Why not just do the monthly pass?
Pregame: Illinois vs Illinois State (Exhibition), Sunday, October 19th, 2:00pm CT, B1G+
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Is this age related?
Is it only Illinois State and Colgate on Big Ten Plus? Or will the Long Island game be on Big Ten Plus also?
I am going to my first Illini basketball game in years as I recently moved to Champaign. How early should I get to the AH?
ISU isn't a middle of the road mid major this year. They're talented and they're going to put meaning into a meaningless game, much like we did versus Kansas a few years back.Regardless of who actually plays, I'm going with a 18 point blowout. This isn't your standard "lose to mid majors" Illini of the past. 84-66
Coach BU should be trying as many combos as he can. He allowed a brand new team pretty much no time to gel before the waters get really deep. Have to see what works and have to see what doesn't.
I like a challenging schedule, but this would be a rough non-con for a team that's been playing together for two or three years. That's not us.
Do what you have to do to figure out as much as you can, as fast as you can with a large amount of your most prominent players parked in street clothes.
I'm one who wants to win every game, even scrimmages, but BU is in a bit of a bind here with the injury/eligibility issues.
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Doors open 90 minutes before tip. First 60 minutes of that offers discounts on food and drink.
I tried casting the Wrexham game yesterday and it was far easier than I expected. Looks like I can watch the game tonight with or without my Roku box.
And yes, tonight is correct. 9pm in Prague.
Start time 8:00 p.m. here in Yola, Nigeria. I'm conflicted because I grew up in Normal, and hold two degrees from ISU. But I'm not so conflicted that I won't be hoping that the Illini crush the Birds under foot!
Happy game day everyone! Feels so so good to be back 
If going to the State Farm Center is a pilgrimage for you, then show up so you have enough time to walk around, check out the hall of fame area, and walk around for a bit, but you don't need 90 or even 60 minutes to do that. If you want to really experience it but not be bored sitting around, then 45 minutes before game time is PLENTY of time. Otherwise, walk in the doors 30 minutes before hand, walk around for 10 minutes, go to the bathroom, and then head back to your seats with 15-20 minutes to go.
Its a great atmosphere right before the game and during the game, but its not like there is a lot to do outside in the concourse.
But whatever you want to do, enjoy your first trip.
Dan
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For Long Island game we need Wisconsin football game time first, then they'll schedule basketball around it so minimal overlap on BTN or B1G+.
Looking ahead on the BTN TV schedule and a couple of times this week it shows BTN+ Encore. I'm assuming there's a decent chance that it will be a replay of today's exhibition.
I'm probably going to the role the dice and not pay the monthly BTN+ for October for only a single exhibition game.
I'm probably going to the role the dice and not pay the monthly BTN+ for October for only a single exhibition game.
It’s a secret scrimmage. Doesn’t count win or lose. So MP can certainly play if he is ready.
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Has Keaton been that much better than the 22 year old pro?
Has Keaton been that much better than the 22 year old pro?
Or is it just that KW has been so much better than expected, far exceeding expectations, while MP has only met his? So, KW is getting all the hype, deservedly so, as it looks as if he is really, really good, but still, he is a freshman. Will Riley didn’t start until the end of the season. I still think once MP is ready, he will be the starter. I keep pointing to how BU describes him as a jet (and Trotter said he was the Energizer Bunny), and I think BU will have MP direct the offense, fast and faster. KW will play a lot, spelling both MP and KB, and maybe playing other positions.
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