Recent content by Pearl

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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    I don’ think so. Cognitive dissonance suggests mental discomfort over opposing ideas. It is possible to objectively recognize and consider the different aspects of and feelings about this situation and to not feel greatly conflicted. Hopefully this Chester/Orlando situation is not arousing...
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    https://www.gocomics.com/nonsequitur/2024/04/14
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    Illinois 89, Duquesne 63 Postgame

    This is the first time I noticed the CBS big boy panel having good things to say about Illinois at halftime. Either Kenny or Clark said that Illinois could win the tournament. And the other said that TSJ was not one of the top ten college players, but one of the top three players. Amazing...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Ohio State, Friday, March 15th, 5:30pm CT, BTN

    At times I become frustrated by certain long-winded or stat-laden posts and all of the “I know everything” posts, but this entry and the 21CampaignSt reply make me realize how fortunate I am to be able to lurk regularly on this fan forum. Thank you.
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    Illini Basketball

    Thank you Dan for removing the recent very insulting sexist remark from this thread.
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    College Hoops Coaching Carousel

    So you are outside the fanbase? Why are you here then? Go away.
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    College Hoops Coaching Carousel

    I don’t understand a lot about sports politics. So, could someone answer the following overly long/dense questions for me? Why would a head coach of a D1 school with great sport facilities, in a great community, making millions of dollars, with full backing of the AD and administration, with...
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    Illini in the Pros

    I am not particularly well-versed in the NBA. However, I do follow the Bulls and IMO Ayo’s performances this season have been affected by the Bull’s team production problems, by being considered just a fill-in body for Alonso Ball, by not having the confidence yet to challenge and direct the...
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    Illini in the Pros

    Does anyone know if and where Giorgi B. is playing for the upcoming season?
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    Illini Basketball 2022-2023

    That is too bad if he doesn’t. TBT got me through bball withdrawal summer doldrums the past couple of years.
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    Illini Basketball 2022-2023

    I don’t know where to post this: Does anyone know if the House of ‘Paign is playing in TBT this year?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Unfriendly and undue envy is cropping up in a number of recent posts on this thread. Not a good look.