Illinois -11 (vs Rutgers)
Just the one play today - Illinois.
This one is going interesting - only that you have a pretty good Illinois team at home - laying 11 to a Rutgers team that is lousy on the road. The interesting comes in with the return of Terrence Shannon Jr to the lineup - a legit superstar for the Illini who has been suspended due to rape allegations.
So how does the team react with its undisputed leader back to an available and how much does he play ? With an average of 21.7 per game prior to the suspension - how do you NOT give him significant minutes as a coach?
Clearly pace of play favors the Illini - they play a faster game and can defend with the best of the Big 10 - Rutgers on the other hand relies on defense and slower pace to remain competitive with stronger teams. I see this one going the Illini way here at State Farm Center.
YTD 10-6 +3.4
Just the one play today - Illinois.
This one is going interesting - only that you have a pretty good Illinois team at home - laying 11 to a Rutgers team that is lousy on the road. The interesting comes in with the return of Terrence Shannon Jr to the lineup - a legit superstar for the Illini who has been suspended due to rape allegations.
So how does the team react with its undisputed leader back to an available and how much does he play ? With an average of 21.7 per game prior to the suspension - how do you NOT give him significant minutes as a coach?
Clearly pace of play favors the Illini - they play a faster game and can defend with the best of the Big 10 - Rutgers on the other hand relies on defense and slower pace to remain competitive with stronger teams. I see this one going the Illini way here at State Farm Center.
YTD 10-6 +3.4
