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I think that was more "person" than "people," and "troll" would probably have been an even better descriptor.And people questioned why didn't we send a better representative of the university to visit Kofi lol
I think that was more "person" than "people," and "troll" would probably have been an even better descriptor.And people questioned why didn't we send a better representative of the university to visit Kofi lol
I've seen this specifically from the Michigan fan base. I trolled them once and pointed out that this is exactly how an uninformed Illinois basketball fan might have viewed Michigan at the outset of Beilein's tenure after the longstanding dumpster fire that characterized the Fisher denouement and Ammaker's tenure.A comment I saw a lot of last year was something along the lines of "I can't wait until Illinois' luck runs out and they go back to the basement after they lose their 2 All Americans". Unfortunately for them it looks like BU got magically remarkably lucky once again with 2 All Americans. It can't possibly be good recruiting or coaching though, it's just sheer luck.
I, on the other hand, applaud this promotion from the moment I saw it! It hit me instantly as "The beast is back!!!!"Why is Kofi in what appears to be semi-abandoned loading dock that's on fire in full uniform? I'm glad he's back but this promotion has me left with more questions.
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I wondered same. I pondered and puzzled. Then I realized it's a subtle allegory:Why is Kofi in what appears to be semi-abandoned loading dock that's on fire in full uniform? I'm glad he's back but this promotion has me left with more questions.
I think the hulking mass is RoboCop, not Darth Vader. The rest seems clear.I wondered same. I pondered and puzzled. Then I realized it's a subtle allegory:
The dire loading dock and the solid, though weathered brick walls that have seen many a prairie winter come and go aside the Illinois Central rail lines intersecting the East Central Illinois horizon, represent #everydayguys as well as the spare, functional, gritty elegance of the program's foundation. We're blue collar, not blue blood.
The vertical electrical conduit and meter? Is it an external power source animating Kofi and this scene? Or vice versa? Clearly, my friends, the latter.
The airborne, gaseous fireballs represent the futile protestations of our opponents' fans, currently consumed in paroxysms of agony as they slowly realize the Illini are back to stay among the BT's élite. These also serve as a metaphor for Curbelo's evanescent, transcendent, and levitating creative genius.
The large window above Kofi represents the universe into which the program is inexorably expanding. The window at far right, with an irregular pattern of rectangular panes, evokes the elegance, flair, and joie de vivre of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods: the team is ushering in the vanguard of an artistic revolution on the court (see, above, Curbelo.)
The stacked tires are a puckish allusion to Fletch and his training regimen. They're grounded and yet enable one to step easily from the floor to the loading dock. Note the black steel axis, barely visible, around which they're arrayed. The flame emanating form the top of it represents the combustible nature of strength and conditioning, radiating from that source, yet incapable of melting that enduring steel axis, and in no danger whatsoever of creating a tire fire (I mean, this ain't Madison, amirite?).
The two pallets leaning on the walls on either side of Kofi are especially intriguing. The one to his right, solid and leaving no gaps between the planks, represents the seamless integrity of the squad now that Kofi has returned to the fold. The one to his left represents the early off-season: individuals and fans on a lesser squad might fall through those cracks. Kofi and his Illini mates, however, bestride it as a collective colossus, and we stand on their shoulders of greatness as they do so. The single, askew plank represents the transfers and AC losses, now a distant, inconsequential, nay amusing, memory.
The hulking mass in the right foreground is clearly a slumping Darth Vader, in the process of bowing and prostrating himself to King Cockburn. It represents our sworn conference enemies, shrinking and faltering before the majesty of the Illini.
Or it all might be a really lame, camp, pastiche of bad '80s metal hair band music videos.
I wondered same. I pondered and puzzled. Then I realized it's a subtle allegory:
The dire loading dock and the solid, though weathered brick walls that have seen many a prairie winter come and go aside the Illinois Central rail lines intersecting the East Central Illinois horizon, represent #everydayguys as well as the spare, functional, gritty elegance of the program's foundation. We're blue collar, not blue blood.
The vertical electrical conduit and meter? Is it an external power source animating Kofi and this scene? Or vice versa? Clearly, my friends, the latter.
The airborne, gaseous fireballs represent the futile protestations of our opponents' fans, currently consumed in paroxysms of agony as they slowly realize the Illini are back to stay among the BT's élite. These also serve as a metaphor for Curbelo's evanescent, transcendent, and levitating creative genius.
The large window above Kofi represents the universe into which the program is inexorably expanding. The window at far right, with an irregular pattern of rectangular panes, evokes the elegance, flair, and joie de vivre of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods: the team is ushering in the vanguard of an artistic revolution on the court (see, above, Curbelo.)
The stacked tires are a puckish allusion to Fletch and his training regimen. They're grounded and yet enable one to step easily from the floor to the loading dock. Note the black steel axis, barely visible, around which they're arrayed. The flame emanating form the top of it represents the combustible nature of strength and conditioning, radiating from that source, yet incapable of melting that enduring steel axis, and in no danger whatsoever of creating a tire fire (I mean, this ain't Madison, amirite?).
The two pallets leaning on the walls on either side of Kofi are especially intriguing. The one to his right, solid and leaving no gaps between the planks, represents the seamless integrity of the squad now that Kofi has returned to the fold. The one to his left represents the early off-season: individuals and fans on a lesser squad might fall through those cracks. Kofi and his Illini mates, however, bestride it as a collective colossus, and we stand on their shoulders of greatness as they do so. The single, askew plank represents the transfers and AC losses, now a distant, inconsequential, nay amusing, memory.
The hulking mass in the right foreground is clearly a slumping Darth Vader, in the process of bowing and prostrating himself to King Cockburn. It represents our sworn conference enemies, shrinking and faltering before the majesty of the Illini.
Or it all might be a really lame, camp, pastiche of bad '80s metal hair band music videos.
Do y’all think it’s time to replace that Busch braggin rights game?
Hard to believe you left Williams off that list. He will be one of the five for sure for late game defense.Just to throw something different out there…
Late game defensive lineup
Trent
Hutch
Grand
Payne
Kofi
You get an on ball dog with Trent, length and athleticism 2-4, and have the giant in the back. Get the rebound, call timeout and put curbelo back in.
The hardest lineup for me to create in my head is late game offense. Plummer, Trent and curbelo are options together but do we wanna go that small? I’d think only 2 of the 3. Do leave your leader off (Trent) or one of your best shooters(Plummer?) That’s then a Hutch at the 4 lineup if we play all 3? Do we put in Kofi if we’re down 3 and they can foul him?
That’s why BU makes 3MM+ per year. It’s good because we will potentially have 1-2 very good players on the bench, which means the 5 on the court are serious, but it’s tough cause you gotta choose the right 5 for that situation, and that might hurt some feelings.
I think it might be the Carmons building on neal by the tracks. I'm trying to verify. Not the old building. Just found out no.I've been trying to figure out where they took this picture? Maybe somewhere around the Champaign train station, or did they have to go to Chicago for the Michael Bay effects?
I expect that Kofi and 4 guards is likely to be the starting lineup frequently if not oftem. That's assuming Grandison is a guard.We will see some small ball in certain matchups but I just think the days of starting Kofi and 4 guards are over barring injuries .
I wondered same. I pondered and puzzled. Then I realized it's a subtle allegory:
The dire loading dock and the solid, though weathered brick walls that have seen many a prairie winter come and go aside the Illinois Central rail lines intersecting the East Central Illinois horizon, represent #everydayguys as well as the spare, functional, gritty elegance of the program's foundation. We're blue collar, not blue blood.
The vertical electrical conduit and meter? Is it an external power source animating Kofi and this scene? Or vice versa? Clearly, my friends, the latter.
The airborne, gaseous fireballs represent the futile protestations of our opponents' fans, currently consumed in paroxysms of agony as they slowly realize the Illini are back to stay among the BT's élite. These also serve as a metaphor for Curbelo's evanescent, transcendent, and levitating creative genius.
The large window above Kofi represents the universe into which the program is inexorably expanding. The window at far right, with an irregular pattern of rectangular panes, evokes the elegance, flair, and joie de vivre of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau periods: the team is ushering in the vanguard of an artistic revolution on the court (see, above, Curbelo.)
The stacked tires are a puckish allusion to Fletch and his training regimen. They're grounded and yet enable one to step easily from the floor to the loading dock. Note the black steel axis, barely visible, around which they're arrayed. The flame emanating form the top of it represents the combustible nature of strength and conditioning, radiating from that source, yet incapable of melting that enduring steel axis, and in no danger whatsoever of creating a tire fire (I mean, this ain't Madison, amirite?).
The two pallets leaning on the walls on either side of Kofi are especially intriguing. The one to his right, solid and leaving no gaps between the planks, represents the seamless integrity of the squad now that Kofi has returned to the fold. The one to his left represents the early off-season: individuals and fans on a lesser squad might fall through those cracks. Kofi and his Illini mates, however, bestride it as a collective colossus, and we stand on their shoulders of greatness as they do so. The single, askew plank represents the transfers and AC losses, now a distant, inconsequential, nay amusing, memory.
The hulking mass in the right foreground is clearly a slumping Darth Vader, in the process of bowing and prostrating himself to King Cockburn. It represents our sworn conference enemies, shrinking and faltering before the majesty of the Illini.
Or it all might be a really lame, camp, pastiche of bad '80s metal hair band music videos.
Lots of people are worried about Transfers but BU will play the best guys that give us the best chance to win I think. That could mean Hawkins, Payne, (one of the Freshman) could end up getting more minutes then Hutch/Grandison/DaMonte etc. if they have earned it.I think I agree. The only way any freshmen see minutes this year is if they're playing strong defense. A silly foul or turnover or missed blockout will result in an immediate benching for the freshmen similar to the treatment Tevian Jones received. I just hope the freshmen understand it's nothing against them and that they'll get their moment if they keep working at it.
In a close game I expect the following usage rates:
1. Trent Frazier 33 MIN - Starting 2 / Backup 1
2. Kofi Cockburn 30 MIN - Starting 5
3. Andre Curbelo 25 MIN - Starting 1
4. Da'Monte Williams 25 MIN - Starting 3
5. Alfonso Plummer 23 MIN - Backup 2
6. Jacob Grandison 18 MIN - Starting 4
7. Austin Hutcherson 17 MIN - Backup 3, spot minutes at 1/2
8. Coleman Hawkins 16 MIN - Backup 4, 5 if foul trouble
9. Omar Payne 10 MIN - Backup 5
Full disclosure these may not add up to 200
Me, too. He reminds me a little of Mike Davis (the forward who played for us)It’s the hype season, but I hope it’s true on Hawkins.
But they looked awkward sitting next to each other!!!!And people questioned why didn't we send a better representative of the university to visit Kofi lol