vs Drake (in St. Louis), 3/8, 6:00 PM, MVC-TV [FSMW/NBCSC]

[Matt Hein Fan]

Come out strong, legs die a little in 2nd half but hold on for a narrow victory.

Birds 72
Drake 68

 

[Reggie Redbird]

Come out strong, legs die a little in 2nd half but hold on for a narrow victory.

Birds 72
Drake 68

Hopefully we're able to use some of the training facilities and equipment at the Enterprise Center, where world class professional hockey athletes play. If not, I hope we were able to acquire some of those recovery devices we just raised funds for and brought them with.

 

[ISU FAN 1]

TeamRankings
Illinois St. Basketball
Predictions Update
Mar 8, 2019
• Illinois St. beat Evansville 65-60 yesterday to advance to the next round of the MVC tournament. Updated tournament advancement odds are below.
• The odds that the Redbirds make the NCAA tournament are up to 7%, an increase of 3% since yesterday.
• We currently rank Illinois St. as the #164 team in the country, and the #6 team in the MVC.
MVC Tournament Projections
MVC Tournament Round Odds For Illinois St. To Reach Round
Semi 39.9%
Championship 17.8%
Winner 7.4%

Next MVC Tournament Opponent
Mar 8
vs. (N) #131 Drake
Illinois St. has a 39.9% chance to win.

Bracketology Projections
Make NCAA Tournament 7%
Get Automatic NCAA Bid 7%
Projected Seed 14 (if Selected)

• Illinois St. almost certainly won't get an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, so they need to earn an automatic bid by winning the MVC tournament.

 

[BTbird]

• Illinois St. almost certainly won't get an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, so they need to earn an automatic bid by winning the MVC tournament.

They are really going to slip in the word "almost".?

Birds - 70
DU - 72.5

 

[RedBirdBallisLife]

Since I got the executive seats right behind the bench here's my take on what needs to happen for the W.

When we get down Dan, not the assistants, needs to pump us back up. The players will feed off Dan's energy...and if it's negative or blah..they'll act blah.

When the defense runs zone..we need to run picks or cut plays..all day. For some reason they don't use that to their advantage.

Last but certainly not least. I get this is your guys school, and your alumni but the amount of disrespect from OUR fans to Milik is absolutely ridiculous. He gets it from the other fans AND our fans. I heard it so I KNOW he heard it. His family had to sit there and listen to Redbird fans scream the most disgusting things at him and just take it. I was furious. So if your the Redbird fan in section 102 Row J, you might want to take it easy because I won't be as nice as I was last night. I'm protective over him and Phil, so if you got a problem come see me.

Go Birds

 

[Redbird222]

Last but certainly not least. I get this is your guys school, and your alumni but the amount of disrespect from OUR fans to Milik is absolutely ridiculous. He gets it from the other fans AND our fans. I heard it so I KNOW he heard it. His family had to sit there and listen to Redbird fans scream the most disgusting things at him and just take it. I was furious. So if your the Redbird fan in section 102 Row J, you might want to take it easy because I won't be as nice as I was last night. I'm protective over him and Phil, so if you got a problem come see me.

Go Birds

I watch a lot of games ... both in the MVC and and there is plenty of mistake filled basketball at all levels ... even in power 5. There are times he doesn't play well ... like most players but he is our best player. I believe if he had a better supporting cast ... a lot of what he is criticised for would go away. Just my opinion. It's also vogue and easy to bash him . Valid points on your part and let's rally behind these guys this weekend.

 

[ISU FAN 1]

Since I got the executive seats right behind the bench here's my take on what needs to happen for the W.

When we get down Dan, not the assistants, needs to pump us back up. The players will feed off Dan's energy...and if it's negative or blah..they'll act blah.

When the defense runs zone..we need to run picks or cut plays..all day. For some reason they don't use that to their advantage.

Last but certainly not least. I get this is your guys school, and your alumni but the amount of disrespect from OUR fans to Milik is absolutely ridiculous. He gets it from the other fans AND our fans. I heard it so I KNOW he heard it. His family had to sit there and listen to Redbird fans scream the most disgusting things at him and just take it. I was furious. So if your the Redbird fan in section 102 Row J, you might want to take it easy because I won't be as nice as I was last night. I'm protective over him and Phil, so if you got a problem come see me.

Go Birds

I like talent. I’ll take as many Milik’s as want to come to ISU.

 

[gobirds85]

Is there no tv coverage tonight? Up in Chicagoland and can’t find anything. WTH!!

 

[Tpguy]

Since I got the executive seats right behind the bench here's my take on what needs to happen for the W.

When we get down Dan, not the assistants, needs to pump us back up. The players will feed off Dan's energy...and if it's negative or blah..they'll act blah.

When the defense runs zone..we need to run picks or cut plays..all day. For some reason they don't use that to their advantage.

Last but certainly not least. I get this is your guys school, and your alumni but the amount of disrespect from OUR fans to Milik is absolutely ridiculous. He gets it from the other fans AND our fans. I heard it so I KNOW he heard it. His family had to sit there and listen to Redbird fans scream the most disgusting things at him and just take it. I was furious. So if your the Redbird fan in section 102 Row J, you might want to take it easy because I won't be as nice as I was last night. I'm protective over him and Phil, so if you got a problem come see me.

Go Birds

It's bad enough to talk trash about our own on this board, but to say it loud in person is a complete shame. Got to feel bad for him, his family and his team mates. :snooty: :naughty:

 

[Redbird Alum 2004]

Is it weird I was more worried about last night than tonight. Stick Phil and Milik on the block and just enjoy the show tonight.

 

[Hamdonger]

Last but certainly not least. I get this is your guys school, and your alumni but the amount of disrespect from OUR fans to Milik is absolutely ridiculous. He gets it from the other fans AND our fans. I heard it so I KNOW he heard it. His family had to sit there and listen to Redbird fans scream the most disgusting things at him and just take it. I was furious. So if your the Redbird fan in section 102 Row J, you might want to take it easy because I won't be as nice as I was last night. I'm protective over him and Phil, so if you got a problem come see me.

Go Birds

RightON.

Besides, if we have ANY chance Milik has to be in the middle of it all. Support him, Redbirds.

 

[ISU FAN 1]

Is there no tv coverage tonight? Up in Chicagoland and can’t find anything. WTH!!

FOXMW
CH418 on DISH

 

[gobirds85]

Is there no tv coverage tonight? Up in Chicagoland and can’t find anything. WTH!!

FOXMW
CH418 on DISH

I’ll have to check at game time as my ESPN plus doesn’t say anything about a black out.

To our fans in the stands, if any of OUR fans are ripping OUR players tell them to STFU or get security to shut them up. These are 20 year old kids trying their best with their families watching. Every fan base seems to have an azzhole or two, but that’s ridiculous. It’s one thing to talk sh*t amongst your friends but keep it there.

 

[ISU FAN 1]

Drake’s lost 2 point guards to injury. If they are down to zero point guards, this should be an even matchup.

 

[Topoly28]

Hahaha well said. Our lock of a true point guard/guard play in general is the reason we are underachieving.

 

[redbirds2000]

Is there no tv coverage tonight? Up in Chicagoland and can’t find anything. WTH!!

FOXMW
CH418 on DISH

Comcast? Where else can we find this big time tournament? I mean Akron is on.


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[RedBirdBallisLife]

Is there no tv coverage tonight? Up in Chicagoland and can’t find anything. WTH!!

FOXMW
CH418 on DISH

I’ll have to check at game time as my ESPN plus doesn’t say anything about a black out.

To our fans in the stands, if any of OUR fans are ripping OUR players tell them to STFU or get security to shut them up. These are 20 year old kids trying their best with their families watching. Every fan base seems to have an azzhole or two, but that’s ridiculous. It’s one thing to talk sh*t amongst your friends but keep it there.

Trust me I will.

 

[91Bird]

Is the game on Directv in Bloomington?

 

[gobirds85]

Everything blacked out. I apparently don’t get Fox Sports MW but I can watch the NJIT women play at Fla Gulf Coast.

Valley tv sucks

 

[redbirds2000]

Is the game on Directv in Bloomington?

Talk about blocking out a huge part of the MVC fan base.

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