Recent content by Illini2010-11

It would definitely be better for Illinois in that case, but Alabama might be thinking of it in a similar sense the opposite way. A "neutral site" game in Birmingham is optimal for Alabama in the NET system (especially if Illinois hovers in the 30's NET rank). It almost ensures that the game...

I am not going to read too much into the timing of where the games are located and when. It is likely much easier logistically to line up Birmingham this year and then Chicago in a year from now, given the coming season is only months away. The UC is likely harder to book for the upcoming season...

I knew it was bad based on my response, but I must have blocked out how bad it was at the end.

I completely agree in theory. The challenge is always logistics to Illinois playing host there every year. If my memory serves correctly, the Illini actually did start struggling filling seats near the end of the initial run at the UC (obviously the court play is a major reason for the drop off...

If you look at our history of playing at the UC, I would argue that we actually did have some difficulty (near the end of the UC run). We played against UIC five times since the early 2000s when this was an annual "home" event. The issue has been to get the big name teams, you have to then play...

Almost all of the most delicious meals take time to cook. That is why I love using my smoker over the traditional grill -- low and slow. I do not understand the impatience of some on this board, including some doom and gloom about the current roster state. The current transfer haul has been...

As a fan from Chicago area, I completely agree. Given that the Illini play annually against Mizzou in St. Louis, I can't see why the Illini can't get something in the works for Chicago. I am just not sure that you will get the big name teams. I would personally love to see an annual tradition of...

I think he will shop that around to various teams, as he has ability to opt into free agency. I believe you are correct though...I think the James' will be a package deal, and it comes down to which team will bite first (if they want Lebron).

If that happens, then Eversley and Karnišovas will be fired, and justifiably so. If the Bulls want TSJ, then they should trade down to get a couple of positions in the 2nd round or a late first round pick, as TSJ is probably back end of the first round at best case scenario. To be clear, I hope...

Given the last 2 weeks of recruiting threads

Given your self-proclaimed user handle here:

My thoughts on every new recruitment thread the last 2 weeks with the endless panic about the current state of the roster. But very sound advice that will get ignored by many.

And even then, there were ways of getting around the rules. You just had to be very subtle.

I like having both LA schools and Purdue at home. Only wish we had IU at home to welcome back Goode.