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When Dusty uses back channels and cash to poach key players from teams within his own conference (ala Johnson, Mara, Gayle) he not only feeds his own mouth but he instantly makes his conference opponents weaker. A dirty 2 for 1 if you will. Maybe he thinks that's the only way he can win. Newer...

When Dusty uses back channels and cash to poach key players from teams within his own conference (ala Johnson, Mara, Gayle) he not only feeds his own mouth but he instantly makes his conference opponents weaker. A dirty 2 for 1 if you will. Maybe he thinks that's the only way he can win. Newer...

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Of all participants in today’s basketball game,Brad had the best percentage winning three out of three appeals/challenges

We need him as a foil though. We lost Juwan and Fran.

Chris Collins post game presser - class act. Maybe he could mentor Mick C on how to be honest, humble, give credit to the opponent where due and refrain from throwing your players under the bus.

Obviously disappointing that one less loss and we're staring at a playoff birth but having watched Illinois futility for most of my lifetime I'm savoring every win with a realistic expectation that Illini football, Illini basketball, Illini women's basketball, Cubs, Bears and Bulls all make the...

Bret recently commented that to date, as far as he was aware, no one who transferred out has experienced marked success at the next program. I wish Josh lots of success but looks like he is keeping Bret's streak in tact.

https://tenor.com/view/the-office-michael-scott-steve-carell-no-nope-gif-15277572

TT ( Cornholio Trae Taylor) needs TP for his PT with the Huskers

If a coach can successfully identify prospects, assemble a team, negotiate contracts and do so within a budget he is essentially doing the job of an NBA general manager. I know they are paid well for their efforts but that is a lot to ask of anyone (in addition to the actual coaching, education...

Dear Morez, At your earliest convenience please return your U of I Alumnus custom-designed wrist splint. If you injure your wrist again you are on your own.

It's just what fans do. It's not egregious or mean-spirited. It's simple. If it's your Lucas Johnson, Damonte Williams or Alan Griffin you love it and if they play for anyone else, they're public enemy number one. Do you really think other fan bases are speaking in glowing terms about Brad...

Agree. Thank you Bret.

I see what you did there. You’re saying Wisconsin’s future is Fickell at best.