Rutgers 70, Illinois 59 Postgame
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The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
In a sea of guys that look like they want nothing to do with offense right now, RJ has both the tools and willingness to be a force. And after two bad defensive possessions in the first, he played lights out d in the second. He needs at least 20 minutes a game from here on out. He is the difference-maker this team desperately needs right now.
Frankly, we look like a team who is 25 games into the season and still doesn't have a set rotation.
Win out.
Win out.
We stunk tonight. But Rutgers is good (at least at the RAC).
It's simple shxt..... Rutgers defense gave us the business tonight. Tough road game, it is what it is, can't win em all but live to fight another day.
At least it wasn't a home game.
Ok that was really bad overall. But RJ is going to be a star.
Unfortunate. Just outplayed in all facets of the game.
Like Maryland, this one really stings when you think about competing for a B10 title.
Like Maryland, this one really stings when you think about competing for a B10 title.
Melendez is the best player on next year's team
Getting pretty tired of fifth year seniors playing indecisive and scared.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I won’t lie, that gave me awful flashbacks of our “almost comebacks.” It’s all mental … we could have played with that fight the whole time and literally won. This was disappointing, period. We didn’t lose because RU was hot or we were cold - even though both were true - and every fan knows it. If anyone here claims we matched RU’s energy … I don’t know what to say, lol, you are WRONG.
We need to win out to be champs, IMO, and we are perfectly capable of it … but we were capable of winning tonight, too. Whatever is up, let’s fix it and go beat Sparty.
We need to win out to be champs, IMO, and we are perfectly capable of it … but we were capable of winning tonight, too. Whatever is up, let’s fix it and go beat Sparty.
JazzNBluesIllini
Texas City, TX
Our shooting is in the deep freeze.
It was nice of us to show up in the last 5 minutes at least.
Everyone involved from players to coaches should be ashamed of their performance tonight. Absolutely pathetic with a capital P. That's all there is to it.
Now all of that being said, I'll give Rutgers their props. They are very dangerous right now, and a team no one wants to see right now.
Everyone involved from players to coaches should be ashamed of their performance tonight. Absolutely pathetic with a capital P. That's all there is to it.
Now all of that being said, I'll give Rutgers their props. They are very dangerous right now, and a team no one wants to see right now.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Fair point in theory, but our energy was concerning. Not sure who can deny that.
Could see this coming and more on the way if we can't get offensive production improvement. Got 5 weeks to figure out a big problem
That's Big Ten on the road. Here's to hoping that a #3 seed is still in the cards once conference ends.
RJ looked awesome...good fight by all at end.
I expected this loss.
Shoot our avg at 3p and we are in this game and rebound difference is reduced.
Shake it off and rebound at East Lansing...
I expected this loss.
Shoot our avg at 3p and we are in this game and rebound difference is reduced.
Shake it off and rebound at East Lansing...
Absolutely not what the OP said in the game thread. Completely different argument (and, actually, not an argument).
Rutgers is the hottest team in the country. Seemed like they couldn’t miss. If Harper hand is injured they will have a hard time in their next game
We got out hustled for rebounds and we need to stop making stupid turnovers.
Our 3 point percentage has to improve. Kofi is going to get his points but we need Plummer Frazier and someone else every night
We got out hustled for rebounds and we need to stop making stupid turnovers.
Our 3 point percentage has to improve. Kofi is going to get his points but we need Plummer Frazier and someone else every night
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
RJ will be starting Saturday.
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