Comments on: Illinois Basketball’s Key: Improved Depth

By: Paul Schmidt

Paul Schmidt — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:09:48 +0000

Yeah, that hotel opened last fall, and I heard that the bar is really great there.

The depth is important this season. I love this lineup, but I think limiting Tisdale’s minutes is a good thing, just because I don’t think he’s physical enough to play 35 minutes a night.

By: Charley Davis

Charley Davis — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:36:45 +0000

Better to eliminate the smell.

By: paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:17:45 +0000

It’s also great to see so much being built up around the arena…the development of the former south farms is good for the program

By: Charley Davis

Charley Davis — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:38:18 +0000

You didn’t lose this architect.

I hope coach Weber continues to develop his depth even when games get tight. Roles may have to adjusted as we get deeper in the season, so communication is key as we may have some disgruntled athletes on the bench.

Orange Pride, Blue Collar.

By: paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:08:30 +0000

Yes, I know a lost and/or turned off a lot of people with those references…so be it.

BTW, Did you see Kent on Big Ten Network’s “greatest 90s players”?

He gave commentary on Glenn Robinson and Mateen Cleaves

By: paulmbanks

paulmbanks — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:07:18 +0000

I got a great soundbite from Weber when I asked him about McCamey’s defense, or should I say lack thereof. I’ll need to post that soon.

Paul have you seen the new bougy hotel they built across the way from Assembly Hall? in the middle of the research park. I went to the bar/restaurant beforehand, and it was NICE! They had wine from J. Lohr my favorite winery.

And the Wofford Terriers were staying there, I ran into a player in the lobby of the hotel. decor was very Frank Lloyd Wright Prairie School, which is fitting.

with a lot of southwestern influnce. It reminded me of Taliesin West