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General Category => Fighting Illini Basketball Forum => Topic started by: fucking on December 14, 2020, 06:28:19 PM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP0HI0nu9II
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVdMYrmmLQM
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVdMYrmmLQM
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Hope to see a good cohesive game without any major lapses. Pretty much a must win game I suppose.
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Tell us about the rodents, MN?
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Don't know much of anything about them this year.
Kalscheur can drain 3's. Marcus Carr has been playing well.
I think the rest of the starters may be transfers.
And Lil Ricky will Lil Ricky.
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From today's fishwrap.
Players to watch: Gophers sophomore forward Isaiah Ihnen replaced senior Brandon Johnson in the starting lineup in Thursday’s win over Missouri-Kansas City. Ihnen posted a career-best 11 rebounds and two blocks in his first career start. Johnson returned to practice Monday, but his status is day-to-day with a left high-ankle sprain. Illinois’ 7-foot, 290-pound center Kofi Cockburn will be a tough matchup for 7-foot Gophers junior Liam Robbins, who had 27 points vs. UMKC. Cockburn has scored in double figures in five of six games this season. He had a season-high 19 points against Missouri.
Carr opened the season averaging 29.7 points in his first three games, but the Gophers have developed more balance in their past three wins. Seven-foot center Liam Robbins, a Drake transfer, overcame a slow start to the year and scored a season-high 27 points and five blocks against UMKC. Utah transfer Both Gach has been consistent, ranking second on the team in scoring (15.3), rebounds (6.2) and 3.8 assists
An ankle injury to starting forward and newcomer Brandon Johnson could hurt Pitino’s depth; Johnson’s status is day-to-day. The Gophers feel, though, they have the pieces when healthy to compete with anyone on their grueling schedule — something they can start to prove Tuesday night.
“I think we can be very difficult for other teams,” junior guard Gabe Kalscheur said. “A lot of people don’t talk about us. They talk about other teams. I feel like that’s not fair to us … We’re trying to make noise and put ourselves on the map again.”
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if we lose
uh oh
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Just not the same without the Orange Crush...
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free throws my gosh
2-6 from FT at under 16, not good.
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This team doesnt give two fucks about playing defense.
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Where's the energy? We're sleepwalking out there again.
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is it wrong to say right now we play better without Kofi>?
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missed another 2 free throws
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Yay we made FTs.
Kofi caught the ball too!
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This team doesnt give two fucks about playing defense.
Yep.
Offense needs to start with defense.
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Wow Curbelo!!! 😍😍😍 I love this dude!
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there we go kofi
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Kofi doing work
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Kofi ballin.
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Illinois big men are getting the ball in good position down low.
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Miller is forcing things.
Trent's heating up!
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Trent heating up!
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My Curbelo boner keeps growing and growing.
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Kofi putting in the work.
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Whatever somebody said when we were down early has been working.
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Kofi is getting great position down low and the guards are getting him the ball this game.
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Kofi is getting great position down low and the guards are getting him the ball this game.
And Kofi is catching it
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Whatever somebody said when we were down early has been working.
They said "get two fouls on Robbins, and have Pitino yank him."
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I love me some Curbelo. He is soo freaking special!
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My Curbelo boner keeps growing and growing.
If I had one it would be too. He’s fucking awesome!
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F N A Frazier. Wicked shot.
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Minnesota's shot selection tonight has been dubious at best.
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Inject this into my veins!
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this is the team i expected
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31 & 13 for Kofi. Just too big and powerful for the Gophers
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is minnesota this bad?
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Hamlin throwing it down!
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Have I mentioned how special Curbelo is. He will not be here for 4 years. This guy will be a HOF player in the NBA. Mark my words.
Hey, Papi!
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If I had one it would be too.
It's true. This man has no dick.
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Curbelo stuffing the sheet: 9 pts, 9 asts, 6 rebs. Only 2 turnovers.
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It's true. This man has no dick.
😂
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that was enjoyable
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We outscored them 82-47 after being down 18-10 early
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Kofi Cockburn’s best performance since The Green Mile.
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Bad start but after that we looked like we were playing NC A&T again. Missouri and Baylor really exploited our weaknesses. Minnesota did the same early but we adjusted and rolled them. This team will improve greatly as the guards gain chemistry.
That’s gonna have to be the key because...
Grandison is just lost out there. Holy shit. This team has a much shorter bench than any of us expected.
Random: Just realized Jalen Coleman-Lands is playing for Iowa State.
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Have I mentioned how special Curbelo is. He will not be here for 4 years. This guy will be a HOF player in the NBA. Mark my words.
Hey, Papi!
Lol, a bit premature to make that call (NBA HoF). Does the names Jay Williams, Drazen Petrovic, Reggie Lewis, Derek Rose, Len Bias, Michael Ray Richardson, LaRue Martin, Latrell Sprewell, Sam Bowie, Brandon Roy, Maurice Stokes, Gilbert Arenas, Mark Price, Greg Oden mean anything to you? Hard to predict on court career-impacting injuries (Rose, Bowie, Roy, Stokes, Arenas, Price), self-destructive behavior (Williams, Bias, Richardson, Sprewell, Arenas), or untimely deaths (Petrovic, Lewis). Draft busts (Martin, Oden) happen, too.
Curbelo is off to a pretty good start in his basketball college career but enshrinement in the NBA HoF in Springfield...we'll see in @25 years if I'm still around.
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Random: Just realized Jalen Coleman-Lands is playing for Iowa State.
He's still playing college ball? Good to know.
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Lol, a bit premature to make that call (NBA HoF). Does the names Jay Williams, Drazen Petrovic, Reggie Lewis, Derek Rose, Len Bias, Michael Ray Richardson, LaRue Martin, Latrell Sprewell, Sam Bowie, Brandon Roy, Maurice Stokes, Gilbert Arenas, Mark Price, Greg Oden mean anything to you? Hard to predict on court career-impacting injuries (Rose, Bowie, Roy, Stokes, Arenas, Price), self-destructive behavior (Williams, Bias, Richardson, Sprewell, Arenas), or untimely deaths (Petrovic, Lewis). Draft busts (Martin, Oden) happen, too.
Curbelo is off to a pretty good start in his basketball college career but enshrinement in the NBA HoF in Springfield...we'll see in @25 years if I'm still around.
Of course he can get hurt, but I’m telling you, he will be minus injuries. He has that IT factor. You’ll see....
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That's what I am talking about. Let's roll through the big ten like I used to go through wings at bdubs
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That's what I am talking about. Let's roll through the big ten like I used to go through wings at bdubs
Bdubs wings suck. Quality has went way downhill and overpriced as fuck. Overrated, but I get what you’re saying😂
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Bdubs wings suck. Quality has went way downhill and overpriced as fuck. Overrated, but I get what you’re saying😂
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Bdubs wings suck. Quality has went way downhill and overpriced as fuck. Overrated, but I get what you’re saying😂
Beer was involved so the quality of the wings wasn't as important :)
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Of course he can get hurt, but I’m telling you, he will be minus injuries. He has that IT factor. You’ll see....
I agree he's got the IT factor. And he's a pass-first player, which is awesome. Just need to make sure he can hit outside shots consistently, something Frank Williams was unable to do at the next level.
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For some reason, Marcus Carr didn't seem excited to talk about Ayo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyBX6DupFV0
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For some reason, Marcus Carr didn't seem excited to talk about Ayo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyBX6DupFV0
Was Marcus Fuller sitting in a tent?
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Loved the defensive effort after the first 10 minutes. Would love to see that the rest of the season. Also I know Hawkins doesn't really fill the stat sheet, but I really like what the kid brings to floor. For a true freshman big he doesn't really hurt us a whole lot on the defense end and he has a nit for being in the right place at the right time in some key moments.
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I agree on Hawkins. He has such a weird posture though.
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I agree on Hawkins. He has such a weird posture though.
Seems like he’s hunched over all the time. Very weird and I can already see future back problems in his future 😬
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Was Marcus Fuller sitting in a tent?
The Loges
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I was surprised that he took his mask off to ask questions. Marcus is as woke as it gets.
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I saw him self consciously start to put it back on at the end of one of his questions.
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Carr is good player. Their team looked like shit. Odd nuthugging question about Ayo. He had bad game also.
Kofi had best game of year obviously, but Dakich aside, Kofi looks about the same as last year so far on offense, and is worse on Defense. Needs to makes big improvements before he can be considered at next level. I just want him to play well in BIG.
Ayo has been getting huge press, but he is 4-16 from 3 since the NCAT scrimmage. He is very good in midrange with some space and can be electric in open floor. I still think his lack of range is problem for us now, and him at next level.
We are much better team when he shoots less overall. 12-13 takes is about right.
The Duke offensive distribution was our best game and that is how we were good at end of last year,
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that was the best we played all year
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Odd nuthugging question about Ayo.
Sometimes you have to pivot. I was going for a Trent quote, but his initial response was so sorrowful. So I just ended with a generic encomium.
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https://youtu.be/noPlB3jiDz0
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https://youtu.be/ULrb20mkMWs
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They are different team at home.
Banged up though.
We should handle them.
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aRB6dIgyXx0
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ezE3ZwdCcw
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XZNFcITAGms
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Thanks Rob, good stuff. I thought the best question was the peoria one, got Underwood into it. And nice job with the first name treatment.
You living in a cellar with no heat?
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DMW unfortunately not a riveting interview
The difference between listening to Pitino and Underwood is stark. Underwood handles himself a lot like Bill Self. Pitino sounds like an assistant in his first week after being named interim coach.
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DMW unfortunately not a riveting interview
And never has been.
I was mildly annoyed that no one "engaged" my question, seen here at bottom right in the Chat panel.
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That’s hilarious. Not surprised this current group of schlubs that cover the Illini wouldn’t touch that. They can’t even come up with questions I’d want answers to.
For the record I meant he’s not a riveting interview in general, not that this was a one-off. I don’t get the feeling he wants to be there and if that’s the case I hope we get interviews with players who will be happy to share some insight during this critical stretch run.
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I better chime in.
Kalscheur is out with a pinky.
Lil Ricky says he's the best perimeter defender in the league. He can get hot from 3 too.
Robbins is a "hopeful" with an anker.
Gofs are 13-1 at home, losing to the Terps. They have 5 home wins vs ranked teams.
Without Kalscheur, and with a hobbling Robbins, they lost at Indiana by 10.
Time to stop throwing the ball away and start valuing possessions.
I L L .....
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I better chime in.
Kalscheur is out with a pinky.
Lil Ricky says he's the best perimeter defender in the league. He can get hot from 3 too.
Robbins is a "hopeful" with an anker.
Gofs are 13-1 at home, losing to the Terps. They have 5 home wins vs ranked teams.
Without Kalscheur, and with a hobbling Robbins, they lost at Indiana by 10.
Time to stop throwing the ball away and start valuing possessions.
I L L .....
Good to hear from you, Mn! Was worried something happened to you.
I N I!
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I better chime in.
Kalscheur is out with a pinky.
Lil Ricky says he's the best perimeter defender in the league. He can get hot from 3 too.
Robbins is a "hopeful" with an anker.
Gofs are 13-1 at home, losing to the Terps. They have 5 home wins vs ranked teams.
Without Kalscheur, and with a hobbling Robbins, they lost at Indiana by 10.
Time to stop throwing the ball away and start valuing possessions.
I L L .....
Hey good to see you and thanks for the info. INI
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Been busy with a couple of projects.
Good entertainment so far. Has Bardo said anything yet about both teams throwing "the rock" away ?
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Johnson got that earlier block. Not Robbins.
Robbins got it in the box score tho
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Oh my !!
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Nice run at the end of the half.
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TRENT!!!!!!
That's how you end a half
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I love half court shots. And bounce passes.
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11/11 FTs
Inject that into my veins.
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Welcome sight after the last two games. Now let's keep the foot on the gas pedal. Wow. That was a fun half.
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3 guys in double figures. A good half.
They reversed the call on the Robbins block. Gave it to Johnson.
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For the hockey fans. NFL hockey outdoor from Lake Tahoe. Knights at Avs.
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For the hockey fans. NFL hockey outdoor from Lake Tahoe. Knights at Avs.
Is there even ice or did Murph melt it?
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Our defense has really been coming together the last few weeks, and they are killing it this game. Everyone is playing their best D.
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What a pass by Kofi. Love seeing that from the big man!
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I like this kinda party!
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Robbins is really hurting. He can't even get back on D. Not sure why Pitino is keeping him out there
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Adam Miller can get up! Who knew
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Do they have a mercy rule in the NCAA? :D
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Love what we're seeing. Would love it even more if they are playing like this in early April.
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If we end up top 4 in quad one wins, we should get a #1 seed instead of Svens team.
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If we end up top 4 in quad one wins, we should get a #1 seed instead of Svens team.
I have a feeling if we beat Michigan, we will get a 1 seed pretty easily.
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This is a carbon copy of the first match up with these guys
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Might want to save some of this....
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Might want to save some of this....
Bring in the backups!
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Bring in the backups!
Just hope they do not fall off the court like Curbello.
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I have a feeling if we beat Michigan, we will get a 1 seed pretty easily.
Yep. But the game is at Michigan.
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This is fun. No shortage of sportscenter highlights
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First turnover in almost 17 minutes.
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Ayo is just dirty.
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Put the backups in.
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Ayo needs one rebound and assist for a triple double.
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Ayo needs one rebound and assist for a triple double.
Get the rebound and get on the bench
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Been busy with a couple of projects.
Good entertainment so far. Has Bardo said anything yet about both teams throwing "the rock" away ?
Did I just hear Bardo say something about the 1951 Fighting Illini being known as the "Whiz Kids"?
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There it is! Ayo's second trip-dub in four games
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Did I just hear Bardo say something about the 1951 Fighting Illini being known as the "Whiz Kids"?
Yes, indeed. LOL
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Did I just hear Bardo say something about the 1951 Fighting Illini being known as the "Whiz Kids"?
Being a decade off doesn't mean anything.
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Did I just hear Bardo say something about the 1951 Fighting Illini being known as the "Whiz Kids"?
I've read about them many times on my brother's toilet.
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Yes, indeed. LOL
That's what I thought he said! Hey Bardo, brush up on you Fighting Illini history.
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I thought Minny would put up a better showing this time around, but it was more of the same from the first meeting.
We looked every bit like a top 5 team from start to finish.
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Bardo not so much
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Being a decade off doesn't mean anything.
Better PG than a TV color man.
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This is how a Top 5 team should look when they play an average team missing 2 starters.
Just bury them.
No more fcking the dog.
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I've gotta think we'll switch places in the rankings with whoever loses tomorrow.
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https://youtu.be/jKe5k7N7xCs
https://youtu.be/kEME6nyCrNk
https://youtu.be/bKoodN8waE8
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9x_nsVv6U0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekT-yKEeDt4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9KQadu5vwI
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Put a fork in Minnesota.
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Today was a special day in a season that’s becoming full of them. I’m glad to see across the Illinisphere that our fans aren’t taking it for granted.
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We'll, that sure was enjoyable.
Today's fishwrap, lol. The joint opened in 1906.
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Where's the college baseball thread ?
Good start Caleb. What's next ? Catcher throws perfect game as last minute starting pitcher ? lol.
FAU freshman Caleb Peterson hit grand slams in his 1st 2 collegiate plate appearances yesterday vs UCF.
In the same inning.
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Jesus, and they just squeaked by 20-15.
https://www.bakersfield.com/ap/sports/fau-player-hits-2-grand-slams-in-same-inning-in-first-abs/article_754c3097-a4aa-5ee5-a8ca-f36c3abb1a66.html
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Just watched the game... that was oh so nice
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That dude made me think of Gary Oldman’s Drexl character in True Romance every time I saw him
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What a beat down