Yep. I hate when we run offense through him. He ain't no Niang. That said, he is a critical piece and needs to understand to step aside when it isn't his night.
*** Official Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(day) Thread ***
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Yep. I hate when we run offense through him. He ain't no Niang. That said, he is a critical piece and needs to understand to step aside when it isn't his night.
Yep. Prohm needs to establish the fact that he's not going to let one player push him around as a coach - Coach saw what was best in the second half tonight, and it wasn't having McKay out on the floor. No disrespect - he just had an off night. Good players will re-evaluate and embrace that coaching.
I don't think this will end up being anything big, but it IS a learning opportunity.
I don't think that is necessary. He's frustrated. He's too in the moment to realize that it is stupid to be so frustrated.
Agreed. Know who you are and what your strengths are. He doesn't necessarily draw a double team but kick it out if you have to make more than 2 moves to get a good shot.
I think it was probably frustrating for him for a number of reasons. He doesn't seem to get the benefit of the doubt on fouls at either end. Still had 27 minutes, but it had to be hard being on the bench for the critical stretch when we pulled away. Can't blame Prohm either as that combo worked tonight.
He complained because we made a big run with him on the bench? Ooo, not good Mr McKay, time to grow up. It's a team thing.
Ehh....I wouldn't exactly say we toyed with them. It was a tie game with around 10 minutes to go. We did close out like we should have.
Illinois had gotten some players back. And our guys were obviously hoping for UAB.
I'm pleased with the win.
So has anyone confirmed who was constantly screaming in the stands during our runs tonight? My buddy was at the game and said it looked like Chris Williams but couldn't be sure. Sounded like a female to me but I know Chris gets excited at ball games so you never know.
agree...I get the impression he's frustrated with himself for missing some easy shots and getting beat on defense. He's an emotional guy...maybe he needs the reinforcement from fans and teammates. Pretty early in the year to be calling him BDJ.
I agree (though I think BDJ got a bad rap too). Emotional players tend to get scrutinized for more than it's worth.
I was forced to depart from the thread for a couple of hours to prepare leftover-turkey-noodle soup.
Nader was unreal. Morris could get a semi-co-game-ball — there were a few bad moments late in first half, I blame that on unfocus, I'll put that on the coach.
I hope the team embraces that a few players will shine on specific days, and they might take a back seat in other games. If so, this team is Dangerous.
Nader was unreal. Morris could get a semi-co-game-ball — there were a few bad moments late in first half, I blame that on unfocus, I'll put that on the coach.
I hope the team embraces that a few players will shine on specific days, and they might take a back seat in other games. If so, this team is Dangerous.
This team is special folks. Sit back and enjoy this ride cause what we have here is eerily similar to our 2000 team. And we haven't seen Burton yet. This team when the are in their groove will beat any team..any. Matt T has improved a lot. He's very scrappy and his overall game seems elevated..especially on D and rebounding. This team is beginning to buy into defense and if we are just an above avg defense by years end we have shot to go very far.
