Hopefully Hamlin is a Starter for EIU
Pregame: Illinois vs Eastern Illinois, Monday, November 7th, 8:00pm CT, ESPNU
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Payback? Take the high road gentlemen. we've moved on from the depths
to a position where we shouldn't concern ourselves with a scrimmage how
many years ago? That game was an important part of our climb and while
we should win easily, there should be no payback. Reserve those kinds of
feelings for a big ten, SEC or ACC opponent. Maybe a certain SEC opponent
with a coach that we have history with.
to a position where we shouldn't concern ourselves with a scrimmage how
many years ago? That game was an important part of our climb and while
we should win easily, there should be no payback. Reserve those kinds of
feelings for a big ten, SEC or ACC opponent. Maybe a certain SEC opponent
with a coach that we have history with.
Yeah, I’m not even sure what it says about our fan base/posters here that they are even talking about payback against Eastern Illinois — and for a scrimmage. C’mon. People always talk about Illinois not getting national respect. Maybe act like we deserve it.
Incredible story, thanks for sharing. For all of us that grew up listening to Brian Barnhart, we are spoiled. Great voice and descriptor of the game.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Jay Shidler actually won a state championship as a sophomore in 1974!
You are correct....forgot that the Blonde Bomber was actually a Freshman on that state championship team....according to IHSA stats...Jay made the all tournament team as a Freshman (scoring 49 pts) along with Rick Leighty and Bill Heidbreder....I was thinking of the 1976 team that finished 3rd
And you’re not even retired yet! That’s when you have to check your phone every day to see what day it is, because for a retiree, every day is Saturday!
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Anybody out there who can help me with this? I have a vivid memory in my addled brain of Jay Shidler, in either high school or college getting called for goal tending on a mid range jump shot that was halfway to the hoop?
Anyone?
I saw him play several times during his HS career....
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Love the aggression to make the attempt but good luck anyone trying that on TS."Try"
Cant wait for TS to stuff Edey....that will be an awesome GIF
How about when Skyy dunks on Edey this year.... will someone save some video of it for future debates in 20 years
I actually think Skyy is probably gonna Sky above Edey and Jenkins both at the same time and it’s gonna look something like this:
Always hate in-school little brother matchups (especially amplified after the Loyola tourney pantsing lol).
Wouldn't be surprised if this was closer than expected for some time. First regular season game jitters and all that jazz.
Wouldn't be surprised if this was closer than expected for some time. First regular season game jitters and all that jazz.
Great memories. I played for Carmi in the nec conference and remember these names well. I moved to Centralia and played for the Orphans { winningest hs team in the nation}. Graduated in 1970.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Illinois men's basketball ready to unveil new style, roster for 2022-23 season
The Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball team will look a lot different during the 2022-23 season, which opens at home against Eastern Illinois.
By Anderson Kimball Decatur (Ill.) Herald & Review
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With a veteran team and star Kofi Cockburn last season, Brad Underwood had a sense of solace when he went into each day as the Illinois basketball coach.
“I woke up every night last year knowing I had 20 and 10,” Underwood said at Big Ten Media Days. “That’s a pretty good feeling.”
With Cockburn off playing professionally in Japan and veterans Trent Frazier and Da’Monte Williams out of eligibility, it’ll be a new-look Illini in 2022-23.
Five starters and 10 players from last year’s roster are gone, with a team with eight newcomers featuring a lot of new faces and pivoting to a new style of play.
Without a traditional and dominant center like Cockburn, Illinois will feature a faster-paced offense and get out more in transition. It’ll also have some more full-court pressure, though it’ll be with an emphasis on draining the shot clock and extending the half-court defense rather than forcing a bevy of turnovers.
Interesting that we're facing a Lawrenceville great! Couldn't the Illini get even one of those guys? I'll bet Lou would have given them the green light, unlike Knight and Hall!
We really aren't taking any chances with the cupcakes this year. All 6 cupcakes are ranked in the 300's on torvik. Seems like each year we have at least 1 or 2 cupcakes in the low 200's or maybe the high 100's. I wonder if this was scheduled on purpose?
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