitely be at the top of my list, and I don't think it's that close to be honest.
JCL was Scholar Athlete of the week sponsored by IFund. This kid is going to go down as one of the all time greats.
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Congrats Jalen....
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Congrats Jalen....
Dan
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