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Agree completely, I guess some credit could be given to UConn, it was more on them though. We've seen this team move the ball regardless of who their facing hell, saw excellent ball movement against Iowa State.
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Saw that, was watching the game, announcers mentioned something maybe Nazar might be helpful to certain someone in Chicago.
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I wish the Illini could play them again, much of what happened last night was a one-shot. They probably would not win but, the Illini are also much better than last night' showing. Shannon wouldn't have such a terrible game, they'd hit far more of the open 3's.
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Going after the big guy to get him foul trouble was a good plan, he fouled on several occasions, the officials were not going to call them. So, they should have taken the open 3's, passed up quite a few good looks, should have been up at halftime. Well, I think Underwood will learn, they'll more elite eight appearances he'll get to the final four one of these times. I guess the question is will Purdue be able to compete with UConn. Boilers will be facing a team with a big man who can more than hold his own with Edey and who, like Edey, appears the officials have swallowed their whistles for. It'll come down to the guards, which I still think are the Boilers kryptonite.
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Of course, here's to them meeting a third time.
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Some are saying the winner of Illinois-UConn goes on to win the tournament.
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I wish the Illini were facing Houston, Alabama or Clemson, fairly confident they could beat any of those teams, instead of this monumental task of facing UConn. Oh well, as been said, it's house money from here on out, Underwood finally got the monkey off his back. Seems like once a coach overcomes the getting out of first weekend hurdle tournament success continues.
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Just curious Iowa State drew a number of fouls while trying to set screens. To anyone familar with the Cyclones is this common? Through my Illini colored glasses it appeared to me that Iowa State was moving on those screens, sticking their hips trying to hinder the defensive player' as he tried to get around them. Still to Iowa State' credit I thought they played pretty good positional defense, far less grab and hold than Houston.
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Sometimes, Underwood is criticized for being out coached, he deserves some credit for yesterday. It was obvious Underwood and staff had done their film work in they way the Illini broke Iowa State' press, reversed the ball and got open looks at threes. Having Hawkins in the middle as the relief valve was prefect, Iowa State even resorted to playing a zone on a few possessions, that's almost a concession their part. Also Illini' height really bothered Iowa State, it's something they couldn't defend.
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It's gravy from here, all the pressure is on UConn, who knows maybe they'll have bad game and the Illini will steal one.
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No question the Illini were better and are better than Iowa State, had they shot their free throws at average the game wouldn't have been as close. Don't know if they'll beat UConn but, I do know UConn would have obliterated Iowa State.
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Flipped from Illinois -Iowa State, saw Smyly, immediately switched back, knew it was not going to end well for the Cubs.
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Some are having Loyola-PTSD, totally different Illini team this time, sure, Iowa State, like Loyola was, is a very good defensive team. However, this Illini team is much more versatile, and, not as banged up, there's no doubt in my mind that Ayo was less than 100% for that game. Towards the end of the BTT Championship he got popped in the head and didn't look right. The after effects were still there during the Loyola game, beyond the defense, there was something up with his play.
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Well, it's game night for the Illini, they have a pretty good chance tonight. Iowa State' defense is certainly cause for concern, the Illini will have the best player on the floor maybe, the best two players on the floor. And are more than capable of playing some defense of their own. Appears the Illini have the height advantage which should help against Iowa State' trapping defense. Don't expect the Illini to not get turned over, if they keep the TO relatively low and control the offensive and defensive boards they should be okay. Watched some film analysis by Derek Piper, if the Illini can pass out of Iowa State' traps and reverse the ball they'll get open looks at threes could mean big games for Goode, Guerrier or, even though he's been in shooting slump, Harmon.
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Go JJ, shoot up the board, pushing the number of QB's taken in the top 8 to 4. Throw in Harrison and/or Alt/Fashanu/Latham leaving one of Nabers or Odunze at 9 for the Bears. I believe if Nabers or Odunze is there Poles will keep the pick otherwise, he'll trade down and go DL, WR.
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Does anyone care about the Bulls season enough to discuss?
gflore34 replied to UMFan83's topic in Other Sports
They have perfect excuses, the injuries, to not do much of anything and run it back next season. Literally spinning their wheels, what Bulls ' management is doing makes sense to none except them. -
is Houston the most vulnerable #1 seed? Despite their defense and physical play they seem really vulnerable if a team can shut down Shead. Putting the clamps on him is quite a bit easier than trying to stop someone like Edey. A good defender with some height and length can take Shead out.
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It's too bad, thought once they tied it up, had all the momentum and would pull it out.
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Is it just me or does Houston grab, hack and hold, a lot.
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Game was over within the first five minutes, Duquesne' only chance was for the Illini to come out flat. Playing their lackadaisical defense while Duquesne was executing at a near perfect rate. When the Illini came out with defensive intensity and effort even Duquesne knew they had no chance, you could see it on their faces.
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Yes, horsefeathers finally! Jumped on the Dukes buried them early, didn't let up, that's what you do when your the superior team. Sweet 16 it's about time.
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Think the Illini have a good chance to break the seal on getting to the second weekend. That said, I'm certain Duquesne will come out on fire hitting everything making Illini fans nervous.
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Think they're gassed from the Big Ten tournament, they gave it all they had. Not to take away from JMU, they've played great, we'll see what they can do against Duke. Guess I was a bit ambitious still, 4-2 isn't too bad for the Big Ten.
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Auburn and Kentucky out, couldn't happen to a better pair of guys in Pearl and Calipari. The venerable SEC is 1 and 5 thus far.
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True, but, they're capable when they want to be, it's matter of bringing the intensity and effort from the start.
