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Hypothetical long term NIL/transfer question. I’m sure schools have already been consulted on managing NIL money, but my question is this: Do we see a school like Kentucky go all in one year in terms of building a “mega team”? And pay 20-25 million to try to buy a championship?

You’ve endured your hour of shame. Let that be a lesson you don’t forget soon. Denzel booms are sacred.

I literally just spit water out I was laughing so hard. 😂

Unwritten rules of Loyalty 1. Denzel booms can only be used by @Indy Illini Fan 2. Not sure if you should post a Denzel boom? Refer to rule number 1

I hate agreeing with Carpenter, but this upcoming football season might be ugly. While Brett is the best coach we’ve had in my lifetime, what happens if he goes 4-8 or worse this year? I’m glad I don’t have to make those decisions.

I came across this today. I’m surprised no one’s written a book on crazy recruiting stories. Charlie Villanueva Reveals University Of Illinois Recruited Him With Private Jet

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A good day for Chester

Normally I get irritated when people who aren’t Indy do the boom, but this one has my approval.

I bet that’s probably not even the most ambitious request some of these guys have made. I can’t imagine why coaches are retiring early.

Quick (assistant coach) story as we wait for real news. When the 05 team was headed to St Louis for the Final Four a buddy of mine got word that the team was going to a bowling alley in Collinsville. My dad and I raced crossed town to get there. We were a part of the welcoming crowd. The team...

More athletic Larry Bird

What a bizarre week and a half.