GameThread: Illinois at Minnesota
Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Jan 29, 2009 8:00 PM CST
The latest, greatest, biggest game of the year is upon us. The Gophers have a chance tonight for another win that the talking heads can point to come March.
More importantly, the Gophers need to begin to create an aura on their home court. Purdue came in and pushed the Gophers around. Granted, Purdue is a more tested and superior team. OK, fine. But if the Gophers are going to turn this season into something relatively special (a win or two in the tournament) they need to start beating equal or slightly superior teams on their home floor.
Something tells me the Gophers have a slight chip on their shoulder and will come out poised and focused tonight. Let's hope so.
See you below.
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HUGE game
Let’s break the skid tonight!
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 7:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gus Johnson broadcasting!
Hey, it’s not Spencer Tollackson!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tubby starting two bigs as usual .....
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go GOphers!!!!!!!!
Live From Williams Arena on my Blackberry…Yes…i’m in the Barnyard Baby!
by Tony_O on Jan 29, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice! I expect some fun updates!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Starting Five
DJ
Nolen
Ralph
Iverson
Westbrook
both bigs again
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 8:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice extension for that board from RSIII
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
LDUB!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
nice spin from Colt.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah, he's been ugly at the line.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
they are ice cold. we need to take advantage.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Iverson
getting good position, just can’t finish so far tonight
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Need to put some springs in Iverson's sneakers. Needs to dunk these looks.
hoopraker: the rakes offer some takes on big ten basketball
by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that's what i was thinking.
by the time he’s a junior, he’ll be throwing those down.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
JAS in before Hoffarber.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
With JAS rebounding down low we are in trouble
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yes, bringing in JAS for Colton was an interesting decision!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
he's coming back in but a good observation
hoopraker: the rakes offer some takes on big ten basketball
by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
i liked his drive though.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
man Legion is a gunner
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yes he scares me.
and does anyone know his recruiting story? He committed to UK for Billy G. When he wanted a transfer, I suggested somewhere maybe he’d come to Tubby. But I was told that was not going to happen.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
long story. was an Amaker recruit. decommitted and then recommitted to michigan. tommy got fired. off to kentucky
pass him the ball and you don’t get it back (most of the time)
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That'll get Bostick back to the bench. Sloppy entry passes.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great composure from Devoe there.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
joseph looking really good at point so far
great look with time running down
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This lineup is playing with some energy
we should be up by more than this right now
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HOFFARBER
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Enviornment in the Barnyard tonight is Nuts
Thank god for unlimited data!!!!…
by Tony_O on Jan 29, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sampson's real confident with the pass.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Last 5 minutes of the half. How bout a little spurt.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
tough illinois defense on that possession
up six but you’d like to be burying them with how Illinois is shooting
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
where's the violation?
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 8:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I 'm not a fan of going to the znoe. Why fix a defense that wasn't broken?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What happened to getting the ball inside?
We’ve stopped doing that and our offense has went south.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry for the lag
Three hot Mormon chicks just stopped in to give me their story.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 8:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you are so lucky!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We come out of a timeout for that?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Holding Illinois to 16? Not bad.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rencito's 83-58 score prediction isn't looking too good
22-16 at the half… is this a womens bball game?
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
JV
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good first half
Great defense, but I think we will regret not stretching out the lead when we had the chance
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 8:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think the uglier this game is the better it is for us.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
agreed
let’s try and keep this defensive battle going.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
MVP of the first half for MN?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
maybe nolen
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Too tough to call on that one
nobody stood out.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell
why not…give it to JAS. Just for the hell of it.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our intensity level is up
Plus we are driving and pushing the ball inside one way or another much more than we have the past few games. We are getting inside shots, drawing fouls, and getting tough boards instead of settling for long jump shots. So far so good.
i have a feeling both teams will shoot better this half.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'd love to see us get the ball in the post again.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great effffffing pass from RSUUU.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
or RSIII
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
nice pass
iverson has to finish or make free throws
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice positioning by Iverson
that leads to an easy put back
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Twin Towers looking pretty good right now.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
we are looking good
we need to win with defense and effort
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
BTW
who is the analyst with Gus Johnson?
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Shonn Morris
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
wildcat and a good one
hoopraker: the rakes offer some takes on big ten basketball
by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Northwestern I think?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Who cares?
All you need is Gus.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Jan 29, 2009 9:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
really a gus fan?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup.
His enthusiasm is great. And he’s potentially only seconds away from saying something mind-numbingly stupid.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Jan 29, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Why...
did Hampton change the audio on the kid who shoots the ball of the roof? I thought it was way better when the voice was all high pitched and cracking like a 12 year old.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is what happens
When there are two commercial breaks that close together. I start talking about commercials.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Does tucker deserve to get his number retired?
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ralph Sampson is the best gopher ever
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
New poll at Down with Goldy for a new sampson nickname
go vote
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
went to your site
but got hung up on the photo of Audrina
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Audrina = not bad
You should stick around though. Only Gopher blog named to the learning center’s top 100 college sports blogs.
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gophers best rebounding game of the season
so far…
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good play by Sampson
Way to take it strong and draw the foul.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Totally Agree
Kick them while they are down.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Iverson should take lessons from RSIII
on how to shoot FTs. Sampson is outstanding.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And then of course...
he misses one immediately after I type that.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He can shoot any way he wants
when he makes 80% of them.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
just is weird to see from a big guy. usually they shoot line drives.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
High Arc = good
That’s what my dad always told me
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Where are the owners of this site?
I’ve seen no comments from either of those clowns since I showed up
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Davis and Tisdale have 4 points total
they average double digits each. Great defense down low
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Illini
0-9 from three point land. I didn’t realize that until just now.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Already in the bonus
lets keep forcing it down low
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Did someone say RSIII is the best Gopher ever?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sampson with 8 FTA's tonight
I love seeing him get to the line.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've yet to see a crossover.
Or breakdown a defender. But that’s really about it.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Jan 29, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Big shot Westbrook!!!!
I like the killer instinct I’m seeing so far!
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
god damn blogger
I’m trying to put a poll for a new Sampson nickname and it keeps erroring out on me. Could be user error, I’m quite drunk, but shouldn’t it be easier for drunks to make polls? I thought Obama was president.
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
you drink?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you shouldn't judge people
the bible says so
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
can i judge rico tucker?
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not only that, but...
you can drink if you can still remember Rico Tucker. In fact, I’d suggest drinking until you can’t remember Rico Tucker. Or Russ Archambeaux.
by WhiteSpeedReceiver on Jan 29, 2009 9:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
OMG, a Rush Archambeaux refernce.
And that had made me think of that guy from Iowa who used to drain from almost midcourt. Though I can’t remember his name.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are we badmouthing Rico up in here?
Clearly none of you people get it.
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Rebounds
We are doing a great job so far. Not just total rebounds, but we also have 10 offensive boards. Illinois has 4. Hopefully that trend continues.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A couple bad posessions here.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good timeout right there
I didn’t like the way things were starting to look.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our offense is in that spell again
lets not just waste the clock and throw up desperation shots guys!
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ralph nickname poll now up
go vote at DownwithGoldy.com. Also you should probably read that killer site instead of this garbage over here
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i voted for jesus
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Gophers have hit 50
At half time, I wasn’t sure this was going to happen. Can we keep the Illini under 50?
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
what a pass from Nolen and Sampson with the slam!
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gophers by 21
who would have guessed it! The streak is over!
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 9:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
not rencito!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What tremendous defense tonight.
One UK team was dubbed the Suffocats. If this performance keeps up, we’ll need something on that front.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
great perimeter defense killed Illinois from the get go
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by hoopraker on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. I really didn't think we'd hold this team under 40!
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Unbelievable
i’m shocked. We are winning this pulling away in a big way.
This is a huge win for many different reasons:
1.) 6-3 is a great record halfway through the conference schedule
2.) With the next two games on the road at MSU and OSU, this takes pressure off of us
3.) A win over illinois solidifies a NCAA berth unless we fall flat on our faces
4.) A good old fashioned statement game
5.) The streak is over for Illinois
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anyone just see royce in the background
the future is bright
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 9:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Overrated chant is the worst thing ever
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 9:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't agree more
Why would you want to say that the team you just beat is overrated? Don’t we want to prove that we are good by beating good opponents?
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 9:58 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I used to like the right, left, right, left, right, left sit down thing, but it's a little old. we need something new.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Your'e wrong
That’s still good
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's definitely still awesome
My favorite is still the one in my signature. Nothing beats it in my eyes.
Kill, maim, pillage, burn! Kill, maim, pillage, burn! Eat babies! Badger babies!
by Felix on Jan 29, 2009 11:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Bonus!!!
I forgot all about the Gonzaga/St. Mary’s game on later!!!
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 10:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah
anybody else play streak for the cash on ESPN? I have the Zags in this one.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Same
my best so far is 6 straight. still is kind of fun to play.
by GreasyLlama on Jan 29, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
streak for the cash? sounds like something SBN should hijack and steal from the 4-letter.
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by PJS on Jan 29, 2009 10:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I do like streaking
especially for cash.
by rencito on Jan 29, 2009 10:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
DWG live blog is up
If you care, and you probaly shouldn’t.
by DownwithGoldy on Jan 29, 2009 10:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
according to the Media Guide
This was the lowest total we have ever held a Big Ten team. Second lowest of any opponent.
by duckman86 on Jan 29, 2009 10:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great win
Holding any team to 36 points is impressive, regardless of how well they played. Great job by the bigs tonight too, especially on the offensive glass.
Kill, maim, pillage, burn! Kill, maim, pillage, burn! Eat babies! Badger babies!
by Felix on Jan 29, 2009 11:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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