Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I predict that we elect to wear our regular orange uniforms, we shoot more than 30 three-pointers, we make less than 30% of those three-pointers and we lose by 20-25. 
Pregame: Illinois vs Duke, Saturday, February 22nd, 7:00pm CT, FOX
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I predict that we elect to wear our regular orange uniforms, we shoot more than 30 three-pointers, we make less than 30% of those three-pointers and we lose by 20-25.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I told you a month ago, as you expressed reservations, that you wouldn't regret taking your in-laws to the MSU game last weekend. Five minutes into the game after two Rez monster flushes, I was all "Yeah, man, Fighter's livin' large in AH and lovin' this."I predict that we elect to wear our regular orange uniforms, we shoot more than 30 three-pointers, we make less than 30% of those three-pointers and we lose by 20-25.
Then it all collapsed and I vowed Sunday morning never to make optimistic predictions again.
That's my usual long-winded way of say that I'm not going to argue with you. I do hope it's the orange throwbacks or the script "Illinois." At least let me enjoy that. And the 11 beers I will consume to get me through it all.
We must don the orange Fighting Illini jerseys for any glimmer of hope
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
That will probably cost about what you paid for the tickets.
And that will come to $457 plus tip. Would you like to round up and make a donation?
Edit: @Illini2010-11 beat me to it
6 weeks puts us at Elite 8 territory…Morez won’t be playing another game this season.
I was in the Orange Krush then, even thought at that time it was called the Orange Krunch. I still talk about that team beating Magic's team. It was so exciting. However, with that team, I don't remember us playing or beating any really good teams other than MSU. Maybe Mizzou was good, but mostly we played cupcakes back then in the pre-season and racked up a bunch of wins. We were undefeated going into that game, and barely won again once Steve Lanter blew out his knee. This team still has a chance to make a little noise in March if we get healthy again, even without Rez. That team had a losing record, I believe we will win some more games this year...
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I didn't say when and where I would consume them. You really think I'd risk settling into my seat in a state of anything less than passive, numb acceptance of imminent destruction?
In fact, come to think of it, throwing back a couple 20 oz MD 20/20s over in Jersey around 7 p.m. before hopping on the PATH train will probably see me through.
This was my first year of law school and first year as a basketball fan. My memory was that we beat Kentucky at Kentucky, or somewhere. I keep meaning to look it up, but fear I will just prove myself wrong.
Duke is really good. They also don't play anybody. Make this a game by the under 12 and see if we can steal one.
Well, I looked it up. We actually did beat some ranked teams that year, and those big wins were indeed held in Lexington, Kentucky, but the teams we beat were #8 Syracuse and #17 Texas A&M. We were undefeated when we played MSU but after that, we lost to OSU in OT, I think that was the game when Steve blew his knee out. We only won 3 more games the rest of the year. Our record was 19-11 but 7 and 11 in the conference. Lost our last 5 games. I had forgotten about the tournament in Lexington because I wasn't there, only went to the games at the Assembly Hall. It was a tale of two seasons, great first half (15 and 0) and not so great second half. Also, even though Steve Lanter never played another game as an Illini, he was very successful in business and donated lots of money to the Ubben Complex. I had a class with him (History of Sport) and helped him out get a good grade in the course so in lieu of actual money, I figure that was my donation to the Illini Basketball program.
1978-79 Men's Basketball Schedule - University of Illinois Athletics
The official 1978-79 Men's Basketball schedule for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini
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I listened to that MSU game on a Walkman in my first night school class at U of Chicago. Stats class, everyone bored to squat, and I am fidgeting left and right w every play. Man, did I get some crazy looks. What a game!
I know Fletch is killer from the strength side, but does his stamina training match that? Just asking, because I remember the 05 team were all running regularly, and had to clock a 5 or 6 minute mile at some point.
Does that guy come with the uniform? I'm in!
Gotta pace yourself to make em stretch that long11 in 2 hours?
No the asking price is 80k and a Chevy Blazer. I’ll see myself out.
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