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Well at least now we know when the approximate date of the first B1G games will be next season:
That sure was keeping me up at night.
Well at least now we know when the approximate date of the first B1G games will be next season:
That sure was keeping me up at night.
Is this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
If this is our lineup/roster next year I’ll buy you as many beach houses as you wantIs this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
Is this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
I completely agree. Even if this lineup would materialize who actually believes this team would win the BIG 10 let alone play for a national championship?It would be a very formidable team, but it's almost impossible to declare anyone better than the 2004-5 team unless they win a national championship. And I noticed that your 30-year window conveniently excluded the Flyin' Illini
I think you being too kind granting them 10 points, but one has to be realistic.Having watched since Lou and Bobby Knight, Indiana Clownpants ALWAYS are the most awful and the MOST DESIRED to destroy. If we beat them 80-10, I would be close to satisfied.
I completely agree. Even if this lineup would materialize who actually believes this team would win the BIG 10 let alone play for a national championship?
Is this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
So there's only a few agents he could sign with and come back to school if he pulls out right? Like they have to get some sort of qualification?No agent for Ayo or at least one that is public.
I think I had some earlier confusion about that... the first year I believe all certified NBA agents were granted NCAA certification, and then following that year the agents needed to certify themselves, and it doesn't seem like many have.So there's only a few agents he could sign with and come back to school if he pulls out right? Like they have to get some sort of qualification?
I guess that it probably isn't a great idea to just hire one of those guys just because you can come back, but if there wasn't any binding contract, then I dont see why not. Unless you think your family/friends can navigate those waters well enough alone--which could be the case. His career has always seemed so well planned out to me.
Don't forget, that team started 29-0 and was one last-second three-pointer from going undefeated in Big 10 play. It's hard for me to even imagine another team dong that again
THAT'S why I am CLOSE to satisfied.I think you being too kind granting them 10 points, but one has to be realistic.
That lineup shown would absolutely lead us to a Big Ten Title. Easily best team on paper not counting the 05 team.I completely agree. Even if this lineup would materialize who actually believes this team would win the BIG 10 let alone play for a national championship?
1: Quintin SniderIs this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
1: Quintin Snider
2: Kendrick Nunn
3: Malcolm Hill
4: Cliff Alexander
5: Nnanna Eqwu
That looked great on paper at one time.
1: Quintin Snider
2: Kendrick Nunn
3: Malcolm Hill
4: Cliff Alexander
5: Nnanna Eqwu
That looked great on paper at one time.
04-05 would destroy this team. Flyin' Illini would destroy this team.Is this the best Illini team ever "on paper"? In the last 30 years?
1: Curbello
2: Frazier
3: Ayo
4: Foster Jr
5: Kofi
Bench:
Miller
Damonte
Giorgi
Grandison
Hutcherson
Hawkins
BBV
Hamlin
Lots of hype. Lots of hope that it would be a watershed moment for recruiting and for establishing a Chicago pipeline. But I think most people were aware that his highlights were very one note. At the minimum, there was a belief that he could be our Sean May. Some called him "Baby Shaq" during those days. Domination through overwhelming power and athleticism (even if skill was lacking).What were the thoughts on him on here? Without a doubt I know there had to be hype but was it unanimous or did anyone have it right and have concerns about him being "just a dunker"
The whole Cliffmas thing was right before I got to the fully obsessed illini fan level and really started following recruiting..
What were the thoughts on him on here? Without a doubt I know there had to be hype but was it unanimous or did anyone have it right and have concerns about him being "just a dunker"
Lots of hype. Lots of hope that it would be a watershed moment for recruiting and for establishing a Chicago pipeline. But I think most people were aware that his highlights were very one note. At the minimum, there was a belief that he could be our Sean May. Some called him "Baby Shaq" during those days. Domination through overwhelming power and athleticism (even if skill was lacking).
At least, that's how I remember it.