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    Update: D.J. Williams back with Illini

    Pull up his stats and you tell me how consistent he is. DJ plays hard when he wants. Groce alludes to this all the time so how should this surprise anyone. Come on down Mark Smith!!!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan, Wednesday, January 11th, 8:00pm CT, BTN

    Flat out you have take care of home court. Even if you lose 2 at home, there is no reason why you can't get 3-4 road wins to get to 10-11 B1G conference wins.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan, Wednesday, January 11th, 8:00pm CT, BTN

    But the Orange Krush helps because no one else at the SFC wants to stand or cheer during the most important parts of the game.
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    Indiana 96, Illinois 80 POSTGAME

    First 5 minutes of the game was the difference. The rest of the game they played them about even. Defense wasn't very good. Abrams, Thorne, and Black are in a major funk and have to snap out of it. I was happy to see Kipper play because I believe he brings the athleticism this team needs moving...
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    Groce will get one more year unless the B1G conference play just becomes unbearable. Am I confident Groce can get it done, 50/50, but I do believe he has the pieces coming in next year to make a world of difference. This situation, in my opinion, is similar to Steve Alford at UCLA. They wanted...
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    John Groce at Illinois

    The current team is missing 26 PPG from the 3 starters who are out for the year. Abrams avg. 10 PPG his JR year, Thorne 12 PPG and Black 4 PPG. Find me one coach who can say truthfully they would be alright without 26 PPG sitting on the bench. Those points along with defense and rebounding...
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    John Groce at Illinois

    There are a few IF's but if you get Abrams back, he automatically is an upgrade and point, not to mention TJL coming in. IF Black returns he gives the team instant rebounding and toughness. IF Thorne is back you have another low post option that can score and can rebound. All freshmen will have...
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    John Groce at Illinois

    You are missing the point. You believe change is warranted because JG simply can't coach a MASH Unit two years in a row. JG has done a pretty darn good job keeping this team afloat. It's difficult to find consistency and trust with players when all they have been doing is going in and out of the...
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    John Groce at Illinois

    Could not agree more! Weber ran this program into the ground. Groce had a lot of work to do and did a great job his first year and then injuries set in. Yes he lost recruiting battles but it wasn't for the lack of trying. It's also difficult to recruit players who would be 3rd on the depth...
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