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Michigan State 79, Illinois 54 POSTGAME
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<blockquote data-quote="Oskee67" data-source="post: 1177915" data-attributes="member: 8156"><p>Tough game today, but here's what really makes me nervous- next year. We all know this season is all but lost (except for our underclassmen earning valuable experience) given the series of unfortunate events that go back well before this year even started; however, the adversity this team is facing could force the likes of Hill, Nunn, Thorne, and even Abrams to pursue professional options. </p><p></p><p>Everything about Illinois is "toxic" right now and I would not blame them for leaving, just like I wouldn't blame top Chancellor/Provost/AD candidates for not wanting to come. I'm not even trying to imply these young men are not strong-willed when faced with difficult circumstances or don't have passion for Illinois, but given family considerations, injuries/future risk of injuries, etc. it is the easier, and maybe even the smarter, choice for them to forego their remaining eligibility.</p><p></p><p>I don't think many have considered the option of all 4 not coming back, but it is certainly a very real likelihood. Selfishly, I hope that these 4 make the difficult decision to give this thing one more shot and help this team climb back to respectability. Next year may not bring us a championship or even an NCAA berth, but it may be the most important the Illini have ever had...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oskee67, post: 1177915, member: 8156"] Tough game today, but here's what really makes me nervous- next year. We all know this season is all but lost (except for our underclassmen earning valuable experience) given the series of unfortunate events that go back well before this year even started; however, the adversity this team is facing could force the likes of Hill, Nunn, Thorne, and even Abrams to pursue professional options. Everything about Illinois is "toxic" right now and I would not blame them for leaving, just like I wouldn't blame top Chancellor/Provost/AD candidates for not wanting to come. I'm not even trying to imply these young men are not strong-willed when faced with difficult circumstances or don't have passion for Illinois, but given family considerations, injuries/future risk of injuries, etc. it is the easier, and maybe even the smarter, choice for them to forego their remaining eligibility. I don't think many have considered the option of all 4 not coming back, but it is certainly a very real likelihood. Selfishly, I hope that these 4 make the difficult decision to give this thing one more shot and help this team climb back to respectability. Next year may not bring us a championship or even an NCAA berth, but it may be the most important the Illini have ever had... [/QUOTE]
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