Pregame: Illinois vs Florida Gulf Coast, Friday, November 7th, 7:30pm CT, Peacock

[Serious Late]

But would he outscore and out-rebound Mini-Ditka?

Trick question. Mirk is Euro-Ditka.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986427858399428768

 

[Illinialldayeveryday]

Would love to see Andrej even if limited.

 

[skyIdub]

Do not rush him. It’s FGCU.

Mirk got this.

 

[Dan]

 

[Orangetool]

We should really value Davis.

Every title team has at least one guy that fills that role and plays just like him.

 

[RollChief]

We should really value Davis.

Every title team has at least one guy that fills that role and plays just like him.

MLT compared him to Jacob Grandison on the latest Illini Inquirer podcast which clicked as soon as I heard it. Shout out to MLT.

 

[aveseaboy]

Resident FGCU student and Illini fan checking in! Let’s eviscerate Pat Chambers and his poverty program! Can’t wait for AJ to show Brandon Dwyer what a real walk-on looks like instead of that mommy-and-daddy-pay-for-my-walk-on!

 

[aveseaboy]

One of my favorites. Brad ran Pat Chambers right out of the B1G (totally wasn’t the touching his players allegations)!

 

[hodgesonfire]

Resident FGCU student and Illini fan checking in! Let’s eviscerate Pat Chambers and his poverty program! Can’t wait for AJ to show Brandon Dwyer what a real walk-on looks like instead of that mommy-and-daddy-pay-for-my-walk-on!

The hate of FGCU walk ons is strong in this one. May we bless you with the walk on beat down of your dreams!

 

[RollChief]

Funniest Brad quote in a long time:

Q: "[About Jake Davis, minute 14:50] What characteristics do you think fans have become attracted to?"

BU: "I dunno, probably his dandruff"

Hahahaha Brad really has a disdain for the dew

 

[21ChampaignSt]

Funniest Brad quote in a long time:

Q: "[About Jake Davis, minute 14:50] What characteristics do you think fans have become attracted to?"

BU: "I dunno, probably his dandruff"

Hahahaha Brad really has a disdain for the dew

Jake Davis probably:

 

[illinibbcz]

Illinois easily 93-68

 

[Knee brace]

 

[Bucktown]

Resident FGCU student and Illini fan checking in! Let’s eviscerate Pat Chambers and his poverty program! Can’t wait for AJ to show Brandon Dwyer what a real walk-on looks like instead of that mommy-and-daddy-pay-for-my-walk-on!

Pat Chambers?

I did not realize he was coaching FGCU. He gives me PTSD.

I think he has a winning record against Illinois. Maybe something like 12-9.

 

[IlliniFan42]

"We didn't play very good offensively...especially the second half... I didn't like our second half, it wasn't to our standard." Let's keep this in mind when people (such as myself) find things to critique after what I expect to be another convincing victory.

 

[The Fonz]

Man I really like this freshmen class. I was watching the Iowa State game again. Ty was a beast in that game. His defense and rebounding in tight games will be very welcome come tourney time.

Agree, but is there any word of him coming back anytime soon from the knee thing? Good not to see him on the "out for season" list but also very curious what the prognosis is on his return

 

[AnnoyedWithGarza]

Agree, but is there any word of him coming back anytime soon from the knee thing? Good not to see him on the "out for season" list but also very curious what the prognosis is on his return

I read that it is a partially torn patella tendon. Haven't experienced anyone that has had it so I have nothing to base a guess on.

 

[skyIdub]

If I'm Jake Davis walking into today's team meeting...

 

[JTOWNillini]

The hate of FGCU walk ons is strong in this one. May we bless you with the walk on beat down of your dreams!

There must be a backstory with him and a FGCU walk-on. lol

 

[blackdog]

There must be a backstory with him and a FGCU walk-on. lol

He's apparently a popular influencer although I haven't watched any of his content to know what he does.

 

[aveseaboy]

Social media influencer and a complete tool. Not a good human being. Had a “road to 1 point” challenge going on throughout his college basketball career. He’s a 5th year senior and just scored his first points (2 3’s) against New College of Florida who I believe is NAIA. If you’re an FGCU student you either love him or hate him. I’m obviously the latter.

 

[Retro62]

MLT compared him to Jacob Grandison on the latest Illini Inquirer podcast which clicked as soon as I heard it. Shout out to MLT.

I get that comp. I also go back to Jack Ingram, who was just a solid role player on a very talented team. As Orangetool said, you gotta have those guys.

 

[racinghoss]

If I'm Jake Davis walking into today's team meeting...

While throwing soap flakes into the air.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I read that it is a partially torn patella tendon. Haven't experienced anyone that has had it so I have nothing to base a guess on.

An employee of mine had this injury. Recovery is a long and painful process. His pain lingered for over 6 months. I am sure there are various degrees of "torn" and today's treatments and therapy will, hopefully, cut that time in half or less. Sure hope that is the case.