In gambling parlance, when people are playing with house money, they become too loose, p!ss away their winnings while also trying to protect their initial bet. To win the national championship (breaking the house) we’ve got to play aggressive for three more games with a win or bust attitude. That means aggressively, but strategically, betting all our chips… not just the “house” chips we’ve won.It means all of the pressure is on UCONN. Illini should be able to play loose and have fun. Win or lose, it has been a great run; however, I really like the Illini's chances, especially if UCONN comes out tight. Build an early lead, and anything can happen.
In Vegas, most people know how much they’re willing to lose. But very few go in with a mindset of how much they’re willing to win. Elite 8, Final Four or Championship game are not enough. It’s Natty or bust!