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General Category => Fighting Illini Basketball Forum => Topic started by: Jrock74 on February 22, 2023, 02:03:59 PM
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Looking like opening lines are starting around Illinois -4. A little surprising considering Northwestern has been playing as good of basketball as anyone in the country over the last month.
Need to slow down Buie and Audige. Buie has been feasting at the free throw line of late. Northwestern also playing their best defense of the season. Going to have to limit turnovers.
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This game will have a lot to say on how we end the season. A loss could lead us to a bad stretch
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we really should win this game
also I'd expect Shannon to be back
Can't wait for the game to say the least
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Looking like opening lines are starting around Illinois -4. A little surprising considering Northwestern has been playing as good of basketball as anyone in the country over the last month.
Need to slow down Buie and Audige. Buie has been feasting at the free throw line of late. Northwestern also playing their best defense of the season. Going to have to limit turnovers.
So Northwestern guards hard?
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Play as better athletes, use the bench, play defense, generate offense off the defense. Dictate tempo.
More of what we did vs IU and less of what we did vs the gofs.
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Jeff Frank will be there.
https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1677107180.html
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Imagine if illinois had Jalen Pickett.
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RJ goes one on three and wins. Safe to say that his confidence is sky high now.
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Opponent getting hot from three. I've seen this episode before and it doesn't end well for us.
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8-0 run ties it up.
Run them off the 3 point line and we got this.
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Nice recovery with the 8-0 run
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Better offense in transition than in half court
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Buie 28% shooter from three can't miss against us.
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Buie 28% shooter from three can't miss against us.
Never fails.
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You just got sincerely posterized
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Buie 28% shooter from three can't miss against us.
And none touched rim too ?
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Getting bullied at home again. Unacceptable.
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Throw the ball away.
Miss threes.
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Where’s Nichi? This team fucking sucks. It’ll be a travesty if they make the NCAA tourney due to playing the absolute worst Big 10 schedule possible
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0/10 from deep. 1/4 on free shots. 8 turnovers.
That is not a winning formula.
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This is pathetic! Tv getting switched to something else. I’m out.
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We're getting our shit pushed in by Northwestern. At home. In basketball.
This fucking team man.
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Again, let’s review how bad this team is:
On their home floor:
Down 24 vs Penn State
Down 21 vs Indiana
Down 18 vs Northwestern
Neutral Site:
Down 35 vs Missouri
This team SUCKS!
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And yet another career high coming against our ILLINI....f*#c sake BU...does every team we play gotta have a player getting a career high vs us.....ALL THE TIME....dammit.
TSJ back in is terrible, the entire team is off, we will be lucky to score 50 and NW gonna have another big win for their seeding...
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0/10 from deep. 1/4 on free shots. 8 turnovers.
That is not a winning formula.
Da Da Da....to the rescue, wearing the Orange Cape tonight....LOL, Capt Obvious...and you are right...
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Northwestern shooting 35% from the field and leading by 18.
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Northwestern beat purdue, Indiana, and Iowa back to back to back. So losing o them isn't surprising but unfortunately it sure looked like we quit that last 3 minutes of the 1st half.
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A 1 pass to a guy hoping to beat his man off the dribble, and repeat, offense.
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Nice recovery with the 8-0 run
Outscored 23 to 5 since.
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And yet another career high coming against our ILLINI....f*#c sake BU...does every team we play gotta have a player getting a career high vs us.....ALL THE TIME....dammit.
TSJ back in is terrible, the entire team is off, we will be lucky to score 50 and NW gonna have another big win for their seeding...
Also doesn't teach his guys to stop going under screens. It happens game after fucking game. The hollering angry white guy routine can only take you so far.
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Outscored 23 to 5 since.
And what was that run ? 1-2 minutes ?
We got outplayed the rest.
Hoops can be game of halves these days.
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https://youtu.be/O7tyfQu4QJo
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And just like that they've sucked us back in.
8 point game.
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I should have made a "they can't beat Northwestern" thread.
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96 minutes of not losing the lead vs IU, xxxx and us.
smh
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Maybe keep slashing to the net??
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Epps misses a wide open three that would have cut it to 1 and set the place in a frenzy.
NW goes on a 10-0 run after.
This fucking team man
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And just like that back down 14 after cutting it to 4. Fuck this
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Hey, at least Underachiever loved the effort at Indiana.
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Some expert adjustment on Boo lol
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Epps took the 3. A higher percentage 2 wasn't good enough.
Run over.
3-19 from 3 with TSJ 2-3.
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Rodgers does a no look pass to the other team
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We’re just a team with very low basketball IQ.
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Ty should have just shot that little floater he’s pretty good at Jesus
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Shannon taking this shit over
Two point game!
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Hopefully won't be outcoached on this inbounds play
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Give me 500 Harris’!
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That’s Illinois ball!!
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Ty Rodgers shouldn't see any action at the under 4 TO from here on out.
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Ty Rodgers shouldn't see any action at the under 4 TO from here on out.
Huh?! 😳
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That’s Illinois ball!!
Yep
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Huh?! 😳
I just can't watch him play in clutch minutes.
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LFG. Finish this off.
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I just can't watch him play in clutch minutes.
He’s a terrible free throw shooter, but man he’s been great tonight on rebounds, defense, and energy.
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Underachiever can't draw up a play worth a shit
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Mayer got hammered and no call. Damn
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Dumbass Hawkins strikes again
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Dumbass Hawkins strikes again
Blame the play designed by the coach
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Make you free SHOTS
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Fucking free throws!! 😡
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He’s a terrible free throw shooter,
We passed him the ball right away too
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We fucking pulled it out!!! Wow!!
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Nice D by Hawkins
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Make the Free Shot!
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Make you free SHOTS
Yes!!!!
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Free shots FTW
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Let's enjoy this. Wow what a comeback!
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Harris MVP of the game
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It's a game of halves these days.
Big win.
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Holy shit
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Hawkins made up for that boneheaded shot. Awesome defense the last possession.
ULCA Shannon came to play in the 2nd half.
Outside of scoring more points than NW, I don't know how we pulled this out. What a comeback.
10 conference wins. I don't think we have to sweat it out on Selection Sunday anymore.
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Harris MVP of the game
His energy and the pride in his defense is outstanding! Rodgers as well lately.
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Harris MVP of the game
Layup in crunch time was awesome to see. He's gonna be a force on both ends when all is said and done
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That 2nd half was amazing from a comeback standpoint, that said, we can't keep giving away the first halves.
This team for some reason seems to have actually "jelled" and came together as a team tonight. The play seemed as if no one cared who was the reason for the comeback. Hopefully this is the "final" time this team has to learn that as a unit on any given night they can win with any given player providing the boost.
Harris showed up big time in 2nd, TDJ welcome back, the first half did not look good, and I am really starting to like Rodgers getting major minutes, this kid is a leaper and has a nose for the ball at all times.
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Ty Rodgers shouldn't see any action at the under 4 TO from here on out.
Put the pipe down...Rodgers is quickly becoming a stud for us.
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Chief, the way this season has gone, I would not get my head out over my skis.
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I am really starting to like Rodgers getting major minutes, this kid is a leaper and has a nose for the ball at all times.
He is the type of guy Michigan State has always had. Very Draymond Green-ish.
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Thankfully we came back and TSJ led the way, it was cool to see him at the end of the game and actually smile and joke it up with Lieb during the timeout....play loose, be loose TSJ.
Only negative outside of the 19pt first half obviously....6 assists as a team? We gotta do better and get more easy baskets, cause when the non assist shots aren't falling (1st half), we will not do well ever. Better sets offensively.
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Hey Dom.
Suck Ty Rodgers’ cock.
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Thankfully we came back and TSJ led the way, it was cool to see him at the end of the game and actually smile and joke it up with Lieb during the timeout....play loose, be loose TSJ.
Only negative outside of the 19pt first half obviously....6 assists as a team? We gotta do better and get more easy baskets, cause when the non assist shots aren't falling (1st half), we will not do well ever. Better sets offensively.
The assists number would have gone up if we could knock down open shots.
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Hey Dom.
Suck Ty Rodgers’ cock.
Bwahahaha
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Hey Dom.
Suck Ty Rodgers’ cock.
+10000
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Hey Dom.
Suck Ty Rodgers’ cock.
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Huge win. The -7.5 spread seemed like a stretch.
Okay, Ty does give some big minutes. Just makes some bonehead basketball plays but even at the end the tip back to open player was a solid bball play.
Was a good night.
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Wonder what the Illini Win Percentage was at half time....
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Wonder what the Illini Win Percentage was at half time....
Probably the same as our first half three point percentage
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Some expert adjustment on Boo lol
Putting Harris on him worked. Underachiever did something right.
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Wonder what the Illini Win Percentage was at half time....
I laughed out loud
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Big adjustment was not playing Dainja in the second half. Maybe he was banged up? NW's defense pretty much shut him down.
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Putting Harris on him worked. Underachiever did something right.
And his plan of allowing one player to go off for a career night finally worked!
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Dainja is slow and couldn’t handle their post double at all, kept throwing the ball to the Nurds. He can be a matchuo nightmare…for the opponent some nights, and other nights, for us. We really need to add a complimentary big or two to the roster next year.
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And his plan of allowing one player to go off for a career night finally worked!
LOL. Nothing to see here. Just another career night by opponent.
Harris needs to guard other teams' top guard from here on out.
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Damn im as tired as sincere Harris must be after that game
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Harris looks like such a spazz out there. That throw down he had had to be top ten that I can remember.
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Yep Sencire had that shit on lockdown. Game changing and winning move by Brad.
https://twitter.com/TheFieldPass/status/1628984298136080385
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A 2nd half of 7-13 from 3 and 14-17 free shot shooting helped.
At the Bucknuts up next. Sun 11am on CBS.
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Gotta finish 2-1
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I’m not watching another game this year. You get 3 miracle comeback wins (UCLA, Texas, NW) to go along with the easiest possible in conference schedule, and they are gonna shit out a 10 seed and get bounced in the first round. Glad I didn’t bet on this season but it honestly reminds me of Lovie’s bowl season where the wins were miracles but the program stunk. That’s where Underwood is at.
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I’m not watching another game this year. You get 3 miracle comeback wins (UCLA, Texas, NW) to go along with the easiest possible in conference schedule, and they are gonna shit out a 10 seed and get bounced in the first round. Glad I didn’t bet on this season but it honestly reminds me of Lovie’s bowl season where the wins were miracles but the program stunk. That’s where Underwood is at.
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Summary of Dom’s existence:
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Ty Rodgers, Mac level player, had 6 pts, 8 boards, 1 TO. Had himself a pretty good February. So did Mayer, overrated POS that he is.
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A 2nd half of 7-13 from 3 and 14-17 free shot shooting helped.
At the Bucknuts up next. Sun 11am on CBS.
It was the 8 PM start. Beware of the 11 AM start. And on Sunday to boot.
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Underwood just a playground ball coach. Makes halftime adjustments and Illinois out scores Nurds by 22 in second half.
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It was the 8 PM start. Beware of the 11 AM start. And on Sunday to boot.
Yeah that sucks. Is Matt Sylvester playing?
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Watching the replay highlights. Mayer gets at least one fake 3 pt shot foul per game.
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I’m not watching another game this year. You get 3 miracle comeback wins (UCLA, Texas, NW) to go along with the easiest possible in conference schedule, and they are gonna shit out a 10 seed and get bounced in the first round. Glad I didn’t bet on this season but it honestly reminds me of Lovie’s bowl season where the wins were miracles but the program stunk. That’s where Underwood is at.
Take your L's and GTFO
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Love how this dumbfuck Dominic thinks winning multiple big comeback games is some kind of miracle. It’s what happens when you have a team that plays good defense, doesn’t shoot well, but makes adjustments and doesn’t give up.
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I’m not watching another game this year. You get 3 miracle comeback wins (UCLA, Texas, NW) to go along with the easiest possible in conference schedule, and they are gonna shit out a 10 seed and get bounced in the first round. Glad I didn’t bet on this season but it honestly reminds me of Lovie’s bowl season where the wins were miracles but the program stunk. That’s where Underwood is at.
Lol. Pussy.
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Why the fuck was Sencire contesting that 3 at the end?
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I’m not watching another game this year. You get 3 miracle comeback wins (UCLA, Texas, NW) to go along with the easiest possible in conference schedule, and they are gonna shit out a 10 seed and get bounced in the first round. Glad I didn’t bet on this season but it honestly reminds me of Lovie’s bowl season where the wins were miracles but the program stunk. That’s where Underwood is at.
Right because you would actually have to have some money to gamble... loser!
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Why the fuck was Sencire contesting that 3 at the end?
That was near inexcusable.
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That was near inexcusable.
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Why the fuck was Sencire contesting that 3 at the end?
I was wondering the same. I almost thought I heard a whistle and he fouled him lol. I briefly thought, so Illinois.
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https://youtu.be/O7tyfQu4QJo
Those of us who wagered on "Nichi posting a Chief video for no reason" can collect their winnings at the window.
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Those of us who wagered on "Nichi posting a Chief video for no reason" can collect their winnings at the window.
This is actually funny.
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supposedly Underwood tried to get Epps back in the game and Epps refused to go back in
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Summary of Dom’s existence:
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Boy, that is the perfect picture for Dumbassinic. Hope he lives up to what he said about not watching any more. And keeps his stupid ass off here.
Stunning win for the team. Wish I could have seen it.
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Those of us who wagered on "Nichi posting a Chief video for no reason" can collect their winnings at the window.
Yeah, that was pretty fucking random, lol
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😂
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And his plan of allowing one player to go off for a career night finally worked!
Illin killers predate Undie. I still remember 6-8 Daryl Bedford draining unguarded set shot threes.
Marcus Allen in 2003.
Matt Sylvester in 2005 was already mentioned.
Coverdale?
Tim Frazier?
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This is actually funny.
Kind of subtle. The hall used to get energized and was brutal for visiting teams. We need the Chief or equivalent back.
Except for the brief 8 point run, the first half was dead. The energy level picked up a lot in the second half.
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Why the fuck was Sencire contesting that 3 at the end?
Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. I was screaming for him to get the fuck out of there. Just dumb.
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supposedly Underwood tried to get Epps back in the game and Epps refused to go back in
Not good if true. I have heard similar stuff, but the sources were dubious.
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Glad I'm not the only one who noticed that. I was screaming for him to get the fuck out of there. Just dumb.
I thought there was going to be a whistle. So, if he had gotten three free throws with 1 second left ...?
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supposedly Underwood tried to get Epps back in the game and Epps refused to go back in
Not good and not surprising after he shoulder checked Underwood during the IU game.
Underwood should bench Epps for the OSU game and start either Rodgers or Harris. Let Epps sulk on the bench some more or go hang out with Sky Clark.
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Not good if true. I have heard similar stuff, but the sources were dubious.
I don’t see a problem with it. Epps might’ve realized the team was playing much better without him and chose to not go in. It’s not an issue in my opinion.
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I don’t see a problem with it. Epps might’ve realized the team was playing much better without him and chose to not go in. It’s not an issue in my opinion.
Eh. I don't think most D1 basketball players have that mentality.
Players want to play. They're not into sitting because "the team is better off without me."
I'm guessing he's pissed off, and was throwing a little hissy fit.
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Had a buddy last night sending me screen caps of Epps just sitting there when the rest of the bench were on their feet....
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Eh. I don't think most D1 basketball players have that mentality.
Players want to play. They're not into sitting because "the team is better off without me."
I'm guessing he's pissed off, and was throwing a little hissy fit.
I agree if that’s the issue as well. Either way, I don’t see an issue with this going forward. Things happen in the heat of the game/moment. It will be handled and all will be ok.
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I don’t see a problem with it. Epps might’ve realized the team was playing much better without him and chose to not go in. It’s not an issue in my opinion.
This.
He had an 0fer game and Harris was playing his ass off.
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I agree with Jobu. He is not Carl, but he will do.
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Not good if true. I have heard similar stuff, but the sources were dubious.
illini0440 on loyalty who has as good a track record on reality as anyone is saying there is a problem between him and the coaches. Didn't get into a lot of details but it sounds like he isn't doing what the coaches are asking from him in games. He refused to re-enter the game after taking himself out. In any of the highlights I didn't see him stand up and clap or yell once in the final run of the game. He was the only player on the bench that just sat there and pouted as his team made their run.
It's not a good sign, especially at the point of the season that we are in. His body language in the clips is very concerning.
Hopefully it blows over and its nothing, but Illini0440 saying this is something that has been going on for a little while now. Which gives me even more concern.
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That's too bad. He generally has played well lately.
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That's too bad. He generally has played well lately.
Yeah. Sounds to me like he's gone.
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Kind of subtle. The hall used to get energized and was brutal for visiting teams. We need the Chief or equivalent back.
Except for the brief 8 point run, the first half was dead. The energy level picked up a lot in the second half.
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Yeah. Sounds to me like he's gone.
The world ends if anyone transfers out of Illinois. If Brett Melton, Podz, JCL, etc., all had stayed, we would be annual Final Four contenders. And we would have been champs every year if Jon Scheyer had come to Illinois.
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illini0440 on loyalty who has as good a track record on reality as anyone is saying there is a problem between him and the coaches. Didn't get into a lot of details but it sounds like he isn't doing what the coaches are asking from him in games. He refused to re-enter the game after taking himself out. In any of the highlights I didn't see him stand up and clap or yell once in the final run of the game. He was the only player on the bench that just sat there and pouted as his team made their run.
It's not a good sign, especially at the point of the season that we are in. His body language in the clips is very concerning.
Hopefully it blows over and its nothing, but Illini0440 saying this is something that has been going on for a little while now. Which gives me even more concern.
Yeah if anyone other than 0440 was saying this, I’d immediately dismiss it. Hope it’s all worked out and we move on from this but knowing us that’s wishful thinking.
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illini0440 on loyalty who has as good a track record on reality as anyone is saying there is a problem between him and the coaches. Didn't get into a lot of details but it sounds like he isn't doing what the coaches are asking from him in games. He refused to re-enter the game after taking himself out. In any of the highlights I didn't see him stand up and clap or yell once in the final run of the game. He was the only player on the bench that just sat there and pouted as his team made their run.
It's not a good sign, especially at the point of the season that we are in. His body language in the clips is very concerning.
Hopefully it blows over and its nothing, but Illini0440 saying this is something that has been going on for a little while now. Which gives me even more concern.
That’s Breal.
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This.
He had an 0fer game and Harris was playing his ass off.
Lol
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I don’t see a problem with it. Epps might’ve realized the team was playing much better without him and chose to not go in. It’s not an issue in my opinion.
Lol
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illini0440 on loyalty who has as good a track record on reality as anyone is saying there is a problem between him and the coaches. Didn't get into a lot of details but it sounds like he isn't doing what the coaches are asking from him in games. He refused to re-enter the game after taking himself out. In any of the highlights I didn't see him stand up and clap or yell once in the final run of the game. He was the only player on the bench that just sat there and pouted as his team made their run.
It's not a good sign, especially at the point of the season that we are in. His body language in the clips is very concerning.
Hopefully it blows over and its nothing, but Illini0440 saying this is something that has been going on for a little while now. Which gives me even more concern.
Damn prima donnas. Hope this kid figures his shit out, puts ego aside, and gets with the program. He could be special here.
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Eh. I don't think most D1 basketball players have that mentality.
Players want to play. They're not into sitting because "the team is better off without me."
I'm guessing he's pissed off, and was throwing a little hissy fit.
The suggestion that he refused to go in because the team was better off without him is one of the wilder takes I’ve seen in some time.
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The suggestion that he refused to go in because the team was better off without him is one of the wilder takes I’ve seen in some time.
I agree with Tempo. And Jobu. I bet Carl would agree too if he were here.
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I don’t see a problem with it. Epps might’ve realized the team was playing much better without him and chose to not go in. It’s not an issue in my opinion.
Very unlikely.
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Very unlikely.
I agree actually. Regardless I don’t see it as a big issue. He’ll be ok.
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I agree actually. Regardless I don’t see it as a big issue. He’ll be ok.
I'm inclined to believe Illini0440. Not good at all. Kid has a big chip on his shoulder.
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Epps played 29 minutes and scored 17 a few days ago.
If it's being said that he's not doing what is being asked, then his minutes would get cut.
I would question the refusal to play part of it.
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Most coaches will say something to the effect that the offense serves you; you don't serve the offense. The offense is designed to get good shots. A coach wants players to make decisions and knows some will be bad decisions.
Sometimes they run a set play. If a kid deviates from that, he better have a good reason.
My impression is Epps has made a few bad decisions and doesn't appreciate being corrected.
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Legal screen?
https://twitter.com/ProudUSA76/status/1628944722768146433?t=4x-yvLt23UcLl9I1SQpeFg&s=19
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Legal screen?
https://twitter.com/ProudUSA76/status/1628944722768146433?t=4x-yvLt23UcLl9I1SQpeFg&s=19
The Bears could use him at Right Tackle.
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Legal screen?
https://twitter.com/ProudUSA76/status/1628944722768146433?t=4x-yvLt23UcLl9I1SQpeFg&s=19
Yeah, I saw that during the game. It's not often that I scream at the TV.
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He was getting away with that all game. Glad he choked his free shot when it mattered most.
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Most coaches will say something to the effect that the offense serves you; you don't serve the offense. The offense is designed to get good shots. A coach wants players to make decisions and knows some will be bad decisions.
Sometimes they run a set play. If a kid deviates from that, he better have a good reason.
My impression is Epps has made a few bad decisions and doesn't appreciate being corrected.
Yeah, Epps seems pretty sensitive.
Shoulder checking your coach seems pretty uncommon.