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Finally listened to illiniboard's "loyola therapy session" podcast last night. My biggest takeaway: Ayo was not himself because of lingering effects. To me, starting in the 2nd half of the Iowa game he did not look right. In the Iowa & big ten final games at least, we saw him take repeated...

This game stunk. Total turdburger. Upsetting way to end season. Loyola was the real deal. Saw the top 10 kenpom ranking. Wasn't sure if legit. Best defense we have faced this year. I blame Brad & team for loss. But, every coach and player has bad losses at some point. Love these players! Sad...

I talked myself down last night. My biggest concerns: will Ayo's injury prevent him from being his best as a closer (he was not at his best in big ten tourney); will we overlook someone early (has been a problem with this team in the past; e.g., at Nebraska)? We are legit title contenders. But...