Let's talk Illinois!!!

[Section_316]

We're healthy, they're playing better. Any W from here on out is HUGE!!!

[HuskerFever]

Part of it was attributed to the officiating, but I think we stepped backward just slightly in comparison to the Penn State game. At least in terms of intensity and really owning the game. This one just kind of gradually became our game as Purdue handed it to us with their poor shooting. Hopefully we can get that intensity back up going into Illinois. They're ready for us!

[colhusker]

Part of it was attributed to the officiating, but I think we stepped backward just slightly in comparison to the Penn State game. At least in terms of intensity and really owning the game. This one just kind of gradually became our game as Purdue handed it to us with their poor shooting. Hopefully we can get that intensity back up going into Illinois. They're ready for us!

Fever I would say Purdue is also a better team than Penn State hence the perceived step back.

[TomEadesSucks]

We took a step back today? I sure as heck didn't see that.

[tcp]

One place we've played fairly well at is champaign. I think we're fine for this game. Illinois still has an outside shot at the NIT, so they won't be sleepwalking.

Our guys know they could use one more road win, especially against a top 100 team. I think this is the best chance we have for that. I think the coaches and players know it, too.

[brfrad]

Illinois has not shot the ball well from 3 point range,   Force them to shoot jump shots, and keep off the line, we have a great chance to steal a road victory.  If we can steal this one, we should be in some brackets.

[HuskerFever]

Illinois has not shot the ball well from 3 point range,   Force them to shoot jump shots, and keep off the line, we have a great chance to steal a road victory.  If we can steal this one, we should deserve to be in some brackets.

 

Fixed that for you.

[lanigan123]

Nunn the freshman who had his RS pulled a month ago hit 6 threes in his last game. Nebraska needs to play well. Illinois is very athletic.

[HB]

Part of it was attributed to the officiating, but I think we stepped backward just slightly in comparison to the Penn State game. At least in terms of intensity and really owning the game. This one just kind of gradually became our game as Purdue handed it to us with their poor shooting. Hopefully we can get that intensity back up going into Illinois. They're ready for us!

 

Fever, just curious, were you at the game or did you watch on TV?  In the Arena, it seemed that after the first media time out our intensity was every bit as strong as it was against Penn State

[lanigan123]

I was their, it was better than PSU. If we win Wednesday, The legends homecoming will have a raucous crowd!

[nuled2dance]

We just didnt make shots early...crowd was a little off. When some shots fell and dunks happened crowd got really going! Purdue has a big player in the middle who altered shots and we had to make adjustments which we did.

If we can play D like we have the last five games we will be fine. Need the huskers to really dig deep as this will be tough!

[Shuttlesworth]

Anybody making the drive?

[HuskerFever]

 

Part of it was attributed to the officiating, but I think we stepped backward just slightly in comparison to the Penn State game. At least in terms of intensity and really owning the game. This one just kind of gradually became our game as Purdue handed it to us with their poor shooting. Hopefully we can get that intensity back up going into Illinois. They're ready for us!

 

Fever, just curious, were you at the game or did you watch on TV?  In the Arena, it seemed that after the first media time out our intensity was every bit as strong as it was against Penn State

 

 

On TV. That could certainly make a difference. I really think 75% of it was attributed to the pace forced by the officiating crew, but it took awhile for us to really get into a groove.

[colhusker]

Wonder how far it is from Columbia.

[Cazzie22]

The Illinois game might be the most important of the year, if we want to make the NCAA tournament.

[nuled2dance]

Careful it is an important game but it is not a one and done deal a road win at Illinois or Indiana along with home wins against NW and Wisconsin should out us in.

19 wins I think does it.

20 for sure

How we get it is if either in regular season or big ten tourney.

My opinion only though

[Huskerpapa]

I do not think we have peaked yet...we just keep improving, we keep building confidence.  The best is yet to come.

[hhcmatt]

Nunn the freshman who had his RS pulled a month ago hit 6 threes in his last game. Nebraska needs to play well. Illinois is very athletic.

 

Nunn has been playing the entire year.  He just began starting a month ago.  Also, it was 5 threes.

He was the 2nd leading scorer for Illinois against us with 9.

[nuled2dance]

I hope we haven't peaked yet that would be awesome.

We have To force the hand on Wednesday. We have not earned anything yet.

[Tallbaby21]

Proceed with Operation Shut down Rayvonte

[Section_316]

Like Miles said last week, I think it is so key for us to play with a lead or close to it. Lot harder to make up 10 on the road than it is at PBA…. If we have the lead at the under 16 & under 12 in the first half, I like our chances…. Rayvonte going to be looking to shine though… Benny gonna get all up in his business!!!

[cwshuskers]

Illinois has lost 5 straight home games.

[Huskerpapa]

Play like we have been playing, more so on defense, take care of the ball, and actually improve our shooting just a tad, and we will win this game.

[Section_316]

I think we have to keep attacking the rim, Im assuming Groce will throw a lot of zone at us and try to get us passive and jacking. Would sure be nice if we can get to the rim and the FT line!!

[hhcmatt]

Illinois more than happy to go to the CBI if sent there