BU has a proven track record with his stye of play before coming to the Illini. So the only variable that is different is the players. I think Underwood is as shocked as we are.
I guess I don't see this like others do.
I look at RPI ratings and probably too much, but here is what I see.
2016-17 Okie State
vs. RPI TOP 50 3-10
vs. RPI TOP 100 6-11
2015-16 SFA
vs. RPI TOP 50 0-1
vs. RPI TOP 100 3-4
2014 - 15 SFA
vs. RPI TOP 50 0-3
vs. RPI TOP 100 4-3
2013 - 14 SFA
vs. RPI TOP 50 0-1
vs. RPI TOP 100 1-1
I keep hearing about his track record, and yes he has gotten his teams to the tournament. But against top talented teams he actually hasn't been very impressive has he?