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  1. gflore34
    If things don't soon change I have to think that's going to happen.
  2. gflore34
    At times, even in the last at bat, he looks as he's figured out the league is going down and away on strike 2 to him, takes the pitch. But, on the next such offering swings and doesn't even come close.
  3. gflore34
    That strike two pitch to KB, that was the one to hit.
  4. gflore34
    And gave up a legit hit, Happ hit that ball pretty hard.
  5. gflore34
    I remember a Mike Krukow complete game with only 64 pitches, with that last pitch, the least Woodruff can throw in a CG is 65 so, there's that...and Woodruff doesn't even come close to how dominant Kerry Wood was on that day in May against an infinitely better hitting team.
  6. gflore34
    Yes but, to appear so feeble and having absolutely no chance in every at bat? All 9 of them? And that's generously including Hendricks and Wolters. Tell me who's going to get a hit.
  7. gflore34
    Yes but, to appear so feeble and having absolutely no chance in every at bat? Hell, yesterday that [expletive] Peralta hung a few sliders that were swung and missed on or turned into weak grounders.
  8. gflore34
    Elevate? They can't even horsefeathering hit the ball.
  9. gflore34
    Yeah, but Schwarber has covid I'm not even suggesting Schwarber, I'm suggesting Ross and the Cubs not show that much patience and go with, someone, anyone who can make contact once in a while. At times K's aren't so bad but, there's also cases were it's helpful to put the ball in play which, apparently, Joc cannot do.
  10. gflore34
    Raise your hand if already had enough of Joc and his K's. Honestly, the Cubs might as well start any inning he's due to bat with an out, he's literally no chance out there, none whatsoever. I know its a bit rash but, horsefeathers it looks like the guy' never going to even put the ball in play.
  11. gflore34
    Lol Joc is better Really? If you look at the statistics they're almost identical in BA, OBP and SLG in fact, Schwarber' OPS is slightly higher.
  12. gflore34
    Can anyone explain replacing Schwarber with a worst version of him in Pederson? Will this [expletive] every get a hit as a Cub?
  13. gflore34
    Me neither, just don't get it, hopefully, Underwood has something in the works to replace him. Seriously, starting on a program back on the rise, would have had a great PG to set him up next season, what the horsefeathers else could he want? It doesn't make sense at all, unless like you said Underwood has something in the works. While its surprising, there's nothing the Illini got from Miller that they couldn't get from almost literally thousands of transfer candidates and as yet unsigned/uncommitted 2021 recruits. So. if I'm Underwood I'm fine, good luck, goodbye Adam, next.
  14. gflore34
    I don't get it, he was a starter and played 25-30 minutes per game. Curbelo was more the pure point guard, but Miller was the shooting guard poised to take over Ayo's shot volume most of all. Me neither, just don't get it, hopefully, Underwood has something in the works to replace him. Seriously, starting on a program back on the rise, would have had a great PG to set him up next season, what the horsefeathers else could he want?
  15. gflore34
    As usual, the takeaway from the NCAA tournament is "Man, the NCAA tournament is so random." and rarely "Man, the NCAA tournament really shows who the best teams are." Though there's a chance the best 2 teams do actually make the championship game this year, which has happened...maybe 4-5 times before? If the format was changed to double elimination would we see more of the better teams make it to the FF? Look at what Loyola did to the Illini, nearly perfect for one game would they be able to pull that off again in a best of 3 vs. the Illini? I have my doubts.
  16. gflore34
    It's one of those inexplicably lucky events that occur for a team like UCLA to make it to the FF. I'm certain not everyone of FT attempts were by shooters with good averages however, I did see plenty of misses by Michigan from shooters with good averages the other night.
  17. gflore34
    At least they got to Elite 8 and didn't crap the bed like the Illini. Yeah, yeah I know the Illini played an under-seeded team, which, quite probably played the collective game of their lives. But, I'm convinced with a few adjustments the Illini could have come back and won the game. Not understanding why they had Dickinson in bounding the ball instead of trying to run a play for him on that last possession. Of course, with the way the night was progressing for Michigan he'd probably drawn a foul and missed one or both of he FT's.
  18. gflore34
    Good showing by Michigan, made it to the Elite Eight, further than I thought they'd go. But, honestly, that Mike Smith sucks, might be the height but, it didn't seem to bother Tyger Campbell all that much, there's a reason Smith was in the Ivy League.
  19. gflore34
    And just like that all the nonsense about Loyola being a NC contender is put to rest, zone? Who knew a zone against a team without the best handles and a PG capable of breaking anyone down off the dribble would work? Not much of stretch from a coaching viewpoint, what do think coach Underwood? Man its frustrating to think if Underwood benched Frazier, started Curbelo in the 2nd half and pressed or zoned them there's a better than average chance the outcome would have been different. I do not know if Underwood and the coaching staff are just plain stupid or were too stubborn to make adjustments.
  20. gflore34
    Is he a 1st round material? I'm not 100% sure he is talent/skills-wise right now, but you also can't teach height and size so... :dontknow: Only 1st round pick contract is guaranteed IIRC. He needs to stay another year and work on expanding on his skill set IMO. Absolute zero chance he's 1st Round Yeah, not a chance in hell, now, if he comes back and gets more of a game. He's got a decent stroke, you can see it at times on his FT's. There's no reason he can't develop a three point shot along with a mid-range jumper, turn around jumper, he does those things I'd say he's a first rounder for certain.
  21. gflore34
    I'm cautiously optimistic about next season for the Illini, in some ways Kofi and Ayo moving on might be a good result. Curbelo will take over at PG he's already close to a, if not better, play maker Ayo was, he can go left and right meaning a team can't shut him down by taking away his preferred direction like Loyola did to Ayo. Miller' going to get better and be more aggressive, wouldn't surprise me a bit if he turns out to be a better shooter than Frazier. They've got a shooter and a slasher coming in the recruiting class, plus I think they're going to get a couple of more commitments in a shooter from WI and a transfer from Texas Tech - Burnett. Of course, I been hopeful before and it turned to horsefeathers, see Bruce Weber and John Groce.
  22. gflore34
    I wouldn't say Loyola "gambled" on Kofi not passing effectively out of the post. If you've watched the Illini the past couple of years, he's shown that he doesn't pass out of the post much at all, he's got one thing in mind and that's to score. Porter also consistently put Kofi in a pick and roll situation, which again, if you've watched the Illini the past few seasons it's a great strategy. I'm mostly upset that Underwood did not adjust AT ALL. He had too much Matt Nagy in him on Sunday. Definitely, as I said, Loyola didn't have an answer for Curbelo, I'm also thinking they could've pressed them to pick up some easy buckets or speed up the game. It's going to be really aggravating when Oregon State does a few of things Underwood should have done and has some success.
  23. gflore34
    Counting on the pass rush to do the coverages work for them? a steady pass rush is the coverage's best friend Getting to the QB fixes everything on D.
  24. gflore34
    Big Ten still crapped the bed, just a terrible overall performance considering the supposed "strength" of the conference and highly seeded teams. I didn't think it was a stretch to expect a least two Big Ten teams in the Sweet 16. Man, I'm stilled pissed about the Illini' lose to Loyola, I'm convinced Curbelo was the answer, had they turned over the offense to him and gotten in that Krutwig' face they may have won. If I could see that, why the horsefeathers couldn't Underwood see it?
  25. gflore34
    Saw some press saying Loyola is a championship contender, I believe they're getting a little ahead of themselves, while good, I do not believe they are a championship contender. Their gimmicky stuff worked for one game against a team that had about a day or so to prepare, with more time, I'm guessing there's a real good chance Oregon State' going to be able to exploit some of their weaknesses. Loyola gambled on Kofi not be able to effectively pass out of the post - they were willing to give up open looks for 3 - and it worked. Curbelo had a few TO's but, he was able to exploit Loyola' on D, had they gone to him instead of letting Ayo run the offense I'm thinking there's a good chance the Illini pull it out - that's on Underwood. In fact, if they could play again I'm thinking Underwood does put the ball in Curbelo' hands and the Illini win by 8-10 or so.
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