Ben in* Archived Message Posted by Ron McDon on February 25, 2025, 21:20:15, in reply to "ui -10 ufi; o/u 171" Previous Message kenpom represent! Message Thread: | This response ↓ ui -10 ufi; o/u 171 - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 7:38:08 Another mock with KJ at 5 - Blazer March 1, 2025, 15:57:24 Jeremiah Fears at 11......hitting 45% of his 3's this year. - Illiniphil March 1, 2025, 19:13:18 By 45 you mean 28? * - jdl March 1, 2025, 21:35:03 I read right over the "over the last 3 games" part. - Illiniphil March 2, 2025, 9:13:34 That link as him going at 11.* - Illiniphil March 1, 2025, 18:46:37 It linked to the early season version, current one has him at 5* - OB25 March 1, 2025, 18:53:22 Yeah, not sure why the link was wrong - Blazer March 1, 2025, 20:56:19 Riley at the end of round 1 to the Nets - assassin March 1, 2025, 16:10:10 Some will say too late, but I’m very impressed and heartened by the tweaks Brad made on defense last - snipes824 February 26, 2025, 11:44:35 He makes adjustments between games and during seasons all the time. - uofi1998 February 26, 2025, 11:58:02 Meant to include this below, but he claimed they’ve been wanting to implement it for weeks - OB25 February 26, 2025, 11:55:07 Some interesting things from the postgame pressers - OB25 February 26, 2025, 11:38:12 On #2, I actually like picking people up farther out - Blazer February 26, 2025, 12:35:53 Fran is such a little bitch* - OWWDig February 26, 2025, 12:03:12 his tears are delicious. can't wait until freeman announces he's gone.* - Ari Gold February 26, 2025, 13:10:40 what's the point of #3?* - lcubed February 26, 2025, 11:43:24 No real point, I’m personally tired of hearing how good they shoot in practice. - OB25 February 26, 2025, 11:54:08 Also funny that Brad yelled at the reporter for putting any stock in warmups after the Duke game… - OB25 February 26, 2025, 13:46:18 Same thing occurred to me - Blazer March 1, 2025, 19:47:10 wasn't there some bill simmons bit about a nba pick looking great doing drills against a chair?* - lcubed February 26, 2025, 12:08:58 <Insert Jack Krapp video link here>>* - DocWalk20 February 26, 2025, 13:42:50 Yi Jianlin. But that was mocked from the start, no one thought it looked impressive.* - OB25 February 26, 2025, 12:10:05 Same reason I'm a god with the driver at the range. No pressure.* - uofi1998 February 26, 2025, 12:06:00 Yep. Lights go on and guys get amped up. DGL was long on all of his attempts last night.* - voiceofreason February 26, 2025, 13:07:54 step 1: Put Dix in a box * - ijustkrushalot February 26, 2025, 11:42:18 Currently seventh in B1G standings and seems our likely tourney seed. - illini February 26, 2025, 10:47:00 Disappointing to see some empty seats in the area to the left of the screen. :-/ * - osklister February 26, 2025, 9:41:19 I was very pleasantly surprised at how full it was all things considered. - OB25 February 26, 2025, 10:00:19 Oh yeah, CU is not near the population center for it's fans. - osklister February 26, 2025, 13:19:25 I was really pleased with the crowd last night...I thought it would be 'dead' - OWWDig February 26, 2025, 12:07:48 My general philosophy is that people sitting at home on their couch - biclops February 26, 2025, 10:21:54 R/T flights/hotels for dozens of home games/year isn't financially feasible for me, so couch it is* - ArtVandelay February 26, 2025, 11:14:04 That’s understandable. There’s lots of reasons people can’t or won’t go to games - biclops February 26, 2025, 11:24:09 Yeah, it was more people than I expected... - JFG February 26, 2025, 10:14:28 Glad to have a no stress second half. - illini February 26, 2025, 7:21:24 winning one of the next two would be so huge. get some momentum, but also would probably - John Coctostan February 26, 2025, 5:50:50 Like Iowa, Purdue doesn't defend the paint well - bjl63 February 26, 2025, 10:19:08 Another strange stat: 5th conference win by 20+ points, most since 04-05* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 23:24:04 The Feast / Famine highs and lows have been something.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 23:49:21 To all the haters whining before this win was for me not for thee* - JeffFrank February 25, 2025, 22:44:34 What does it feel like to be oldest and whitest whore on the planet?* - JFG February 25, 2025, 22:51:27 Whore nun* - JeffFrank February 26, 2025, 0:04:47 Player/coach - jdl February 25, 2025, 22:44:13 Pack your bags, Zach* - biclops February 25, 2025, 22:45:50 is he the analytics guy? I assumed it was Tyler pushing it so much* - Tooldresser February 26, 2025, 7:37:43 Tyler is the offensive coordinator. Hamer is the defense* - biclops February 26, 2025, 8:22:47 Minor point, but can we get the staff some blue pants to wear with the orange pullovers?* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 22:16:19 I wonder who decides their matching outfits for each game - biclops February 25, 2025, 22:24:12 The chick Brad is banging makes breakfast for Tyler every morning. She picks out Brad's outfit and - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 22:28:02 Mary Kate?* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 22:39:39 She seems nice. We should make her a NIL offer.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 22:48:21 Incredible pull by that dad.* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 22:51:59 I can’t wait to buy her memecoin* - biclops February 25, 2025, 22:48:59 I'm a fan of her NFT* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 22:53:55 Some strange unexpected stats: Got outrebounded by an Iowa team without much inside presence. - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:08:33 tonight was a very satisfying night, but our lack of bigs is going to be a struggle for us* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 22:18:20 Especially since it’s pretty clear Tomi is still struggling with jumping. - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 22:19:39 Hopefully he can get some rest as we have 2 games the next 10 days then another almost week off* - Mrap24 February 25, 2025, 22:40:50 But it's a double edged sword. For the past month, he has been resting/not practicing...only games. - JFG February 26, 2025, 8:16:12 yeah, his vertical looks very limited right now - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 22:21:49 14 mins for Ben, hallelujah* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 22:14:31 I have to chuckle that he goes 2-2 from three in this one. - OB25 February 25, 2025, 22:26:32 Pressure creates diarrhea down his leg* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 22:32:28 That one qualifies as strange too. But, yes, hallelujah. Tre isn’t perfect but more Tre is more - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:15:30 20 missed 3s and several missed FTs meant many easy boards* - Potomac February 25, 2025, 22:11:18 But missed long shots often give the offense a better chance at the OREB. Iowa also had more OREB - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:14:45 Very solid performance by pretty much everyone. Defensive effort was good too. - OB25 February 25, 2025, 22:06:24 I’m ecstatic (at least for the moment)… - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:17:44 Shame on underwood not clearing the bench - redgrange77 February 25, 2025, 22:05:35 Lulz…the first sub time, they gave up 11-0 run in less than 2 minutes…* - harb February 25, 2025, 22:07:30 Happy Lock Day!! - Blazer February 25, 2025, 22:05:19 I am a cosigner of another’s thoughts* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:18:23 Hooray* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 22:09:52 yep, that feels really good* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 22:05:51 Chris Kingsbury’s kid plays for Iowa and good god we are old* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 22:05:05 Good win considering the last few games. * - harb February 25, 2025, 22:04:57 Yep. Shooting still wasn’t pretty and rebounding wasn’t great. Still managed a 20 pt win. I won’t - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:11:28 So....is that a lock now?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 22:04:21 yep. no worse than .500 in the league.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 22:05:45 Irrelevant* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 22:06:44 ^5 * - jdl February 25, 2025, 22:11:47 Yes* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 22:04:47 Do we have to win another one to avoid the play-in?* - QcIlliniFan February 25, 2025, 23:02:30 I doubt it. No remaining chances for bad losses* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 23:08:45 Cool* - QcIlliniFan February 25, 2025, 23:09:19 Yes.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:04:45 great games by tomi and boswell.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 22:03:50 I’ll take an 8x-6x* - biclops February 25, 2025, 22:02:46 That 8x-5x woulda been pretty sweet tho* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 22:06:25 that’ll do* - biclops February 25, 2025, 22:03:09 Can we call this a win yet? I have a question.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 21:58:55 EAT SHIT IOWA!* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 22:00:14 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - jdl February 25, 2025, 22:03:09 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 22:04:11 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - Jackie February 25, 2025, 22:04:59 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 22:05:32 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:18:44 Re: EAT SHIT IOWA!* - illinijohn February 25, 2025, 22:54:51 No* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:59:35 Now?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 22:03:13 Yes.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:03:56 Iowa is fucking terrible* - Mrap24 February 25, 2025, 21:58:19 They are. Them missing the B10 tournament would be hilarious.* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 22:00:00 Would really like to keep it at 20 plus here.* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 21:57:35 7-0 Iowa run after you posted this. ;-)* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:03:02 Ha, they got there!* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 22:05:08 They ultimately did!* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 22:12:11 This thread reads like we are down by five lol * - digs February 25, 2025, 21:57:31 Pre-game -10 is crazy; winning by 20 late is terrible!* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:59:57 Welcome to the gamethread, Holly.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:58:10 Finally got the kids down because no doubt. Was gonna post in the tv thread - digs February 25, 2025, 21:59:50 KJ must lead the league in ticky tack fouls* - UofIL6 February 25, 2025, 21:55:56 gets backed into by the dribbler?* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:58:07 It’s ridiculous * - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 21:57:24 WTF with these ticky tack fouls this point in the game* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:55:52 Ben absolutely drilling threes when they don’t matter* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:55:33 Hummer hits a 3…* - harb February 25, 2025, 21:55:08 We’re best with Tre on the floor* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 21:53:07 Yep.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:54:19 Former Illinois Mr Basketball - Stu February 25, 2025, 21:50:53 I did - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 21:57:29 if we're talking process and not results, the offense has been incredible tonight - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 21:49:15 Iowa is terrible, but the amount of off ball cutting tonight is a clear change.* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 21:54:36 it's been really good* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 21:57:56 ffs. make fts.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:49:04 They’re 8/11 on the game* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:50:25 just missed 3 in a row, including a front end.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:54:07 True. But you chose to bitch, including a ffs, when they missed two after making 8/9 prior to that.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:55:41 that is out of character for ari* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:58:41 Doc, meet Ari* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:58:02 Harding looks like dollar store Braden Smith* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:45:07 That arm sleeve tho. - WhitmansFolly February 25, 2025, 21:54:01 lol* - tuffy7 February 25, 2025, 21:58:54 Gotta get that Dollar General NIL* - LWillhite February 25, 2025, 21:53:04 But Braden Smith already looks dollar store, so maybe clearance rack?* - Jackie February 25, 2025, 21:46:08 Not White Chocolate? Lofl* - WhitmansFolly February 25, 2025, 21:45:52 LOL* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:45:25 I hope morez can come back this year* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:44:50 Next year too* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:46:27 And the year after that!* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:47:34 ron’s guy sparking another run!* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:44:03 There you go Ben* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:43:36 first bench score* - biclops February 25, 2025, 21:43:21 Davis really getting abused on D tonight.* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 21:42:10 grab the ball please.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:42:05 Credit where credit’s due - the 80’s era logo on the Iowa coaches’ quarter zips is top notch* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:36:23 I really liked the one Ben Johnson was wearing during our game at Minnesota * - biclops February 25, 2025, 21:48:08 agree. noticed it earlier and smiled. * - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:44:11 GO TO THE RIM* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:35:20 Iowa is collapsing leaving our best shooters wide open - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:36:38 Oh they’re definitely begging us to shoot from outside - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:39:03 I’m a little surprised Iowa didn’t go with the full sag D - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:42:15 I’ve been going with the full sag D since I turned 40* - biclops February 25, 2025, 21:44:53 Set that right on the tee* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:50:39 thanks for the update on your wenis* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:48:40 I chortled* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:45:26 Kylan says OK, thanks for the advice* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:36:02 wide open 3. clank.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:35:14 Shit, how much are we losing by?* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:37:28 Just absolutely astonishing at the missed wide open 3s * - illini thunder February 25, 2025, 21:34:33 we rarely follow our shots.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:31:40 Hummel mentioned they hoped to have Morez back - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 21:30:58 I hope to hook up with Eiza Gonzalez - IlliniSax05 February 25, 2025, 21:36:52 Brad said that in a presser prior to the Duke game * - jdl February 25, 2025, 21:35:20 Moar committee catnip!* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 21:37:02 Heard that was going around at 31 flavors in NYC on Friday night. Hopefully wasn't booze talking* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 21:34:14 I mean it’s not not a thing. Keep hope alive.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:33:47 *rubs rabbit’s foot vigorously * - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 21:34:35 Yeah* - HeatMizer February 25, 2025, 21:32:01 Huh. I thought he was done barring a deep NCAA run* - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 21:32:44 He might be. This is just hope, far from a sure thing.* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 21:34:59 Wait, maybe I’m miss remembering. Maybe it was the NCAA’s* - HeatMizer February 25, 2025, 21:34:30 The transition defense had been bad, but we are doing a good job running them off the line* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:30:06 yep. it’s the only way they usually come back.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:34:03 A moderately talented team who runs an analytic-based offense is right in our wheelhouse - OB25 February 25, 2025, 21:32:02 Ben sparked the run!* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 21:26:25 Masterclass near turnover started the run-* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 21:27:00 Classic Ron McDon* - Stu February 25, 2025, 21:28:12 Oh indeed* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 21:29:11 For to be mentally tough here. Put them away. * - illini thunder February 25, 2025, 21:26:24 Truly insane. This is somehow one of our worst shooting performances. Almost every single 3 - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:26:01 Nm* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:34:29 Deep, deep sigh* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:34:05 Sadly, 5/20 is pretty good for us these days* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:27:15 33% is a pipe dream these days. I’d be ecstatic with a 30% clip at this rate.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 21:28:21 Also, this isn’t bitching or complaining or whatever. Just acceptance* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:26:48 wish I could feel good about a big lead* - biclops February 25, 2025, 21:25:53 Same* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:27:59 bury them right here.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:25:51 Getting a good whistle * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 21:25:03 better for sure* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:26:00 Ben in* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 21:20:15 Near turnover* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:24:52 commence the run.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:21:59 Ivisic is our best player by a mile* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 21:20:13 Changes so much when he is on the floor... and healthy.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 21:21:23 Yeah he looks much more active tonight. Been excellent* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:24:06 Transition d is horrific* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 21:19:23 especially off missed 3s.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:20:02 Of which we have 14, so plenty of evidence * - Potomac February 25, 2025, 21:23:32 Does everyone know that Harding is an Illinois native? - IlliniSax05 February 25, 2025, 21:19:14 and mr. basketball who wasn’t offered?* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:21:20 ooo - IlliniSax05 February 25, 2025, 21:22:36 Boswell has played well the last few games* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 21:18:34 The shooting is just so painful to watch* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 21:17:35 DGL getting the Chester treatment* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:21:44 Tre obviously the spot up sniper tho* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:18:59 Just wide open. Wide wide wide open. Also stop the damn ball guys* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:17:12 GO TO THE RIM* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:16:40 boswell layup game!* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:16:12 Great cut by WR. * - harb February 25, 2025, 21:14:59 Nice Illini Guys plug behind the broadcasters* - biclops February 25, 2025, 21:13:57 Also some dipshit showing a pic of Trump to the camera* - Stu February 25, 2025, 21:15:20 The drunk homeless fan behind the TV announcers appears to have given up on the team too* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:13:57 Not enough money in college sports for full time professional refs, apparently* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:01:38 somewhere deep down, I really still believe in boswell - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 21:00:59 His arms need to grow 2 inches* - Stu February 25, 2025, 21:02:23 They do those surgeries in china.* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 21:11:02 dead hangs all off season. get him in Urbana boulders everyday* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:06:01 Well, dominated 18 minutes of the half. Just a crippling 2 minutes from bench gave them hope - OB25 February 25, 2025, 21:00:54 Hear me out - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 21:06:07 our major problem is there's no 3rd big - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 21:07:46 3-14 from 3. out rebounded 20-17, but up 7. hopefully, we see a good 2nd half for a change.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:00:50 13-21 from 2. 3-14 from 3 - GMAW February 25, 2025, 20:59:40 Clearly the most concerted effort at cutting off the ball. Which we should do anyway, even - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 21:09:19 lol Fran sit the fuck down* - WhitmansFolly February 25, 2025, 20:58:36 Thank god for Ivisic * - illini thunder February 25, 2025, 20:58:20 and sandfort playing like shit.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:59:06 Thats 80 percent Boswell* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 21:00:04 let's hope he can keep it up as sandfort usually plays much better in the 2nd half.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 21:02:23 Those 2 KJ fouls are so dumb* - UofIL6 February 25, 2025, 20:57:20 Boswell has been finishing better* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:57:16 yes. might be our night.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:58:12 GO TO THE RIM* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:57:13 are they actually calling moving screens?* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:56:50 I’ll be damned* - Herman Blume February 25, 2025, 20:58:21 Unnnhhhhh* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 20:57:21 I didn’t see the last two called on Iowa. What were they?* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:58:47 lol at those 2 fouls.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:56:34 Come on….they were both going for the ball. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:56:28 Srsly wtf* - Jackie February 25, 2025, 20:57:25 High Knees has great position behind the play to call it.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 20:57:21 Ben immediately loses his man* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:55:41 That wasn’t him* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:56:03 GET HIM OUT* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:55:50 Good defense Ben* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:55:33 nice D Humrichous!* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:55:32 that time we were good at rebounding * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:55:12 It’s funny because KJ was already established in his spot and didn’t really encroach. IMO. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:55:12 Bodgewell* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 20:55:10 I didn’t even know what a cylinder call was* - illini21 February 25, 2025, 20:54:58 Give back much* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:54:25 “…a fla…uh, a cylinder review”* - Jackie February 25, 2025, 20:53:47 On red* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:54:00 Illinoise * - Jackie February 25, 2025, 20:55:46 KJ has been doing this defensively, wonder if Fran asked the refs to watch for it* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:53:33 But that was not a cylinder violation. He is a joke of a ref* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:54:42 not close. and don’t they usually review blows to the head?* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 21:03:31 FUCK HIGH KNEES* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:53:32 LOFL. Fitting. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:53:27 Fuck all the way off* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:53:23 Not only does high knees make terrible calls he’s in terrible position - IlliniSax05 February 25, 2025, 20:53:23 Wait what is this?* - illini21 February 25, 2025, 20:52:48 lol this would be something* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:52:18 of course.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:53:20 They’re searching for shit at this point* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:52:52 Yep. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:52:43 WAs Jakucionis being grabbed on that layup?* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:52:14 yes. many drives* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 20:53:41 GO TO THE RIM* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:51:50 They’re way worse, but this game flow has way way too much in common with USC game - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:48:04 Well we were rolling and then Ben got to play* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:49:07 thank goodness sandfort has been awful so far, but that probably won't last.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:46:27 High knees wants to be the star of the show* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:46:18 He was pissed he missed his chance to call the carry. Thankfully another door opened for him.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 20:48:04 Jesus this defense* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:46:08 With you always* - jdl February 25, 2025, 20:59:34 It follows naturally after the bad 3s* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 20:48:29 High knees is so bad at his job* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:45:42 Fuck high knees.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 20:45:31 And no replay by the tv crew. Shocking. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:46:15 Fuck off high knees* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:45:16 Illinois drives all game…3 fouls each* - Nobster February 25, 2025, 20:46:04 There is no way he was set. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:45:14 not even possible.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:45:33 Fouling a mid range jumper from behind checked off bingo card* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:44:17 yep.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:46:49 Tre White playing Louisville defense * - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:43:55 Tre is getting absolutely abused on D. Just lost* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:43:50 ooo - IlliniSax05 February 25, 2025, 20:45:23 another wide open 3 missed, orebound, and layup for the smallest guy on the court.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:42:44 Garbage defense. Garbage rebounding* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:42:17 this is embarrassing * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:41:49 Re: this is embarrassing * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:42:36 Re: this is embarrassing * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:45:31 Re: this is embarrassing * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:49:44 2-10 from 3. getting outrebunded 15-12.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:40:23 Needless to say but Morez is important * - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:41:04 Yes, but we were rebounding well in the non conference when he only played 10 mins/game* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:47:37 He was averaging 15 minutes and 7 boards a game in the non-con. Can we stop with that narrative? - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 20:54:49 14.4 and 6.5, but point taken* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:04:07 Are you including Wisconsin and Northwestern in the non con?* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 21:06:50 Yes, I was referring to pre January - Blazer February 25, 2025, 21:09:44 One bad thing, any negative, and every man on this team folds immediately* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:37:27 Other possibility - we come prepared with a specific point of emphasis on offense early… - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:41:48 Such a view is nuanced and requires non black and white thinking - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:48:54 We stopped even trying. We turned it over carelessly. We then forced shots - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:43:12 And the ole D starts* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 20:47:46 It really is unreal. Up big like vs MSU and then fold* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 20:39:04 yep. iowa knows that too.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:38:40 Are you new here?* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:38:22 All the bad stuffed has returned in an instant* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:36:55 Sigh. This team* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:36:16 Truly amazing. Ben loses the ball, leads to a force. Than a terrible 3. All while nobody - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:35:49 What a disgraceful 2 minutes. And WTF Boswell* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:35:43 Get Humrichous off my television* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 20:35:42 the bench is bad* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 20:35:19 well that lineup was a mistake * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:34:56 grab the fucking ball! so bad.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:34:56 Ben is in. 7-0 Iowa run* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:34:29 he sucks out loud.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:36:27 9-0* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:34:50 Shocker. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:34:49 boswell. drink!* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:33:51 exciting whites * - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:33:31 Incredible shot by KJ. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:33:09 Wow. What a play by Will to keep possession. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:28:56 lol at that flop by harding.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:28:20 He threw his head back twice just bring the ball up the floor earlier* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:29:35 Tre for 3…* - harb February 25, 2025, 20:28:12 Found gold* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:30:44 TR3! * - jdl February 25, 2025, 20:30:16 5 catch and shoot, wide open. Made 1. Inexplicable* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:28:06 The inconsistency of the form is so frustrating - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:29:33 Sure. Still wide open catch and shoots. All have been save ivisic’s last heat check* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:33:37 Not disagreeing with you. Just trying to point out why they’re not going in - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:35:41 KJ set, square, straight up, goes in* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:46:42 THREE!!! * - illini thunder February 25, 2025, 20:26:41 tomi!* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:26:32 Oh Kylan* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:26:31 boswell missed layup. drink.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:26:04 Good idea for a drinking game!* - illinilosch February 25, 2025, 20:26:36 Riley is so weak. Always getting nudged out. But man is he crafty* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:24:09 Did Tomi just hedge on a screen?* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 20:23:36 I saw that too. Didn’t believe my eyes.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:25:11 great start. their defense looks horrible. but man our rebounding is such a problem* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 20:20:25 just getting killed so far.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:22:41 good start, but lol on not getting a shot on a 2 on 1 against harding.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:20:08 Nice of them to give you something to pre to.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 20:21:08 Good start, they can’t guard anybody* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:19:45 Wide open spot ups. 0/2* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:19:10 But obvious the emphasis is inside, which is great. Iowa stinks* - John Coctostan February 25, 2025, 20:19:41 First time seeing Iowa…holy shit are they bad* - illini21 February 25, 2025, 20:19:05 They can put up points especially when Sandfort and Dix get rolling. - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:20:20 yes. they tend to shoot better as the game goes on. can't let up.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:29:49 What a pass by Kb to Tre. * - harb February 25, 2025, 20:17:54 Followed by an awful 2 on 1 fast break by KJ and Tre. Jeesh.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:18:33 kj's tos are just lol bad.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 20:21:20 no sleeve on Ivisic’s leg* - biclops February 25, 2025, 20:17:19 Behold the healing powers of fettuccine alfredo!* - OrangeSox February 25, 2025, 20:19:55 Maybe grab a board* - Ron McDon February 25, 2025, 20:17:09 I second this thought.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:17:23 STOP THE COUNT! - ATL February 25, 2025, 20:15:12 O/U on 3 ptrs made by ILLINI tonight? I say 7 * - illini thunder February 25, 2025, 20:14:52 Marquette with a get right game at home in the lead in game. Hit 17 threes. - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:07:10 Everyone’s favorite ref - biclops February 25, 2025, 19:52:53 Ugh.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:01:03 riley in, humrichous out - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 19:51:22 Good. - illinilosch February 25, 2025, 20:02:04 Leave him in Iowa* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 20:01:18 Umm. The game is in Champaign.* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:03:32 I know* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 20:05:50 So are you volunteering to drive Ben to Iowa?* - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 20:07:57 Good* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 19:54:20 had to be done* - snipes824 February 25, 2025, 19:56:12 a large Serbian is attending - biclops February 25, 2025, 19:46:31 We sure are leaning heavily into the European recruiting* - OB25 February 25, 2025, 20:08:15 I just want to know where he got an orange version of the TSJ upside down shirt. I only saw blue - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 19:48:42 up to 11 and down to 169.5.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 19:26:29 Wait, there’s a game tonight? Ugh.* - Stu February 25, 2025, 17:42:43 i love the over here. We cant stop anyone and SHOULD be able to take them to rim at will* - ArtVandelay February 25, 2025, 13:27:07 I might need to drive to Indiana to bet the under.* - Chuck Woodaby February 25, 2025, 17:46:21 With all the Underwood negativity out there, a tweet I saw about Curbelo’s history made me think… - OB25 February 25, 2025, 12:34:18 Totally. And though people hate the Matthew Mayer team, I actually think that was a solid job too - Blazer February 25, 2025, 13:12:43 So much will depend on these last 3 games, but it’s really hard for me to define this season. - OB25 February 25, 2025, 13:20:59 I suppose as long as you make the tourney it's never a complete failure - Blazer February 25, 2025, 13:45:18 That choice got us an E8 last year - jdl February 25, 2025, 15:45:56 win tonight, and try and get something to hang your hat on in the final 4+ games - ijustkrushalot February 25, 2025, 14:32:14 Looking forward, this season (despite making the tournament, hopefully) could be a long term bust. - JFG February 25, 2025, 14:27:01 Even though they could have brought some guys back, the situation we have to avoid… - OB25 February 25, 2025, 13:55:09 That's fair, though I'd say the problem is the role players - Blazer February 25, 2025, 14:43:45 And Will Riley?* - IlliniRunner February 25, 2025, 19:31:55 Obviously, I think this year would be a lot different without injuries and sickness. - JFG February 25, 2025, 13:14:26 I do agree that some adjustments needed to be made. But you need to be able to practice - IlliniRunner February 25, 2025, 13:18:31 As somebody that's had the Central Illinois flu-bug...it's a ripper, no doubt. - JFG February 25, 2025, 13:33:53 I think it's also that these guys haven't played together before this season. So there's no culture - IlliniRunner February 25, 2025, 14:03:28 I think that's a huge part of why this crumbled so quickly - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 15:01:47 See: Green, Shauna* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 13:47:30 But she has players who have been in the program for multiple years, no? - IlliniRunner February 25, 2025, 14:04:55 I wonder how much this is contributing, especially on D - bjl63 February 25, 2025, 13:26:30 I think it's a BIG part of it. Someone had previously talked about this team not being as tough - IlliniRunner February 25, 2025, 14:08:27 Wow, how bad is Iowa? 10 seems crazy. I’ve come to a point of acceptance now. - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 10:55:47 they're bad, especially on the road and without freeman.* - Ari Gold February 25, 2025, 12:58:26 Somehow I missed the Freeman thing.* - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 13:02:17 Yeah, I'm checked out after Duke. I'll hate watch, but I'm done with this season. - uofi1998 February 25, 2025, 11:12:46 We will see if it holds, but this is the first game I'm voluntarily skipping in a long time* - reggiedunlop February 25, 2025, 10:22:28 I'll always watch every minute and continue to hope. It's a disease* - Blazer February 25, 2025, 13:14:16 I’m a bulls cubs and bears fan. I could rewatch the Duke game after Iowa and still be fine - digs February 25, 2025, 11:07:40 *fistbump** - DocWalk20 February 25, 2025, 15:42:57 You'll be better off - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 10:56:12 I watched roughly 15 seconds of the Duke game. Saw more than I needed to.* - Warrin'_Illini February 25, 2025, 10:34:59 Yeah I was out at a bar in Columbus and saw maybe 10 minutes of it. - voiceofreason February 25, 2025, 10:56:29 I was out and about that night and sat down to watch at about midnight. - AintHatin February 25, 2025, 10:47:02 It was a pretty easy decision to give up my tickets for tonight* - illini21 February 25, 2025, 10:33:24 I just can't...I'm beyond help. Meanwhile, we're figuring out our plan for the re-seating* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 10:47:23 How on earth can anybody lay points with this team right now?* - uofi1998 February 25, 2025, 9:41:53 Not to mention double digits* - bjl63 February 25, 2025, 9:42:52 We can’t lose this f*cking game* - QcIlliniFan February 25, 2025, 9:39:50 Pretty much a must win* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 9:38:05 Terrance Shannon had a big game last night, 17/10 in a big win over OKC. - Warrin'_Illini February 25, 2025, 8:47:57 That is awesome...yes, great win, and nice to see him getting opportunity* - RSMBob February 25, 2025, 10:50:02 Break out the Francon chart! Possibly the last time we can use it. Hoping for Francon 1* - ibdoc February 25, 2025, 8:32:22 We win but dont cover, bet the under* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes February 25, 2025, 8:29:56 171 is quite the number* - GMAW February 25, 2025, 8:17:05 I can’t believe how much I don’t want to watch this * - Jackie February 25, 2025, 8:04:55 I can't believe I'm driving down and back to watch it* - OWWDig February 25, 2025, 9:37:40 10 point favorites is wild* - CWR10 February 25, 2025, 7:57:42 Given our performance against the spread lately, it means we have a chance of a narrow win * - ijustkrushalot February 25, 2025, 8:36:06 Game will be in 4K, break out the Fox Sports app * - jdl February 25, 2025, 7:55:26 Instant classic!!! - osklister February 25, 2025, 7:58:21   Searching