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Originally posted by BUBalum05
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Collins was in foul trouble for most of the game...I think he definitely would have played 25+ minutes if not for the foul trouble...He had a couple of really solid post moves while he was in there... -
Braves were 10-22 on 3's tonight!
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our depth was a huge factor....
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They played well and gave the team energy at the end....we seemed in better shape as a whole.....Peoria Toyota ScionComment
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Simply a nice building block road win that has the potential to jump start this team.
A win is a win is a win...no matter how ugly!Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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Great to get a big road win!!
A few points:
1) Does anyone know what exactly is wrong with Ruff? I guess it cant be that bad since he played almost the whole game
2) Why dont Collins and SIngh play more the Salley? I think we have hit the ceiling with Salley and probably Singh as well but Collins still has alot of potential IMO. I think he is the only player on the team who will be able to draw double teams in the post.
3) Warren had a great game tonight and we need more of that from him BUT if I were him I would be embarressed to be subed out at the end of games on D in favor of a 6'0 tall freshman. I know Sam hustles and plays hard but come on! Warren needs to step it up on both ends of the floor consitantly for us to go from good to great
4) TCS??? They guy scored over 1100 points in JUCO and was recruited by Dana Altman.. Who would have thought he would be playing less then Sam? Imagine if he could come in and hit some shots? I think he along with Warren have the best ability to create their own shot but he is giving us nothing.
5) WILSON = Boogie = AWESOME! I would like to see us go bigger sometimes with him at the 3 like we did with Cellus, POB and Boogie. He can hit shots and put the ball on the floor and guard at the 3
6) Why did Les go out of playing zone?Can we start winning soon?Comment
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I was very impressed with SM defense tonight, thought he did a great job was a silent leader tonight.
Only gave up 65 on the road + OT!!Comment
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don't understand having Salley in toward end of regulation. He is a 50% free throw shooter at best. The missed free throws almost cost us the game. I know he is in for defense but those missed ft make them into terrible turnovers. If I was WSU I would have fouled him everytime he touched the ball, they would have won.Comment
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Why is this board so split on SamM? He is having a great freshman campaign, as was expected by many and seriously guys. He played great competition(Demitri McCamey, Evan Turner, etc.) and triumphed over them in high school, most people say we were lucky his dad went here, he plays great and still people doubt him. I just don't get it.Originally posted by Lakeview Brave View Post
Past that I agree, solid win. Our fans need to have a little more faith, in the chat many were in meltdown mode, but good gutsy win with our mvp hurt and tough team on the road.Comment
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Agree that AW needs to step up his D a notch to get from good to great. JL's job is to get the BEST defensive player on the floor on that given situation. Sam is the better defender.Originally posted by Lakeview Brave View PostBradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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I agree with everything Lakeview said. AW needs to feed off this game in order for us to be where we want to be. Hey amp people are not doubting SM's ability but he is only a Freshman. If more of our players played with TW's and SM's heart we'd be top 10. Let's just say we believe he isplaying great but AW should be there on D.
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I think Sam is great and should have been in the game late my post said " If I were Warren I would be embaressed" From Warren's perspective he is a 6'5 Sophomore who is a good athlete and is having one of the best games of the season and he gets taken out because the coach trusts a 6'0 freshman more on D. I think the coach made the right choice but Warren should be thinking about that next time the team does defensive drills in practice.Originally posted by amckillip View PostCan we start winning soon?Comment
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OK Sam is much better on D than I ever thought he would be at this point and that is huge. However, he makes me very nervous handling the ball on the point. He is only a freshman but he throws the ball away way too much and he gets up in the air without knowing where in creation he is going to throw it. He'll be fine given more time but geez if we give him the point next year it is going to be a MASSIVE move down from Ruff. We are going to fall off in any case but he just makes me nervous at the point.
I like his hustle, I like his defense, and he is only at the beginning of his freshman year but...houstonbraveComment
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Originally posted by Lakeview Brave View Post
I see both sides. I am very impressed wit SM's defense, but it was Warren's best game yet. I do think however the coach made the right coach in that instance. I dont think if TW wasn't hurt that he wouldnt have been in there.Comment
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AW scores 23 and puts the team on his back and has to listen to this...Comment
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