Illinois matchup

[PineClone]

Does anyone else hate the term “bootyball”? It’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.

What is your mailing address?

 

[FallOf81]

We play a slightly above average offense performance combo normal defense this is a 10 point win easy. On a collision course with the U cons

 

[GlenviewIllini]

We play a slightly above average offense performance combo normal defense this is a 10 point win easy. On a collision course with the U cons

I could see this. The only thing is Illinois is now playing a LOT better than they were even a few weeks ago. This will be an interesting game. I frankly would not be surprised by a variety of outcomes tbh but my gut says ISU in a close one.

 

[madguy30]

I could see this. The only thing is Illinois is now playing a LOT better than they were even a few weeks ago. This will be an interesting game. I frankly would not be surprised by a variety of outcomes tbh but my gut says ISU in a close one.

The same could be said for ISU including my feelings for the outcome. IL's length and explosiveness could be tricky.

ISU slogged through some wins, lost at KSU then had a hard correction for the B12 tourney and have played some very complete ball.

 

[Die4Cy]

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This was my thought I had typed out but never hit enter a bit ago. I had seen on youtube comments someone point out how Illinois has started playing better defense and they'll be locked to play 40 minutes. Ehhh, I disagree with that. Sure, they can play a little better defense, but to be locked in 40 minutes balls to the wall is a mentality that ISU possesses. You can't just flip a switch and them be all worldly all of a sudden.

Yeah, I hope refs do not dictate the outcome of this game. We have depth, but Lipsey and Gilbert can't get in foul trouble.

One of the most basic attributes of Iowa States defense is its CUMULATIVE EFFECT. they grind you down, man. You will say you're going to be locked in for 40, but the second 20 of that is going to feel like another 40.

 

[ClonerJams]

I think it comes down to how the officials call the game. If they let them play like our first two games, I think we win. If they call it tight like Houston - A&M, that's going to be tough to overcome.

 

[RezClone]

Does anyone else hate the term “bootyball”? It’s like nails on a chalkboard to me.

In their defense, I suppose it is a somewhat cuter and catchier version of the more literal and accurate term, "sweatyhairygrownman@$$ball"

 

[RezClone]

I can’t listen to anymore national or local podcasts regarding this game. Every single one of them brings up the tip time like it’s the first year this is happening. Does everyone have the memory of a goldfish? It’s been like this since at least 2012. Sorry I know this has been discussed and it is late but it’s driving me insane for some reason that everyone seems to think this is new.

Rant over.

THAT'S your biggest problematic takeaway you've gotten???

I gotta listen to whatever you're listening to, because I'm pretty sure we're playing the Golden State Warriors tomorrow based on what I'm hearing!

 

[NorthCyd]

SIAP. Cant keep up with everything that's been posted. This breakdown by Mike LaTulip is really good IMO. He makes some points I haven't heard anyone else bring up. ISU matchup talk starts around the 20 minute mark.

 

[cayin]

I think defense is in your DNA and not something you can turn on for 1 game.
Ilini are good but the ONLY thing that concerns me is whistle happy refs calling phantom & ticky tack fouls
ISU 74-UI 68

If they call the cheap variety consistently then we are done, well maybe not done but it will make things a lot harder than they already are. I am bracing myself for it. We all remember the crap calls in the Michigan State game. The refs screwed us so bad in the second round against Ohio State a few years ago that Charles Barkley had to call them out in the studio.

 

[Bob f]

As long as their guards don't go off like Boatright an Napier all will be good

 

[RezClone]

As long as their guards don't go off like Boatright an Napier all will be good

Too soon.

 

[Bob f]

Too soon.

Sorry. Still hurts. Sorry

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Getting gameday info around and we get my favorite crew: Kevin Harlan, pxp Dan Bonner, analyst Stan Van Gundy, analyst

 

[NWICY]

I personally like to see Houston lose. The reasons go back to the coach when he was at Oklahoma and especially at Indiana. I know too much about his recruiting ways to every be able to root for him...ever.

Meh most of the stuff I know about, wouldn't even be a violation today. ( not sure if there are any violations anymore)

 

[cyclones500]

Getting gameday info around and we get my favorite crew: Kevin Harlan, pxp Dan Bonner, analyst Stan Van Gundy, analyst

If Harlan is pxp, I anticipate a buzzer-beater outcome (or it will sound like a buzzer-beater)

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

If Harlan is pxp, I anticipate a buzzer-beater outcome (or it will sound like a buzzer-beater)

If Lob City is in effect tomorrow night Harlan might literally blow out his vocal cords.

 

[SayMyName]

Getting gameday info around and we get my favorite crew: Kevin Harlan, pxp Dan Bonner, analyst Stan Van Gundy, analyst

Any word on the ref crew? (if that is even disclosed / possible to find out ahead of time)

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Any word on the ref crew? (if that is even disclosed / possible to find out ahead of time)

Don't think that comes out until closer to game time.

 

[Cyhig]

Getting gameday info around and we get my favorite crew: Kevin Harlan, pxp Dan Bonner, analyst Stan Van Gundy, analyst

Love Harlan ever since he was announcing timberwolves games long, long time ago when KG was still a kid in the league