Wiscy v Illini for the B10T title

Misanthrope · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 05:12 PM

The Badgers couldn't shoot worth a [censored] - and Morley has come back to Earth, by the way (bastard!) - and yet it's only 26-18 Illinois at the half.

I gotta tell ya, Illinois just doesn't seem to have enough in the post to make a serious run at the title. They'll be a #1 seed, and deservedly so, but I'll be surprised if they actually reach the Final Four.

Xevious · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 05:31 PM

Illinois has it's flaws, but the B10 teams they have been playing lately have already seen them once or twice and obviously have picked up a few things. Other tournament teams will have difficulty making many of the adjustments the B10 opponents have, especially if it's the second game at a site.

Making the F4 and winning it is almost always about matchups. To beat them I think a team needs a solid inside game, and guards that can take care of the ball and slow down ILL's guards. I'm waiting to see what team wants to try to run with them. I wouldn't be surprised if an opponent that could potentially beat them shoots themself in the foot by trying to beat them down the floor.

Steve19 · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 05:43 PM

Damn, I can't see the game but 18 points. Illinois looks a bit better when you check out the Wisconsin ranking on defense. They're tough. Figures Morley would cool down after they faced us!

Misanthrope · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Xevious

Illinois has it's flaws, but the B10 teams they have been playing lately have already seen them once or twice and obviously have picked up a few things. Other tournament teams will have difficulty making many of the adjustments the B10 opponents have, especially if it's the second game at a site.

Making the F4 and winning it is almost always about matchups. To beat them I think a team needs a solid inside game, and guards that can take care of the ball and slow down ILL's guards. I'm waiting to see what team wants to try to run with them. I wouldn't be surprised if an opponent that could potentially beat them shoots themself in the foot by trying to beat them down the floor.

I can't really disagree with anything you said here. I definitely don't recommend getting into a track meet with the Illini. My concern would be against a team like UNC, who will pound the ball inside on them.

Illini up 38-25, 12:17 to play...

crazybuckfan40 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 06:05 PM

Just remember what they did to Wake earlier in the year.

jwinslow · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 06:06 PM

Wow, while these stupid announcers keep thinking its over despite the time, it's now a 5 pt game.

Steve19 · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 06:20 PM

Boy, everyone in their bracket is gonna be looking at Illinois versus us and Wisky late. They can fade. That 10-0 run just now was unbelievable. I can't see the game, but do they panic when someone starts a late run or what? Neither team could hit the broad side of a barn?

Misanthrope · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2005, 06:21 PM

Packer called this one "over" with 8 minutes left, then Wiscy got within 43-48.
He almost ate his words, but the Illini did win, 54-43.