December 6, 20223 yr Coming in as a 2.5 point favorite, but we owe Terrence Shannon and Matthew Mayer a beatdown on their new team. Let’s do this!
December 6, 20223 yr One of the more underrated victories in Rick Barnes early tenure was that 2000 Illinois game right before Christmas. They were a Top 5 team who would eventually win the Big 10 (when MSU and IUB were really fucking good) and get to the Elite 8. I was back home in Chicago watching it at an Illini bar but wearing Burnt Orange. Despite the day before Christmas Eve, the Drum was packed and loud as shit on TV. People looked at me like, "Didn't realize you guys even had basketball in Texas." Well, more of the same tonight. We're gonna beat the shit out of Illinois. This team isn't gonna fade mid-season like recent years. Texas 82, Illinois 70. 'Cause fuck them.
December 6, 20223 yr Last real test before conference play begins. They have a third Big12 transfer from Baylor, Dain Dainja, who is a load down low. Fat boy with soft hands. He’s their second leading scorer but 7th in terms of minutes per game. I think we keep the tempo high and run his fat ass off the floor. Texas covers. Edited December 6, 20223 yr by CheesePie
December 6, 20223 yr I wish we had a true road test before we start conference play, I guess this neutral site will be as close as we get to one.
December 6, 20223 yr I’ll be there cheering on the Horns with my degenerate Illinois buddy. Let’s get it
December 6, 20223 yr Author If anybody in NYC wants a free ticket, hit me up - my group’s extra is not getting any interest on stubhub so I’d rather just give it to a horn.
December 6, 20223 yr Shulman, Bilas and Rowe on the broadcast. Just another chance for Jay to let you know just how much he knows about the game and how little you do.
December 6, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, Wally Pryor said: Shulman, Bilas and Rowe on the broadcast. Just another chance for Jay to let you know just how much he knows about the game and how little you do. Drink every time Bilas says length.
December 6, 20223 yr 52 minutes ago, conVINCEd said: Drink every time Bilas says length. Or "baller". Even more so.
December 6, 20223 yr 2 hours ago, KingBobo81 said: If anybody in NYC wants a free ticket, hit me up - my group’s extra is not getting any interest on stubhub so I’d rather just give it to a horn. Throw in a plane ticket from Austin and I'm there!
December 6, 20223 yr My boss is an Illini grad so we are grabbing beers and watching the game. Hopefully I don’t say anything during the game that will jeopardize my bonus but we’ll see….
December 6, 20223 yr 1 hour ago, Wally Pryor said: Shulman, Bilas and Rowe on the broadcast. Just another chance for Jay to let you know just how much he knows about the game and how little you do. It's a break from Galindo. Embrace it, cherish it.
December 6, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, Red Five said: It's a break from Galindo. Embrace it, cherish it. There's that.
December 6, 20223 yr 57 minutes ago, Vertuzzi said: My boss is an Illini grad so we are grabbing beers and watching the game. Hopefully I don’t say anything during the game that will jeopardize my bonus but we’ll see….
December 6, 20223 yr 55 minutes ago, Red Five said: It's a break from Galindo. Embrace it, cherish it. It's a low bar to clear, but it's an important one.
December 6, 20223 yr Weird seeing Meyer without a mullet. Resembles Pittsnogle more every day (pre 60 lb. weight gain)
December 6, 20223 yr Is this just play one game and come home or play another game tomorrow night with win tonight?
December 6, 20223 yr If anybody in NYC wants a free ticket, hit me up - my group’s extra is not getting any interest on stubhub so I’d rather just give it to a horn.I’m in the city and going. Sorry I couldn’t take you up on your generous offer but I needed two.I’ll try and look you and your buddies up. [emoji869]
December 6, 20223 yr 24 minutes ago, Horn80 said: Is this just play one game and come home or play another game tomorrow night with win tonight? Just one game.
December 6, 20223 yr This feels like a bigger game than Creighton. Win and you're rolling into conference play undefeated
December 6, 20223 yr Two things I like is that Illinois turns the ball over and they foul a bunch. They're rated even higher than Texas at fouls per game. They're taller, but not tremendously so. They don't have a dangerous post player the way Gonzaga and Creighton did. They only have one returner playing a significant role, 6'10 Hawkins. I feel like this is UT's to lose, which befits the #2 team in the country. I believe the on the ball pressure and off the ball pressure is going to get to the Illini. I feel confident in UT's transition defense. I think the free throw shooting will be pretty even, and most likely in favor of the Longhorns. Illinois could always get hot from the 3 point line, but aside from them shooting a lot better than Texas from 3, I don't see them winning, to be honest.
December 6, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, JesusSweatDuck said: This feels like a bigger game than Creighton. Win and you're rolling into conference play undefeated Creighton's starting 5 is way better. They just have no bench whatsoever. Don't know what happened against Nebraska. That shouldn't have occurred. Embarrassing loss for them, frankly. It doesn't change how I think about Creighton's players, but it does change how low I think their floor is.
December 7, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, SL Xpress said: Just one game. Ok. Thought maybe play the winner of Duke vs Iowa and hoping Texas could play Duke.
December 7, 20223 yr I wish we had a true road test before we start conference play, I guess this neutral site will be as close as we get to one.Yep, a little concerning. Gonna have to cross that bridge when it comes. But most of this group knows what conference road games are about! Those home non-conf wins against ranked opponents still look good on a resume when seeding time comes around though!
December 7, 20223 yr BTW, Terrance Shannon is sporting 4 stitches above his right eyebrow from a collision with a Maryland player in their last game. It was pretty messy in the moment, but turns out no big deal. Maybe give him an elbow and open it up again like in a boxing match. Haha. No no no. That wouldn't be right. Not rooting for that of course. No way. Brock, don't read this.
December 7, 20223 yr 4 hours ago, Red Five said: It's a break from Galindo. Embrace it, cherish it. You know you're terrible when I'm glad to hear Jay Bilas.
December 7, 20223 yr Just now, kingkoopa6 said: ALL3N! Hey he said he was working on that in the off-season
December 7, 20223 yr Carr inspired by Derka's post of faith! Came out dropping dimes. Edited December 7, 20223 yr by pacman
December 7, 20223 yr This team takes such good shots. The movement, penetration and passing is fun to watch.
December 7, 20223 yr Just now, Braff Zacklin said: This team takes such good shots. The movement, penetration and passing is fun to watch. It's all the complete opposite of Shakablah.
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