Inside the Hall - Latest Comments in The Morning After: Illinois open thread

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

BFowler — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:35:20 -0000

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!

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

NC Fat Boy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:33:28 -0000

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....

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

kgork — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:20:39 -0000

They're Illinois fans, who understands anything they do?

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

RedYard — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:02:08 -0000

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.

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

Lisa Joy — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:19:12 -0000

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.

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

Phillip — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:37:47 -0000

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?

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

Hardwood83 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:45:19 -0000

Knowing Illini fans they'd enjoy picking on the disabled kid.

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

Hardwood83 — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:43:31 -0000

Knowing Illini fans they would enjoy picking on the disabled kid.

Re: The Morning After: Illinois open thread

BeerTruck — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:16:50 -0000

The entire team plays below the rim.