Pregame: Illinois at Michigan, Tuesday, March 2nd, 6:00pm CT, ESPN
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altenberger22
- South Carolina
Two consecutive days without a game. Thinking Sunday will be a day of (relative) rest.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Split the final two, and I am thrilled. Somehow win both, and I am booking my final four tickets.
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Win against Wisco pretty much locked us up a 2 seed IMO. We are playing w/ house money in terms of NCAA seeding.
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I think that gave us 8 quad 1 wins (so far).
i don’t think ayo will be back for this game, Coleman Hawkins on his instagram live said he has a concussion. Really hope he’s back for this game but if he’s not well enough why risk it.
Muck Fichigan!
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Lol really? Hawkins made a rookie mistake if he really let something like that slip. Brad would be on his behind...
I wrote after Neb game that it wouldn’t surprise me if Ayo is out until BTT. Hopefully he’s back for OSU, but think a good chance he doesn’t play against UM. Thought Illini could still beat Wisky cuz of D, and outside of late game Trice heroics Illini D was strong. Beating UM without Ayo will be quite an upset I think. Illini D can keep team in the game, I just worry if we’ll have enough offense in this game. Howard’s team has looked really good on D.
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I think it's just 1-2. I don't see us slipping to 3. There aren't enough quality teams to pass us on the 2 line.
I wasn’t on the live but an illinois basketball page said he said that.
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Major yikes. There is a reason Brad and staff don't disclose stuff like this. Huge competitive disadvantage to have stuff like this come out.
yea it’s not real known, still a chance ayo plays but concussions usually take some time depending on how bad it is. Want him 100 for the bet/tourney
iLL 89ers
- Dallas,TX , Born and raised in Alton,Illinois
I really agree with you on the two seed after winning at Wisconson , I sure hope though Ayo can get healthy to participate after all he sacrificed last year with no tourney , to only come back and play with this years team and get to the tourney but only to get a untimely injury.
Ayo`s health first and foremost no doubt though , sure hope he gets to "DANCE" though !!!!!
This team is getting incredible time learning to play without Ayo which very soundly helps the team...Let`s give Michigan a game with or without Ayo (get healthy young man) The experience the last two games and the next two contests are huge for this team....DEFINING !!
Yes, and Muck MSU and Izzo too!
I want to be slow to judge a kid. So if I am reading this wrong, let me know. But Coleman Hawkins telling his Instagram about Ayo really boils my blood. Underwood is obviously keeping things under wraps and that is smart.
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
If I remember correctly, Michigan pre-season was not picked to perform as well as they have. Curious to hear how folks attribute that prediction and why they have performed above it.
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Frankly, I don't care even if Underwood had told the media. Why is CH talking about Ayo's injury on Instagram live???
i’m not for sure he said it it was stated on an illinois basketball fan page
iLL 89ers
- Dallas,TX , Born and raised in Alton,Illinois
I myself thought they would be a tourney team come March (but not at their current record and no way a #1 seed-that`s why they play the games , right?) , but Livers playing the way he has , the pleasant surprise of Dickinson`s play (man he is scary moving forward) , Wagner playing solid as can be and the way Brown plays( reminds me a lot of Vitale at Baylor , think I`m spelling his name correct.) this years Michigan teams play all year , is rightfully justified at their ranking and Big Ten title looking it is theirs to take , they 110% have taken the bull by the horns" and took and earned everything coming their way.
Michigan plays the game the right way , the defensive communication and offensive play speaks for itself of their efficiencies and hustle is there that doesn't show in the stats . They will be a tough out in the tourney barring health or injuries...no doubt...they just don`t beat themselves.
Just checked KenPom and was shocked to see that Michigan is edging out Baylor for #2 now. Did not think anyone was going to catch the top-2 of Gonzaga/Baylor. Michigan is legit. Not expecting to go into AA and win, especially with Ayo either out or coming back and playing hurt, but hope it'll be good experience to play a team this good this late in the season, win or lose
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
This is really it and what I think most worry about our team. Still, I'm optimistic despite scheduling, injury, etc. Our team has soul, grit and a track record of battling back. As BU said in his last couple of pressers, "bring it on"!
What if it's a fake leak
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