We should win against the buckeyes. But if Washington and Lidell are hot, and Kofi gets in foul trouble or we get cold shooting - it can be lost. One game at a time.
Playing at a super high level right now for sure. But every time I start feeling cocky I remember it was only a month ago we needed a comeback and OT to beat Nebraska and 2 weeks ago MSU straight up beat us. Literally. Or all the other nut punch moments of Illini fandom.
But yeah if these guys can keep playing at this level there are so many special stories still to be written in an already incredibly special season.
First off, Illinois and Ohio State are not playing football tomorrow. Second, Ayo and Kofi are going pro after this season; this is their last shot at a conference title. A #1 seed (likely #2 overall) in the NCAA Tournament is guaranteed with a win. So they're going to be very, very motivated. And let's be honest -- Illinois is bigger upfront & has better overall talent. So unless Tim Donaghy is one of the officials working the game or Illinois literally forgets to show up for tip-off, I don't see Ohio State pulling off an upset.
On Eleven Warriors, quite a few are hoping Holtmann uses Zed Key (6'-8", 245) to defend Kofi at times. He's about the biggest available player on the Buckeyes roster. I didn't have the heart to tell them if that happens it would probably be really, really ugly for Key and OSU.
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