I was traveling to Chicago to go to the Illinois game, and did not get to watch it. I didn't get a chance to see the game on Classic this past weekend, to see it for myself. All I know is that W Virginia had a 20 point lead with 3 minutes left in the first half, and they never did cool off. Shot 8-14 from 3 point range in the 2nd half. So....how the hell did they not win the game?
The same reason and way they played Creighton to a two point last second win, or their rally to OT and 2OT win versus Wake Forest(a fellow all O/no D team)..they give 'em up as easily as they fill 'em up..especially inside.
I rode WV for their wins vs Creighton and WF, but had Lville vs WVU, and the last second clanker off the back iron on a windmill dunk try by a Louisville big man to blow the gameday Louisville backers(game lands middle and loss for most late Lville money), was a bit of "poetic justice" and a repeat performance of Chris Duhon's 3 pointer from halfcourt vs UConn in last year's nat'l semifinal..I.E...THE TEAM THAT CARRIED THE FIGHT/GAME HOLDS ON FOR THE COVER DESPITE BLOWING THE OUTRIGHT LATE.
Illini, I must admit it was easily one of the best games to watch of the entire tourney..a real show.
I rode WV for their wins vs Creighton and WF, but had Lville vs WVU, and the last second clanker off the back iron on a windmill dunk try by a Louisville big man to blow the gameday Louisville backers(game lands middle and loss for most late Lville money), was a bit of "poetic justice" and a repeat performance of Chris Duhon's 3 pointer from halfcourt vs UConn in last year's nat'l semifinal..I.E...THE TEAM THAT CARRIED THE FIGHT/GAME HOLDS ON FOR THE COVER DESPITE BLOWING THE OUTRIGHT LATE.
Illini, I must admit it was easily one of the best games to watch of the entire tourney..a real show.
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UWinSports said:
No big deal, I was just curious, because I never got to see the game. I had figured that W Virginia just cooled off, but then I saw the stats and realized that they never did cool off. That has to be some kind of record for poor defense. Hitting 18-27 threes and lose the game? Priceless.
