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Sure did, him, Griffin, Ayo, Frazier there's something there when they play with confidence and aggression. While Maryland had the advantage in the front court, I'd say the Illini had the backcourt edge. Took Cowan out the game in the first half and late in the second half, so much better than watching eat up Tejon Lucas. Too bad this effort wasn't there when they lost to a mediocre Wisconsin team the other night.

Illini playing Maryland, down by 4 at the half however, for perhaps, the first time this season against a P5 team, they have a mismatch. Ayo vs. Cowan, he doesn't have a chance, they'll got to exploit in the second half, run Ayo off screens to get Cowan on him. Then clear out and let Ayo take him, they do that a few times and Maryland is going to start to collapse giving up open 3's. I'd like to see Frazier, Griffin and Jones taking those shots.

At one time I think it was mostly Thursday night followed by Saturday afternoon - night that was great.

Mizzou lost to Arkansas the other night, 10-7 overall, 1-4 in conference play, Mark Smith appears to be improving, good for him, Tilmon and Pickett? Meh. Thinking there's a good chance Mizzou doesn't going dancing this year, perhaps, NIT, good. Nothing against Smith, Tilmon or Pickett hope they do well, Clownzo on the other hand? Love things do not look good, his Braggin' Rights post game interview melodrama [expletive], almost near tears, citing hardships, trying to show Illinois up. Think Underwood didn't notice? When time comes he's going to bury that fool.

His decision making is atrocious. Once he gets the ball, no matter where on the court, and who’s around him his mind is set. Read he's having troubles with his confidence, what you mentioned is certainly symptomatic of confidence lacking. He did not play much last night, Underwood has to be frustrasted, be surprised if he plays much more for the remainder of the season. Bold prediction Wisconsin' winning streak vs. the Illini ends next season.

The Illini have the Badgers tonight at home, think this'll be one of their "up" games. Probably will lose a close one late, Happ will do something, etc. Watched the Illini a few times this season, cannot understand why Kipper Nichols remains useless. He's physically imposing, oftentimes, there's nobody on the opposing team who can physically match him. Yet, he makes no impact, could literally force his will on almost any player but, never does, why?

There's no denying Gill' a homer, as mentioned above he probably thinks they'd beat the 2016 Warriors. Michigan is certainly very good, as for the Illini consistency has been a problem, I think we'll see better results for the remainder of the season. Besides Ayo, Giorgi has been pretty impressive, did not expect such mobility, I was thinking he might be more like Maverik Morgan as Freshman. They are looking better, but a lot of that is to be expected with Ayo playing himself, according to ESPN, into the top 20 of the draft. Not sure how great that is though if it just means he leaves and we are back to where we were next year. Sunday' game was proof Ayo shouldn't consider the draft perhaps, not even until he's finished his JR season. I thought they had turned a corner but, Sunday' game is not too surprising for a team this young, up and down.

is there any chance the Rams expose this slow Patriots team and blow them up in the Super Bowl?

they had them 3rd and 10 THREE TIMES on that last drive. they deserve to lose. Definitely, burned by the same play over and over and over, its a timing play, why not try to blow up the WR at the LOS?

Ha. I mean Michigan has only trailed in the 2nd half of like 2 games but ok. They aren't a perfect team and will definitely lose some games in the Big Ten gauntlet but I believe they are right up there with Beilein's best Michigan teams. They have scoring depth, play team defense, have the perfect point guard who runs the offense so well. We will see, the schedule gets a lot tougher starting tomorrow. With regards to Illinois, hasn't their thing this year been staying close in games and then faltering late? I think they are certainly better than their results so far but not sure to what degree There's no denying Gill' a homer, as mentioned above he probably thinks they'd beat the 2016 Warriors. Michigan is certainly very good, as for the Illini consistency has been a problem, I think we'll see better results for the remainder of the season. Besides Ayo, Giorgi has been pretty impressive, did not expect such mobility, I was thinking he might be more like Maverik Morgan as Freshman.

Of course they would!

Maybe seeing some improvement from the Illini? They destroyed Minnesota the other night, prior to that, hung around against Michigan and at Indiana, lost a heartbreaker at Northwestern. Think they'll compete at Iowa, read some postings about an NBA scout being at the Michigan game. Apparently he said give Underwood some time, mentioned they have 3 Big Ten players, two of which are freshmen. Guess Kendell Gill was the game as well, he to said things are going to turn around. Also said he couldn't believe this Michigan team is the number 2 team in the nation, thinks they would have pounded this team had they played.

Some of those throws - wow - there's hope for Mitch yet, I believe the rest of the NFC North is hoping against hope he doesn't become consistent. Think there's a real good chance Mitch and the offense exponentially improve next season, also, if or when possible, the Bears, without question ,will sign Hunt. I do not like it, many here do not like it but, they'll do it, the end all, be all of professional sports is winning.

Not so much Alshon, just glad the Eagles are done, they needed smoke and mirrors to make the playoffs, somehow managed to beat the Bears, a team that was clearly better than the Eagles, on the road. If they managed to make the title game, just don't believe they would have provided much competion for the Rams. Saints - Rams should be good game.

What goes around comes around, heart breaking fashion way to lose Eagles. I've the feeling Philadelphia caught lightning in a bottle with Foles as a result, some team is going to give him an outrageous sum of money. Only to be gravely disappointed.

I only recall one miss against the Bears all season and that seemed like a miracle, it's as if opposing kickers haven't missed in the last 5 years.

Bears have these fart-knockers next year at Philadelphia, just like 1985-86 with the Niners, they're going to Philadelphia and kick the Eagles' asses. Parkey for fun,will hit a upright or two, won't matter as the Bears win by double digits.

'Bama getting their asses kicked tonight would be really refreshing.

It's bad enough the Bears lost but, what's more annoying is listening to another round of Eagles gypsy magic [expletive]. Believe the Saints are going to be a resounding end to that nonsense.

We may see the D take a slight step back next season, some roster attrition may occur and other factors, etc. however, I strongly believe it'll be more than compensated by the O. The O is going to take a big step forward, Mitch is going to bust out, perhaps, not at the level of Mahomes, but, he'll be greatly improved. It's also not unreasonable to expect one of Floyd, Goldman or Nichols to really blow up next season.

Given this is why I wasn't too worried about the cost of Mack, Pace has done a really good job drafting in the later rounds. It's not unreasonable to expect he'll find a quality player or two in this year' draft.

Wished they were down by 4 instead of having to count on their unreliable kicker, the throw away on 3rd down to stop the clock, Miller was open. I'd say there was excellent chance they score a TD on the last drive, you got to think the Eagles felt pretty good about taking their chances with Parkey.

You could, but I'm guessing timing is pretty important on field goals. Trying to dupe the defense by snapping early seems like a good way to decrease your chances of making the field goal. With someone as terrible as Parkey what difference does it make?

Certainly he pretty much missed a layup of a FG.

Second point is key, all those open looks in the 4th quarter where there in the first half. After thinking about it I think his game plan was to go Conservative much of the game and either you are winning and keep going (like they did against the Rams and 49ers) or you open it up and maybe catch the opponent off guard. The broadcast pointed out how on one of those big plays late they faked a screen pass which they had been doing all game, and the defense bit and let the receiver get space to make a long play. In another, the DB bit on a fake thinking Robinson was running a hook route and instead he studdered and went back up field and caught a deep ball. The DB had seen that look all day and tried to jump it for an INT but ended up burned. That said, the Bears were the better team, the better defense, probably better offense and they were at home. I would have loved to have seen Nagy have more confidence in his offense and just light up a weak secondary from the start. When your special teams is mediocre and your kicker is beyond bad and you are vastly better you don’t want to put yourself in a position to lose like that. Nagy has proven to be a good coach and offensive mind but has had a habit of going super conservative at times (the chiefs playoff game last year, packers game, the rams and 49ers games even though they won). I’d like to see him trust his offense more. I get that they have an amazing defense and he wants to play to that but I think he goes too far sometimes* * - I don’t know anything about football In many ways this was Mitch' rookie season, I believe we'll see more trust from Nagy and improvement from Mitch next season.