Pregame: Illinois vs Western Carolina, Tuesday, December 4th, 7:00pm CT

Bring The Paign · Dec 3, 2012, 08:38 PM

I will be in the house to watch the Illini kick some a$$... GO ILLINI!!

drumanimal · Dec 3, 2012, 09:07 PM

No TV? really come on?

Kramer116 · Dec 4, 2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

No TV? really come on?

The BTN replay is tomorrow Wednesday at 12:30 PM central time.

Even though it is annoying, I never get too worked up about it. It is not that big of a deal to follow the gametracker and just watch the game tomorrow.

Illini70math · Dec 4, 2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WizardBill

Since we have only had 8 games on the schedule, winning 15 by now would have been REALLY TOUGH! :laugh:

I thought we were a no-excuses organization!

HoopCity · Dec 4, 2012, 07:16 AM

Will the audio of this game be streamed ? I know one of the earlier games had streamed audio. I don't understand the thinking on not allowing these games to be streamed on the audio side so if you are traveling, bowling etc you can listen to the game ??

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HoopCity

Will the audio of this game be streamed ? I know one of the earlier games had streamed audio. I don't understand the thinking on not allowing these games to be streamed on the audio side so if you are traveling, bowling etc you can listen to the game ??

The Illini Radio stream of all games this season is available thru the $9.95/month plan- http://www.fightingillini.com/allaccess/

(That's the same plan/site where the live video is available tonight.)

ILLINIDAWG · Dec 4, 2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

The Illini Radio stream of all games this season is available thru the $9.95/month plan- http://www.fightingillini.com/allaccess/

(That's the same plan/site where the live video is available tonight.)

So all this BTN to go doesn mean much?

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLINIDAWG

So all this BTN to go doesn mean much?

BTN2Go, free if your service provider gets it, allows you to watch BTN (the TV channel) from you internet connection, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone.

Tonight's game is on the Big Ten Digital Network, the Big Ten's pay online service (different from BTN2Go). The pay BTDN has a team's radio broadcast streams, press conferences, most of the exhibition game videos and at least 1 non-conference game video stream.

It's confusing.

This is the last Illini game on the BTDN this season, so if you subscribed just for the Illini men's basketball games, don't forget to cancel tomorrow.

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 08:41 AM

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Illinois Game Notes vs. Western Carolina

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...120312aac.html

ChazzReinhold · Dec 4, 2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan

BTN2Go, free if your service provider gets it, allows you to watch BTN (the TV channel) from you internet connection, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone.

Tonight's game is on the Big Ten Digital Network, the Big Ten's pay online service (different from BTN2Go). The pay BTDN has a team's radio broadcast streams, press conferences, most of the exhibition game videos and at least 1 non-conference game video stream.

It's confusing.

This is the last Illini game on the BTDN this season, so if you subscribed just for the Illini men's basketball games, don't forget to cancel tomorrow.

Yes, BTN2Go is far superior to btn.com. In fact I saw Tyler hit the three against GW on my iphone while shopping with the family.

Foo G · Dec 4, 2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

No TV? really come on?

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

The BTN replay is tomorrow Wednesday at 12:30 PM central time.

Even though it is annoying, I never get too worked up about it. It is not that big of a deal to follow the gametracker and just watch the game tomorrow.

Maybe Illini Nation should throw a !!!!! fit like the Hoosier fans did a few weeks ago.
After all, we're the #13.5 team in the country!
How dare the BTN disrespect us like that!

Not really.

Illini fans are better than that.
Personally, I've got no problem recording the game and watching it a day late.
Western Carolina (although it is not really a state -- thanks to mattcoldagelli for pointing that out early on) should be one of the bigger cupcakes on this year's schedule.
I don't look for there to be much suspense.

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Originally Posted by Dan

BTN2Go, free if your service provider gets it, allows you to watch BTN (the TV channel) from you internet connection, iPad, iPhone, or Android smartphone.

Tonight's game is on the Big Ten Digital Network, the Big Ten's pay online service (different from BTN2Go). The pay BTDN has a team's radio broadcast streams, press conferences, most of the exhibition game videos and at least 1 non-conference game video stream.

It's confusing.

This is the last Illini game on the BTDN this season, so if you subscribed just for the Illini men's basketball games, don't forget to cancel tomorrow.

You can actually cancel right now and the subscription will still remain active through the entire 30 day period.

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 09:17 AM

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HQ forecast: Illinois 77, Western Carolina 63

The record doesn't indicate so, but Western Carolina isn't a bad team. The Catamounts return seven players from a team that lost to Davidson in double overtime in the Southern Conference championship game with a berth in the NCAA tournament at stake. The Illinois guards will have their hands full with Trey Sumler and the post players with big man Tawaski King. "They're going to be tough, they're physical, very blue collar," Groce said. "They're gonna screen you, they're gonna cut hard."

Marcus Jackson

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 09:46 AM

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#13 ILLINOIS vs. WESTERN CAROLINA!!! With @illini_ibby23 on tonight's poster! #beatWesternCarolina #illini #B1G http://pic.twitter.com/9aHU0wUa

http://twitter.com/IlliniDesign

HsvIllini · Dec 4, 2012, 09:49 AM

That's a pretty sweet looking poster.

Illwinsagain · Dec 4, 2012, 09:51 AM

Is Groce channelling his best Lou Holtz?

JoeJ · Dec 4, 2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dtownillini

I see on btn2go comcast is not one of the options.

Did Comcast come to an agreement with the BTN? Last time I tried to see a football (UGH) game not aired live I could not see it since Comcast & BIG did not have an agreement. I live out east so no multiple BTN stations.

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeJ

Did Comcast come to an agreement with the BTN? Last time I tried to see a football (UGH) game not aired live I could not see it since Comcast & BIG did not have an agreement. I live out east so no multiple BTN stations.

BTN2Go is not available on Comcast. Hope that gets resolved soon.

lakesideIllini · Dec 4, 2012, 11:50 AM

Long time lurker, first time poster. Illini 78 WC 64. Going to the game...good place to eat and hav a beverage before? I - L - L

Dan · Dec 4, 2012, 12:14 PM

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Illini refreshed, ready to get back to work

With a whirlwind schedule that included a trip to Hawaii, four games in six days and eight games total in the first 2 1/2 weeks of the season, Illinois needed a break.

The Illini (8-0) got it with five days off, and now they hope Western Carolina (3-5) serves as another opportunity to catch their breath. After Tuesday's game at Assembly Hall, they will travel west again to take on Gonzaga on Saturday in Spokane, Wash.

"We had a pretty rigorous schedule," coach John Groce said. "No question (we needed a break). It allowed them to get their minds and bodies right."

Shannon Ryan

Illinoiss · Dec 4, 2012, 12:20 PM

90-69 Illini wins.

FeelYourPaign · Dec 4, 2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by lakesideIllini

Long time lurker, first time poster. Illini 78 WC 64. Going to the game...good place to eat and hav a beverage before? I - L - L

Murphy's on green street (north end of campus) is popular, a bar with good burgers.

I - N - I !!

lakesideIllini · Dec 4, 2012, 01:03 PM

Thanks Paign...sounds good

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Dec 4, 2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

No TV? really come on?

I've mentioned this a number of times on this board, but here it is from the horse's mouth

cash35 · Dec 4, 2012, 01:17 PM

Disgusted the game isnt on tv. Nothin like bein excited all week for illinois basketball and then get one to the nuts. Disappointed to say the least

IlliniSpine · Dec 4, 2012, 01:46 PM

Not on TV but any video feeds online?

Dec 3, 2012, 08:38 PM	#101
Bring The Paign I-L-L Location: Champaign Posts: 231	I will be in the house to watch the Illini kick some a$$... GO ILLINI!! __________________ LONG LIVE CHIEF ILLINIWEK

Dec 4, 2012, 07:16 AM	#105
HoopCity Posts: 78	Will the audio of this game be streamed ? I know one of the earlier games had streamed audio. I don't understand the thinking on not allowing these games to be streamed on the audio side so if you are traveling, bowling etc you can listen to the game ?? __________________ Once Thad's right hand man, now his rival for the National Championship!

Dec 4, 2012, 09:51 AM	#115
Illwinsagain Location: Cary, IL Posts: 126	Is Groce channelling his best Lou Holtz? Last edited by Illwinsagain; Dec 4, 2012 at 09:52 AM. Reason: Punctuation

Dec 4, 2012, 12:20 PM	#120
Illinoiss Posts: 51	90-69 Illini wins. __________________ Keep the faith

Dec 3, 2012, 09:07 PM	#102
drumanimal Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 430	No TV? really come on?

Dec 4, 2012, 09:49 AM	#114
HsvIllini Location: Alabama Posts: 1,534	That's a pretty sweet looking poster.

Dec 4, 2012, 11:50 AM	#118
lakesideIllini Posts: 28	Long time lurker, first time poster. Illini 78 WC 64. Going to the game...good place to eat and hav a beverage before? I - L - L

Dec 4, 2012, 01:03 PM	#122
lakesideIllini Posts: 28	Thanks Paign...sounds good

Dec 4, 2012, 01:17 PM	#124
cash35 Location: Easton, Il Posts: 58	Disgusted the game isnt on tv. Nothin like bein excited all week for illinois basketball and then get one to the nuts. Disappointed to say the least

Dec 4, 2012, 01:46 PM	#125
IlliniSpine Location: Seattle Area, WA Posts: 1,102	Not on TV but any video feeds online?