Pregame: Illinois vs Rutgers, Friday, December 3rd, 6:00pm CT, ESPN2

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Bill Hader Popcorn GIF by Saturday Night Live
 
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All fair points. People sometimes forget that these are just young student athletes and that everyone has a right to privacy for healthcare related issues. That’s why we have HIPPA. Even my own kids are old enough to withhold health info from me if they wanted to. Anyways, just goofing around about the ‘Y’ thing. Wish AC a speedy recovery.
Wait- there’s a Loyalty Health Plan?!? Sign me up!
 
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Should have the flu funneled out...so hopefully we'll have most back...Hutch your table is ready...BBV scoot up the bench...Frazier lead this team...Kofi....Grandy and Plummer continue. And Curbelo get well as long as it takes.
 
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sacraig

The desert
Robbie Hummel has developed into a good broadcaster. I can almost forgive him for playing at Purdue.
Did he even have an Illinois offer? For some reason I vaguely remember he didn't get an Illinois offer despite having an uncle (?) who is on the faculty.
 
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Did he even have an Illinois offer? For some reason I vaguely remember he didn't get an Illinois offer despite having an uncle (?) who is on the faculty.
I am vaguely also thinking... and definitely probably wrong...but weren't we all in on Evan Turner along with Demetri...
 
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pruman91

Paducah, Ky


CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The University of Illinois basketball schedule enters a “different” phase on Friday at State Farm Center.
“It’s the Big Ten. Games get to a different place and a different level when Big Ten games roll around,” Illinois coach Brad Underwood said of a 6 p.m. league game against Rutgers. “One of our goals is to win the Big Ten. If you can get through 20 games in this league and you come out on top, you have done a lot. That is a yeoman’s job. Job well done, men.”

Illinois clearly benefited from the return of senior guard Trent Frazier from a leg injury in Monday’s 82-72 win over Notre Dame in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

“It means a lot. Trent gives us toughness and leadership,” said center Kofi Cockburn, who is averaging 26.8 points and 9.5 rebounds. “That’s the type of person he is. When he comes on the floor, the leadership is always right. He knows what to say. It’s great having him.”

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Gotta win your B1G home games if we want to win the regular season championship.......

I will be yelling at Punky McBrewster Mulcahy as soon as RU steps onto the court .....He should get a flop technical on the opening tip off........................
 
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The zebras called May for one foul in that game. ONE!!! Meanwhile they fouled Auggie out in 9 minutes. Threw in four fouls on Ingram for good measure.
Just wait, with legalized gambling here, will mess up sports, even more than all the political crap in the games.
 
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Retro62

North Bethesda, Maryland


Illinois coach Brad Underwood said of a 6 p.m. league game against Rutgers. “One of our goals is to win the Big Ten. If you can get through 20 games in this league and you come out on top, you have done a lot. That is a yeoman’s job. Job well done, men.”
I particularly like the comment "get through 20 games"...not take a few off.
 
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Let’s see if during the BT season how many times Kofi will get called for a player control foul. It will happen. I wonder how many flops will be called.
 
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The only way we lose this game is if Kofi is in foul trouble. If he stays on the court this is a comfortable win. Rutgers really only has 1 big man, Omoruyi. He won't be able to hang with Kofi all game. We also have the length to make Harper's life difficult, and we can stick multiple guys on him. Damonte, Hawkins, Grandison, etc.

Rutgers will always have a chance this year because Geo and Harper can pour in buckets every know and then but I don't think they'll be consistent enough to make the tournament. They are really missing Myles' defense and Young's energy.
 
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The Sprouting Divot

Invisible and Bulletproof
Miracle Mile
Grandfather I think. Spent a lot of time here as a kid. Wanted an offer. We offered pretty early to Brad Cole instead.
I believe that during the last game he called, Hummel mentioned that his grandparents live(d) in Urbana and that he knew the area well because of that. I think it was after a long 3 and a "he shot that from Urbana" comment.
 
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Probably our most complete game against Notre Dame with some really nice sets for Kofi to get the ball. I thought we did a really great job limiting turnovers and the super seniors stepped up big time. It will be interesting to see when Belo comes back how Brad will incorporate him back, a healthy and turnover free Belo can really propel this team. Rutgers has also had a sloppy start to the season with 3 really bad losses in a row before winning at home to Clemson. That doesnt mean much to us with B1G play starting and Rutgers having our number the past couple of years.


Model Prediction
(22) ILL 71 84.9%
(91) RUT 61

Check out the updated Schedule Projections for the season moving forward:
 
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I am expecting a W tonight and even bigger things from Kofi. Wanted to go when I just saw 3 tickets second row off the floor available some how but can't make it by 6 from Peoria after work. One of you guys should grab em. Those seats aren't available often and need filled!
 
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Probably our most complete game against Notre Dame with some really nice sets for Kofi to get the ball. I thought we did a really great job limiting turnovers and the super seniors stepped up big time. It will be interesting to see when Belo comes back how Brad will incorporate him back, a healthy and turnover free Belo can really propel this team. Rutgers has also had a sloppy start to the season with 3 really bad losses in a row before winning at home to Clemson. That doesnt mean much to us with B1G play starting and Rutgers having our number the past couple of years.


Model Prediction
(22) ILL 71 84.9%
(91) RUT 61

Check out the updated Schedule Projections for the season moving forward:
32% chance to win in iowa city on Monday??? That's crazy talk!
 
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