Pregame: Illinois at Maryland, Friday, December 2nd, 8:00pm CT, BTN

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This Maryland game concerns me. We never seem to play well in Maryland and this will be our 1st true road game, and that against a team that seems to play us well every year.
I could be wrong, but this year's Illini--with that defense and length--will not be thinking about the past at all. However, Maryland has the ability to play a great game and beat them, but I really like the Illini's chances.
 
#57      

The Galloping Ghost

Washington, DC
Only place Brad hasn’t won at in league….and trust me he knows that.
Well, looks like I'll be there on Friday. Apologies to BU and everyone in advance. Our record when I'm in the building since graduating is, uh, let's just say not good. Hopefully, we finally break the streak and get this conference season started right.
 
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This Maryland game concerns me. We never seem to play well in Maryland and this will be our 1st true road game, and that against a team that seems to play us well every year.
The 2019 game at Maryland was the ultimate back breaker. We were literally up for 39 1/2 minutes that game. Cowan hits a desperation 3 to tie it and then they call a foul on Andres Feliz in the final second on a loose ball (total homey call). They drop the FT and win 59-58. Now THAT sucked the air right out of my Illini lungs. I'll take a beat down over another one of those games. I think we play them close this time but we end up on the +1 side :)
 
#60      

Epsilon

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Two wins, please.
Honestly. I have more optimism about this team than any Illini team since ‘05. I’m not settling for anything less than Final Four this year. Our defense is SO GOOD, I think this team can beat anybody. This is going to be a well oiled machine by the end of the season.
 
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Epsilon

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Any updates on Sencire after he rolled his ankle?
 
#62      

pruman91

Paducah, Ky
The 2019 game at Maryland was the ultimate back breaker. We were literally up for 39 1/2 minutes that game. Cowan hits a desperation 3 to tie it and then they call a foul on Andres Feliz in the final second on a loose ball (total homey call). They drop the FT and win 59-58. Now THAT sucked the air right out of my Illini lungs. I'll take a beat down over another one of those games. I think we play them close this time but we end up on the +1 side :)
That was the infamous
d j bald head ref game
GGGGRRRRRRRR...
Would not be surprised at all that he is reffing this game....he is a pos...JMHO
 
#63      
That was the infamous
d j bald head ref game
GGGGRRRRRRRR...
Would not be surprised at all that he is reffing this game....he is a pos...JMHO
Good call. I will be totally shocked if he is NOT reffing Friday. That's just the B10's M.O.
 
#64      
Well, looks like I'll be there on Friday. Apologies to BU and everyone in advance. Our record when I'm in the building since graduating is, uh, let's just say not good. Hopefully, we finally break the streak and get this conference season started right.
Someone keep a look out for a dude in a Red Grange jersey at the XFINITY Center and divert him to the nearest drinking hole for the duration of the game. If it's an Applebee's I'll chip in a gift card.
 
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pruman91

Paducah, Ky
Good call. I will be totally shocked if he is NOT reffing Friday. That's just the B10's M.O.
conference name changed to B$G.........................per kevin warren and scUM is listed first for now and forever ....did away with the alphabetic listing......
 
#67      

altgeld88

Arlington, Virginia
Maryland is looking strong. Purdue beat Duke like a drum. Michigan could of easily beat Virginia. Indiana picked to win Big 10.
Shaping us a pretty tough conference.
No arguments about MD and Purdue. I note that Virginia dropped like a stone from 6 to 16 in Torvik's ratings this morning in the wake of their narrow escape last night. Michigan still hovering around #70. They looked awful v. AZ State. I remain to be convinced that they will be in the hunt come Feb.
 
#68      

pruman91

Paducah, Ky
Someone keep a look out for a dude in a Red Grange jersey at the XFINITY Center and divert him to the nearest drinking hole for the duration of the game. If it's an Applebee's I'll chip in a gift card.
bring some 420 also.........../s
 
#69      

billybaroo

Pebble Beach, CA
That was the infamous
d j bald head ref game
GGGGRRRRRRRR...
Would not be surprised at all that he is reffing this game....he is a pos...JMHO
Never Forgive You Season 5 GIF by Parks and Recreation
 
#70      
The 2019 game at Maryland was the ultimate back breaker. We were literally up for 39 1/2 minutes that game. Cowan hits a desperation 3 to tie it and then they call a foul on Andres Feliz in the final second on a loose ball (total homey call). They drop the FT and win 59-58. Now THAT sucked the air right out of my Illini lungs. I'll take a beat down over another one of those games. I think we play them close this time but we end up on the +1 side :)
We were there. Took our daughter and son-in-law. He’s a Terp. Maryland fans were oddly silent on the rude back to the parking garage. They must have been deflated by squeaking out a win against unranmed Illinois when you’re #3 or thereabouts.
 
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My son-in-law the Terp tried to get tickets for the game on Friday. Only nosebleed seats were available. Gonna be a loud house.
 
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I'd argue it was not all that competitive starting in the second half. Michigan blew a double digit lead because Virginia is better than them and recovered from a rickety start.
Agreed, VA bets Michigan 7-8 times out of 10
 
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The 2019 game at Maryland was the ultimate back breaker. We were literally up for 39 1/2 minutes that game. Cowan hits a desperation 3 to tie it and then they call a foul on Andres Feliz in the final second on a loose ball (total homey call). They drop the FT and win 59-58. Now THAT sucked the air right out of my Illini lungs. I'll take a beat down over another one of those games. I think we play them close this time but we end up on the +1 side :)
The silver lining - I think that loss in particular forged even more of a pizza hut parking lot team mentality that season and beyond.
 
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