Recent content by IlliniRyan

I don’t mind the pick. I like Liddell, but it seems the whole idea of ability to switch and add an elite defender was of the higher importance. Let’s be honest, Liddell switching onto an elite guard and it is over for him. And, he might be listed as a guard on ESPN, but Terry is the same...

You seem to be one of those that loves being the "resident level head" and it just isn't the right game to do that. This game was hot garbage on the officiating, it just was. It's not the determinative thing that resulted in the loss, but to do the thing where you're the cool basketball guy...

I don't know how everyone else feels (I gather from some of the middling record predictions), but I think that 17 or 18 wins from this team is absolutely a bubble team. I mean, with the new formula that the NCAA is going to use, it would require a very respectable defensive and offensive...

You must be a blast at parties. The offense we have seen recently also includes a near 22 point comeback against a similarly talented team in Maryland, who by the way have a far superior PG. Do I believe that we are an offensive powerhouse, no. But to act like there is no hope for a...

I'll be there! Would love to see a resume building win on the road. But, man that McCoy highlight reel is a wet blanket on my expectations for this one. Going to be tough, but I trust we'll have some sort of game plan for him.

Maybe it's just overly optimistic, but that was my take too. If he had a committable scholarship and/or really liked how he would fit, then it seems you pull the trigger on the dream school. That he is now saying an October commitment seems like the UF ship has sailed as it seems improbable...

I'm not literate in emojis, but this seems to be a fairly obvious not so humble brag. But, Mr. Tied-in, explain the other three. It may be just as likely that he's not enamored with UI because he is Plan B?

I don't mean to be a jerk, but, yes, you are giving an utter and complete pass. Perhaps the below will make my point more clear regarding the Groce era: 1) 1 out of 5 NCAA tourney (fireable for almost any P5 program) 2) losing record during Big Ten play (see above) 3) a winning percentage that...

I've been in the camp of 6-12 and 7-11 for a while, but the more I thought about making that prediction, the more I think this is the biggest crapshoot season in recent memory. I could see this team catching fire for a stretch and beating some teams they shouldn't and finish somewhere in the...