John Groce press conference (1/1)

#Illini coach Groce: Third team in a row they've played that's one of best statistically in rebounding.

— Marcus Jackson (@MarcusJ_NG) January 1, 2013

Groce says Purdue's D.J. Byrd is X-factor. "He's the guy that brings that Purdue toughenss to the table. He's kind of the head of the snake"

— Fletcher Page (@FletcherPage) January 1, 2013