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<blockquote data-quote="Roundball Sage" data-source="post: 1953596" data-attributes="member: 748116"><p>Yes it was. But the Illini received a lesson today from their Neighbors To The North about winning -- and how to win. When Wisky got down they did not panic. Nor did they let the Illini get further ahead when they could have done so. Wisky then methodically played their way back into the game. And then -- when they had little time left and a long way to go down the field -- they just went ahead and did that. No excuses. Did the zebras help them? Maybe so, but bad calls are part of the game and you have to get past that if you want to win.</p><p></p><p>That's a lesson in how to win football games. When the Illini watch the game tape - they need to get past their frustration of losing and pay attention to what and how it all happened today.</p><p></p><p>Teams like Wisconsin have developed a poise over the years and a type of confidence that the Illini have yet to develop. The ability to close games is essential for any good and winning football team.</p><p></p><p>And this lesson also applies to the roundballers, too. The Illini have to have that ability to lock down leads late in games and also the ability to execute when there is little time on the clock when they've got to either have a bucket... or stop the opponent from scoring in final possessions. Like an Ayo.</p><p></p><p>Who is the 'Ayo-'type on the football team? Which guys can develop this kind of way to take over a game when you have to?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Roundball Sage, post: 1953596, member: 748116"] Yes it was. But the Illini received a lesson today from their Neighbors To The North about winning -- and how to win. When Wisky got down they did not panic. Nor did they let the Illini get further ahead when they could have done so. Wisky then methodically played their way back into the game. And then -- when they had little time left and a long way to go down the field -- they just went ahead and did that. No excuses. Did the zebras help them? Maybe so, but bad calls are part of the game and you have to get past that if you want to win. That's a lesson in how to win football games. When the Illini watch the game tape - they need to get past their frustration of losing and pay attention to what and how it all happened today. Teams like Wisconsin have developed a poise over the years and a type of confidence that the Illini have yet to develop. The ability to close games is essential for any good and winning football team. And this lesson also applies to the roundballers, too. The Illini have to have that ability to lock down leads late in games and also the ability to execute when there is little time on the clock when they've got to either have a bucket... or stop the opponent from scoring in final possessions. Like an Ayo. Who is the 'Ayo-'type on the football team? Which guys can develop this kind of way to take over a game when you have to? [/QUOTE]
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