QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jan 17, 2006 -> 06:55 PM)
I'm not condoning it, but he is not the first player to ever throw an elbow in a game. He is an intense player and he will fight for his territory inside. Give Illinois players credit for harassing him big time in the first half. This is no excuse for the elbow, but your guys caused it by playing him hard. Consider it a complement. If it doesn't repeat itself and he holds his composure, then I will consider it an anomaly.
Oh I know I'm not saying what he did was some rare feet but that was pretty s***ty. First he gets called for an intentional foul with the elbow but that doesn't stop him from tossing the ball into another players face.