There is not a single B1G team that is an "easy out" if they come to play with a plan and energy for 40 minutes. Illini tonight against NW were about as easy an out as you will see in the B1G......for 20 minutes. The bottom feeders will rip you a new one....as MSU learned in their home game tonight....and it likely cost them a chance at the B1G title and maybe a tourney bid. This is the Big Ten conference....the elite basketball conference in the country...and ALL FOURTEEN schools have put major resources into their programs, hired competent coaches and staff, and built outstanding facilities to attract fans and promote a positive experience for their fans and support for their team.....top to bottom....and many schools have rested in both places quite recently....mainly the Fighting Illini. NW is the smallest enrollment of them all, but they still dream big. Nebraska is learning their lessons fast. And even Rutgers decided they did not like being the red-headed step child. Illinois has had a strong hardwood history, but it is still....and should be...a humble one. Banners....got plenty....no natty yet. Five stars....got them...no NBA MVPs yet. Hall of Famers....got them too. No GOATs yet. But we stay as rabid as those second rate, run and gun, no defense playing, cheating, chair throwing, foul-mouthed, Hoosiers with a lot more dignity. Our time will come. But for Pete sake, don't get beat by any team that will stoop low enough to wear purple!!!!!!!!!!