2019 for me. That was the last time I’ve thrown (thankfully soft) inanimate objects at the TV in frustration after MSU 3/4 court miracle beat us.
They still bother me, admittedly not as much, but some still really get to me. Last night going in I knew 100% they were going to lose, if they lost like at SIU good effort but SIU had control down the stretch wouldn’t have bothered me. But they found a way to make it painful….
I've had to train myself the past few years to recalibrate why I watch and how I view these games. It's a school I love in an area I love. The players and coaches all love the school as well and are ultimately the ones who put in the work to make the program as enjoyable as it can be. This is all just for fun, and I need to consume the games to reflect this is an experience for fun. I have no control over wins and losses, so don't add stress worrying about something I have no control over.
We had three playes play over 40 minutes and a 4th almost at 40. We had 2 players cramping up and it looked like Knight grabbed his leg the possession after the dunk in OT
And that’s very fair to all involved
I echo everything you say about the coaches, team and program. My only kicker is not the 3 year prediction. I believe even with a first year true pg or by way of the portal and a viable big the Birds can make some noise next year. Even if the only big we get is suppose to be the incoming committed kid it will help. He’s big enough to draw attention down low. Now we’re talking about some serious screens being set too. That will definitely allow Pedon to play inside out. I expect Luke and Mal to come back along with Liam. I’ve been saying from day 1 this team can really shoot it. Their shooting is taken away from them first by turnovers and secondly no inside presence. I can tell teams are really trying to take the 3 ball away from Mal. Only three attempts last night, two at the end of the shot clock. It’s no coincidence the one he made was coming off a screen set for him by Liam. Trust me brighter days are ahead for this program much sooner than 3 years.
Mal have already stated to me he plans on staying a Redbird for as long as he can. He does have 2 more years.
Totally agree, and I also thought his toe was on the line.
To be honest, I don’t think the Illinois State administration really cares either. They’re more concerned with erecting monuments to Title IX than competing at their potential in football or mens basketball. So sad.
maybe you’re subconsciously seeing team improvements. I do and it start with having a heart after an embarrassing performance.Yep, I Believe it was Henry. I was screaming at the TV the moment the official put his arm in the air.
Yes. And the related part of this that I don't get is, there's contact, no foul is called, the defensive player goes down, but there's NO flop called. Contact, but no foul or no flop. How can that be? I mean, I guess they're saying its not a non-contact sport, that some contact is gonna happen. But seems to me kinda crazy.
I would rather not have to listen to Kaplan do another Redbirds game again. He is horrible!!!
Horsepooooo, Reggie. The admin cares. You can be pissed about our results, absolutely. But to make a blanket statement like this is ridiculous. Also...Illinois State was on the front end of TitleIX nationally and Jill Hutchison and Linda Herman were and are big reasons for it and they are more than deserving.