Comments on: The Morning After: Illinois open thread https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/ Indiana Hoosiers men's basketball news, recruiting and analysis. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:27:23 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 By: creativebear https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22398 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:27:23 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22398 aaaaaa

]]> By: BFowler https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22245 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:35:20 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22245 Black and Gold look horrible together (so does Blue and Orange).

Is it just me or is the other Assembly Hall the darkest arena in America?

Why does Bruce Weber always sound like he has laryngitis?

Tom Crean is the second most optimistic person I have ever heard (Tony Robbins).

VJIII is improving, but is not as athletic as he thinks he is.

Tijan Jobe reminds me of that Bruce Li movie where he fought Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

When Is Cheaney Joining the staff?

The meaning of life comes down to one thing…..

Tom Pritchard from Game 1, come back and play.

When is Whittman joining the staff?

Set a screen for Roth every now and again.

Chris Reynolds, put on your practice gear and show these kids how to stay in front of someone.

I like Malik Story, he is probably my biggest surprise so far on how good he is. I think he is great with the second unit.

Alan Henderson isn't coaching anywhere either.

You know Illinois fan enjoyed that after last year. I just hope the natural world order is restored soon.

Has anyone ever looked forward to next year as much as right now?

Do you really think 5 million people can fit in the inaguration area? Do you think anyone will go swimming in the National Mall area?

Illini fan has a huge chip on their collective shoulder, you get that when you lack banners (add Purdue reference here).

Haven't I seen Billy Gillespie on a Hair Club for Men Commercial?

Go Hoosiers, Beat the Buckeyes!

]]> By: NC Fat Boy https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22243 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:33:28 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22243 I was told once by an Iowa alumnus that the IU vs Iowa game was their biggest rivalry and game of the year too, and that was pre-Alford timeframe.

I don't understand it, aren't rivalries a two way street?

Purdue and Kentucky, IU basketball rivalries… no?

Illinois? No offense to the Illini, but it was never a big game from a rivalry standpoint….. nor was Iowa….

]]> By: kgork https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22236 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:20:39 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22236 They're Illinois fans, who understands anything they do?

]]> By: redyard https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22235 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:02:08 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22235 The lack of crying and throwing things at my house was a sad comment on my expectations for the season. This game was also a compliment to the program. My explanation: I do not understand why Illinois fans believe this is a rivalry. Outside of Purdue, I do not consider any Big 10 team to be more of a rival than any other. Illinois came out fired up, and played very well for pretty much the entire game. That's because this was a game they had circled on their calendar. A game that was extra-important to them. Even in this season, our “returning to school in a wheelchair” season, Illinois considers us one of their most important matchups of the year. That's because they're Illinois. So take solace in not being one of their fans.

]]> By: Crackerjoy https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22231 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:19:12 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22231 I have to disagree with your comment that it looked like our boys weren't even trying. I thought they showed a remarkable amount of intensity for at least the first 3/4 of the game (I had to turn if off about that point due to a social engagement…and didn't bother to listen on the radio). Sure, they looked completely outmatched, but I really don't think you can say anything about their persistence. Let's be a bit nicer, here, folks. These are kids we're talking about.

]]> By: Anonymous https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-67221 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:43:00 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-67221 Knowing Illini fans they would enjoy picking on the disabled kid.

]]> By: BeerTruck https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-67220 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:16:00 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-67220 The entire team plays below the rim.

]]> By: Phillip https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22230 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:37:47 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22230 Word is Crean threatened to not bring players to Ohio St who did not play with the intensity that had been displayed in past games (and that E noted in his post)

That said, anyone hear anymore about this, specific players?

]]> By: Hardwood83 https://www.insidethehall.com/2009/01/12/the-morning-after-illinois-open-thread/comment-page-1/#comment-22229 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:45:19 +0000 https://www.insidethehall.com/?p=1976#comment-22229 Knowing Illini fans they'd enjoy picking on the disabled kid.

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