Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Just like the football thread, I am going to do one of these each year to see if things change. Just like the thread title, who do you consider our biggest rival in basketball?
The Loosiers. Because Bobby Knight and Lou Henson, Nick Anderson, Assembly Halls, and those stupid friggin' warmup pants.
Had to vote Iowa. They will always be SATAN. Always.
Also, as sac points out, geography matters. I'm in Chicago, and the kittie NCAA run was soooooo painful (bandwagoners for dayyyyyyssss).
I considered Iowa, but there has not been a great rivalry since early 90's? So, I went with IU, for several of the reasons listed above. Plus, the lifetime record is close.
I don't know what I can believe in now that I found out TownieMatt doesn't live in Champaign
For me the Iowa and scUM "rivalries" are more conference hatred than an acutal rivalry, but a good argument can be made for Iowa.
It's weird that Wisky never amounted to more of a rivalry over the years. I lived up there for a year and, man, do they hate them some Illinoisans.
I learned:
FIB = F'ing Illinois Bastard
FIBWOB = " " With a Boat
Still remember when I learned about these acronyms from a WI native friend of mine. I was in shock. Wisconsinites always seem so friendly! Since then I've worn my Dee Brown jersey every time I go up there to drink on a lake.
LOL, I have never, EVER had a bad experience with the folks up in Door County (top five favorite places on Earth, easily, and we go at least once per year) ... but I always sport my Illini gear, so I'm ready.
Completely agree. Beyond belief. My brother-in-law is a Hewzier. :hurl:
Completely agree. Beyond belief. My brother-in-law is a Hewzier. :hurl:
His name is Eric Gordon. It was over 10 years ago.You forgot IDKWTI .