Pregame: Illinois vs Missouri, Sunday, December 22nd, 12:00pm CT, ESPN

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#151      
zuma
It should be a good game. I see Illinois winning a game of runs, ultimately winning by 8 or 9.
 
#154      
AZILL
Woot, have a blast! I've been 3 times. I actually fly into STL the morning of the game but the ticket/timing/travel schedule doesn't make it realistic for me gettting to the game. Still trying to convince my 'ride' back to central IL that we should just see what tickets are available on resale sites before driving back....
 
#155      
Oracle21
I’m starting to feel more confident about this game. Missouri is a terrible rebounding team and IL is good on the glass.

The one thing Mizzou does pretty well is not turn the ball over, but Illinois doesn’t really try for turnovers either. So I think this game comes down to 2nd shots and IL will scrap enough on the boards to win 80-72.

I’m envisioning an Arkansas type of game. I think IL has better offensive weapons, and Mizzou best 3 pt shooter is still out (tho they beat KU without him).

It’s interesting neither team is ranked. Mizzou could easily be undefeated. Their only loss was the first game of the season vs Memphis and they lead 53-42 with 14 minutes left. If Mizzou was undefeated with a win vs KU, they’d probably be top 10 even though their schedule is weak
 
#157      
DewLou
gary? said:
i still can't believe this game is on at noon. so incredibly stupid.
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Couldn't agree more. It was great when they had it in the evening on December 22nd or 23rd in a run up to Christmas. Maybe the scheduling was unavoidable, but having the game scheduled to compete with the NFL games is a mistake in my opinion. It will be better for those attending in person but as far as the television audience it's a mistake. I'll be watching football, taping the Illini and sit back and enjoy the game later that evening with a few cocktails.
 
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#159      
jrichisamazing
IlliniCub 16 said:
One thing Mike Latulip mentioned that I had not considered in terms of this being a potentially important win is that the SEC is such a gauntlet that Mizzou could completely crater due to the tough competition.

So right now it wouldn't look like a bad loss in the NET as Mizzou is ranked 38th, but this is a school that went 0-18 in the SEC last year. Mizzou seems to be much better this year, but the SEC also looks much better across the board.
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It's tough to drop much in the NET if you are playing nothing but Q1 games. Mizzou could have a terrible record at the end of the year and still end up in the top 50ish, as long as they aren't getting blown out every game.
 
#160      
DICKnaggie
My wife's birthday is 12/22 and for 20 years we've been watching the Bragging Rights game on the way to her parents house in Branson, MO. Happy to say her folks are now in CU and converted Illini. Also, I don't have to go to Branson anymore. Life is good! Go Illini!
 
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Grandpa
DICKnaggie said:
My wife's birthday is 12/22 and for 20 years we've been watching the Bragging Rights game on the way to her parents house in Branson, MO. Happy to say her folks are now in CU and converted Illini. Also, I don't have to go to Branson anymore. Life is good! Go Illini!
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Branson is a drive. We continued to the Buffalo and Mulberry rivers for several days of canoeing, ate at Lamberts on the way home. Life was good.
 
#168      
AnnoyedWithGarza
DewLou said:
Couldn't agree more. It was great when they had it in the evening on December 22nd or 23rd in a run up to Christmas. Maybe the scheduling was unavoidable, but having the game scheduled to compete with the NFL games is a mistake in my opinion. It will be better for those attending in person but as far as the television audience it's a mistake. I'll be watching football, taping the Illini and sit back and enjoy the game later that evening with a few cocktails.
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Odd take to me, as I'll be doing the opposite. NFL can be watched later without no real emotional energy gain or loss. I'd be gnawing my finger nails knowing I could be watching ILL bball and not doing so. The risk of accidently seeing the score is to great too.
 
#169      
PepeSilvia
AnnoyedWithGarza said:
Odd take to me, as I'll be doing the opposite. NFL can be watched later without no real emotional energy gain or loss. I'd be gnawing my finger nails knowing I could be watching ILL bball and not doing so. The risk of accidently seeing the score is to great too.
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What? You might miss out on the Bears being a complete dumpster fire.
 
#170      
SescIllini
Loved seeing Kofi dominate Tillman in these games. Didn't like seeing Ayo go 0-3 despite dominating the last game.
 
#171      
SescIllini
Heard on one of the podcast that Mizzou is 300+ on 3pt defense. Would think this is a game Humrichous needs to shine.
 
#173      
AirNeazy
Anyone know good places to park in St Louis near the stadium?
 
#174      
New Creation
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#175      
Illini in Indiana
Brosky said:
I'll be skipping my usual Sunday lunch with our friends to watch this game. We sure as hell better win!
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I agree. I've watched every Bragging Rights game, and to me they should be a night game.

Usually a great night (win) to have a couple drinks with no place to go!
 
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