Soxbadger Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Since when am I an Illini fan? When the other team shoots 20+ more fts, youd hope that the ref wouldnt call a touch foul to determine the game. Havent they given Purdue enough breaks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 08:58 PM) Since when am I an Illini fan? When the other team shoots 20+ more fts, youd hope that the ref wouldnt call a touch foul to determine the game. Havent they given Purdue enough breaks... The bigger problem with that play is Johnson traveled before the weak contact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This game kinda reminds me of the 06 Tourney game against Washington. Illinois plays them close, but a huge free throw disparity kicks the game in favor of the other team. There is no team that drives to the hoop so much more than the other to warrant 20+ more free throws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Deleted it, as I've realized it's just not worth arguing with Illinois fans about refs. I'm not saying that Illinois is getting screwed (except for the last one.... who calls that with one second left, in any game?). I'm just saying Purdue fans can't b**** about the refs in this game considering the free throw situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 legion has looked solid today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 31, 2008 -> 02:59 AM) I'm not saying that Illinois is getting screwed (except for the last one.... who calls that with one second left, in any game?). I'm just saying Purdue fans can't b**** about the refs in this game considering the free throw situation. I agree with this...both teams are rather inept at creating offense, which causes so much contact on every play. Illinois should have more FT than they have....but they've also got some unusual calls for a road team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This could be the game to kick start Legion's season. Regardless of the outcome, he has been huge tonight, played solid D and his confidence seems to be rising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 08:01 PM) This could be the game to kick start Legion's season. Regardless of the outcome, he has been huge tonight, played solid D and his confidence seems to be rising. agreed. he's got a sweet stroke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 doing their best shaunn pruitt impression Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 McCamey was prolly not fouled, but I'll take it. Legion, hold the ball, don't shoot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Give the ball to Meach on these FTs please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 huge makes by mccamey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Freaking awesome win. That is really all that needs to be said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 08:15 PM) Freaking awesome win. That is really all that needs to be said. I think the best thing about it is that with so many young players they still made a lot of mistakes coming down the stretch, yet they still pulled it off. Lots of coaching material in those last 5 minutes. A HUGE f'n game though. And whoever said the second half was full of poor offensive execution, I totally disagree. These are two of the top defenses in the country. I thought both teams executed well given the defenses they were against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) That is the best game I've seen Bruce Weber coach in years, can't even name a specific example of the last game he coached that well. Lots of mistakes down the stretch, and Purdue helped make it possible with all of those missed free throws, but still A HUGE win for Illinois. Any win they can get is huge with their schedule early on in Big 10 play, it's pretty damn tough, and obviously any road win in league play (especially the Big 10) is enormous. QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Deleted it, as I've realized it's just not worth arguing with Illinois fans about refs. You're better than that fathom. I had no problem with the free throw disparity, Illinois should not shoot a lot of free throws because they have face up bigs and guards that don't penetrate, and Purdue is a rough and tumble team that will shoot free throws. This game also had some horrible calls, but those calls went both ways as they often do in a Big 10 game because the refs are a joke in that conference. I think overall, to say this game was called in favor of either team is just not accurate. Edited December 31, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Illinois did not play particularly good at all and still beat one of the two Big Ten faves. I like that. It's like the bizzaro version of last year's team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Dec 31, 2008 -> 03:32 AM) You're better than that fathom. I had no problem with the free throw disparity, Illinois should not shoot a lot of free throws because they have face up bigs and guards that don't penetrate, and Purdue is a rough and tumble team that will shoot free throws. This game also had some horrible calls, but those calls went both ways as they often do in a Big 10 game because the refs are a joke in that conference. I think overall, to say this game was called in favor of either team is just not accurate. I missed the 1st half of the game. In the 2nd half and OT, I thought Illinois got a very solid effort from the refs. My overall response more had to deal with a certain aspect of Illini fans who think there's a conspiracy every game against them by the refs. Legion looked much better tonight, as he was fluid on the court. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (fathom @ Dec 31, 2008 -> 03:01 AM) My overall response more had to deal with a certain aspect of Illini fans who think there's a conspiracy every game against them by the refs. There is a conspiracy in the Big Ten to help the home team. Well, not so much a conspiracy, more like a celebrated tradition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted December 31, 2008 Author Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 04:14 PM) I really do. ISU has two players better than any player on Illinois. Osiris would be hands down the best player on that court. I also think ISU is more athletic than Illinois. The difference in my eyes would be the size. If ISU could get decent rebounding, I think they would win in a close one between the two teams. The difference would be Osiris and Oguchi's rebounding. I'm an MVC guy and an Illini hater as much as anyone here, but don't be ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHizzle85 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Dec 30, 2008 -> 12:58 PM) Purdue by 15+ Hope you stayed away from bodog with this one homie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Wow, this is why conference play is so much better than the patsy/warm-up sched. Awesome game tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I had to tape the Illinois game, so I just finished watching it. All I can say is what a great win for the Illini! Even with some terrible calls against them as well as going, what, 1-5 on free throws to start OT, they came through in the clutch. The defense looked very good, and that possession where Davis had 2 blocks in a row was huge. And it was good to see Legion getting involved in key situations and doing well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Just finished the DVR'd game (after the Hawks DVR'd game), f*** yeah what a huge win. Just f***in huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 (edited) Also, although this comment is random and out of place, I shall make it now since I just saw some of the comments earlier in the thread (I was traveling the last few days and haven't been online). Illinois would beat Illinois State by 15 points, not sure how somebody would conclude Illinois State wins that game. The Redbirds currently have a slightly better record because they haven't played anybody, whereas Illinois has a few decent wins, a really good one tonight, and a tough home loss to an undefeated and ranked Clemson game in a ballgame where Illinois played horrific defense and still had a chance to tie/win the game. Davis and Tisdale would both have double doubles in such a theoretical matchup (Davis only shows up for "important" games, and playing an undefeated team would be good enough for him), and do as they wished. Edited December 31, 2008 by whitesoxfan101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 The Gophers got blown out by Michigan State today (it wasn't close, despite what the final score says) thanks to our worst effort as a whole all season. The offense was nonexistent and the defense couldn't get back in time on anything. The loss led me to buying a lot of beer on the way home, so yeah, thanks Gophers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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