Braggin' Rights

[Jaycg15]

Where are all the Mizzou fans at?

Thinking this will be a close game despite what Mizzou fans are saying on their board. Illinois has played everyone tough. It will be time to see if Illinois can finally close a game. They could easily have 0 or 1 losses, but have thrown all of their losses away late.

Illinois has been very strong on the boards (outrebounded the best rebounding team in the country) and at forcing turnovers (something Mizzou is very apt to do). We'll need to do those two things to have a chance.

Mizzou has been shooting the ball above what I consider to be their mean. Will this be the game where they return to earth?

I'll give the keys for an Illinois win. I'd like a Mizzou fan to do the same for their team.

Keys for Illinois:

Win the TO battle.
Put Tilmon in foul trouble
Make 35%+ from 3.
Limit Mizzou to <20 fts

 

[mizzoufalcon]

Heart says Mizzou, head says Illinois.

 

[TheWizardofOz12]

Guy on the SEC network last night during the Florida game was saying that Mizzou is a better team without Porter. Had to be trolling.

 

[Jaycg15]

Guy on the SEC network last night during the Florida game was saying that Mizzou is a better team without Porter. Had to be trolling.

Did you see those two minutes with him on the court though? Pathetic.

 

[Hank_]

I feel for Mizzou fans.

Can confirm, losing a potential #1 draft pick and then losing to bad teams does, in fact, suck.

That game should be close. Rivalry game at somewhat of a neutral site. I’d bet Mizzou wins though.

 

[KisteK]

I hope it's a rock fight.

And I hope someone loses an eye.

 

[mizzoufalcon]

I feel for Mizzou fans.

Can confirm, losing a potential #1 draft pick and then losing to bad teams does, in fact, suck.

That game should be close. Rivalry game at somewhat of a neutral site. I’d bet Mizzou wins though.

We’ve only lost to Utah and West Virginia.

 

[Jaycg15]

I feel for Mizzou fans.

Can confirm, losing a potential #1 draft pick and then losing to bad teams does, in fact, suck.

That game should be close. Rivalry game at somewhat of a neutral site. I’d bet Mizzou wins though.

We’ve only lost to Utah and West Virginia.

Both of which force turnovers at rates similar to Illinois.

 

[mizzoufalcon]

Both of which force turnovers at rates similar to Illinois.

Which is why my head is telling me to prep for a loss but my heart is still cutting down nets and bouncing all over the place.

To be fair though that could just be the meth.

 

[Jaycg15]

Which is why my head is telling me to prep for a loss but my heart is still cutting down nets and bouncing all over the place.

To be fair though that could just be the meth.

I predict it to be close, and Illinois will turn the ball over 5x in the last 1:50 and lose by 4.

 

[Hank_]

We’ve only lost to Utah and West Virginia.

Utah by 20 is not a good loss.

Plus, a DII team took Mizzou to the wire at home. That’s just a little concerning.

 

[Jaycg15]

The SFA game was a good primer for Mizzou. They don't run the same stuff anymore, but the defensive intensity is what you'll get from Illinois. The offense was a motion offense, but it wasn't the same as what Illinois runs.

 

[mizzoufalcon]

Utah by 20 is not a good loss.

Plus, a DII team took Mizzou to the wire at home. That’s just a little concerning.

I didn’t say that one was a good loss. That was a shit show.

 

[mizzou1985]

Stephen F Austin is the best team we’ll face this week.

 

[Jaycg15]

Stephen F Austin is the best team we’ll face this week.

Might be the only win you get this week too.

 

[Jaycg15]

Interesting number.

Per KenPom Missouri's Adjusted Tempo is ranked 301st while Illinois is ranked 35th. We're going to get to see two different styles.

 

[mizzoucobra]

Sounds like Illinois will win pretty easily.

 

[Jaycg15]

Sounds like Illinois will win pretty easily.

Wouldn't be surprised if you're right.

You're making a lot of sense.

 

[Jaycg15]

Illinois just got their first win over Mizzou this weekend.

 

[chitownUofI05]

I feel for Mizzou fans.

Can confirm, losing a potential #1 draft pick and then losing to bad teams does, in fact, suck.

That game should be close. Rivalry game at somewhat of a neutral site. I’d bet Mizzou wins though.

Have you ever been or watched?! It's as neutral site as it gets, dude:

 

[milky4524]

Mizzou by 15, first half should be fairly close.

 

[Jaycg15]

This has been a fun half

 

[IUfanBorden]

Harris kid for Missouri is a head case.

 

[Jaycg15]

At least you guys got it within six. Made it look close.
Underwood will do the classy thing and stay out of your locker room. He never does that type of thing.

 

[LloydCarrIsSmegma]

Harris kid for Missouri is a head case.

Dude is friggin' batshit crazy

 

[Silent Banjo]

So glad Illini won. At the beginning of the year, cocky Mizzou fans were practically forming a conga line to celebrate an NCAA title Tilmon proved to be a big time recruit, winning a game for Illinois. Thank God he decommitted!!!

 

[cmore79]

So glad Illini won. At the beginning of the year, cocky Mizzou fans were practically forming a conga line to celebrate an NCAA title Tilmon proved to be a big time recruit, winning a game for Illinois. Thank God he decommitted!!!

If we had Tilmon on this years team we would have 0-1 loss. We have a huge hole in our team and he would fill it nicely. He has performed better than I thought he would so far. Feels good to beat mizzou...again.

 

[Jaycg15]

So glad Illini won. At the beginning of the year, cocky Mizzou fans were practically forming a conga line to celebrate an NCAA title Tilmon proved to be a big time recruit, winning a game for Illinois. Thank God he decommitted!!!

If we had Tilmon on this years team we would have 0-1 loss. We have a huge hole in our team and he would fill it nicely. He has performed better than I thought he would so far. Feels good to beat mizzou...again.

Feels... familiar.

 

[Jaycg15]

Look forward to EJ Liddell. He is going to do well with a real coach and in Orange and Blue.

 

[cmore79]

 

[Jonah Puls]

We’ve only lost to Utah and West Virginia.

Add Illinois to that list.

 

[sven187]

Look forward to EJ Liddell. He is going to do well with a real coach and in Orange and Blue.

Yeah that kid is very underrated right now.

 

[MileHighSpartan]

Harris kid for Missouri is a head case.

What he do?

 

[Silent Banjo]

If we had Tilmon on this years team we would have 0-1 loss. We have a huge hole in our team and he would fill it nicely. He has performed better than I thought he would so far. Feels good to beat mizzou...again.

No, Tilmon would not have staved off Wake Forest and UNLV, the other losses could/should have been avoided.

 

[milky4524]

Tough game for us. Our worst basketball of the year in the first half. But it’s okay, they’ll learn, young group. Blake Haris had a nice game which is good to see from a pg. Idk why you guys are calling him crazy, but I digress. Good game.

 

[Jaycg15]

No, Tilmon would not have staved off Wake Forest and UNLV, the other losses could/should have been avoided.

Obviously, no one knows for sure, but he's exactly what we needed against UNLV and WF. Their bigs killed us and the games were closer than the final score indicates due to late game fouling.

 

[Silent Banjo]

Obviously, no one knows for sure, but he's exactly what we needed against UNLV and WF. Their bigs killed us and the games were closer than the final score indicates due to late game fouling.

Let's just say that you're more enamored with Tilmon than I am, and leave it at that.

 

[Jaycg15]

Let's just say that you're more enamored with Tilmon than I am, and leave it at that.

You're biased. That statement shows. The guy is a future pro.

You're telling me you wouldn't take a 7ft center that averages 10 points and 5 rebounds per game? Ok.

 

[chitownUofI05]

Never gets old beating Mizzou for Christmas.

 

[IUfanBorden]

What he do?

Hits a lay-up and then immediately starts whoofing at at Illinois kid. I mean gets up on him very agreesively. And right in from of Valentine. Immediate tech. Then throws his arms up as if, "Huh. What. WHo me". THEN, on the next possession gets called for a foul, and again goes into some theatrics. , throwing his hands up. Valentine gets at him again. He was like this most of the night. Just something you would have to see, really Mile. Explaining it does no justice.