Paul Sullivan: Brad Underwood’s dire message about Illinois’ lack of hustle bears repeating — so he keeps repeating it
If Illinois makes another early exit from the NCAA Tournament this month, you can’t say coach Brad Underwood didn’t warn you. The Illini leader already was in mid-March form Tuesday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, pointing to a lack of aggression by his players in the final minutes of a 77-71 loss to Purdue. After clearing his throat during opening remarks to the media, Underwood ...
If Illinois makes another early exit from the NCAA Tournament this month, you can’t say coach Brad Underwood didn’t warn you.
The Illini leader already was in mid-March form Tuesday night at the State Farm Center in Champaign, pointing to a lack of aggression by his players in the final minutes of a 77-71 loss to Purdue.
After clearing his throat during opening remarks to the media, Underwood quickly got to what he felt was the crux of the problem.
“It’s getting guys to understand a possession or two, a rebound, a loose ball,” he said. “That’s what sends you home in March.”
Some Illini fans might differ, arguing
