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<blockquote data-quote="chiefini" data-source="post: 1612985" data-attributes="member: 11271"><p>After watching the way MSU players ended their season with Izzo, I am forever grateful for Coach Underwood’s program’s emphasis on family, culture, and teamwork.</p><p></p><p>After watching how well Ayo handled his final press conference as an Illini, I realize how I am really grateful that he came back, that he has mentored the freshman so well on how to act with dignity and class and how hard work pays off, (even literally pushing Andre to hold his head high), that he represented Illinois so well, both on and off the court, that he achieved his honored banner playing as a First-Team All-American, and that he led Illinois Basketball back to relevance and prominence.</p><p></p><p>After watching Trent and DaMonte (under the tough act of following his legendary father) walk off the court in tears in their last game of this season and maybe their tenures as Illini, I am truly grateful for their loyalty in maintaining their commitments, their leadership, their hard work becoming two of the best defenders in the B1G, and finally, their perseverance sticking with the program through thick and thin, establishing the foundation for the future.</p><p></p><p>After watching the strength of the bond between Kofi and Giorgi demonstrated all season, but especially in their post-game presser, I am grateful for the emphasis on the amazing brotherhood that is Illini Basketball.</p><p></p><p>After watching the freshmen Adam and Andre grow into becoming essential pieces of the Number 2 ranked team in college basketball, I am grateful that they now realize how special this program is, how they have to continue to work hard to improve, and I look forward to them playing a significant role in the Illini’s future success.</p><p></p><p>After watching (and hearing in person the last two games), I am grateful for the bench mob, every single coach, and the support staff for how hard they worked and all they did to help make this a season to remember.</p><p></p><p>After watching the team locker room celebrations after victories and winning the B1G Tourney, I am grateful for the pure joy and happiness this team brought to Illini Nation at such a scary and sad time this past few months.</p><p></p><p>After watching how poorly OSU fans treated EJ Liddell, I am grateful for the real Illini Nation, especially Dan and his platform for those on Illinois Loyalty who have stayed positive, classy, and loyal through the adversity of this difficult year and the many years of irrelevance. </p><p></p><p>Thank you, all.</p><p><img src="/inc/chief.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":chief:" title="Chief :chief:" data-shortname=":chief:" /> <img src="/inc/illinois.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":illinois:" title="Illinois :illinois:" data-shortname=":illinois:" /><img src="/inc/chief.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":chief:" title="Chief :chief:" data-shortname=":chief:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chiefini, post: 1612985, member: 11271"] After watching the way MSU players ended their season with Izzo, I am forever grateful for Coach Underwood’s program’s emphasis on family, culture, and teamwork. After watching how well Ayo handled his final press conference as an Illini, I realize how I am really grateful that he came back, that he has mentored the freshman so well on how to act with dignity and class and how hard work pays off, (even literally pushing Andre to hold his head high), that he represented Illinois so well, both on and off the court, that he achieved his honored banner playing as a First-Team All-American, and that he led Illinois Basketball back to relevance and prominence. After watching Trent and DaMonte (under the tough act of following his legendary father) walk off the court in tears in their last game of this season and maybe their tenures as Illini, I am truly grateful for their loyalty in maintaining their commitments, their leadership, their hard work becoming two of the best defenders in the B1G, and finally, their perseverance sticking with the program through thick and thin, establishing the foundation for the future. After watching the strength of the bond between Kofi and Giorgi demonstrated all season, but especially in their post-game presser, I am grateful for the emphasis on the amazing brotherhood that is Illini Basketball. After watching the freshmen Adam and Andre grow into becoming essential pieces of the Number 2 ranked team in college basketball, I am grateful that they now realize how special this program is, how they have to continue to work hard to improve, and I look forward to them playing a significant role in the Illini’s future success. After watching (and hearing in person the last two games), I am grateful for the bench mob, every single coach, and the support staff for how hard they worked and all they did to help make this a season to remember. After watching the team locker room celebrations after victories and winning the B1G Tourney, I am grateful for the pure joy and happiness this team brought to Illini Nation at such a scary and sad time this past few months. After watching how poorly OSU fans treated EJ Liddell, I am grateful for the real Illini Nation, especially Dan and his platform for those on Illinois Loyalty who have stayed positive, classy, and loyal through the adversity of this difficult year and the many years of irrelevance. Thank you, all. :chief: :illinois::chief: [/QUOTE]
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