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Lol c'mon. You know that doesn't matter with this game.This game better not be close. Mizzou is literally the lowest ranked P5 team in the country according to NET rankings.
Lol c'mon. You know that doesn't matter with this game.This game better not be close. Mizzou is literally the lowest ranked P5 team in the country according to NET rankings.
Big props for the fanaticism, but I would encourage you to reconsider that 12 hour drive, lol.Considering driving up for the game from Texas. Can anybody recommend some good hotels and restaurants in the area near the stadium?
Normally when I come up that way I stay in Collinsville by the Waffle House, but I’m also normally on the way to Chicago. Since I won’t be going that way, I’d like to be near the action.
Nah man I generally drive up to Chicago yearly. St. Louis is easy.Big props for the fanaticism, but I would encourage you to reconsider that 12 hour drive, lol.
ooooh you crazy my man. Planes for the win!!Nah man I generally drive up to Chicago yearly. St. Louis is easy.
I actually think it was very few that wanted him. Most realized what he was.If you want to see something interesting, go back 5 years to the coach search thread and you will be amazed how many of this fan base lusted for CM. In fact, one of our most respected insiders said we would rue the day we didn't hire CM. Two things to keep in mind:
CM built his reputation, such as it is, with his sweet 16 run at Tennessee. To get there I believe that it was Mercer who had to upset Duke. If your career is based on Mercer beating Duke, you ain't got a career.
Laphonso Ellis' made a huge mistake by hiring Brad Underwood instead of CM comment still sticks in my craw. Still irritates me.
Exactly! Stats, W/L records, player rankings, etc. throw it all out the window come Braggin Rights!Lol c'mon. You know that doesn't matter with this game.
Live! By Loews.Considering driving up for the game from Texas. Can anybody recommend some good hotels and restaurants in the area near the stadium?
Normally when I come up that way I stay in Collinsville by the Waffle House, but I’m also normally on the way to Chicago. Since I won’t be going that way, I’d like to be near the action.
I am aware and I stand by my statement. They are so bad and we need to absolutely grind them to dust.Lol c'mon. You know that doesn't matter with this game.
The Hyatt Regency downtown is nice. It's the closest hotel to the Arch, if you plan to visit there.Considering driving up for the game from Texas. Can anybody recommend some good hotels and restaurants in the area near the stadium?
Normally when I come up that way I stay in Collinsville by the Waffle House, but I’m also normally on the way to Chicago. Since I won’t be going that way, I’d like to be near the action.
I agree. The factor that plays in the most in my opinion is that they no longer have several players with a personal grudge/motivation against the Illini (Smith, Pinson, Tilmon, and even Pickett).This game better not be close. Mizzou is literally the lowest ranked P5 team in the country according to NET rankings.
And Clownzo is still their coach...........................I agree. The factor that plays in the most in my opinion is that they no longer have several players with a personal grudge/motivation against the Illini (Smith, Pinson, Tilmon, and even Pickett).
My crazy worry is that in his final year at a school cuonzo somehow does something to open up his next door. I'm hoping we're not part of that. Maybe a late sec run and a tourney win on Tuesday and he can leverage it for his next gig.And Clownzo is still their coach...........................
Isn't it pretty clear that Painter was just using them to get a raise? Why would anyone leave Purdue for Mizzou?My crazy worry is that in his final year at a school cuonzo somehow does something to open up his next door. I'm hoping we're not part of that. Maybe a late sec run and a tourney win on Tuesday and he can leverage it for his next gig.
To think Painter almost had this job.
I drove all alone from Champaign to Houston when I got my job a week after graduation. And I did it in under 24 hours to save on car rental. Oh God, never again!! Props to you!Considering driving up for the game from Texas. Can anybody recommend some good hotels and restaurants in the area near the stadium?
Normally when I come up that way I stay in Collinsville by the Waffle House, but I’m also normally on the way to Chicago. Since I won’t be going that way, I’d like to be near the action.
If Trent and DMW were well aware of them being winless at Iowa City, I'm sure they'll be quite aware of their lack of success in this game. They'll be more than ready.
Pickett is still playing for Mizzou. Last man standing.I agree. The factor that plays in the most in my opinion is that they no longer have several players with a personal grudge/motivation against the Illini (Smith, Pinson, Tilmon, and even Pickett).
I watched him say that too, and it irritates me as well. However, he did say a lot of nice things about us last year. I would love someone to ask him, on camera, if he still stands by that statement.Laphonso Ellis' made a huge mistake by hiring Brad Underwood instead of CM comment still sticks in my craw. Still irritates me.
Wow. JW really did hit a home run with BU. The evidence gets more convincing every day.Cuonzo bet the farm hiring Michael Porter's father as assistant coach (only prior experience was a woman's assistant coach) to get the Porter brothers. Michael Porter 's father was paid $375k/yr on 3 year contract setting the market price for the #1 HS recruit in country at $1.1M. Unfortunately Michael Jr had back problems only played 2 games for Missouri. His brother Jontay was averaged 9 ppg as freshman before blowing his knee out and going to NBA. That is the only way Cuonzo can recruit.
20/20 hindsight - Brad #1 seed Underwood was the better hire.
interesting - other candidates on search list did not do well either
Archie Miller fired IU (he was never coming to Illinois)
Gregg Marshall fired Wichita State
Dan Muller is still at ISU but last two seasons were 10-21 and 7-18.
Jeff Capel still at Pittsburgh last two seasons 6-17 and 10-12
Mick Cronin took UCLA to Final Four (he was never coming to Illinois)
Five possible coaching candidates if Illinois axes Groce
Robert Bondy takes a look at some possible coaching replacements for Illinois if John Groce is firedwww.btpowerhouse.com