Recent content by Old Farm Illini

And now that billion dollar industry is finally forced to share it with more of the players. If it collapses, I can live with it being because of this.

The portal era has too many moving parts to make sense of what the ultimate product will look like. Brad got us to the Elite 8 so he's got my trust until the results on the court show otherwise. I need to vent a little though. Did anyone else's wife get them a Sweet 16 shirt instead of an...

I see this being a bigger issue at schools with lesser NIL funds. Your culture is shaped positively when employees feel that they are being paid a fair amount. Plus, I'm not sure about anyone else but this seemed like one of the most likable Illini teams that I've seen and most of the guys that...

This is the smallest ripple effect possible for a blue blood program hire lol.

I actually like Dan Hurley but I wonder how many techs he would get if he looked or sounded like Underwood instead of an accountant.

It would be a bad business decision to not at least hear other coaches out. It’s nothing personal.

Nah you’re ultimately judged by the team you have on the floor in March, not December or January.

They’re playing as if time is running out in the second half. They’re waaaay too wild right now.

With NIL and the transfer portal, I’ve found myself watching way more games and rooting for a wide variety of teams. It’s added a new element that I really enjoy.

Calipari doesn’t make it back to Lexington if he loses here

Kentucky had to move up. I’m surprised Auburn jumped us though. I really thought we’d stay at 12.

I would guess 12 as well. I'm having a hard time judging though Auburn. I don't think they should fall much but at the end of the day, their resume just isn't that great and not worth of the ranking they have to justify being over teams like Gonzaga and Kentucky. I don't think Auburn actually...

I think they just have realistic expectations. They can’t do better than Collins so he has all the leverage.

This could be a pretty impactful night for the west coast when it comes to seeding. It would be nice to wake up to Washington State, St. Mary’s, and Gonzaga all losing.

Personally don’t mind college refs not being sticklers on those kind of travels. It would slow down the game so much if they tried to focus on it.