Illinois gets blitzed at home by Maryland 91-70

[boilerzz]

Ivisic was sick but that’s no excuse for giving up 62 points in the paint.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Yeah, I think we got exposed tonight. Not saying we won’t play really well at times, but my dreams of building on last year’s accomplishments (Elite Eight, #3 seed, BTT championship, etc.) are totally dead.

 

[proudopete]

The B1G is brutal

 

[boilerzz]

 

[Roeder]

The B1G is brutal

Yes it is. The middle of the pack teams like OSU, UCLA, Maryland that are off to slow starts can win on any given night if you don't bring your A game.

Even the bad teams like IU, Iowa, NW, USC have talent to put it together at any given time. Let's hope they figure it out against MSU and not us, haha.

Protecting home court is what will likely win B1G. Makes Tuesday frustrating, and tonight even that more important.

 

[Roeder]

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That sums up an inexperienced, but extremely talented team in a nutshell.

Don't get too down Illini fans. If everyone is healthy I think you win @ Duke. Brad will have this team focused and the ACC is so soft this year Duke won't know what hit them. After that, the Illini will be everyone's Final 4 pick again. Maybe I'm crazy, but I could see it happening.