*****Illinois vs Iowa Game Thread*****

[QChawks]

1:30pm FOX
Iowa -3.5

The storyline the last few days has been the orange krush ticket drama but it’s time to settle in on the court. Illinois comes in hot, winning 7 of last 8 games. To me, it still comes down to the hawks hitting three’s and playing some level of defense. Unfortunately I’ll be at a middle school basketball tournament all day so I’ll miss most of the game. I do have a bet with a co-worker with the punishment being I’d have to wear Illinois gear Monday if we lose.

I called this a loss weeks ago so I’m not going to change it, I’m thinking 77-73 Illinois.

 

[InsaneHawkJJP]

I’ll be watching my kid play in a tournament, I should get to listen to the second half on the way home. Go Hawks!!!

 

[KuwaitHawk]

Make sure you have another shirt underneath the Illinois gear. Save it as much as possible from touching your skin.

 

[Franisdaman]

I demand that we win this game and show the Boys & Girls Club kids one helluva time.

Thank you.

 

[Franisdaman]

Glue guy.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Is there a color scheme for today? I’m always the last to know…

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Is there a color scheme for today? I’m always the last to know…

 

[83Hawk]

I'll be there! That pretty much guarantees a Hawk loss, but I'll be there cheering anyway.

 

[hawkjt]

I'll be there! That pretty much guarantees a Hawk loss, but I'll be there cheering anyway.

Hell no. Good on you for attending and helping to make it a crazy arena vs our biggest BB rival!!
Have fun.

 

[Franisdaman]

Fran said yesterday that Josh Ogundele returned to practice on Thursday.

We will need Jelly when we face Purdue and their 7'4 giant.

 

[jonesy5960]

Is there a color scheme for today? I’m always the last to know…

Yes. It’s rainbow. Say it loud. Say it proud.

 

[Franisdaman]

Yes. It’s rainbow. Say it loud. Say it proud.

just curious on your opinion on where I can get the best tenderloin in Iowa City.

has to be Hy-Vee...right?

 

[hawkjt]

just curious on your opinion on where I can get the best tenderloin in Iowa City.

has to be Hy-Vee...right?

For some reason NW fans think Iowa fans live on tendies from Menards. No idea if you can even get them there.

 

[Franisdaman]

February 2, 2020.

March 12, 2020, the rest of the basketball season is canceled.

 

[jamesvanderwulf]

Yes. It’s rainbow. Say it loud. Say it proud.

As long as it’s not ketchup and ugly mustard yellow I’ve got it covered…

 

[icwesthawk]

Illinois is going to punch into the middle. We need Filip to stay out of trouble and rebound like crazy. Can't turn it over too much either.

 

[Franisdaman]

lets make it 10-0

 

[HIWILLE]

Direct TV and dish still not televising on Fox here in the Davenport/Bettendorf area. Is this a regional thing? State wide or what? Can’t make the game got the bug. And can’t even watch it on TV. SOB.

 

[hawkjt]

Not a problem in NW Iowa. We have DTV.

 

[hawkjt]

Gameday just did a feature on the Iowa/Illini rivalry and included the ticket kerfuffle.
Bilas summed it up saying that the Illini tried to drive to the hoop but Iowa drew a charge call that was bordering a flop...but the call stands.

 

[Bro D]

Gameday just did a feature on the Iowa/Illini rivalry and included the ticket kerfuffle.
Bilas summed it up saying that the Illini tried to drive to the hoop but Iowa drew a charge call that was bordering a flop...but the call stands.

Ive enjoyed all of this kerfuffle, not gonna lie

 

[Bro D]

Also **** illinois. Let's Go Hawks!!!

 

[hawksense]

Direct TV and dish still not televising on Fox here in the Davenport/Bettendorf area. Is this a regional thing? State wide or what? Can’t make the game got the bug. And can’t even watch it on TV. SOB.

Rabbit ears. I have to resort to it. Sad.

 

[Herklejerk]

I honestly think we run these guys out of the gym. This is a poor offensive Illinois team, that has not only lost all of its rivalry games this season -- Northwestern, Mizzou, Indiana -- but lost in embarrassing fashion.

Iowa by 10+. Could easily be 20+.

 

[hawkjt]

Illini have won 7 of 8. They hot..hope you are right.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Interesting fact heading into this game:

So far all 5 our our conference losses are to teams below us in the standings, while 5 of our 6 wins are against teams above us in the standings.

 

[lucas80]

Is there a color scheme for today? I’m always the last to know…

Just don’t wear your sleeveless Cardinals shirt.

 

[lucas80]

Lots of filthy, orange clad bastards in attendance today.

 

[LaQuintaHawkeye]

Lots of filthy, orange clad bastards in attendance today.

Do your part to make sure they are not louder than those in black/gold.

 

[jonesy5960]

Interesting fact heading into this game:

So far all 5 our our conference losses are to teams below us in the standings, while 5 of our 6 wins are against teams above us in the standings.

Not just an interesting fact but I believe a favorable tie-breaker scenario for BTT seeding.

 

[lucas80]

Courtney Green in the house. Might as well give Fran the technical now.

 

[HawkRugged17]

 

[Chishawk1425]

 

[Franisdaman]

Congrats @MrsScrew on the win vs Michigan State at MSG.

 

[Franisdaman]

DIX time!!!!

 

[Franisdaman]

 

[Franisdaman]

Beautiful.

 

[Franisdaman]