Pregame: #12 Illinois vs #13 Minnesota, Wednesday, March 9th, 3:30pm CT, ESPN2

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It would be nice if Nunn and Hill only have to play 20-25 min in this one. Especially since Iowa plays a fast paced game and Purdue will beat us up physically if we get that far. And maybe Finke makes a couple 3's to get his confidence back.
 
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It would be nice if Nunn and Hill only have to play 20-25 min in this one. Especially since Iowa plays a fast paced game and Purdue will beat us up physically if we get that far. And maybe Finke makes a couple 3's to get his confidence back.

This would be great, Finke is 0-10 from 3 pt his last 4 games.
 
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t7nich

Central IL
The 3 suspended minny players won't be playing in the tourney, is that correct? Thought I saw that somewhere else but I can't recall.

Man, it's dead over here.. I wonder why ;)
 
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icengineer

Southern Illinois
The 3 suspended minny players won't be playing in the tourney, is that correct? Thought I saw that somewhere else but I can't recall.

Man, it's dead over here.. I wonder why ;)

They were suspended for the remainder of the season.
 
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t7nich

Central IL
That's what I thought. Thanks
 
#33      

RedRocksIllini

Morrison, CO
Rutgers and Minny were really bad and we got them each twice. This allowed us to finish 12th rather than 13th.:thumb:

I want to see a shot of a student holding up 12 fingers when this game goes to commercial break. Show some pride, man.
 
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Dan

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#38      
Just win, baby. Really hope the team comes out and plays with fire.... they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

JCL sets the record...
 
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icengineer

Southern Illinois
Just win, baby. Really hope the team comes out and plays with fire.... they have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

JCL sets the record...

He'd have to have a monster game to do that wouldn't he? Isn't he something like 6 or 7 back?
 
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He'd have to have a monster game to do that wouldn't he? Isn't he something like 6 or 7 back?

My bad... should of been more clear. :eek:

I think he will set the record, but it will most likely take two games. I'm assuming this will be a win since Minnesota has more injury/suspension issues than us.
 
#42      

ILL in IA

Iowa City
Today is a must win for me. Can't go into another off season thinking a team didn't care. And a win against Iowa would at least send me into the offseason with a smile. This is all I ask for right now.
 
#43      
6 to tie and 7 to break. JCL's averaging 2.8 threes per game in B1G play.

If JCL were to get 7 3's in a game, I wouldn't be surprised if it happened against this depleted squad. After the last game, I'm expecting him to have a big night. Hopefully it's a record setting night for him.
 
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icengineer

Southern Illinois
If JCL were to get 7 3's in a game, I wouldn't be surprised if it happened against this depleted squad. After the last game, I'm expecting him to have a big night. Hopefully it's a record setting night for him.

I'm down for that! :thumb:
 
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Today is a must win for me. Can't go into another off season thinking a team didn't care. And a win against Iowa would at least send me into the offseason with a smile. This is all I ask for right now.

haaha If you think this team and the individuals don't care that is on you as a fan. They care plenty. There is no "at peace with losing" or anything like that.

Looking forward to a win today
 
#46      
JCL may not have to get them all today. Just get a few more and get the win. Then get the rest in the next game. If we are lucky and win again maybe even get a few more.
 
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My expectations for our athletic department have been completely realigned in the past several days. I'm now counting on Lovie Smith to deliver an inspiring pregame speech to the basketball team, motivating them to a deep run in the BTT.
 
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OrangeDeeLight

Champaign Area
JCL may not have to get them all today. Just get a few more and get the win. Then get the rest in the next game. If we are lucky and win again maybe even get a few more.


True. But if JCL does it in 33 games (or more) it will have to go down as an * as the record was previously set in 32 games. :)
 
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PaytonHighstep

Downers Grove, IL
I'm anxious to see which thread has more activity this afternoon: the game thread for basketball or the hiring of football coaches thread? I will probably be watching the game and hitting refresh on the football board.
 
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True. But if JCL does it in 33 games (or more) it will have to go down as an * as the record was previously set in 32 games. :)
Corey's record already has an asterisk. He was a redshirt freshman. I suppose that means that JCL already has the un-asterisked record for a true freshman (somebody check me for DJR - I'm at work).

Cool!
 
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