Pregame: Illinois at Purdue, Tuesday, February 8th, 8:00pm CT, ESPN

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Our defense has been locked in ever since the bad performance against Maryland. Playing on the road, I see us playing slower and more methodical. BU is going to do everything he can to keep the crowd out of the game. Purdue's defense is bad. We will hold the ball and run a lot of actions until they mess up. But the key is to play slow but still be active offensively. They will make mistakes if we run our sets with a purpose.
With BU at the helm, when we keep a team under 70 it’s more than likely a win.

Keeping Sasha away from hitting 3’s will go a long way towards keeping the Boilers sub 70.

I am confident DMFW will give Ivey fits, but Ivey is legit and will get his. But in all honesty, I want to see Da’Monte make a mother lovin’ free throw again!

Win or lose, if tonight’s nightcap plays out similarly to the earlier Illinois Purdue matinée, we are in for a treat.
 
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altgeld88

Arlington, Virginia
I just want to observe how wonderful it is that we all can wake up on game day in early February and be completely jacked about a titanic showdown featuring The Beloved. This seems to have become the norm during the past couple seasons, and it feels a great deal like it did many years ago. The program is back where it belongs, thanks to BU and his splendid recruits. This group, particularly b/c of Trent & Damonte's seasoning and leadership, is truly special. I'm enjoying a heaping portion of gratitude with breakfast.

:illinois::hailtotheorange::ah:
 
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I just want to observe how wonderful it is that we all can wake up on game day in early February and be completely jacked about a titanic showdown featuring The Beloved. This seems to have become the norm during the past couple seasons, and it feels a great deal like it did many years ago. The program is back where it belongs, thanks to BU and his splendid recruits. This group, particularly b/c of Trent & Damonte's seasoning and leadership, is truly special. I'm enjoying a heaping portion of gratitude with breakfast.

:illinois::hailtotheorange::ah:
It’s good to have Illinois Basketball back to being Illinois Basketball.
 
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Two of the very best, most well respected college basketball coaches taking their talented, highly ranked teams into an epic matchup to determine who will have the inside track on winning the Big Ten title. Both have refined and developed not only the talents of their players, but have also produced an exceptional group of fine young men who will succeed well after their basketball careers. Brad Underwood and Matt Painter represent the best of their profession and are outstanding leaders. May the best team win (Go Illini!)
 
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#282      

pruman91

Paducah, Ky
pre game breakfast.............................


2 eggs / over easy
4 pieces of Bacon
Bowl of Rice
2 pieces of Toast / Blackberry Jam
Lemonade
Gummy Bear
Long passionate kisses from NL # 3 for dessert
2 shots of Tito's Vodka
420
More conversing with the animals here who are my friends and Bro's ......

I love it ...................I really really do..........................

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Go Illini !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
#283      
pre game breakfast.............................


2 eggs / over easy
4 pieces of Bacon
Bowl of Rice
2 pieces of Toast / Blackberry Jam
Lemonade
Gummy Bear
Long passionate kisses from NL # 3 for dessert
2 shots of Tito's Vodka
420
More conversing with the animals here who are my friends and Bro's ......

I love it ...................I really really do..........................

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Go Illini !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

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#284      

sacraig

The desert
pre game breakfast.............................


2 eggs / over easy
4 pieces of Bacon
Bowl of Rice
2 pieces of Toast / Blackberry Jam
Lemonade
Gummy Bear
Long passionate kisses from NL # 3 for dessert
2 shots of Tito's Vodka
420
More conversing with the animals here who are my friends and Bro's ......

I love it ...................I really really do..........................

View attachment 15135

Go Illini !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are living the high life, man. The champagne of Loyalty posters.
 
#285      

pruman91

Paducah, Ky
OK ...................now I'm really jealous ..........I really really am............................where can I get some socks like that ??
 
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altgeld88

Arlington, Virginia
OK ...................now I'm really jealous ..........I really really am............................where can I get some socks like that ??
Knock yourself out, Pru!


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#290      

CoalCity

St Paul, MN
People try to compare Edey and Kofi but I think Kofi does a better job of keeping his elbows within his body when he turns. Sometimes Edey will turn with his elbows first
Kofi maybe needs to lead elbows first a bit more often against other bruisers like Edey. Not a good idea against smaller guys because they'll go flying but maybe Edey needs a few more bruises after going against Kofi. Nothing dirty like Edey does swinging his elbows at head level (EVERY friggin play) but his ribs should be pummeled enough to make it hurt to breathe.
 
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Retro62

North Bethesda, Maryland
Kofi maybe needs to lead elbows first a bit more often against other bruisers like Edey. Not a good idea against smaller guys because they'll go flying but maybe Edey needs a few more bruises after going against Kofi. Nothing dirty like Edey does swinging his elbows at head level (EVERY friggin play) but his ribs should be pummeled enough to make it hurt to breathe.
Body shots will make those gloves drop
 
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To talk about BUs defensive strategies….he doesn’t switch it up because they don’t work on zone in practice. He believes man to man is what they are best at and only having one defense doesn’t leave the kids any choice but to buy into that philosophy. Also he has one the best if not they best on ball defender in the country and off the best paint cloggers as well. But really it comes down to what BU philosophy as a coach and what he believes in. And he believes 100% in our guys understanding and executing our man to man.
 
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pruman91

Paducah, Ky
Knock yourself out, Pru!


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Thank you sir .............just ordered 3 pair.......the argyle above , the slipper one to the left above , and the 4 stripe orange ones ..............
Nl # 3 get's the 4 striped orange ones .....she is thanking me as i type this post...............I really really like this day so far .....let's end it with a B1G leading 11th win tonight !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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pruman91

Paducah, Ky
Thank goodness I work at home on Wednesdays these days.
Alrighty then alt..............let's git this party started ........I just had my first Tito's shot ..........You gonna call me ?....If you do , i will raise you immediately ....just sayin................lol
 
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altgeld88

Arlington, Virginia
Alrighty then alt..............let's git this party started ........I just had my first Tito's shot ..........You gonna call me ?....If you do , i will raise you immediately ....just sayin................lol
lol Pru. You're gonna have to drink for two until around 7:30 when I knock off!
 
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