Recent content by Illini1978

Was watching the Duke when Dickie V was giving the Illini a lot of love tonight. Mentioned the the Illini quite a few times while announcing at the Duke game. The Kansas / Kansas St. game was a complete embarrassment for two former Illini coaches. Not sure either team will be able to or...

Grew up in Champaign and UofI alum of course. Then spent 20 years in the Air Force in ND, CA, MT, and now in Bellevue, NE. Still working for the military and proudly hang my Chief Illini Flag in the office. Still have family back home and get to games in Lincoln when IL visits and back home...

Definitely would've taken a good point guard over a center even though center was more of a need. A good point guard makes everyone better on offense. Let's just get a good transfer now for the PF/C that can defend the middle. Probably won't get a good 4-year PF/C until next year at this...

Well Mark has given Tilmon something to think about. Would be nice to get him to re-sign and hopefully another graduate transfer PF. Looking forward to see who the staff can get fill the front court now.

I'm surprised the Scholarship Grid Board is still not updated. Guess everyone is to busing enjoying the moment. Well done Coach Underwood and staff!

Big Win for Coach Underwood! Now he needs to translate this to wins on the floor.

Update the Scholarship Grid Thread. Congrats Mark!

I think I will wait until BU acknowledges that he has a signed LOI in hand.

Definitely admire the loyalty this kid has shown especially with a coaching change and others backing out. Wish we could get that kind of loyalty from more of our own in-state recruits. Kudos to Williams sticking with us as well. Can only wish for outstanding Illini careers for those two.

Sounds like he is giving us the last visit to plead our case.