A loss in this game would justify panic mode in terms of where is this program headed.
While I agree a loss tomorrow would be disappointing TOMORROW, to say it would justify panic mode in terms of where this program is headed?
IMO, where the program is headed in 2019-20 is another year of experience with an actual roster full of BIG talent, adding even more BIG capable talent, in a system that has shown when it's running at full steam can knock off the #17 and #6 teams in the country.
This year, as most of us knew back in October, with a still very young and inexperienced lineup, we would be on a roller coaster all season long. I firmly believe the long term outlook of the program with BU in charge is extremely bright!
With that said, I do feel a decisive win on the horizon tomorrow! Go Illini!