Field of 68 thinks (clean sweep) illinois doesn't make it past this weekend. 100% consensus.
Pregame: Illinois vs Morehead State, Thursday, March 21st, 2:10pm CT, truTV
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NASchamp
- Atlanta
This
.One of the things I love most about this team and our stellar offense is the quality of shots we get. Even on nights our 3s aren’t falling and we miss some bunnies, we’re still right there. When those fall (plus our free throws) we’re a near impossible out
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OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I just thought about this - First weekend referees are from many different conferences, including smaller conferences.
Good news is that we cannot have a Big Ten referee work a game (at least until the Final Four) unless that referee also works for the other conference. That means unless our "favorite" officials also work the Ohio Valley, they can't work this game.
Bad news is that we could have officials that have no idea how to officiate the speed and physicality of Illinois.
sacraig
- The desert
Could you possibly give us the "forecast" for the Final four weekend
illinifan31
Former Krush Cow
- South Bend, IN
How many people? Cause 100% picking BYU over Illinois is just ridiculous unless it's like 3.
Smart timing to get clicks & views
Who cares. More people than not are still going to pick us. We are better than every team we play until the elite 8, and yes that includes Iowa State. They have had more success, but we have more talent and are just as hot. Time to make a statement these next few weeks and do something special
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
Do you work for a banner manufacturer or a pulley and hydraulics manufacturer?This is my work...how does it compare?
We don't exactly have a lot of recent NCAA tournament success to rest on. Until that happens, I'm going to be nervous every tournament.
They'd be further out on a limb predicting us to an Elite 8 versus saying we will be done this weekend. It is what it is at this point and hopefully the boys can prove them wrong.
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I was hoping to find a GIF with the line from this scene as well.
"I like these guys. They are funny guys!"
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
It was exactly 3.
On the other hand, like 5/6 CBS Sports heads have Illinois in the E8.
Don’t know if it has already been mentioned as I’m working to catch up on this thread but BYU was a 5 seed that asked to be 6 to avoid playing on Sunday.
I think some teams are going to be shell-shocked by Terrance when he gets out on the break. There's no way your scout team can emulate that combination of speed, athleticism, and strength.
This is the team. I honestly believe we are seeing one of those multiple banner years.
That's about all there is to it.
The depth is getting great experience heading into the tournament and most intriguing to me, any lineup that includes Coleman and Dain (case in point, the 3/4 court assist against Wiscy).
It all starts with getting a W on Thursday.
That's about all there is to it.
The depth is getting great experience heading into the tournament and most intriguing to me, any lineup that includes Coleman and Dain (case in point, the 3/4 court assist against Wiscy).
It all starts with getting a W on Thursday.
I watched a couple of their prediction videos. Dauster was in both. Seems to be a consensus on there - Hansborough, Goodson, Dauster, Fanta and another guy. This needs to be poster material for the boys. Not getting any respect. Hansborough hates us and the feeling is mutual. Goodson is picking BYU because we haven't had any recent success in the tourney. The other guys don't trust us - even though Dauster was picking us for the final four a couple of weeks ago.
I'm going with "Coleman always gets the last laugh" on this one.
Hansbrough doesn't even deserve a platform. He was the same dumbo who said that the Illini would be a bubble team after TSJ's suspension. Dauster and Fanta are Big East homers. As for Goodman, I'm surprised he hasn't gotten on the Illini train
How would we say this Morehead State team stacks up against the Chattanooga squad that gave us a run a couple years back?
sacraig
- The desert
Why is that even a question worth asking? We are a far better team this year than the one that struggled against Chattanooga.
Color me shocked.
Illinois should fear no one this tournament. Bring on all challengers! Let everyone else be scared about having Illinois as their draw or potential draw.
Yes, I still feel Purdue and Zach Edey is our personal kryptonite, but we’ll tackle that mountain if and when we both get to game #6. Til then… let’s unleash the Shannon-Domask Show on the nation!
Yes, I still feel Purdue and Zach Edey is our personal kryptonite, but we’ll tackle that mountain if and when we both get to game #6. Til then… let’s unleash the Shannon-Domask Show on the nation!
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