The Illinois senior class is 0 for 3 against Missouri. First-year coach John Groce has heard the players talking about it, but he's making sure their focus is geared toward Saturday's opportunity and not about revenge for past defeats.

"The one thing I will say, regardless of what their record is previously, I've got news for them: It ain't changing," Groce said. "It has really no effect on Saturday night's game. This is a separate game than the other three they have played."

Marcus Jackson