Comments on: What to Expect: Illinois

By: Ole Man

Ole Man — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 22:22:00 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Sorta...

By: Darrell Allen

Darrell Allen — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 21:09:00 +0000

First half – a very ugly game to watch! Especially at this level! Looks like a mediocre high school game! Neither team can hit from the outside. Neither team appears to be running any kind of a team offense. Lots of standing around. Forcing play into Vonleh, then he tries to dribble through double and triple coverage! Inexplicable substituting by IU! Hollowell hits our first 3 and he is immediately subbed! Etherington appears to be one of the lone players who is playing well, and he is constantly being subbed in and out! No one is in long enough to break a sweat and get into the flow of the game! Sheehey, Ferrell nor Gordon can hit anything from outside! Missing front-ends of one & one’s! Constant turnovers! Excellent example of how recruiting only for athleticism does not necessarily translate into good basketball, especially with the team concept! The ability to shoot free throws accurately, hit open outside shots, control the ball, set useful screens, block out for rebounds and keep your man in front of you on defense (or at least talk to your teammates to switch, etc.) all do not require tons of athleticism, but rather basic basketball skills and smarts! Go Hoosiers!

By: SCHoosier

SCHoosier — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:56:00 +0000

In reply to Bruce. Absolutely..showed some decent freshmen in the second half too.

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:32:00 +0000

In reply to Ole Man. Is that a swipe at ctc half court non existent half court offense?

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:31:00 +0000

In reply to SCHoosier. You must admit that ms was missing Paine and Dawson. It was amazing that they could compete at all missing those 2

By: NC Hoosier

NC Hoosier — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 19:26:00 +0000

Completely agree. Even if we win we are still a long way away from a bid to the tournament. A loss would be devastating to our chances.

By: Ole Man

Ole Man — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 18:38:00 +0000

In reply to SCHoosier. Fun game to watch--both teams run an offense.

By: SCHoosier

SCHoosier — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 17:09:00 +0000

I see the game as a toss up.. TO’s are of course important..but MSU had only 5 yesterday to UM’s 11 and still got beat because Stauskas and crew can and did put the ball in the bucket with regularity. Take care of the ball..defend and board..but for goodness sake..its basketball..make some darn shots.

By: Robinson

Robinson — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 16:01:00 +0000

I think Fanboy is onto something here. Fear will cause errors, I played a bit of college ball myself years ago; and there is no bigger problem than fear.

By: Lobills

Lobills — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 15:46:00 +0000

3 keys to the game…

1. Take care of the ball
2. Ball movement to enter ball into Vonleh more effectively.
3. Since Illinois struggles in the half court transition defense will be of critical importance today.

Basics? Yes. But taking care of the simple things is what will allow us to get a much needed home win against a very beatable opponent.

By: Shawn Congo

Shawn Congo — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:53:00 +0000

Fun is what got them in this position. You gotta learn to play at this level. Then comes the fun. Read: See next season.

By: SCHoosier

SCHoosier — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 14:16:00 +0000

In reply to IUJeff. ILL fans are probably saying the same thing.

By: IUJeff

IUJeff — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 03:33:00 +0000

In reply to InTheMtns.

That is pretty sad, IU at home over this mediocre team by 4. That’s right, mediocre….

IU by 14. Book it.

By: HoosierHysteria5

HoosierHysteria5 — Sun, 26 Jan 2014 02:03:00 +0000

In reply to Hoosier Hall. You know that's right! haha

By: HoosierFan76

HoosierFan76 — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 23:03:00 +0000

In reply to 11th and Done (Dunn).

Who is Jim Groce? Is he John’s long-lost twin, with a Chris and Cliff Paul thing going on here? Please say it isn’t so – one is enough!

By: jacobdetroy

jacobdetroy — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:21:00 +0000

In reply to 11th and Done (Dunn). Haha - don't forget the bull dog eyes, too.

By: Alex Bozich

Alex Bozich — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:16:00 +0000

In reply to GaHoosier. Good call. Need to get that in there.

By: Hoosier Hall

Hoosier Hall — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:14:00 +0000

In reply to InTheMtns. I love a good blowout (as long as we're on the right end). They're much easier on my nerves.

By: InTheMtns

InTheMtns — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:09:00 +0000

In reply to Hoosier Hall. I like this prediction a lot! Here's hoping it comes true. I'm not certain of a blowout, but I do think Indiana wins by at least 7 points. I like you're 24 better, though.

By: InTheMtns

InTheMtns — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 22:07:00 +0000

In reply to GaHoosier. KenPom likes Indiana by 5 over Illinois and Sagarin likes the Hoosiers by 4. Haven't seen a Vegas line as yet.