9/18 News & Notes

Dan · Sep 18, 2012, 04:32 PM

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Seniors at today's photo shoot. No doubt @IlliniDesign will put these to good use. #Illini #B1G http://pic.twitter.com/dZoE9qK2

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mdonsbach · Sep 18, 2012, 04:40 PM

For some reason I thought Sam was thinner. From this picture looks like he will be able to mix it up inside this year.

jhayton · Sep 18, 2012, 04:53 PM

I wasn't aware that Sam was that thick either. That can only bode well for us, no offense to former and/or current Illini, but I have always thought there needed to be a little meat on someones bones to get down and dirty with MSU, tOSU, and scUM.

rbachhuber · Sep 18, 2012, 06:33 PM

mdonsbach · Sep 18, 2012, 06:36 PM

Is it just me or did we seem to see alot more summer interviews last year?

IlliniKat91 · Sep 18, 2012, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonsbach

Is it just me or did we seem to see alot more summer interviews last year?

They were in Europe last year. More reason to talk to the team. Also, maybe Groce is trying to keep a tight lid on things before kicking off the first year.

Illini B-Ball Fan · Sep 18, 2012, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rbachhuber

Wow, congrats on that time of 4min 53sec.

PeoriaChief · Sep 18, 2012, 07:51 PM

Jerseys are a "hot" orange and shoes are a light orange. Looks horrible. Also wish we would wear the "hot" orange socks on the court like the ones they wore during last years photoshoot.

mattcoldagelli · Sep 18, 2012, 08:20 PM

What is with the orange creamsicle-colored shoes? They look like they go with this uniform:

Mike · Sep 18, 2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcoldagelli

What is with the orange creamsicle-colored shoes? They look like they go with this uniform:

Think it's just the lighting or maybe a photoshop filter. In the first pic they look pretty good.

RealWorld52 · Sep 18, 2012, 09:41 PM

Sam is a monster, wow

Foo G · Sep 19, 2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rbachhuber

Didn't Bubba Chisholm hold the record previously?
Walk-ons dominate the mile!

Griffey looks taller.
Maybe it's because he's standing up and not sitting on the bench.
It's a good look for him!

Monte Carlo · Sep 19, 2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

Didn't Bubba Chisholm hold the record previously?
Walk-ons dominate the mile!

Griffey looks taller.
Maybe it's because he's standing up and not sitting on the bench.
It's a good look for him!

I was pretty sure DJ set the record in that run last year, but could be wrong on that.

IL2000 · Sep 19, 2012, 11:29 AM

Rayvonte and Sam

Foo G · Sep 19, 2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by IL2000

Rayvonte and Sam

Bring it, Big 10!

Foo G · Sep 19, 2012, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Carlo

I was pretty sure DJ set the record in that run last year, but could be wrong on that.

You're probably right.
Like a lot of other people here, I'm too lazy to look it up.
Chisholm may not have ever even had the record, but he did finish first his senior year.

TheSecretWeapon · Sep 19, 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by IL2000

Rayvonte and Sam

can Rayvonte play safety this year for Beckman while he waits for BB eligibility?

TEYPAY · Sep 19, 2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSecretWeapon

can Rayvonte play safety this year for Beckman while he waits for BB eligibility?

And Sam someone on the line. Man - those guys look like beasts!

jagaf22 · Sep 20, 2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TheSecretWeapon

can Rayvonte play safety this year for Beckman while he waits for BB eligibility?

Certainly looks the part!

Kramer116 · Sep 20, 2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IL2000

Rayvonte and Sam

No more skinny shrimps for Big Ten play.

Cool Hand Luke · Sep 20, 2012, 06:26 PM

Rayvonte Rice = Vincent Grier

Man that dude is huge.

Grier was such a nightmare. I hated when Illinois had to go up against that dude. Hopefully Rice has that same aggressive approach. Attack!

scubadunk · Sep 21, 2012, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

Didn't Bubba Chisholm hold the record previously?
Walk-ons dominate the mile!

Griffey looks taller.
Maybe it's because he's standing up and not sitting on the bench.
It's a good look for him!

Griff looks taller cuz there is not 7 footer standing over him.

Sep 18, 2012, 04:40 PM	#2
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,259	For some reason I thought Sam was thinner. From this picture looks like he will be able to mix it up inside this year. __________________ Twitter

Sep 18, 2012, 06:36 PM	#5
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,259	Is it just me or did we seem to see alot more summer interviews last year? __________________ Twitter

Sep 18, 2012, 08:20 PM	#9
mattcoldagelli Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,453	What is with the orange creamsicle-colored shoes? They look like they go with this uniform: __________________ Twitter Blog #JoeTales

Sep 20, 2012, 06:26 PM	#21
Cool Hand Luke Founder, Mike Thomas Fan Club Location: Tuscola, IL Posts: 709	Rayvonte Rice = Vincent Grier Man that dude is huge. Grier was such a nightmare. I hated when Illinois had to go up against that dude. Hopefully Rice has that same aggressive approach. Attack! __________________ "The freight train is moving. Either jump on or get off." - John Groce

Sep 18, 2012, 04:53 PM	#3
jhayton Location: Osceola, WI Posts: 638	I wasn't aware that Sam was that thick either. That can only bode well for us, no offense to former and/or current Illini, but I have always thought there needed to be a little meat on someones bones to get down and dirty with MSU, tOSU, and scUM.

Sep 18, 2012, 06:33 PM	#4
rbachhuber aka Flash Gordon, earthling Location: Planet Earth, when not battling Ming the Merciless on Mongo (or sometimes Mars) Posts: 604

Sep 18, 2012, 07:51 PM	#8
PeoriaChief Posts: 517	Jerseys are a "hot" orange and shoes are a light orange. Looks horrible. Also wish we would wear the "hot" orange socks on the court like the ones they wore during last years photoshoot.

Sep 18, 2012, 09:41 PM	#11
RealWorld52 Location: Peoria il Posts: 163	Sam is a monster, wow