When it comes to the Irvins, I have to admit, this board is a hoot.
You just don't find that combination of perceived ownership of a program while totally dismissing it anywhere else.
Like, Texas high school football coaches are WAY worse about UT football, but they really care and are invested in it every single day just in a meddlesome and demanding way. There are lots of big programs in tight-knit communities like that.
The Irvins treat Illinois Basketball like a toy they're bored with, but won't let anyone else play with either.
Their trolling defeats me. I am successfully trolled.