II of course. He takes the I's that used to be in 1LL1N1OS.
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II of course. He takes the I's that used to be in 1LL1N1OS.
Another site is reporting that the Maryland game is not in College Park but rather in NYC/MSG as part of the BTN doubleheader (BB & hockey) that they started last year.
https://www.testudotimes.com/maryla...g-ten-conference-schedule-2018-2019-opponents
https://www.testudotimes.com/maryla...g-ten-conference-schedule-2018-2019-opponents
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Yup. They also struggled pretty badly last year, and it will be a home game for us.
That #11 for Ayo is pretty special because of his friend being shot and killed in 2011. I believe that is how the story goes. His favorite Illini is also Dee.
Ransom Stoddard
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from fightingillini.com
Georgetown (4-1)
Home 1-0.....Away 1-0.....Neutral 2-1
12-27-1965.....96-94.....W.....New York City, MSG
03-18-1994.....77-84.....L......Oklahoma City (NCAA Round 1)
11-11-1998.....65-50.....W.....New York City, MSG
12-09-2004.....74-59.....W.....Washington D.C.
12-08-2005.....58-48.....W.....Champaign
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
was really hoping for an Illini basketball game at maryland this year, so was happy to see we played there this year, only to read that the game will actually be played in MSG in NYC :hand:
oh well, will get to see the football team out there at least
oh well, will get to see the football team out there at least
Doubtful that 11 wins gets us in the Tourney. I think it is optimistic to assume that we will be 8 - 3 non-con. With 11 wins, we would be 19 - 12, regular season. In a mediocre B1G, I would assume we would need 12 or 13 wins and 20 to 21 wins total.
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I'd be more than satisfied if we went 10 - 10 in the Big Ten next year.
Depends on what our final roster looks like. 10 - 10 would certainly be a step in the right direction. Beats the hell out of 4 wins.
I thought I could remember every dribble from that season...but I have no recollection of this. Interesting box score.
blackdog
- Champaign
I was at that game with my Dad who was an Illini alum too. I was in HS at the time and it was my first Illini game I ever went to and the start of my fandom. Was a very loud pro Illini contingent present and there were several ILL-INI chants back and forth across the arena.
@JonRothstein
The Big Ten's early conference games for the 2018-19 college basketball season will be held between Friday 11/30 and Tuesday 12/4, per a source.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/987419469579538432
The Big Ten's early conference games for the 2018-19 college basketball season will be held between Friday 11/30 and Tuesday 12/4, per a source.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/987419469579538432
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Sniffing one while soaking in a bathtub full of orange koolaid, and totally agreeing.
Nice. I want to see how Mac Mcclung does for them next season. He was committed to Rutgers for a while. His highlight tapes are pretty ridiculous.
illini80
- Forgottonia
With 7 or 8 freshman on the roster, 10 conference wins would be a great season. And I do think it's possible.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Those 2 early games are huge because they are practicially in a different season. Teams change a lot from November to January. And there is really no way to know who is playing over their head early and who is just off to a slow start. Probably favors the lower echelon teams that might catch a team with better talent that hasn't come together yet.
People are setting themselves up for disappointment with this 10 win talk at this point. The frosh we got coming in are solid but these aren’t all top 30 players.
One could use UK last season at 10-8 with how many top tier young players?
I personally believe we need to be a bit more realistic. Hoping for better but not expecting NCAA tourney next year.
One could use UK last season at 10-8 with how many top tier young players?
I personally believe we need to be a bit more realistic. Hoping for better but not expecting NCAA tourney next year.
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7 months from the beginning of the season, the O & B Kool-Aid is flowing.
After 10 games, there will be talk on here of the coach needing to be fired and kids needing to transfer.
Comes with the territory.
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I agree with you 100% about being positive. That said, being positive and supportive doesn't mean putting unrealistic expectations on the kids nor the coach. To the contrary....being supportive and positive is giving them room and time to grow. This team has more new faces than returning faces.....most of them being true freshman. Anyone thinking that they are going to win more than they lose in conference isn't being realistic. Hopeful and wishful, yes, but realistic, not so much.
That just my opinion, but I'm hoping and wishing that I'll be surprised.
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
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I'm certainly not expecting to win 10 Big Ten games next year. Hence, I'd be more than satisfied with 10 wins.
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