Illinois 88, Purdue 80 Postgame

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Maybe I’m missing something but why are we not wanting Tre back next season. I know Brad and Tre had issues mid season but it would appear he has bought in and is one of those EDG we all want here in the program. From what I’ve understood he’s as good as gone. I hope that’s wrong and we can build around Tomi, Kylan, Rez and Tre next season.
 
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Waking up this morning and absolutely beaming from that win. What a game. And maybe this wasn't the best season from a wins and losses standpoint, but I am beyond proud of these guys for not packing it in after the Duke game as they easily could have. It will be so interesting to see where we go from here, but this team deserves a ton of credit for what they were able to accomplish during this roller coaster of a regular season.
 
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Maybe I’m missing something but why are we not wanting Tre back next season. I know Brad and Tre had issues mid season but it would appear he has bought in and is one of those EDG we all want here in the program. From what I’ve understood he’s as good as gone. I hope that’s wrong and we can build around Tomi, Kylan, Rez and Tre next season.
Agree. There is not a player on the roster (except maybe Booth) whom I wouldn't be thrilled to see return.
 
#407      
Agree. There is not a player on the roster (except maybe Booth) whom I wouldn't be thrilled to see return.
Yup. Continuity would do this team wonders.

Hope whatever happened with Tre is something we can recover from. Doubt it.
 
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So the only team to have 6 straight 20 win seasons in a power conference is Illinois. Neat
 
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at halftime, I wasn’t feeling great about the game. What a game to adjust and take it down the stretch. TW playing with some fire!

On another note, I loved the fire coming from BU at the press conference. I’ve been skeptical, but hope this is the start of firey brad coming back, we are a better team when he stays fired up. Loved he wasn’t having any of the reporter saying it was the guys!!
 
#418      
I also meant to give props to the crowd tonight.. Packed house, rowdy from the start, and in the 2nd half it was LOUD and electric. The atmosphere was night and day better than against Iowa. There's not much better than being with my 8 year old son, hearing the roar of the crowd, and making memories with him that I didn't get to have with my dad. As nuts of a fan as I am, nights like tonight are why I love my Illini-lifelong memories with the one's I love.
Enjoy every minute. I took my 14 year old son to St. Louis in 2005 - a memory for a lifetime. He, my daughter, and I texted throughout the game last night. Of course, they are both Purdue alumni.
 
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Just curious: which win was more impressive: Michigan or PU?
Purdue. Because they're just flat out better than Michigan despite the respective records. And I say that having savored the 20-point beating in person on Sunday. Really wish I had coughed up the cash and made the long drive to Champaign for last night's game. Couldn't manage four weekends in a row of long college hoops road trips, however.
 
#424      
Purdue is a 3 man team. Even though those 3 are really good, hard to beat good teams 3 on 5.
 
#425      
I understand rivalries and the burning desire to crush all B1G teams. I am a huge supporter of BU and what he’s done. We are lucky to have him. Though I don’t post a lot, I can assure you my love for the beloved is strong.
What I don’t really get is why there is so much discord and hatred toward other programs and people. Sure, there are always legit exceptions. Bruce Pearl, MSU thugs, JH slapping and cheating, etc….
Yes, Purdue has had our number lately, but BS and TKR are terrific players. Really, really great CBB players.
Matt Painter is a GREAT coach and seems to be an even better person. If it weren’t Brad coaching our team, I’d take MP in a heartbeat. Class act.
I might take some jabs from this post, and that’s ok, but I will call it how I see it….
Great win last night!!!
I L L ! ! !

(Just catching up on various threads and I see mhuml32 and the conversation re Chester and others in the recruiting thread. Sorry for similar redundancy)
 
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