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Any last minute Balkans possibly ?

He was great in his day! He loved the Flying Illini. Met him in a bar in Champaign back in the day and he couldn’t have been nicer. Prayers for him.

I love Jake in his role off the bench but He is a one dimensional scorer. I don’t think he would average 17 points per game at any level of college hoops. Did you see him against Connecticut where he had a wide open lay up and the guy caught up and although he got fouled he shoulda easily still...

Go on . . . . . . 🤔🤔🤔

Agree, the first 2 final fours we were the best team. Feel bad for the guys but I think they reached their potential this year. Proud of this team. They were lots of fun and got us to the final fours. This one doesn’t hurt near as much as the other 2.

I heard about him on some podcast. Apparently he is kind of a different guy. Doesn’t really enjoy the spotlight or high expectations. Grew up in a military family. Very regimented and not one for much nonsense. Just passing along what I heard.

Me too. I was kinda shocked watching it last night. My memory was that we beat them like a bad drum. Although I remembered the Roger Powell putback dunk, forgot about the heater he went on.

Agreed! At this point Big Ten has proved themselves. Could care less about the ones left. Go Illini !

Correct! It is still a dump!

Fun fact for you young folks, Ron Gunther was ready to hire Sampson but when he showed up at the airport in Oklahoma there was a media contingent waiting for him and he turned around and left without interviewing him. Gunther always acted in stealth mode and was pissed off. Can’t remember if...

Yes. Saw him interviewed years ago.

Mind games ! Don’t fall for it !

I miss the fiery Brad from the first several years. Now, he just sits there and looks perplexed about what is going on.

We owe them back from 89 when we kicked their butt twice but then they got us back in the final four!

Agreed, what the hell has happened with those 2 ? Plus teams have figured out how to slow Keaton down with athletic dudes all over him. He’s not quick enough to get around them. Still love him but something needs to change.