This Illini team really knows how to lose. It has become a formula, keeping it close in the first half, starting out OK in the second half, then going flat on offense in the last 10 minutes of the game. The Illini actually went over 11 minutes without scoring a field goal in this game. Once again, Weber showed that he likes to keep Shaun Pruitt in the game at the end so he can be fouled and work on his free throws as Illini fans cover their eyes.
Coach Weber promised we would see more of Tisdale and Alexander with Randle out, and neither one was very impressive. For significant minutes, Weber went with a four guard line-up, and Michigan was able to hit the boards and take the game away. Michigan almost got the Illini back in the game, when Brock was fouled on a three point shot near the end. As usual, the free throw was missed.
Almost nothing worked on offense in this game for the Illini, and I'm not sure what can be done to bring life back to this team. It looks like they are done for the year. There's not enough talent and psychologically, they are down. All in all, it was just an ugly game for Illini fans to watch.
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Illinois faces Michigan in Ann Arbor Rematch
The Illini will see if they can either salvage another win this season, or just get ready for next season, by playing the Michigan Wolverines today in Ann Arbor. It's Jalen Rose day today, and the former Michigan star will be speaking to the crowd at halftime, according to UMHoops.com pregame coverage.
For the Illini, we should see more of Mike Davis and Alexander, which could help prepare them for next season. If Weber is not impressed with their defense, he could go with a smaller line-up during the game, essentially playing Pruitt and four guards. Before the season began, there was talk of experienting with Pruitt and Tisdale on the floor at the same time, but we have seen little of that mythical line-up.
I don't expect much of the Illini at this point, and will be surprised if we can bounce back with a win.
For the Illini, we should see more of Mike Davis and Alexander, which could help prepare them for next season. If Weber is not impressed with their defense, he could go with a smaller line-up during the game, essentially playing Pruitt and four guards. Before the season began, there was talk of experienting with Pruitt and Tisdale on the floor at the same time, but we have seen little of that mythical line-up.
I don't expect much of the Illini at this point, and will be surprised if we can bounce back with a win.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Michigan Game
The Illini got back on a winning streak tonight, which was great to see. I guessed a score of 75-59 a few days ago, posted it on Illinois Loyalty, and ended up really close to the actual score of 75-57. Lucky guess.
Brian Randle had a new shorter haircut tonight, and it made him into a new player, as he scored a new career high 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Pruitt also had 19 points, and played very well against the Wolverines. Brock was solid, and McCamey did a nice job running the offense with 6 assists, some of them really slick passes. Frazier took on a utility role tonight, and looked pretty solid in the game.
Congrats to Coach Weber for getting the team turned around and hope this can be the start of a winning streak.
Brian Randle had a new shorter haircut tonight, and it made him into a new player, as he scored a new career high 19 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double. Pruitt also had 19 points, and played very well against the Wolverines. Brock was solid, and McCamey did a nice job running the offense with 6 assists, some of them really slick passes. Frazier took on a utility role tonight, and looked pretty solid in the game.
Congrats to Coach Weber for getting the team turned around and hope this can be the start of a winning streak.
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