That's because a team that's up by 15-20 points should pull their starters and let the others close out the game. If I was a better I would take the points, especially a couple of days ago when it was -23. BU don't give a hang about the spread.
Pregame: Illinois vs Drexel, Friday, March 19th, 12:15pm CT, TBS
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Saotsari!
KrushCow31
Former Krush Cow
- Chicago, IL
I have a flight Sunday and I need to make sure I'm not in the air during the game. I wish they would announce the game times so I can either move my flight or figure it out some other way.
Go Nats 88 Illini
Fairfax, VA
Hope I am no vilating copyright...not my intent....a beautiful article and want to lift it up
I love these guys and this team, so much joy and such accomplishments.
end of article...they each had said amazing about 15 times...
It’s clear in the way Illinois plays, and in the way it hugs, and in the way its entire bench locked arms in a picturesque visual in the game’s tense moments, that here’s a togetherness that might be rare even among champions. “It’s really hard to obtain,” said Brad Underwood, the 57-year-old coach just getting started after toiling his way through the ranks and reaching Division I head coaching at almost 50. He said that not long after Illinois media relations director Kent Brown had heard “amazing” enough times that he asked Bezhanishvili how to say it in Georgian, that unique language with its own alphabet.
“‘Amazing?’” Bezhanishvili said. “Oh my God, I’m thrown off right now. I’m thrown off. (Pause.) Saotsari. Saotsari."
Cockburn: “Saotsari.”
Bezhanishvili: “Saotsari!”
Cockburn: “So we won’t say ‘amazing’ anymore; we say ‘saotsari.’ ”
Bezhanishvili: “Saotsari! Saotsari! Saotsari!”
I love these guys and this team, so much joy and such accomplishments.
end of article...they each had said amazing about 15 times...
It’s clear in the way Illinois plays, and in the way it hugs, and in the way its entire bench locked arms in a picturesque visual in the game’s tense moments, that here’s a togetherness that might be rare even among champions. “It’s really hard to obtain,” said Brad Underwood, the 57-year-old coach just getting started after toiling his way through the ranks and reaching Division I head coaching at almost 50. He said that not long after Illinois media relations director Kent Brown had heard “amazing” enough times that he asked Bezhanishvili how to say it in Georgian, that unique language with its own alphabet.
“‘Amazing?’” Bezhanishvili said. “Oh my God, I’m thrown off right now. I’m thrown off. (Pause.) Saotsari. Saotsari."
Cockburn: “Saotsari.”
Bezhanishvili: “Saotsari!”
Cockburn: “So we won’t say ‘amazing’ anymore; we say ‘saotsari.’ ”
Bezhanishvili: “Saotsari! Saotsari! Saotsari!”
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grue2 said:
I want to see Kofi shoot some 3s once the game is well in hand. If he makes them, his draft stock goes way up. If he misses, well that was known.
Okay, so it is BS. I just want to see Kofi shoot some 3s. You try and come up with a good excuse.
I want to see Kofi shoot some 3s once the game is well in hand. If he makes them, his draft stock goes way up. If he misses, well that was known.
Okay, so it is BS. I just want to see Kofi shoot some 3s. You try and come up with a good excuse.
Is the team still in Indy?
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Yes. They've been saying that they're staying there as long as they're still in. In interviews they've said that they're planning to stay for a month
How about you want to see Kofi shoot some 3s because you took Drexel +23.
That's a great article inside of that ad page.I just found this one. Incredible. Usually the Tribune reserves its Illinois articles for scorn and derision.
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Giorgi Bezhanishvili: Meet Illinois basketball's 6-9 forward
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili has charmed most of the Champaign campus with his impromptu dance moves and quick smile. He learned to find happiness in the former Soviet republic Georgia, growing up for nearly a decade without his mother, who fled as a refugee to earn money to send home.www.chicagotribune.com
I so want him to do well.
You should know by late Friday night what time 2nd round games will be.
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
Ahhh a man of culture I see
Not to mention their 144-119 drubbing of defending champ Michigan in the 2nd round that year. They are my all time favorite non Illini team. They were insane.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Haven't seen it in several years but that that 34-30 ESPN film on Benji is just gutting. He was murdered during the fall of my freshman year at Illinois. As an aside, the film has some really nice retro shots of the AH during Simeon's run to the IHSA title, with those old, semicircular, glass backboards and that wedge-shaped floating scoreboard over center court, which looks truly tiny now.Perfect time to reflect on the crucial role that good parenting plays ina child's development
And time to reflect on what we each might do so that an 8th grade boy never gets gunned down at a public park or playground.
Benji - ESPN Films: 30 for 30
In 1984, 17-year-old Ben Wilson was America's most talented basketball prospect until the sweet-natured boy was senselessly murdered.www.espn.com
Thank you for posting this. I loved this article when it first came out. Everyone should re-read this article every so often.I just found this one. Incredible. Usually the Tribune reserves its Illinois articles for scorn and derision.
Giorgi Bezhanishvili: Meet Illinois basketball's 6-9 forward
Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili has charmed most of the Champaign campus with his impromptu dance moves and quick smile. He learned to find happiness in the former Soviet republic Georgia, growing up for nearly a decade without his mother, who fled as a refugee to earn money to send home.
Not me. Let em lose in the first round.
Turpin & Tate in 2008!
- Addison, IL
Getting revenge on UNC would be nice, but it would have to happen in the semi-final. UNC is in the South Regional.
I'm not sure what he is measuring (and didn't care enough to go look) but it doesn't seem like "indispensable" is the right word. The 18th most indispensable player recently missed three games and his team won them all. And last time out the most indispensable player got in foul trouble, and his back up came in and scored 10 in a row. No doubt these are important and valuable (and even amazing) players, but "Indispensable" gives the impression that the teammates can't pick up the slack, and that's not what i have seen for the Illinois pair.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
Me, waiting for Friday...
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
You can root for Drexel, or enjoy the game. Your call.
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