Illini Basketball @ Northwestern Pre-game and Game Thread (Wed 7:30 pm CST on BTN)
Posted by theBard
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WTF? Brad claiming they think he’ll be fine but Keaton dislocated his hip on the bus ride?
Posted by OB25
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Before or after the game?*
Posted by Mrap24
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Is there a substation next to Ubben?*
Posted by RVA
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Brad also calls vomiting and diarrhea “the flu” so I’m pretty sure that Keaton didn’t actually
Posted by DocWalk20
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Maybe it was just a slight subluxation*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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If even that. He mentioned the fix is apparently “not sitting sideways” on the bus.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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JFC!*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Uh wut*
Posted by cpsteine
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12/5/8 in 27 mins for Kasparas last night.
Posted by illinilosch
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thanks?
Posted by biclops
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That Bama game stings because what I thought after watching it has ended up being correct
Posted by OB25
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double tough now that we're the second best FT shooting team in the country
Posted by assassin
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We were shooting 79% from the line going into that game
Posted by jdl
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Iowa State winning by 23 @ Purdue might be the best win of this decade*
Posted by GMAW
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So what the hell happened to Maryland this year?
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Reese & Geronimo graduated, Queen left early, Gillespie went to Tenn, Rice to USC*
Posted by Potomac
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^^ all but ten of their points when they beat us 88-65*
Posted by Potomac
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Maybe no longer our Kryptonite?
Posted by bjl63
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New coach and had to build a team from scratch
Posted by jdl
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JMHO, but I'd say "building a team from scratch" will become more/more common.
Posted by osklister
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How does the future of our next 14 games look? 10-4? 3 of the 4 ranked opponents are away
Posted by ibdoc
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I'm hoping for 2-2 against the big 4 (@Purdue, @Nebraksa, @MSU, Michigan)
Posted by Blazer
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I think splitting the west coast trip would also be a win*
Posted by biclops
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Yeah. Good point.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah, I had that as 1-1*
Posted by Blazer
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Here’s what Torvik thinks
Posted by biclops
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yes please. *
Posted by LovetheChief
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we play 5 games against the Top 5, 2 home 3 away. We lost our first home game
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I know we’ve discussed this here before, but my care level about a Big Ten title is almost at zero
Posted by OB25
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They could easily fix it by going to a balanced 17 game schedule*
Posted by GMAW
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My criteria for hoops success have been mocked in the past but here they are again.
Posted by nash
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For me, my care percentages would be 50% Big Ten title, 40% NCAA tourney, 10% BTT.*
Posted by JFG
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5% BIG title, 1% BTT, 94% NCAA
Posted by bjl63
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Might flip BTT and regular season, but say 97% for the Big Dance. JMHO.
Posted by osklister
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same*
Posted by Tortillini
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I give zero shits about the BTT but Big Ten placement is what we spend Jan/Feb worrying about
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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NCAA seeding cares nothing about B1G standings
Posted by jdl
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It really feels like the prestige of BTT has dramatically increased in recent years
Posted by OB25
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people love tournaments*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Yep--really feels like something flipped, and we're increasingly looking at it like the ACC
Posted by Blazer
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The freakin Big Ten Champs*
Posted by Ron McDon
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I view the Big Ten tournament like I view the Carabao cup for soccer
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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It's still fun to watch, but pretty meaningless
Posted by bjl63
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personally I think the men's tournament should be delayed a week.
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yeah, if the CFP can drag things out to the third week of January
Posted by Blazer
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Not as long as CBS own the TV rights
Posted by jdl
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Same here. Stopped caring about a BTT when winning it basically meant nothing but a nice trophy.
Posted by illinilosch
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Definitely launched us to a 3 seed two years ago*
Posted by Blazer
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FU TURD KANSAS DISTRICT ATTORNEY *
Posted by Poldark "But Jesus Christ guys, not every loss is referendum on Brad Underwood"
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No doubt we barf a fart somewhere along the way. But right now, looking at that schedule, not one
Posted by DocWalk20
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agreed. It's really down to those 4 games
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yep. Need to get the one back at NE, plus win one of those other three.
Posted by DocWalk20
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Purdue also has an edge in that they don't play at Illinois, Michigan, or Michigan State*
Posted by UIHuskie
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Ridiculous. Someone said yesterday it seems like they never play on the road so that fits.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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My entirely unscientific likelihood of winning each of those remaining 4 games
Posted by GMAW
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I'd take 10-4 in a heartbeat. I think we can do better than that. but that would almost assuredly
Posted by John Coctostan
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I can't say this enough
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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We knocked NW out of the Q1 range
Posted by jdl
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Importantly only to #76, though
Posted by Blazer
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That was dumb of us.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I will once again say Welsh Ryan is a fantastic place to watch a game. Also wait to buy your tickets
Posted by Carl Spackler
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my one and only time there was pre-reno at the infamous Mrs. Carmody game*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Also only ever been pre-reno, when I lived on Central St in Evanston*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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They really did a nice job with the revamp years ago.
Posted by JFG
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I haven't been since the renovation, but it looks like they did a good job. For both it looks like
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Just like at MS, the demand for a game in an outdoor venue on the Saturday after Thanksgiving....
Posted by Illiniphil
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Just sayin'... Chicago gets the students from CU after Thanksgiving. CU is a ghost town. *
Posted by osklister
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I've long wanted the NW game to be mid season
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Well, of course: who TF actually ""wants"" an NU game at the end of the season?
Posted by osklister
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was only half watching due to an event. but that's a damn fine road win
Posted by John Coctostan
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LAM! I go to events!*
Posted by Tortillini
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and have friends! suck it tort!*
Posted by John Coctostan
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How does this team strike you nowadays? Do we look like a second weekend team?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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the resurgence of Tomi has me feeling things*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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For sure
Posted by jdl
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The balance in scoring leans me to think we are definitely a 2nd weekend team.
Posted by illinilosch
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One hundo p.*
Posted by JFG
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I will renew my assertion from two weeks ago. This is Underwood’s best team @ Illinois*
Posted by GMAW
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Unfortunately, this version of the Big Ten is resembling 1989... lots of really good teams and...
Posted by uofi1998
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It's an extreme Salma Hayek league - very top heavy*
Posted by GMAW
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Thank you for the mental visual*
Posted by uofi1998
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I hope that's true but I lean Jr. year Ayo or Shannon/Domask.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Shannon/Domask didn’t have a ton of help.
Posted by CWR10
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I think you're right... this is the deepest Illini team since... 04/05?
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Way deeper than that team. Who did they have?*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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Bench Comparison:
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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It sure seems our half court offense is more durable than the Loyola team.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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if the defensive improvements persist, yes.
Posted by Poldark "But Jesus Christ guys, not every loss is referendum on Brad Underwood"
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The numbers speak for themselves. 5 in KP, 3O, 19D. That is without a doubt a second weekend
Posted by snipes824
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agree. mentioned before, but we actually have the profile of an EE team, not just the wins
Posted by John Coctostan
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Woah, DGL had 33/5/6 in an overtime win yesterday, and played all 45 minutes
Posted by Blazer
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very glad to see that working out for him. Hopefully has gained some distance from mom as well*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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That's awesome. Wish he was still here, but happy for him.*
Posted by JFG
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Obviously Keaton and Tomi stand out from the stat line, but Kylan was the absolute shit.
Posted by JFG
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ooo
Posted by DocWalk20
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He was the key when the offense got stuck.
Posted by Chilango
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It was clear early on he wasn’t gonna let us lose today. *
Posted by assassin
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Overall point is correct but the announcer was wrong about him picking up a 2nd foul.
Posted by OB25
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Ahhh…ok. Was with a group of people and it was loud…didn’t pick up the error.
Posted by JFG
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Watching the highlights, it is wild how many times Keaton was visibly clobbered
Posted by Blazer
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yeah, i usually hate it when guys complain to the refs, but he was getting mugged
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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The most annoying part about the non-call on the three was it was in the exact same spot
Posted by jayd
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Ooo
Posted by DocWalk20
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OTOH, I thought Reid’s D at the top of the key was exceptional.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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while I agree, it seemed in the moment like Keaton was a little lax with the ball at times
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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Wagler had trouble shaking the tight pressure*
Posted by Potomac
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Several shots he got hit on and the one turnover while dribbling to the lane he got both bumped and
Posted by DocWalk20
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Brad also saying he has no idea what a hook and hold is anymore.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I mean, I saw the hook at Iowa. I didn’t see the hold*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Just finished watching. Nice job down the stretch. Wagler is amazing. Kylan
Posted by voiceofreason
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Addendum: Keaton didn’t hit the 3, but Kylan’s touch pass out to him in the second half
Posted by voiceofreason
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agreed.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Man I thought KB played as good of defense as you can on Martinelli in man and he still got 20.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Martinelli was very impressive.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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By looking at him, I have no idea how he is so good. Yet, he produces a ton*
Posted by UofIL6
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It's a good thing he's good at basketball
Posted by jayd
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Underwood on Reid: the little guy got off
Posted by biclops
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Supposedly, Wagler having back spasms and Mirk got an IV pregame*
Posted by OWWDig
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Mirk started game on bike in corner for first 5-10 mins*
Posted by Chilango
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not really "supposedly", Brad said it to Steve Smith in the post game*
Posted by assassin
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Brad is known to exaggerate. ;-). *
Posted by ATL
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Did Jake get a piece of that shot at the rim?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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they always have some guy go off
Posted by apusikam
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That’s a fact*
Posted by cpsteine
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Heroic effort by Mike. 30 minutes with the flu and was solid if not spectacular*
Posted by Herman Blume
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#5 in KenPom*
Posted by OB25
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Purdue and Iowa State are within striking distance too.*
Posted by OB25
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ORtg went from 127.2 to 128.0. I guess we had high efficiency tonight.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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2nd half i think we shot 61% *
Posted by assassin
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Wow. I was literally going to post how our O efficiency will surely drop soon after a few
Posted by snipes824
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Slow pace*
Posted by GMAW
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Still annoyed we allowed NU to get 12 offensive rebounds (to our 13).*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I thought we let a bunch go through our hands
Posted by apusikam
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4-0 on the road*
Posted by apusikam
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Keaton Wagler and Caleb Williams have no use for first halves*
Posted by OB25
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Ho hum Wagler 20 point second half*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Good teams win. Great teams cover*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Should be a cover. *
Posted by harb
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Dammit that’s a turnover *
Posted by ATL
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We are good, suck my dock northwestern!*
Posted by Toonces
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Beat the spread
Posted by tvillini
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Not gonna lie. I’ve grown to really like Chris Collins*
Posted by bjl63
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yup *
Posted by biclops
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Same, he's a really good coach
Posted by jdl
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yeah he's good
Posted by apusikam
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At some point you wonder if he leaves to take a shot at a FF
Posted by bjl63
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IU should have hired him
Posted by jdl
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I thought Villanova would’ve been a good fit. Better than Willard IMO*
Posted by bjl63
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I think he’s really good tactically.
Posted by Herman Blume
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ooo
Posted by jdl
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Is he? I am not sure I have ever heard him speak*
Posted by gvibes
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He's a good coach*
Posted by gvibes
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what the hell were they doing?*
Posted by apusikam
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Northwestern you idiots *
Posted by Poldark "But Jesus Christ guys, not every loss is referendum on Brad Underwood"
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lol. Idiotic defensive trip for NW*
Posted by Herman Blume
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collins playing for the 7x-7x.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I was hoping for an NU foul to get it to 8X-6X. Damn.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I'd rather have 8x 7x*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Blouses*
Posted by assassin
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Was pretty dumb of them not to foul*
Posted by ATL
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Apparently they aren’t going to foul*
Posted by DocWalk20
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great take there*
Posted by apusikam
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Maybe don’t give the umpa loompa a wide open 3*
Posted by Ron McDon
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This Reid guy is one of the worst players in the conference*
Posted by CWR10
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Also had 25 against UVA somehow *
Posted by assassin
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Keaton is filthy*
Posted by Blazer
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Wow. *
Posted by harb
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Colllllllld bloodddeddddd*
Posted by assassin
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Eff you, Reid.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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26% on threes for the season*
Posted by Herman Blume
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yeah let's leave Reid wide open *
Posted by jdl
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I mean, percentage-wise, he is due to miss.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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finally did *
Posted by jdl
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Wtf*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Up to 11/30 (36.7%) on 3PAs*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I didn’t realize how much I needed Tomi back*
Posted by snipes824
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So great to see Tomi crushing it. He needed this*
Posted by bjl63
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Prayed for Tomi breakout game. Prayer answered*
Posted by Blazer
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Successful reverse jinks here:
Posted by Herman Blume
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4D Chess*
Posted by Blazer
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It finally worked!*
Posted by OB25
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Thank you for praying harder.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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BANG*
Posted by VIV
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That ought to do it*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Are we back?*
Posted by biclops
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Fuck yeah Tomi*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Tom3! (Again!)*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Wooohoooo. *
Posted by harb
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Great Tomi. *
Posted by assassin
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“Martin Eillie lost his footing.” Ref blows whistle because he slipped.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Z wonders where that call was Sunday *
Posted by jdl
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Sure looked like he just slipped*
Posted by OB25
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Tomi for 3. Needed that. *
Posted by harb
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Good Tomi. *
Posted by assassin
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another example of poor inbounding.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I thought they were going to call 5 seconds*
Posted by HeatMizer
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out of a to too.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Weber’s jacket doesn’t match his pants*
Posted by ATL
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Our last defensive rebound was at the 9:57 mark. We only stop them if we force a turnover*
Posted by OB25
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Broke that streak at 3:06*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Tomi has been playing that entire time*
Posted by Blazer
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Yikes*
Posted by Ron McDon
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They have 12 offensive rebounds.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Alright, finish strong guys*
Posted by Blazer
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Is that 3 or 4 on Kevin Hart?*
Posted by Herman Blume
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3*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Boz. My man*
Posted by snipes824
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boz trying to take over!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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KB got that dog in him*
Posted by gvibes
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Boswell. That’s it. That’s the post.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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That hook and hold changed the entire complexion of the game. *
Posted by VIV
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Anytime these bozos can insert themselves into the game they will*
Posted by Ron McDon
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of course it did. 5 points off it and 3 more on the t right after.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Yeah, a Captain Obvious point by me. Just venting. *
Posted by VIV
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Auto fill? *
Posted by jdl
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Nice drive by KB. *
Posted by harb
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just not hanging on to rebounds*
Posted by apusikam
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Cannot allow NU to get so many second chance points. Ridiculous.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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i’m assuming the b1g doesn’t review or coach refs?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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This is like that game where Tyson Walker couldn’t miss.*
Posted by OB25
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clear hook and hold on Ivisic *
Posted by biclops
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There you go Tomi!*
Posted by OB25
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another criminal insertion by the refs.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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fuck this arena *
Posted by biclops
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Re: fuck this arena *
Posted by Blazer
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get out of this stupid zone*
Posted by apusikam
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we had an effing 15-point lead. seeing no need to switch to zone. it never looked good either.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Not a goaltend*
Posted by HeatMizer
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8 in a row since that call.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Also terrible T by the bench*
Posted by bjl63
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Probably told him he's colorblind*
Posted by illini222
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I mean he’s calling orange red, so…*
Posted by DocWalk20
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If you’re getting T’d someone needed to punch Reid in the dick*
Posted by bjl63
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I’d rather they punch Carstensen *
Posted by ATL
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This*
Posted by OWWDig
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Reid has earned an enemy*
Posted by biclops
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Fuckin disaster*
Posted by OWWDig
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Brad finally sick of Wagler getting mugged with no calls?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yay Ref Show!*
Posted by Ron McDon
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of course a 5 point play for them.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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But seriously fuck this Reid guy. He single-handedly just kept them in the game*
Posted by OB25
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He’s chucking shots like Chase Audige back in the day. But he’s actually making them. *
Posted by illini
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26% from 3 on the season, 3-4 tonight *
Posted by jdl
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Bullshit. But not unexpected at this point. What a fuked up rule. *
Posted by harb
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I genuinely don’t understand what it’s even about anymore. *
Posted by VIV
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Neither do the refs. *
Posted by harb
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So any time anybody grabs anybody, even for a split second, it’s a hook and hold*
Posted by Herman Blume
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What the actual fuck*
Posted by GrandmotherPearlsJam
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fuuuuuuuuccckkkk. That*
Posted by Blazer
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Enough with this rule*
Posted by snipes824
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Insanity*
Posted by OB25
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The dumbest goddamn foul. *
Posted by VIV
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This rule is idiotic*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Completely dumb. This went from trying to stop dangerous rebounding to any friggin’ clutch and grab*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Grabbing and clutching. No hook and hold.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah, many holds there, didn't look like a hook and hold*
Posted by gvibes
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Shove your hook and hold up your ass. *
Posted by VIV
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No way. *
Posted by illini
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This is so fucking stupid*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Zero chance we don’t get clocked here *
Posted by assassin
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Hook and hold on a battle for a loose ball WTF?*
Posted by OB25
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Enough with the effin’ appeals.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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“Red 23”*
Posted by VIV
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lol*
Posted by biclops
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wtf are we reviewing here*
Posted by Blazer
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This hook and hold rule is so preposterous.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Where did it come from? I don't understand why it's a big deal*
Posted by gvibes
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arguably the worst rule in any sport.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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End zone fumble touchback is the WOAT*
Posted by VIV
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meh. at least that’s not subjective.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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This umpa lumpa is fucking annoying *
Posted by Ron McDon
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Fucking Collins was 6 feet onto the court *
Posted by ATL
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self should be fired for letting wagler out of kansas.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Wagler for 3….*
Posted by harb
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He’s as cool as the other side of the pillow I’d say. *
Posted by assassin
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Wagler is unbelievable. Wow. *
Posted by illini
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Wagler is insane*
Posted by CWR10
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Keep a rebound Z challenge*
Posted by Ron McDon
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This zone is terrible, lol*
Posted by OB25
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Keaton…..*
Posted by harb
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Keaton has a little bit of that Frankie second half game to him*
Posted by Blazer
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Frankie say relax*
Posted by ATL
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I thought sliding on the floor with the ball was a travel *
Posted by biclops
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Only if you travel a long distance or turn over*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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You mean like the NU guy did?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Dude slid 5 feet *
Posted by ATL
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At least.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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he was luging out there *
Posted by biclops
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It would have been if it was Z*
Posted by DocWalk20
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This Reid guy has been beyond awful all year*
Posted by CWR10
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Nothing like a forearm shiver to get the shot away. *
Posted by harb
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Well I hate Reid now *
Posted by biclops
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Wagler has been fouled on 2 jumpers w no call*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Northwestern apparently allowed to mug Wagler as much as they want.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Grab a rebound Tomi!*
Posted by OB25
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1 possession of zone...gives up an open 3 to a 53% 3-point shooter leading the nation in scoring*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Think we did box and 1 in the first half and same result*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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I’ll be glad when that crappie lookin MFer graduates*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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He has a face for radio*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Weber has a voice for books*
Posted by ATL
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Not audiobooks*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Picture books
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I think I get madder when we don’t get a rebound versus missing a shot. Am I underwood?*
Posted by biclops
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There are pills to help with that now
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Tomi getting completely bodied on that Martinelli slam is so frustrating*
Posted by Blazer
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LOL. Right there with you.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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A long 2!*
Posted by gvibes
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Good start good start. That Keaton step back is so filthy*
Posted by Blazer
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Our shooting sometimes brings me joy*
Posted by snipes824
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I wonder if a locker room trash can lost it's life tonight *
Posted by jdl
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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Nice start*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Hey back to normal.
Posted by assassin
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Tom3!*
Posted by DocWalk20
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2 offer story *drinks* *
Posted by OB25
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Waggy*
Posted by OWWDig
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please win the first 5 minutes*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Keaton heard you.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Watching the team go through warm ups and Mirk high fiving non-stop is giving me anxiety*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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That was the most Illinois at NW hoops half that there ever was*
Posted by OWWDig
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Wagler only 2 points. 4 boards at least.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Obviously needs another year in college *
Posted by jdl
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Obviously. Maybe two.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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38-33 at the half. Speaking of 38-33, we send it to Bruce Weber in the studio *
Posted by VIV
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LOL*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Ha. Unpopular opinion - I think Bruce does a pretty good job in this setting*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Very unpopular. My opinion is that he does everything bad. Lol.*
Posted by LovetheChief
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Nice*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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MrsHarb just said that BW is such a clown….lololol. *
Posted by harb
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Lulz. *
Posted by harb
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LMAO*
Posted by Blazer
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Our shooting routinely pisses me off*
Posted by snipes824
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Not very much fun*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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5 point lead, will gladly take that all things considered.*
Posted by OB25
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that was a dumb half of basketball *
Posted by biclops
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Ugly ugly, but I’ll take the 5 pt lead
Posted by Blazer
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Halfway to a cover. *
Posted by harb
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Our breakaway dunk defense is pretty solid*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Well this Reid guy is certainly a pain in the ass. Hope he transfers.*
Posted by OB25
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That was bad ass by Bos*
Posted by Blazer
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Strong and 1 for Kylan. *
Posted by harb
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What a bailout by the ref. The TMNT was totally out of control.*
Posted by ATL
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#Scirotto*
Posted by DocWalk20
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boz making layups is such a joy.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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And AND ones *
Posted by jdl
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What a bailout by the ref. The TMNT was totally out of control.*
Posted by ATL
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Martin Ellie completely out of control. Though most of his drives and shots kind of look like that*
Posted by DocWalk20
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what is tomi doing?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Martinelli looked just a tad out of control there*
Posted by biclops
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the Danny Miller special*
Posted by apusikam
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LMFCO nice pull*
Posted by Jackie
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lol at Mirk’s grimace*
Posted by Blazer
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Make a 3 and shit your pants on the same play!!!*
Posted by OB25
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why is mirk wearing 52?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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He vomited on his jersey*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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LOL BITTER BEER FACE *
Posted by jdl
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LOL. It was.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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You don’t need a three here!*
Posted by Ron McDon
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+1*
Posted by HeatMizer
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Bank is open late in Evanston tonight!*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Woot. *
Posted by harb
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The bank is open*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Tom3!*
Posted by DocWalk20
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That was big. *
Posted by harb
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I need to go to a men's bball game on Evanston some day. Only been to football & women's bball*
Posted by Taz Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*
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This place is such a house of horrors*
Posted by Blazer
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Nice drive Andre. *
Posted by harb
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Atrocious half so far.*
Posted by Mrap24
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Maybe we stop shooting 3s and try to get inside?*
Posted by shua
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They’ve almost all been great looks and they’re guarding well otherwise, we just have to make them*
Posted by OB25
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I mean there’s no way we continue to shoot 14.3% on 3’s the whole game. Right?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Never say never. *
Posted by harb
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They’re collapsing 3 guys in the paint and trapping on the perimeter
Posted by Blazer
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Andrej heard you.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Northwestern does defend really well*
Posted by Blazer
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feel free ti start regressing to the mean anytime here guys *
Posted by biclops
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Ben now 1 for 237 on momentum threes*
Posted by Ron McDon
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what was the 1?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Purdue game last season*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Also Nebraska this year. So he’s got 2*
Posted by Blazer
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I stand corrected *
Posted by Ron McDon
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14% from 3*
Posted by OB25
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Steve Smith proves that nobody knows wtf a hook and hold should be*
Posted by ATL
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That was an easy call. *
Posted by harb
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than goodness, but a terrible rule.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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True story. *
Posted by harb
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Yes*
Posted by ATL
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It’s a miracle!*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Hookier and holdier than waglers*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Considering Wagler’s wasn’t really, that’s not saying much though.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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If Keaton’s was a hook and hold that absolutely is*
Posted by Blazer
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It was dumb both times*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yup*
Posted by DocWalk20
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without a doubt.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I’m sure these guys will get it right*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Dear Ben, sorry I said "oh fuck" when I saw you were starting*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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hook & hold!*
Posted by biclops
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Def was, Hummer is so much bigger than him he rips through it *
Posted by assassin
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Lolo
Posted by ATL
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Brad heard you.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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^^nostradamus*
Posted by biclops
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Yep. *
Posted by harb
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Man Ben is balling*
Posted by gvibes
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Did Mirk shit his pants?*
Posted by OB25
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Was he always wearing 52?
Posted by tvillini
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Started off as 50 *
Posted by jdl
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Leaving it all out there *
Posted by assassin
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Gonna need about 40 offensive rebounds tonight it appears.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Scirotto not having a good night.*
Posted by Phytynlini
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Only realistic way this is is losable is an ice cold shooting night… and we’re at 18% so far*
Posted by OB25
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That’s from 3. We’re double that overall.*
Posted by ATL
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Stop exaggerating. We are at 18.2% on 3PAs so far.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Now down to 16.7%.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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14.3%*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Hummer directly responsible for 3 rebounds gathered by teammates. *
Posted by Tuscy
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Nice box out forced NU foul too.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah he’s gettin dirty down there *
Posted by assassin
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Still blows my mind there is a stojakovic kid and he's a slasher who can't shoot*
Posted by gvibes
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What an absurd call*
Posted by OB25
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I’m assuming the big Z loose ball foul was as preposterous as it looked live?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Yes*
Posted by OWWDig
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Yeah, he was literally going after the ball *
Posted by jdl
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A completely loose ball and there was basically no contact with the NU player*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yep*
Posted by Blazer
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In no universe is that a foul *
Posted by assassin
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You have to factor in the fact that Scirotto is a worthless POS that's terrible at his job
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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And Carstensen and Pfeifer. What a ridiculous 3 man crew.*
Posted by OWWDig
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Welcome to the B1G.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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what a ridiculous call.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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This is gross as fuck*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Is 2/11 bad?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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welcome to every game here.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Doing a good job so far on Martin Ellie*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Love that sparkling grape juice*
Posted by Herman Blume
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This would be a game it would be nice if we could reliably throw it down low to our 7 footers
Posted by Blazer
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We just do it via missed 3. *
Posted by assassin
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Late whistles all around *
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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With this all star crew?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Gonna be one of those games. Fuck this arena*
Posted by Blazer
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Save us, Jake Davis. You’re our only hope.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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FFC*
Posted by Jackie
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Prayed for Tomi breakout game, no change*
Posted by OB25
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I don’t think injury explains it anymore. I think he’s just bad*
Posted by Blazer
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how do you explain last season?*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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contract year*
Posted by Blazer
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Pray harder, dammit*
Posted by DocWalk20
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B3n!*
Posted by DocWalk20
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None of our 3 point attempts have been even close. Wonder if more guys are sick*
Posted by OB25
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lol*
Posted by HeatMizer
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is that the case almost every time we play here?*
Posted by Ari Gold
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On the plus side, Boswell had Martinelli in hell for those first 4 minutes*
Posted by OB25
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Come on Ben, hit some shots*
Posted by Blazer
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not liking him having to play a lot.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Been solid on defense*
Posted by Blazer
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One day. It’s gonna happen when we least expect it.
Posted by Ron McDon
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Probably when we least need it. *
Posted by Tuscy
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lol well that was a disaster *
Posted by biclops
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The first 4 minutes certainly could have gone better. Should be up by double digits already*
Posted by DocWalk20
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sorry this was specifically about the fumbled fast break *
Posted by biclops
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Ah, yes. That was bad. Unfortunately it hasn’t been a complete outlier.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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The Hummer gets a start
Posted by jdl
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The next 3 games SHOULD be winnable even if the illness goes around the locker room…
Posted by OB25
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Hasn’t been on the court for warmups*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Scirotto and Pfeifer! *
Posted by jdl
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Double ugh. Carstensen could look like a hall of famer if he were on this crew*
Posted by DocWalk20
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He is*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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nm *
Posted by jdl
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Well there you go.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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oooof*
Posted by Blazer
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New guy made it to Evanston and they gave him a track suit*
Posted by OWWDig
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ooo
Posted by jdl Our guy is here!
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Was that a “Go I L L” I heard? Efficient to just combine a “Go Illini” and an “I L L” I suppose.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Hilarious! And thanks for the link assist jdl!*
Posted by OWWDig
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rizz*
Posted by biclops
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It feels like Purdue never plays a fucking road game*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Detlef has this picture framed over his fireplace. :-)
Posted by osklister
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Tired of losing in Evanston. Can't believe I'm making the trip again.
Posted by GMAW
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Best of luck. I had to bow out. They don’t need bad mojo*
Posted by bjl63
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I was gonna throw in the towel on this game but got offered lower-level seats
Posted by GMAW
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And unlike at Iowa, they probably won’t force you up to higher seats for wearing visiting team gear*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Agree. It's a great venue*
Posted by bjl63
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Andy Katz has Wagler on top of his All B1G freshman leaderboard, Mirkovic 5th
Posted by biclops
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Keaton Wagler currently #4 on the kenpom automated all big ten team. As we all expected*
Posted by gvibes
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Keaton Wagler is currently ranked 7th in the country in Torvik’s PRPG! stat. As we all expected*
Posted by biclops
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Belated Birthday Best wishes, Bertie-Bert!!! "Thanks everyone..."
Posted by osklister
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quick nba-jack: is Ayo gonna make 9 figures this offseason??*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Zach Lowe loves Ayo the way my son loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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So happy for him*
Posted by illini21
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Ayo does have a lot in his toolbox*
Posted by RVA
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That 3 year deal is already over? Wow
Posted by snipes824
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It sucks to say this because him playing for my pro team should be my ideal scenario as a fan…
Posted by OB25
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yep. UFA this offseason. I'm was (very quickly) trying to find a comp for him
Posted by John Coctostan
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Claxton is a big. Ayo will get a nice contract but it isn't going to be 9 figures*
Posted by mrkoolaid
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His continuous improvement since going pro is so impressive.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Ended the night at 6 on kenpom*
Posted by Blazer
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I’m seeing IL -8.5*
Posted by biclops
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I daily forget Mirkovic is just a freshman
Posted by biclops
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Slightly better shooting, slightly tighter handle in the lane so he doesn’t get stripped
Posted by snipes824
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Just turned 20: majoring in recreation, sport, & tourism. :-)) I wonder how many Euro's will return?
Posted by osklister
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Having 2 stud freshmen is so much better when you have a solid team around them
Posted by jdl
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I respect everyone going*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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I just can't....too much bad mojo up there*
Posted by bjl63
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Simply curious: are they still doing their "dynamic pricing" schtick? (On a Tuesday night?)
Posted by osklister
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doesn't seem like you understand what schtick means
Posted by assassin
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They're not good but they're going to be desperate as hell to get a W.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Does his kid play? I don't think I've seen a minute of NW hoops this year*
Posted by bjl63
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5 games, 3 MPG*
Posted by assassin
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Doesn't look like it. I'm guessing he's no Kendall if we didn't pursue him.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Can someone remind me of the best play for parking?*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Park on the street west of Green Bay. If you get there early enough park on broadway, north of jenks
Posted by cpsteine
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West of GB Road? Dang, that's a hike. Used to be able to get within a few blocks...
Posted by osklister
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that's effectively 4 blocks. not much of a hike*
Posted by cpsteine
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Long, long ago IIRC you could go just north of the baseball field for street parking. *
Posted by osklister
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pay a crazy amount at Mustard's Last Stand*
Posted by Poldark "But Jesus Christ guys, not every loss is referendum on Brad Underwood"
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Putting myself out there on this...personally, I would like to see things posted in the other thread
Posted by RSMBob
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He’s only here to make this place worse*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Bizarre *
Posted by Ron McDon
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I think the second thread was unintentional. It happens*
Posted by jjlocke923
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You spelled "user ID" wrong*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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he's not a real poster. *
Posted by assassin
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He was outed as an alter yesterday. It’s someone who posts here fucking with the board.
Posted by voiceofreason
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Definitely needed to muddy this thread with this comment.*
Posted by Dilbert
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Feel free to post in whatever thread feels more applicable to you.
Posted by JFG
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Bigger picture thing - the top 3 seed lines are really getting tough for anyone to break into.
Posted by OB25
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It’s Jan 13, a million games still left to play *
Posted by meanjeans
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Ah. Side = seed. That took me longer than I want to admit*
Posted by Dilbert
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Damn, didn’t even notice the typo until now*
Posted by OB25
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I also clicked expecting it to be about donor levels for courtside seats*
Posted by RVA
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Lunardi has us as a 3 today*
Posted by Mrap24
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Evan Miya “called” us a 3 seed the other day
Posted by biclops
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SOS will certainly be a factor--we have 3 losses in part because of our schedule
Posted by Blazer
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To wit--the only top 12 teams with a higher SOS is UConn*
Posted by Blazer
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Torvik has us at the top of the 3 line right now
Posted by jdl
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Five B1G teams in his top 16. Long way to go, but.... at least the BTT is home in Chicago.
Posted by osklister
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I saw a mock bracket online today which had us as a 4 seed playing Liberty.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Maintain defense focus and we’ll be fine. *
Posted by assassin
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If we play like we did @Iowa, we’ll be more than fine.
Posted by JFG
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we're also due for a very good 3pt shooting night*
Posted by John Coctostan
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I’d rather it wait 3 more games please*
Posted by ilinni11
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We've made double digit 3s in 7 of the last 8
Posted by jdl
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For sure. We’ve shot fine to good. Just due for a nuclear night at some point*
Posted by John Coctostan
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