Went to law school in St. Louis. Roommate had played cornerback for the Tigers. Enjoyed my three years in MO. Loved drifting the Gasconade River in the fall; turkey hunting in the spring (during finals), watching Ozzie Smith play baseball, playing city league indoor flag football in the Armory (my last real fistfight), fresh brewed Budweiser at the corner bar, even serving subpoenas for the stories it gave me. Have a lot of fond memories. But stomping Misery in basketball will always be a highlight for me.
Illini Basketball 2022-2023
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Joel Goodson
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So many good parts (hoping for one more, fingers crossed) and so much versatility. Underwood's gotta be licking his chops. Can't wait to see this team. Can we sneak a camera into Ubben?
I think we're only scratching the surface for the potential of next years team. The Las Vegas tournament will be a good litmus test to how good we truly are.
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
The years that has happened I decided to completely ignore that it happened. I also ignore and write off anyone who brings it up. It helps me feel superior to everyone that interact with. Warning: This method doesn't work for everyone.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
It may be too soon in the season to really know. There will likely be some growing pains, but by Braggin' Rights, should be humming!
Joel Goodson
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The potential is through the roof (potentially, lol). But the LV tournament is awfully early. Our team should be vastly better near season's end.
I see what you're saying, but the same event last year indicated that Michigan was not as talented as people thought and that Arizona was legit.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
They both made it to the sweet 16.
Michigan was a preseason title favorite and were an 11 seed. Yes, they made it to the Sweet sixteen, but they were AP top 5 to start the season
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Oh, I know. I'm just saying, ultimately, despite how they played in Vegas, they both got to the same place. It's why, if we happen to have a slow start due to our new players like @Joel Goodson said, I'm not gonna sweat it. You can be a world-beater in your non-conference schedule or look like trash, all that matters is how you finish. Hopefully, for us, it finishes with a championship.
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Indeed, it all comes down to March and we need to finally make it to the second weekend
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Joel Goodson
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...finishes with championships. Need to quench that thirst.
I'm not sure where to put this, but Jeff Borzello put together a nice list of the roster movement of the top 6 conferences and 20 or so other teams this offseason:
www.espn.com
I thought it might be a nice resource for some on here.
Men's college basketball rosters: Comings and goings for 2022-23 season
Your guide to roster movement, including transfers and NBA draft decisions, for all the top leagues and programs in men's college basketball.
I thought it might be a nice resource for some on here.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Michigan fan podcast, very Illini friendly.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
"The real season starts when the calendar year flips" -- me, to myself, in seasons we lose to Miznoz
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That was beyond friendly... Sounded like this board.
CAIllini
- West Coast
Loved the "Daddy Brad"....
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
I would love to hear this podcast if we pick up Pete Nance.
It's what happens when the playing field gets even with NIL. Others used dirty money, now we can use Chicago
He tells me to be home by 8pm. I'm there.. He tells me to clean up my room. I do it.
Hahahaha. That was funny
This dude may be a Michigan fan but he’s a realist…lol. Illinois owns the B1G! Daddy Brad OWNS us! Priceless.
I might just listen to that for a 3rd time…
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And, that is why I want to feel great, but, am a bit tempered.
Great podcast and yes Waddell really sounds like an Illini fan. I like him.
0440 been calling him that for years
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