zenryan Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 12:42 AM) To all my Missouri fans that supported Frank Haith: stop. He's terrible. s***ty losses like tonight will only continue to happen. They continue to be completely unprepared at the start of games. Who does that fall on? The coach. He stinks. This team will struggle to make the tournament at this rate. You're 100% correct. I lost count how many times Miami would start a game down 10-0, 16-2, 20-5. He doesn't know how to game plan and he certainly can't out coach anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 08:59 AM) This conference is so strange. You have teams that slow down, speed up, shoot 3's, cant shoot, and play lockdown defense. You get alot of flavors week in and week out. I love that Illinois flavor. No offense, bad shots, and a defense good enough to keep it close but bad enough to let it get blown open once the O makes a few shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 10:36 AM) I love that Illinois flavor. No offense, bad shots, and a defense good enough to keep it close but bad enough to let it get blown open once the O makes a few shots. I was actually referring to OSU in the "cant shoot" category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Jan 30, 2013 -> 10:37 PM) Not to skip past Michigan, but Indiana is 4-0 on the road. Impressive. But....... Next 5 road games: Illinois Ohio State Michigan State Minnesota Michigan Getting back to Michigan... Saturday's home date with the Wolverines is quite important. Is that a joke? They should trounce Illinois by double digits. If they break a swear I'll question their Final Four chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 08:54 AM) Last night sucked, but he took on a team comprised of mostly all seniors last year, and they had a great year. He lost all that continuity and talent, and on the fly brought in a lot of players from different ages to fill in the program. He also lost the only other player who played on last years team. The result? A bunch of players still trying to learn how to play with each other and they are getting taken advantage of on the road. It happens. This is still going to be a tournament team. The coach's job is to get that continuity. This was a preseason top 15 team that's looking like a bubble team that will lose in the first round like the team two years ago. If they can't win at LSU I don't see how they're going to win more than one or two road games in a mediocre (as usual) SEC. You can continue to be positive, but Haith is awful. Look at the schedule and give me an honest prediction of the team's SEC record. I'm thinking 9-9. They lose out on the road except Mississippi State and win out at home except Florida. Does that get in the tourney? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 12:23 PM) Is that a joke? They should trounce Illinois by double digits. If they break a swear I'll question their Final Four chances. Depends on which Indiana team shows up. If it's the one that lost to Wisconsin it could be close/Illinois could win since it's in Champaign. If it's the one that played at Purdue last night, I'd be surprised if Indiana doesn't win by at least 15 or 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 We will see if it continues, but the Illinois offense the last 3 games has been producing a ton of open looks and they are finally making some tonight. The defense looks much better tonight as well and that is the area I've felt Groce's coaching has been most questionable so far this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 10th point lead! Until Griffey blows every defensive assignment possible and they cut that lead down quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 07:40 PM) 10th point lead! Until Griffey blows every defensive assignment possible and they cut that lead down quick. Stretching it back out now. He needs to not play the rest of the season. Henry is playing D for the first time in his career tonight, hopefully that continues and Groce permanently sits Griffey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Myke Henry could solve a lot of this teams issues if he would actually play as hard as he did in the first half all the time. It would give Illinois a legitimate PF with good athleticism (albeit slightly undersized) and another guy to stretch the floor which they haven't had since Griffey went into his epic slump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 It's the frustrating thing about Illinois...they can beat anybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Lolololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Remember when Brandon Paul was good at basketball? That was nice. Now he can't even dribble 3 consecutive times without losing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 07:19 PM) Remember when Brandon Paul was good at basketball? That was nice. Now he can't even dribble 3 consecutive times without losing it. Always good when your "star" sets the tone for the start of the half by tripling your turnovers in consecutive possessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Brandon Paul sucks. Three unforced turnovers in the 2nd half and playing no defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Why can't they just get blown out instead of hurting me like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 08:29 PM) Why can't they just get blown out instead of hurting me like this? It sadly doesn't really bother me anymore. Until Groce turns over the roster there is nothing to get excited about. I just hope this team finds a way to make the tourney for the sake of recruiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 MSU has scored on something like sixteen of seventeen possesions. Eleven fouls in ten minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 A game illinois could have easily stolen on the road. Unfortunately Paul ls awful play started a 14-0 run and eviscerated a 10 point lead. Can't wait to get different players in the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Illinois has no chance when msu is guaranteed two free throws each possession Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Is Egwu not allowed to hold his ground? What the f***. That's three times on him tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 20 ft attempts in 16 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Yeah. I was going to leave a massive rant on how terrible Griffey and Groce are. But I can't tonight. They have not been given a fair shake tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jan 31, 2013 -> 09:04 PM) Yeah. I was going to leave a massive rant on how terrible Griffey and Groce are. But I can't tonight. They have not been given a fair shake tonight. Griffey is still terrible. Groce's coaching has been fine tonight. Had a good game plan. Offense has been good for the most part other then the stretch where Paul decided to hand the ball to Michigan St. every other possession. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 The Hall is going to be insane tonight. May top the loudest it's ever been, which saying a lot. Lots of recruits in. Many analysts picking UM. Should be a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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