Maui Championship Pregame: Illinois vs Butler, Wednesday, November 21th, 9:00pm CT, ESPN

Blessd24 · Nov 21, 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RealWorld52

If the last few seasons haven't taught us enough about counting wins before they happen, I don't know what will.

I think we beat Butler tonight.

We are fans. It doesn't matter if we look past teams on the schedule. If players are doing that, it's a problem.

demmario · Nov 21, 2012, 03:33 PM

Obviously I think we could get in the top 25 if we win tonight. Does anyone feel like we get in even with a close loss? Maybe a few votes?

foby · Nov 21, 2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by demmario

Obviously I think we could get in the top 25 if we win tonight. Does anyone feel like we get in even with a close loss? Maybe a few votes?

Very few votes if that happens. Close loss to UNC would have been different.

AK Illini · Nov 21, 2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by demmario

Obviously I think we could get in the top 25 if we win tonight. Does anyone feel like we get in even with a close loss? Maybe a few votes?

even with a win we'll probably be on the outside looking in

bootsy · Nov 21, 2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniAttorney

Of course he'll want to win, he's not going to take it easy on him just because it is his friend. However, playing the "he didn't want you" card is cheap and not something you'd do to a close friend when Stevens' decision obviously was WAY more involved than "I don't like their players/team as much."

I don't think it's cheap at all. It's the truth. If he doesn't do it fine but I'd have no problems with him doing it.

PeoriaIllini1 · Nov 21, 2012, 03:50 PM

I am glad we are off to a great start however we should get ahead of ourselves. We are one shot from losing to Hawaii, Rankings mean little to me in November,

Dan · Nov 21, 2012, 04:05 PM

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Preview: Illinois vs Butler (Maui final)

Of these Illini, Stevens said:

"They are super skilled. And the way that he (Groce) plays, they fit right into that. They play with exceptional freedom."

Stevens said his friendship with Groce and Miller "will transcend this game."

http://blogs.indystar.com/butler/201...is-maui-final/

PGHillini11 · Nov 21, 2012, 04:20 PM

Illini getting some love during the USC Marquette game

AK Illini · Nov 21, 2012, 04:28 PM

indystar coverage is pretty good

FeelYourPaign · Nov 21, 2012, 04:30 PM

Sagarin says Illini by 1.
Ken Pom says Illini by 2.
I agree; Illini by 1-2, also known as 12.
New math.
Its great

FeelYourPaign · Nov 21, 2012, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AK Illini

indystar coverage is pretty good

Why do you take the star?

RichBradIllini · Nov 21, 2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by bootsy

I don't think it's cheap at all. It's the truth. If he doesn't do it fine but I'd have no problems with him doing it.

From what I've seen so far, I'd say Groce's maturity level is WAY above that.

DawgFan · Nov 21, 2012, 04:42 PM

This is sort of a humorous thing that some guy does on the Butler board. Thought you guys might get a kick out of it.
http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/8948/Illinois-Lookalikes

CharlesLawrence · Nov 21, 2012, 04:48 PM

Does any one find it kind of interesting that we have 2 coaches in this tournamnet who didn't want to coach at Illinois? I am very happy that JG fell into our lap!

Future Walk-On · Nov 21, 2012, 05:29 PM

Wasn't Shaka our first choice? Then Stephens then JG

Pearl is so annoying

lstewart53x3 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Future Walk-On

Wasn't Shaka our first choice? Then Stephens then JG

Pearl is so annoying

I believe you are correct and some people on here have even been saying that not getting Stephens was more of a mutual decision.

You know ESPN though: they need their story regardless of truths.

lstewart53x3 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:40 PM

However, I do love how they keep saying: "And coming up later is Butler vs. Illinois in the CHAMPIONSHIP game". : )

aeolus13 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DawgFan

This is sort of a humorous thing that some guy does on the Butler board. Thought you guys might get a kick out of it.
http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/8948/Illinois-Lookalikes

Tried to read it but made it no further than the OP's avatar

OrangeAndBlue217 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aeolus13

Tried to read it but made it no further than the OP's avatar

Best avatar ive ever seen!

kbo007 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:50 PM

Watching the KSU game on the U and I must say I do not miss Weber screaming on the sideline. Pertaining to our game tonight I'm going...

ILL - 68
Butler - 65

OrangeAndBlue217 · Nov 21, 2012, 05:52 PM

Everyone is going with the safe predictions. I am just going to throw one out there.
ILL-85
Butler-73

Juice · Nov 21, 2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PGHillini11

Illini getting some love during the USC Marquette game

By who? What was said?

WizardBill · Nov 21, 2012, 06:11 PM

I've been on the Kool-Aide all year!

University of Illinois. 87
Butler University 68

PGHillini11 · Nov 21, 2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice

By who? What was said?

Showed the stats of BP3 and said how effectively we are shooting the 3 ball

LibertyIllini · Nov 21, 2012, 06:40 PM

Illinois 61
Butler 58

Nov 21, 2012, 04:48 PM	#114
CharlesLawrence Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,067	Does any one find it kind of interesting that we have 2 coaches in this tournamnet who didn't want to coach at Illinois? I am very happy that JG fell into our lap! __________________ "If you think you can you can, if you think you can't you're right"

Nov 21, 2012, 05:29 PM	#115
Future Walk-On of House Targaryen Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,442	Wasn't Shaka our first choice? Then Stephens then JG Pearl is so annoying __________________ 6 stars or bust

Nov 21, 2012, 05:50 PM	#120
kbo007 Location: Illinois Posts: 302	Watching the KSU game on the U and I must say I do not miss Weber screaming on the sideline. Pertaining to our game tonight I'm going... ILL - 68 Butler - 65 __________________ "Not only is there more to life than basketball, there's a lot more to basketball than basketball." - Phil Jackson

Nov 21, 2012, 03:33 PM	#102
demmario Posts: 20	Obviously I think we could get in the top 25 if we win tonight. Does anyone feel like we get in even with a close loss? Maybe a few votes?

Nov 21, 2012, 03:50 PM	#106
PeoriaIllini1 Posts: 564	I am glad we are off to a great start however we should get ahead of ourselves. We are one shot from losing to Hawaii, Rankings mean little to me in November,

Nov 21, 2012, 04:20 PM	#108
PGHillini11 Posts: 156	Illini getting some love during the USC Marquette game

Nov 21, 2012, 04:28 PM	#109
AK Illini UofI Basketball..off the chain Location: Chicago Posts: 7,258	indystar coverage is pretty good

Nov 21, 2012, 04:30 PM	#110
FeelYourPaign Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 2,352	Sagarin says Illini by 1. Ken Pom says Illini by 2. I agree; Illini by 1-2, also known as 12. New math. Its great

Nov 21, 2012, 04:42 PM	#113
DawgFan Posts: 1	This is sort of a humorous thing that some guy does on the Butler board. Thought you guys might get a kick out of it. http://buhoops.yuku.com/topic/8948/Illinois-Lookalikes

Nov 21, 2012, 05:40 PM	#117
lstewart53x3 Location: Chambana Posts: 1,329	However, I do love how they keep saying: "And coming up later is Butler vs. Illinois in the CHAMPIONSHIP game". : )

Nov 21, 2012, 05:52 PM	#121
OrangeAndBlue217 Banned Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,741	Everyone is going with the safe predictions. I am just going to throw one out there. ILL-85 Butler-73

Nov 21, 2012, 06:11 PM	#123
WizardBill Illini optimist Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 1,031	I've been on the Kool-Aide all year! University of Illinois. 87 Butler University 68

Nov 21, 2012, 06:40 PM	#125
LibertyIllini Posts: 109	Illinois 61 Butler 58