The best team in my mind without a doubt is the 89 Flyin Illini. I saw them in Hawaii, they were outstanding in all facets of the game, loaded with talent. 2005 was close but 2nd in my opinion. This version is very good but I think 3rd all time
The Final Four
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Not sure about that, but he constantly calls Wagler "Vagler" like he's Mo Wagner and called Yaxel "Luxembourg". It's a bummer that Petrovic didn't work translate to the college game, but he definitely can play.
3 point girl
- texas
Drove over to watch them play LSU right before Xmas that season. OMG- I dont think I have ever seen an Illinois team play like they did that night. Completely destroyed them in Baton Rouge.
It's a sign. In 2004 I drove to the Illinois Lake Forest game with a friend. As we headed toward Champaign all of the overpasses refleted bright orange from the sun. We took that as a SIGN that Illinois would prevail. Turned out to be one of the greatest games. Yesterday Artremis II launched with Illini Orange covering most of the launch vehicle. IT IS A SIGN. Illinois will prevail on Saturday and Monday.
LouHenson
- Naples Florida
Greg Nixon is one of the coolest funniest guys I have ever met. He was at the bar after our game with VCU in Greenville. Met him with Nate Harris. They could not have been any nicer. Greg said he had done one of our games (he mostly works in the B12). Nate had done several. All I can say is I would spend an entire night listening to Greg tell stories. Straight comedy - the guy could be on stage he is so funny. They both said we could win it all from what they have seen?
Thank you!
Curbelo Fanboy
BERTBALL IS LIFE
Not only that we've never gone above 1 seed line. To date (including the Houston game) we won as a 5 vs Cincy as a 4 in 2004. A 9 vs UNLV as an 8 in 2011. 2 years ago we won as a 3 vs 2 vs Iowa State & the same vs Houston this year. That's it for the sum total of our tourney "upsets". It's time to change that.
Michigan guard Elliot Cadeau's travel to Final Four delayed after allergic reaction
The Wolverines point guard was left behind, but is expected to join the team in Indianapolis later on Wednesday
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Someone ask Cronin how much he paid to get Mara over here only to criminally mismanage him.
Doing worry about our personnel little guy
Doing worry about our personnel little guy
FanDuel and DraftKings (and probably others) have posted lines/odds for potential championship games.
They have us about +5/35% against either Arizona or Michigan
They have UConn about +5.5/33% against Arizona and +6/31% against Michigan
According to these, we shouldn't care who we face in the NCG even though UM is favored over Arizona and would be more favored over UConn than Arizona.
So I'm still rooting for UM to lose as always.
They have us about +5/35% against either Arizona or Michigan
They have UConn about +5.5/33% against Arizona and +6/31% against Michigan
According to these, we shouldn't care who we face in the NCG even though UM is favored over Arizona and would be more favored over UConn than Arizona.
So I'm still rooting for UM to lose as always.
UConn coach Dan Hurley won't shy away from sideline behavior
UConn coach Dan Hurley says he is not looking for any sympathy regarding the perception of his coaching style.
you have my sword!
So the glass is half full? I wish I could join you in that, but I'm a glass is half empty old fart. I've had my heart broke too many times in games this consequential. And I've been living and dying with Illini teams over more than half a century.We're still on our destined path. UConn won't be able to handle the team we've become since the last game. 10+ point win incoming
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