Recent content by ShellbackMB

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    Illini Basketball 2017-2018

    What information has been released on the non-conference schedule thus far? Braggin' Rights and New Mexico State at the UC? Any other games?
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    The Illinois Coaching Search

    I guess the Monty "leak" of the $4-5M number did have some value.
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    The Illinois Coaching Search

    I tend to agree with you. Whitman will act swiftly, boldly and judiciously. The money is there, and the administration and facilities are way better than 5 years ago. I think the "floor" is Keatts or Martin and the process will be over within 10 days.
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    John Groce Fired

    Can Walker coach our First Four NCAA tournament game? Thought he was suspended still from the Miami game. Obviously, this scenario won't unfold....but I suppose there is a remote chance
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Michigan

    Old School TA. Much respect.
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Michigan

    Hard to objectively view this as a "positive" for Michigan. That being said, I'm not expecting to win but am slightly more optimistic.
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    Pregame: #9 Illinois vs #8 Michigan, Thursday, March 9th, 11:00am CT, BTN

    Calling it now, play-in game vs Kansas State if we somehow win this game. Doubt we will win though.
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    Bracketology

    True. But we also beat them twice. The point is the resumes are far too similar for one to be a "lock" and one to be on the bubble.
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    Bracketology

    It is a classic loss of objectivity and lack of logical reasoning. Northwestern also "sealed the bid" by getting a win (Michigan at home) that Illinois also has.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan State, Wednesday, March 1st, 8:00pm CT, BTN

    Like a moth to a flame...I can't give up on Illini basketball. I'm stoked for this game. I could not help but think of recent years where we had a big home game late in the season that would have solidified our tournament chances. 2010 - Minnesota (L 62-60); Wisconsin (L 72-57) 2011 -...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan State, Wednesday, March 1st, 8:00pm CT, BTN

    This will be painful to watch. The benching of Tate and Thorne is the only reason the season still has a pulse.
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    Thank you!!! We could also bury the discussion in a thread titled "How to Torch any Prospect of a Good 2018 Recruiting Class"
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    GOOD! And thank you for sharing. And being rational.
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    If this were indeed true, would that lead one to believe it was not Cuonzo Martin since Cal would likely have real post season aspirations? I do love the idea of keeping Walker (and therefore Tilmon)
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    $1.1 million before 4/15 and $1.0 million after 4/15