Illinois & Mizzou announce extension of Braggin' Rights game at Scottrade Center through 2017

Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:12 AM

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Both teams announce a six-year extension of the Braggin' Rights game at Scottrade Center. #Mizzou #Illini

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Braggin' Rights game between Mizzou and Illinois extended through 2017. Both coaches, ADs at press conference.

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Press conference underway announcing 6-year extension of #Illini vs #Mizzou Braggin' Rights series through 2017. http://pic.twitter.com/VgdD2xNx

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FeelYourPaign · Oct 18, 2012, 09:13 AM

This is good news.
A very good basketball game, strong rivalry, chance to bring our product to the St. Louis area, this is all around good news.

DrewD007 · Oct 18, 2012, 09:14 AM

Great news.

Still having trouble adjusting to it being Bud Light as opposed to Busch.

Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:14 AM

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Bud Light Braggin' Rights game will remain at Scottrade Center, where it has been held every year since the arena opened in 1994.

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Illinois coach John Groce flew into St. Louis after early morning speaking engagement so he could get back in time for practice.

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PattrickKing · Oct 18, 2012, 09:20 AM

Great news, as this game always provides a little more national (and regional) exposure for the Illini. Good to hear.

Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:22 AM

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"It was an absolutely wonderful experience."- Mike Thomas on his first Braggin Rights experience last year. #Illini

"Happy to be in St. Louis following a Cardinals victory." -Thomas. #Illini

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#Illini Director of Athletics Mike Thomas speaks to the media in St. Louis about the extension of the Braggin' Rights http://pic.twitter.com/MmclSQK7

#Illini coach @JohnGroce talks to the media about the 6-year extension of the Braggin' Rights series in St. Louis. pic.twitter.com/EZ1WsumK

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illynifan34 · Oct 18, 2012, 09:23 AM

AD, Men's coach, who is hte third person for each school?

carmelillini · Oct 18, 2012, 09:23 AM

Terrific news. It's a no brainer to keep this classic game/series going. As ours is a house divided (me

, kids Tigers), the braggin rights and trash talk goes on for 365 days.

Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:25 AM

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Groce said he has watched the Braggin Rights game for years, including back when he was Ohio St. scouting the Illini

"They've really adapted well to our coaching staff."- Groce on his team . Says every practice, they've gotten better.

Groce: Lafayette grad Griffey had a smile on his face when Groce told him he was leaving for the Braggin Rights news conference

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Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:29 AM

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Haith said he talked to Kim English about the Braggin' Rights game when he first got to #Mizzou. Said he undersold it.

"I have a tremendous respect for John (Groce)."- Haith on Coach Groce. Says he knows he'll get a tough game from the Illini.

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Dan · Oct 18, 2012, 09:29 AM

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Bud Light Braggin' Rights Game Extended Through 2017

"Scottrade Center has been the proud home of the annual Braggin' Rights game since the building opened in 1994," said Tom Stillman, Chairman of the St. Louis Blues and Scottrade Center. "We are thrilled that this St. Louis tradition will continue through 2017."

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DrewD007 · Oct 18, 2012, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by illynifan34

AD, Men's coach, who is hte third person for each school?

I'm assuming one is from St. Louis Blues/Scottrade Center and the other is an AB executive.

ChiCityHoops34 · Oct 18, 2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewD007

Great news.

Still having trouble adjusting to it being Bud Light as opposed to Busch.

Ill take a couple of each

PeoriaSteve · Oct 18, 2012, 10:08 AM

This is a no brainer. It's simply the best non-conf hoops rivalry at a neutral site. Half orange & blue, half black and yellow/gold.

jcgoldie · Oct 18, 2012, 10:32 AM

Bud Light... WUT?!? That's terrible

cardsillinifan · Oct 18, 2012, 02:29 PM

Best basketball environment that I have ever attended. This series is truly a unique experience. The crowd being split 50/50 is a lot of fun and makes for a great time. I have been to three of these games in person and they have never been disappointing. I look forward to watching Coach Groce and the Illini bring back the Braggin Rights!

jackman404 · Oct 18, 2012, 02:38 PM

Outstanding news! I was very worried that the series was leaving St. Louis.

Illini B-Ball Fan · Oct 18, 2012, 04:24 PM

Great rivalry and tradition to continue.

Illini2016 · Oct 20, 2012, 10:50 AM

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"Happy to be in St. Louis following a Cardinals victory." -Thomas

Grrrrr.....Schedule the O&B Scrimmage during the Bears game and then say that?

In terms of the game, good decision. Few neutral site games can split the arena/stadium in half like that. This is an awesome series and I am glad to see it continued.

fgasper21 · Oct 20, 2012, 05:41 PM

Good news. Hopefully it builds a stronger rivalry.

gibb52 · Oct 20, 2012, 06:29 PM

It is a wonderful game. As close to a Regional Final or FF game as you can get. I've been to the game many times, will try to go again this year.

Oct 18, 2012, 09:14 AM	#3
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,531	Great news. Still having trouble adjusting to it being Bud Light as opposed to Busch. __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Oct 18, 2012, 09:23 AM	#7
illynifan34 That's a winner!! Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 7,637	AD, Men's coach, who is hte third person for each school? __________________ www.afsp.org In Mike I Trust Aggressive

Oct 18, 2012, 02:38 PM	#17
jackman404 Posts: 1,477	Outstanding news! I was very worried that the series was leaving St. Louis. __________________ Williams to tie it with a three......HE DOES!!!

Oct 18, 2012, 09:13 AM	#2
FeelYourPaign Location: Barrington, IL Posts: 2,305	This is good news. A very good basketball game, strong rivalry, chance to bring our product to the St. Louis area, this is all around good news.

Oct 18, 2012, 09:20 AM	#5
PattrickKing Location: Madison, WI Posts: 14	Great news, as this game always provides a little more national (and regional) exposure for the Illini. Good to hear.

Oct 18, 2012, 09:23 AM	#8
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,067	Terrific news. It's a no brainer to keep this classic game/series going. As ours is a house divided (me , kids Tigers), the braggin rights and trash talk goes on for 365 days.

Oct 18, 2012, 10:08 AM	#14
PeoriaSteve Posts: 1,874	This is a no brainer. It's simply the best non-conf hoops rivalry at a neutral site. Half orange & blue, half black and yellow/gold.

Oct 18, 2012, 10:32 AM	#15
jcgoldie Location: Alton, IL Posts: 345	Bud Light... WUT?!? That's terrible

Oct 18, 2012, 02:29 PM	#16
cardsillinifan Location: Collinsville, IL Posts: 45	Best basketball environment that I have ever attended. This series is truly a unique experience. The crowd being split 50/50 is a lot of fun and makes for a great time. I have been to three of these games in person and they have never been disappointing. I look forward to watching Coach Groce and the Illini bring back the Braggin Rights!

Oct 18, 2012, 04:24 PM	#18
Illini B-Ball Fan Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 170	Great rivalry and tradition to continue.

Oct 20, 2012, 05:41 PM	#20
fgasper21 Banned Location: Southwest Suburbs of Chicago Posts: 12	Good news. Hopefully it builds a stronger rivalry.

Oct 20, 2012, 06:29 PM	#21
gibb52 Posts: 683	It is a wonderful game. As close to a Regional Final or FF game as you can get. I've been to the game many times, will try to go again this year.