This here is what im referring to.I find the Sleepers media guys to be reasonable in their analysis here:
This here is what im referring to.I find the Sleepers media guys to be reasonable in their analysis here:
Bro it’s a joke lmaoIm sure the analysis is decent but I had to turn it off in disgust when he proclaimed himself "the voice of the Illini" has the guy never heard of Brian Barnhart??? The real voice of the Illini?
Bro it’s a joke lmao
We lost games because of what color uniform was worn?
Plot twist: they don'tWhy do ‘lucky’ rabbit’s feet ‘work’? Because you believe they will.
I just asked a question. Thought there was something rational I was missing. /s
Maybe we can wear the blue uniforms in NCAA Tournament games.........reverse psychologyOur worst winning % is in the blue uniforms.
I couldn't find the exact gif I wanted haha. Just a "cart way before the horse" type of comment. I'd love to see it but A LOT would have to go right, not just the games we participate in, for us to get to number 1 at any point this season, let alone in early January.Not sure how to take this
Would need Purdue to beat Bama and Zona along with others picking up losses.… if we win @Tennessee and then win all of our games up until January 5th.. We would be 12-1. Let’s take a look at some other teams schedules, shall we?
Arizona: vs Wisconsin, @Purdue, vs Alabama, Vs FAU, Vs Colorado
Kansas: vs Mizzou, @Indiana
Houston: vs Texas A&M
Purdue: vs Alabama, vs Arizona, @Maryland
UConn: @Gonzaga, Seton Hall, St John’s, @Butler
Baylor: @MSU, @Duke,
Gonzaga: @Washington, Vs UConn, Vs SDSU
Marquette: Vs Creighton, @Providence,
UNC: @Kentucky, @Oklahoma, @Pitt, @Clemson
Creighton: Vs Alabama, vs Nova, @Marquette
Texas lost last night, CO State plays St Mary’s & New Mexico in that stretch, Miami plays Clemson & Colorado…
Lots of these teams will lose games no matter what… there could be a few more upsets… if we get out of Mackey at 13-1, there may only be 2-3 other teams that have a similar record or resume.. not entirely out of the question for us to jump to the #1 spot…. But think how you want
Most likely it’s us, Kansas, Houston for #1. Voters loves recent results and there wouldn’t be a better win nationally than @Purdue. On top of wins over FAU, Tennessee, #1 in B1G & a 11 game win streak…
Where's that dislike button? I think there is a fair chance that this fearful thought will prove accurate, but hope not.I’m sure this won’t go over well, but, IMO the UI/UT game outcome will come down to foul calls. Whichever team can handle the bad calls and how the officials call the game to their advantage will win. I hope I’m wrong but I could see this game turning ugly and players like Hawkins loosing his composure. And even UT instigating this to some degree. Loud angry crowds do affect the way officials call the game. And when defense is stiff the best way to score is shoot free throws
There really are some deep scars from last year. Maybe we deserve some good fortune this year?This is the game where we really get to see the difference between this year's squad and last year's. Last year, we won a big game in the Garden against a ranked opponent and followed it up with a truly hideous performance on Saturday morning. Let's not repeat what we did last year. We're older. The vibes seem way better. Let's show it by coming out firing from the jump and collecting another huge win.
I think sucess for this team = big ten championship and long run in NCAA tornament,as in this will define a good season in players eyes.Team seems to be just getting started.ILLI think this next game will go a long way in answering some questions that a lot of people have about this team. FAU was great but as we know it is a Long season. A lot can happen. I like the positivity here. That is for sure. The thing that I am enjoying is that this program's stock is on the upswing. The main thing that concerns me is not the point guard issue or 3 point shooting or any of that. For me, it comes down to how this team handles success?
You'd think that an off-the-shelf "cart before horse" GIF would be a no brainier. Apparently not. However, we can use this one to illustrate what will happen if we, for example, beat Tennessee and Miznoz and then lose to Northwestern, in terms of that tantalizing post-Purdue #1 ranking.I couldn't find the exact gif I wanted haha. Just a "cart way before the horse" type of comment. I'd love to see it but A LOT would have to go right, not just the games we participate in, for us to get to number 1 at any point this season, let alone in early January.
Good thing there's a whole week off after Coleman's birthday on Sunday.You'd think that an off-the-shelf "cart before horse" GIF would be a no brainier. Apparently not. However, we can use this one to illustrate what will happen if we, for example, beat Tennessee and Miznoz and then lose to Northwestern, in terms of that tantalizing post-Purdue #1 ranking.
Bonus: it's a GIF of Sooner ineptitude. Hope no one was injured in its production.
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and that Matthew Mayer won't be in town to goad him and his teammates into celebrating hard during finals week.Good thing there's a whole week off after Coleman's birthday on Sunday.
Plot twist: they don't
Correct.Would need Purdue to beat Bama and Zona along with others picking up losses.
FIFYOh no? That’s how Domask got 33 and Shannon got 33!
And how do you think the Illini are going to win the National Championship this year? Sure... good players playing great games. And THEN....
FIFY
"Rational" is not allowed here on Loyalty. You ARE allowed to jump to conclusions, exhibit a leap of faith, and spew conjecture, however.I just asked a question. Thought there was something rational I was missing. /s
I feel this team will go the way TSJ goes. He is the engine of this team.After the last two games, I am a believer. Will we have a set back? Yes. I have confidence this team recovers even if we do and that is a breath of fresh air.