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    Pregame: Illinois vs Penn State, Thursday, March 3rd, 6:00pm CT, FS1

    Buckle down. Extend a lead in the 2nd half. I think as long as Talor Battle doesn't come out of the huddle for what would seem like his 11th year, we should be good. Then bring in the inbred pigeons on Sunday and boat-race them...
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    Pregame: Illinois at Rutgers, Wednesday, February 16th, 6:00pm CT, BTN

    I would never cheer for an injured opponent. But I would pass the hat for some NLI income if Damonte snapped his little stupid red headband right before tipoff.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    I think cringe-worthy is better. I CANNOT believe that SOMEONE in the production room didn't mumble... "well, maybe this is not a good idea...". The recruit? Mrs Kelly? The recruit's family? Anyone under the age of 25? If you want a good laugh, go read the comments underneath the video on...
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    Barry Lunney Named Illinois Offensive Coordinator and QBs Coach

    This looks on paper to be an upgrade in every category. But I'm just so impressed by how fast BB acted. Amazon has a Core Value of "Fast Fast". I love that phrase - and it applies here. BB has to own the poor hire - its not like he inherited TP and tried him out... he hired him. But with...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Does he have 2-3 years remaining, or is he a Wookie?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    #PortalWatch2022. Make it happen. I haven't seen his step-back yet, but as soon as we do, lock him up.
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

    Let’s go boys!!!!! Close it out!!!
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

    Huh? If we handle the ball we’re up 18. Make sense?
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

    16-4 TOs is the entire story.
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

    I think Fran McCaffery is the basketball version of Brian Kelly.
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    Bowl Projections

    I don't think I've ever seen this much football-related prognosticating and forecasting that didn't involve a flight tracker and Willard Airport...
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    Illinois 47, Northwestern 14 Postgame

    This is like Seinfeld's Bizzaro-world where everything is opposite. Usually after the NW football game I'm feeling sick to my stomach, and need a tune up of Hoops vs University of Texas State San Luis Obispo Valley River A&M to make me feel better. But here we are... the total opposite...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    The only Danish I typically know well is a food, so I come here for lessons on European shoe trends. Call me a renaissance man, I suppose.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Anyone know where I can find a pair of Size 22 Orange Wooden Shoes? Asking for a friend... #insider
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    Purdue 13, Illinois 9 Postgame

    I’m befuddled. You pooch punt after a timeout when JUST LAST WEEK you lost the game on the same passive decision? Peters is a good kid but not the answer from a 6th year QB. I’m ok with Art…. but let’s see Collier. Inject some life on that side of the ball. But the biggest issue...