I felt Harmon was playing really good on ball defense against Ohio State as well.
Harmon +&- numbers the last 2 games have been great.
Beyond ridiculous, even after accounting for HackEdey.
And it should all make us feel a LITTLE less worried that our two results vs. them included losing in OT at their places due to missing too many layups and blasting them by 30 in Champaign.
Honest question: have you attended a game at SFC both recently, and also at any point 15-30 years ago?
it felt different/less intense to me when i went back recently, but i also can’t tell if that’s just me getting older and yelling at clouds so to speak
Thanks for posting that clear look at the hook. I believe he went nuts because of this call and also, to a larger degree, the no call on
Frankly that game was typical of how most big10 games are officiated, poorly. The refs let them play in the first half and NW mauled them and got away with it. Then as usual in the second half the refs started calling everything. Purdue didn't get called for as many fouls because they just don't play good defense and aren't as physical except for Edey. They called a lot of fouls on NW but easily could have called a dozen more. Too bad they both can't get a loss.
it felt different/less intense to me when i went back recently, but i also can’t tell if that’s just me getting older and yelling at clouds so to speak
i also wonder if ticket pricing is too stiff for some of the intense C-sectioners I used to sit by going to games with my family. that’s where the loud people sat
Personally I saw a number of times when the fouls happened out at the top of the key when Boo would split the defenders . Happened to Berry and Longborg as well. The Purdue guards were swiping down a lot and not making contact with the ball while the help defense would come in with the lower body. Thats what made Buie’s performance that much more impressive to me. He was able to get to the basket on a number of occasions just by sheer will.
I agree. It’s kind of a bummer that it’s inconsistent overall/not nearly as rabid as it was years ago. But you know, if fans have changed…
a dartboard and seeing what sticks IMO.I agree. It’s kind of a bummer that it’s inconsistent overall/not nearly as rabid as it was years ago. But you know, if fans have changed…
I think we should fake it until we make it.
Maybe we should be trying to do more of the things known to work. i.e. Mc- NUGGETS!
MORE promotions/endorsements merchandising! merchandising!
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It’s the age of NIL…let’s get creative.
Picture it:
Coleman Cooler Giveaway/Raffle coinciding with a Coleman Hawkins Double-Double? (It’s a work in progress)
Any Illini player takes a charge…free cheeseburger…from misc. burger joint
A Domask Double-Double? How bout a free stack of flapjacks with a coupon?
Etc etc….
More banners…more props…more orange and blue anyway we can get it.
We should be throwing stuff at a
I have been going to games there for 45 years and I agree there was a time it could be much louder. I wonder if the remodel with the expensive seating areas have had a bigger impact than anticipated. I'm sure a lot of those are corporate seats and may not be filled with as rabid fans as before the huge price bump in costs. There are games that are sold out and I still see a fair number of empty seats in those areas. They are also near the floor and so the reduction in noise is more noticeable. I have season tickets in the upper level, and the people up there are loud as hell. The students also don't seem to maintain their energy for extended periods. They are all active when the camera is panning the crowd though lol. Just as well I don't have seats near the floor as I would rarely see the end of game. I would get booted by one the three blind mice in striped shirts after a few WTF calls that happen almost every game.
They still have trouble on the road too (at this point). Yea they got up for Purdue but still are lacking that important piece that you need to be near the top of the league.
