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Title: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on May 03, 2022, 02:12:24 PM
Estimate the overall record: 17-16

What will be the Big 10 record: 8-12

Will the team make the NCAA tourney: No

Will the team make the NIT: No

Starters:

Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Hawkins
Dainja

Bench
Goode
Clark
Rodgers

Honestly this is the best case scenario.  Underwood managed to lose 20 games with Ayo on the roster so I’m being overly generous given the question marks on the roster










Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Judge Judy on May 03, 2022, 02:30:05 PM
Custard lock this thread and keep it on the front page please.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on May 03, 2022, 04:05:07 PM
Sticky is is fine but if nobody else makes a prediction it just shows all of you are gutless
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on May 03, 2022, 04:07:24 PM
I am leaving it open for comment.

I don’t think the roster is set by any means, so how could I possibly make a prediction?

For housekeeping:

I scouted the 4 Illini commits tonight.  Took a deep dive into their highlights, athleticism, etc.  Here are my findings:

Sencire Harris:  awkward long lanky lefty. Very athletic, but high dribbler. He’s a guy that would be best becoming a defensive stopper.  Looks very awkward on offense off the dribble. 

Jayden Epps:  I think he’s great. He’s a Carsen Edwards clone.  Good size, explosion, score anywhere.  He’s better than any guard Illinois had last year.  He should start every game.

Skye Clark- not seeing anything special here.  Good stroke from 3. He looks fundamentally sound.  For as awkward as Harris looks, Clark is a natural.  But lack of athleticism and blow by ability means he’s probably Geo Baker or Rich McBride at the college level.

Ty Rodgers-  strong athlete, limited skills. Undersized 4. Ideally he becomes like a Ja’Sean Tate but very few guys can actually make that work.  I could see him washing out.  Lot of hype over bearing Michigan State for him but I don’t see much skill with him.

So I think Illinois has 1 great All Conference lever player (Epps), a project (Harris), a low ceiling reliable starter (Clark), and a guy that I think belongs at a level lower than the Big 10 (Rodgers).

Interested to hear others opinions
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLove1997 on May 03, 2022, 06:27:11 PM
I thought your prediction was 14-18?  why puss out?


Anyway my guess is that we win over 22 games
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: illinicalvin on May 03, 2022, 08:13:10 PM
I don't see the roster as final and our starters in November my not be our starters in March aside from Shannon.

I think our depth chart is currently this:

1: Clark, Epps
2-3: Shannon, Goode, RJ, Harris
4: Hawkins, Rodgers
5: Dainja, Lieb

That's probably an 8 seed or so. We still have at least 2 scholarships I think and another CG and a forward who can guard the 5 would be great.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on May 03, 2022, 08:48:34 PM
Yeah, I have no idea what that is. So many unknowns. Unlike some other posters I don’t think we can afford to go into the season without another experienced guard. And we obviously need some kind of big.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on May 03, 2022, 08:50:28 PM
I thought your prediction was 14-18?  why puss out?


Im assuming Underwood will make the non-conference as easy as possible given the freshman.

If it’s a tougher non-conference, 13-19 is in play
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on May 03, 2022, 09:11:29 PM
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Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Lkdog on May 03, 2022, 09:16:59 PM
Estimate the overall record: 17-16

What will be the Big 10 record: 8-12

Will the team make the NCAA tourney: No

Will the team make the NIT: No

Starters:

Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Hawkins
Dainja

Bench
Goode
Clark
Rodgers

Honestly this is the best case scenario.  Underwood managed to lose 20 games with Ayo on the roster so I’m being overly generous given the question marks on the roster


Typical slimeball Pedonic.  You said 14-18 you fucking loser.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Lkdog on May 03, 2022, 09:28:43 PM
Yeah, I have no idea what that is. So many unknowns. Unlike some other posters I don’t think we can afford to go into the season without another experienced guard. And we obviously need some kind of big.

Unless it is a backup PG who is willing to be a spot backup to provide a little bit of insurance for an Epps or Clark injury and early season meltdowns I do not see it.
Both of them will want and should get over 20 mpg. Shannon will want 25+. RJ and Goode and Rodgers and Hawkins all will want 20-25. Dainja will get 20. Harris will want to play also.

No room for another guard unless he is a 5-8 mpg guy. 
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on May 03, 2022, 10:23:07 PM
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That is a good gif.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLINICHIEF on May 03, 2022, 11:51:04 PM

Typical slimeball Pedonic.  You said 14-18 you fucking loser.

I'm not a rocket scientist, but I have stayed at Holiday Inn Express....pretty sure 17-16 and 14-18 don't add up the same either?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on May 04, 2022, 12:48:04 AM
I'm not a rocket scientist, but I have stayed at Holiday Inn Express....pretty sure 17-16 and 14-18 don't add up the same either?

Well given that we don’t know what the non-con schedule, it’s be hard to pinpoint an exact record.

17-16
14-17
13-19

It’s likely Illinois plays 31-33 games however based on the last 5 years.

It’s the same difference.  Suckville.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLINICHIEF on May 04, 2022, 08:23:16 AM
Well given that we don’t know what the non-con schedule, it’s be hard to pinpoint an exact record.

17-16
14-17
13-19

It’s likely Illinois plays 31-33 games however based on the last 5 years.

It’s the same difference.  Suckville.

Well given you don't seem to know what your talking about most of the time, that might be why the records are different as well?

 !!!!!!
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Gokuwearsorange/blue on May 04, 2022, 01:39:40 PM
22-9
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Jrock74 on May 04, 2022, 02:43:45 PM
G Sky Clark
G Terrence Shannon Jr.
G RJ Melendez
F Pete Nance
F Coleman Hawkins

 !!!!!!

By the way Pete Nance is going to be an Illini.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLINICHIEF on May 04, 2022, 02:44:18 PM
Based on unknowns, roster finalization, actual number of games, scheduling and type of play (different than in years past) a total shot in the dark prediction would be fair at say:

32 game season

8/4 non conference record

13/7 Conference Record

21-11 overall with a Big Ten seeding of 4-5 and a tourney seed of 8.

There are mine, no weak shit here....pick away.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on May 04, 2022, 02:48:16 PM
After being dissatisfied with his draft spot, Kofi sues NCAA and gets injunction allowing him to play for the Illini. NCAA appeals.

While appeal is pending, Illini go undefeated, win NCAA tournament title, but more importantly, win the Bi1G Regular Season title.

Injunction gets dissolved on appeal. Kofi loses case. NCAA vacates all wins and titles.

Official record is 0-32.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on May 04, 2022, 11:03:51 PM
After being dissatisfied with his draft spot, Kofi sues NCAA and gets injunction allowing him to play for the Illini. NCAA appeals.

While appeal is pending, Illini go undefeated, win NCAA tournament title, but more importantly, win the Bi1G Regular Season title.

Injunction gets dissolved on appeal. Kofi loses case. NCAA vacates all wins and titles.

Official record is 0-32.

Deal
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: OskeeWowWoe on May 05, 2022, 05:53:56 AM
After being dissatisfied with his draft spot, Kofi sues NCAA and gets injunction allowing him to play for the Illini. NCAA appeals.

While appeal is pending, Illini go undefeated, win NCAA tournament title, but more importantly, win the Bi1G Regular Season title.

Injunction gets dissolved on appeal. Kofi loses case. NCAA vacates all wins and titles.

Official record is 0-32.

That would be quintessential Illinois.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: illinicalvin on May 05, 2022, 06:09:59 PM
As I've said before, the Fab Five happened whether there's a banner or not.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on May 11, 2022, 08:05:56 PM
A lot of wins.

Not too many losses.

We finally make it out of the first weekend of the tourney.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on May 11, 2022, 09:14:21 PM

We finally make it out of the first weekend of the tourney.

Now that's a hot take. You talking Sox or Illini or both?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: illiniray on May 12, 2022, 06:35:22 PM
G Skyy Clark
G Terrence Shannon Jr.
G RJ Melendez
F Pete Nance
F Coleman Hawkins

 !!!!!!

By the way Pete Nance is going to be an Illini.

I'd go with that. Ty Rodgers as 6th man. Dainja and Goode round out the top 8. Epps gets minutes at point.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on June 24, 2022, 07:58:19 AM
After being dissatisfied with his draft spot, Kofi sues NCAA and gets injunction allowing him to play for the Illini. NCAA appeals.

While appeal is pending, Illini go undefeated, win NCAA tournament title, but more importantly, win the Bi1G Regular Season title.

Injunction gets dissolved on appeal. Kofi loses case. NCAA vacates all wins and titles.

Official record is 0-32.

Kofi signed with the Jazz (I predict they will be better without him)...this prediction is already fucked.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on November 09, 2022, 05:30:16 PM
Total or regular season?

27-9. I’m feeling fairly optimistic. Must hit our FTs every game though. Especially opening night.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on November 09, 2022, 05:59:40 PM
Total or regular season?

27-9. I’m feeling fairly optimistic. Must hit our FTs every game though. Especially opening night.

Good call on the free shots. They are free points and outscoring your opponent is the key to winning.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on November 10, 2022, 12:05:06 AM
14-18
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Fanin on November 25, 2022, 12:00:16 PM
Estimate the overall record: 17-16

What will be the Big 10 record: 8-12

Will the team make the NCAA tourney: No

Will the team make the NIT: No

Starters:

Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Hawkins
Dainja

Bench
Goode
Clark
Rodgers

Honestly this is the best case scenario.  Underwood managed to lose 20 games with Ayo on the roster so I’m being overly generous given the question marks on the roster

Lay off the coke, Psycho21.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on December 10, 2022, 01:10:58 PM
Estimate the overall record: 17-16

What will be the Big 10 record: 8-12

Will the team make the NCAA tourney: No

Will the team make the NIT: No

Starters:

Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Hawkins
Dainja

Bench
Goode
Clark
Rodgers

Honestly this is the best case scenario.  Underwood managed to lose 20 games with Ayo on the roster so I’m being overly generous given the question marks on the roster

Is there even 10 more wins out there after what we saw today?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on December 10, 2022, 01:25:57 PM
Without the 2 flukes, this team would be 5-5 and on pace for what I predicted. 

But those wins will at least get them into the NIT.

Even Mizzou will be a tough game
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on December 26, 2022, 03:07:50 PM
Illini out of the rankings. Dom jacking it furiously.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on December 26, 2022, 03:38:02 PM
Starting to get the feeling the season hinges on the game next week in Evanston.

0-3 start in conference is a tough road to come back from.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on December 26, 2022, 04:37:09 PM
Illini out of the rankings. Dom jacking it furiously.

With that image in mind, I'll add that my preseason underdog pick, Miami, is up to 14th. That pick is documented here in some thread.

Now if I had only put down some $ ...
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on December 26, 2022, 04:43:29 PM
Also, Baylor is back up to 12th after its complete b-slapping from Marquette a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on December 26, 2022, 05:02:38 PM
And furthermore, Richard Pitino has New Mexico in the rankings. 23rd 22nd, I believe.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on January 01, 2023, 07:10:52 PM
Meanwhile on the ladies side, I saw that they beat #12 Iowa today. Shauna Green has got those ladies playing apparently.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 01, 2023, 10:40:39 PM
Meanwhile on the ladies side, I saw that they beat #12 Iowa today. Shauna Green has got those ladies playing apparently.

He was a solid player for the Dodgers for a while.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on January 01, 2023, 10:54:04 PM
Meanwhile on the ladies side, I saw that they beat #12 Iowa today. Shauna Green has got those ladies playing apparently.

I watched the start but then had to leave. Later I caught the end on the radio. At one point, you could hear -- quite clearly -- the Illinois coach giving it to the officials in a non-FCC-accepted fashion.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on January 01, 2023, 10:57:46 PM
He was a solid player for the Dodgers for a while.

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Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on January 05, 2023, 01:36:49 AM
Can I take a victory lap now or wait till the end of the season?   
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: KarensBackLastTime on January 05, 2023, 02:15:51 AM
Illini out of the rankings. Dom jacking it furiously.

I just sent the detailed logs of a Dom's text discussing signing underage girls boobs, the comments of him being a good kisser on his banned account, how he sent text he will only accept certain female names of a race and details of how he googles pax for "bikini photos" to Uber. I've already received a call back.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: KarensBackLastTime on January 05, 2023, 02:17:07 AM
Can I take a victory lap now or wait till the end of the season?

So start your laps now child.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 05, 2023, 05:25:16 AM
Can I take a victory lap now or wait till the end of the season?

I’d wait. But things are trending Dom. At least in this regard.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on January 06, 2023, 10:27:22 AM
If Illinois starts out Temp0-4, I am not sure an 8-12 conference record can happen, with losses already to Penn St. and NU (not Nebraska, not BU). It'd mean going 8-8 against the better teams.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 06, 2023, 10:59:23 AM
This team is capable of great things if they get their shit together.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on January 06, 2023, 11:24:22 AM
This team is capable of great things if they get their shit together.

They suck.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on January 06, 2023, 12:33:44 PM
They suck.

C'mon, it's not like they are Justin Fields. They've actually beaten decent teams.

Sorry, couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 06, 2023, 12:52:59 PM
C'mon, it's not like they are Justin Fields. They've actually beaten decent teams.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

ReasonableMan strikes again! Didn’t Fields beat the 49ers? A SB favorite?

He has a really really short memory though. He thinks Hurts and Tua were always praised as MVP candidates.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on January 10, 2023, 10:28:28 PM
ReasonableMan strikes again! Didn’t Fields beat the 49ers? A SB favorite?

He has a really really short memory though. He thinks Hurts and Tua were always praised as MVP candidates.

Up to 11 wins.

The weather and Kyle Shanahan (by starting Lance) beat the 49er in the opener.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 11, 2023, 02:18:42 PM
Up to 11 wins.

The weather and Kyle Shanahan (by starting Lance) beat the 49er in the opener.

So Fields is better than a guy drafted before him. Got it!

And again, ThePAMan can’t remember all the way back to last season when people thought Tua and Jalen Hurts sucked!
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 11, 2023, 02:21:51 PM
December 2021, when “Should Gardner be the starter?” Was an actual debate.

https://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/32359/in-jalen-hurts-vs-gardner-minshew-debate-answer-is-clear-for-eagles
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 11, 2023, 02:23:07 PM
https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2021/12/08/film-study-philadelphia-eagles-jalen-hurts-gardner-minshew/
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on January 11, 2023, 02:59:39 PM
So Fields is better than a guy drafted before him. Got it!

And again, ThePAMan can’t remember all the way back to last season when people thought Tua and Jalen Hurts sucked!


Fields so far a taller midget than Lance. Yay!
Tua has a wuss arm and cannot stay on the field.
Let's see how Hurts does in the playoffs. He said he was not completely ready to go last week. Hope he is ready when they play.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: RandomLogicMan on January 11, 2023, 03:06:37 PM

Fields so far a taller midget than Lance. Yay!
Tua has a wuss arm and cannot stay on the field.
Let's see how Hurts does in the playoffs. He said he was not completely ready to go last week. Hope he is ready when they play.

You trying to steal my bit?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on January 13, 2023, 09:33:42 AM

Fields so far a taller midget than Lance. Yay!
Tua has a wuss arm and cannot stay on the field.
Let's see how Hurts does in the playoffs. He said he was not completely ready to go last week. Hope he is ready when they play.

The people who think Tua and Hurts are AWESOME are low thinkers who hang on ESPN's every word.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Judge Judy on January 13, 2023, 09:47:07 AM
The people who think Tua and Hurts are AWESOME are low thinkers who hang on ESPN's every word.

Bat signal alerted!!!

Legends you motherfucker!!!
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on January 19, 2023, 09:53:09 PM
They suck.

How do you define "suck"?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: frankiew on January 21, 2023, 09:00:53 AM
 20-11 11-9
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: IVMP on January 21, 2023, 10:10:14 AM
How do you define "suck"?

Getting pwned by Indiana, Missouri, and Penn St.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on January 21, 2023, 10:17:53 AM
Getting pwned by Indiana, Missouri, and Penn St.

Sounds fair.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on February 20, 2023, 10:10:49 PM
Can I take a victory lap now or wait till the end of the season?

You lose.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on February 20, 2023, 10:18:21 PM
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Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on February 20, 2023, 11:07:34 PM
You can thank the Big 10 schedulers for letting IL play the 5 worst teams in the conf the max 10 times. Neb, Minn, Wisc, Ohio State, Penn State.

5 best teams- Purdue, IU, Maryland, NW, Iowa.  Only 7 times. 

That’s the difference.  This team still sucks and I called it in May despite those claiming it had the most talent in the Big 10
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on February 20, 2023, 11:11:20 PM
You can thank the Big 10 schedulers for letting IL play the 5 worst teams in the conf the max 10 times. Neb, Minn, Wisc, Ohio State, Penn State.

5 best teams- Purdue, IU, Maryland, NW, Iowa.  Only 7 times. 

That’s the difference.  This team still sucks and I called it in May despite those claiming it had the most talent in the Big 10

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Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on February 20, 2023, 11:37:49 PM
Total or regular season?

27-9. I’m feeling fairly optimistic. Must hit our FTs every game though. Especially opening night.

Yikes. I should ban myself.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on February 23, 2023, 10:16:06 PM
Points at Dom....
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Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on February 23, 2023, 10:32:38 PM
Yikes. I should ban myself.

Still on the table
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLove1997 on February 23, 2023, 10:47:40 PM
My call of 22+ is still alive
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on February 23, 2023, 11:24:00 PM
Dominic just racking up L after L
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on February 23, 2023, 11:29:53 PM
Another gem by Dom after the Gopher game

Quote
Feels like the last win of the season.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on February 23, 2023, 11:34:32 PM
I see he didn’t bother to post during and after the comeback. Probably turned it off and jerked off to youth tennis.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLove1997 on February 24, 2023, 12:50:17 AM
Dominic just racking up L after L

Story of his life
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: FaninCa on February 24, 2023, 08:40:58 PM
You can thank the Big 10 schedulers for letting IL play the 5 worst teams in the conf the max 10 times. Neb, Minn, Wisc, Ohio State, Penn State.

5 best teams- Purdue, IU, Maryland, NW, Iowa.  Only 7 times. 

That’s the difference.  This team still sucks and I called it in May despite those claiming it had the most talent in the Big 10

How many wins does it take for you to admit you were way off?  21 wins? 22 wins? 

Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ILLINICHIEF on March 03, 2023, 08:27:35 AM
Based on unknowns, roster finalization, actual number of games, scheduling and type of play (different than in years past) a total shot in the dark prediction would be fair at say:

32 game season

8/4 non conference record

13/7 Conference Record

21-11 overall with a Big Ten seeding of 4-5 and a tourney seed of 8.

There are mine, no weak shit here....pick away.

I think I just heard a "crack" coming from the arm patting myself....not too far off on all of this. 11-8 as of now and 20-10 probably going to be a 5 seed in the B1G tourney, and if we can win one more a 7-8 in the NCAA....where is Dumfuknik at with his forecast....wait it was over after the Minny game I think.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on March 12, 2023, 12:10:41 PM
I’m going to declare myself the winner although IlliniChief you get 2nd place.

2-11 vs Quad 1
Easiest Big 10 schedule possible
Multiple miracles to even get to 20 wins (I had 17).

Skyy Clark sucked so bad he quit the team mid season.

Yep, another win by me. And I further cement my status as the one and only insider of Illini athletic. This year wasn’t as good as my Bret Bielema will fix Illini football before he was ever hired post, but still pretty damn good. I can’t predict schedules and flukes. I can predict overall quality and this years Illini team was a mediocre squad, further proving that Underwood without Kofi is a nothing coach.

Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on March 12, 2023, 12:12:01 PM
I’m going to declare myself the winner although IlliniChief you get 2nd place.

2-11 vs Quad 1
Easiest Big 10 schedule possible
Multiple miracles to even get to 20 wins (I had 17).

Skyy Clark sucked so bad he quit the team mid season.

Yep, another win by me. And I further cement my status as the one and only insider of Illini athletic. This year wasn’t as good as my Bret Bielema will fix Illini football before he was ever hired post, but still pretty damn good. I can’t predict schedules and flukes. I can predict overall quality and this years Illini team was a mediocre squad, further proving that Underwood without Kofi is a nothing coach.

Always reminding us that there is someone even more delusional than Tempo.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: FaninCa on March 12, 2023, 09:08:34 PM
I’m going to declare myself the winner although IlliniChief you get 2nd place.

2-11 vs Quad 1
Easiest Big 10 schedule possible
Multiple miracles to even get to 20 wins (I had 17).

Skyy Clark sucked so bad he quit the team mid season.

Yep, another win by me. And I further cement my status as the one and only insider of Illini athletic. This year wasn’t as good as my Bret Bielema will fix Illini football before he was ever hired post, but still pretty damn good. I can’t predict schedules and flukes. I can predict overall quality and this years Illini team was a mediocre squad, further proving that Underwood without Kofi is a nothing coach.

Might as well declare yourself a millionaire too and disregard that you live in a dorm.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on March 12, 2023, 09:12:50 PM
Might as well declare yourself a millionaire too and disregard that you live in a dorm.

Funny because it is allegedly true.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: murphstahoe on March 16, 2023, 03:16:36 PM
20-13
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 18, 2023, 10:43:54 AM
I’d call it a draw.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 18, 2023, 10:44:42 AM
Always reminding us that there is someone even more delusional than Tempo.

Says the guy that picked Illinois to win the tourney.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 19, 2023, 01:03:33 PM
I’d call it a draw.

If we’re being honest, the B1G showing in the tourney doesn’t bolster the anti-Dom point of view.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on March 19, 2023, 01:08:13 PM
No one thought the Big Ten was a juggernaut this year. The conference has lost a ton from where it was a couple years ago when we also got crushed in the tourney. That said, it really hasn’t been that bad outside the Purdue loss and the last 10 mins of the Maryland game against the overall #1 seed. Losing close pick ‘em games or to far better seeds isn’t a bad performance. The real problem is the conference had a bunch of really mediocre teams this year that got middling seeds, which rarely is a recipe for deep runs.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 19, 2023, 02:15:00 PM
No one thought the Big Ten was a juggernaut this year. The conference has lost a ton from where it was a couple years ago when we also got crushed in the tourney. That said, it really hasn’t been that bad outside the Purdue loss and the last 10 mins of the Maryland game against the overall #1 seed. Losing close pick ‘em games or to far better seeds isn’t a bad performance. The real problem is the conference had a bunch of really mediocre teams this year that got middling seeds, which rarely is a recipe for deep runs.

I was speaking more to the fact we had zero quad 1 wins in conference. When let’s face it, the conference was very pedestrian and we had an easy schedule.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: illiniray on March 19, 2023, 02:21:28 PM
We also lost something like 4 very close road games against tournament teams.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on March 19, 2023, 02:23:06 PM
I was speaking more to the fact we had zero quad 1 wins in conference. When let’s face it, the conference was very pedestrian and we had an easy schedule.

I recall reading somewhere that very few of the Quad 1 games (maybe 1?) were at home.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: illinicalvin on March 22, 2023, 01:47:10 PM
That's probably an 8 seed or so.
And Dominic is declaring victory? Lol, k.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 22, 2023, 03:40:46 PM
And Dominic is declaring victory? Lol, k.

(https://i.postimg.cc/Jh3xYvW2/9331-ED2-E-907-E-4-B44-AD6-C-639-D52176157.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3yR2dLNX)
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 22, 2023, 03:41:52 PM
While he was definitely off on the win total, I don’t think he was that far off on a lot of things.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Judge Judy on March 22, 2023, 03:45:37 PM
While he was definitely off on the win total, I don’t think he was that far off on a lot of things.

Isn’t that all that matters?!
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 22, 2023, 03:48:12 PM
Isn’t that all that matters?!

Except for Rodgers I’d say he seemed to be mostly right about the players. Sure didn’t feel like a successful season, so I’m willing to give him some leeway on the record. We didn’t capitalize on a favorable schedule and a mediocre conference.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on March 28, 2023, 12:33:16 AM
Except for Rodgers I’d say he seemed to be mostly right about the players. Sure didn’t feel like a successful season, so I’m willing to give him some leeway on the record. We didn’t capitalize on a favorable schedule and a mediocre conference.

I was right on all the players.  Rodgers isn’t good.  Was way overranked in HS.  He’s a 6’4 guy that can’t shoot outside of 10 feet.   Not much value in a player like that.

This year was basically the Lovie bowl season.  The team sucked and fluked a few miracles and an easy schedule. 

Next year will be Underwood’s last at Illinois.  I think he will be fired after losing 20+ games again.

Then hopefully Josh hires a basketball equivalent of Bielema
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: spark mandrill on March 31, 2023, 02:28:52 PM
Tempo, willing to just pretend with Dom.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on March 31, 2023, 02:30:20 PM
Tempo, willing to just pretend with Dom.

Could be a good sig for you.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 31, 2023, 04:29:38 PM
Tempo, willing to just pretend with Dom.

No, not really. He got the record wrong obviously. And we “easily” made the tournament. But this rarely ever felt like a good team, and I don’t think his predictions were all that far off. As I said, I’d be willing to call it a draw. This team mostly stunk, and didn’t take care of business in a pretty mediocre and gettable Big Ten.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on March 31, 2023, 04:34:56 PM
Having said that, if this year is a “down” year, that’s a good low water mark. But didn’t we have the top rated transfer class? Or one of them. Didn’t amount to much. And now we’re rebuilding. Which may just be the era we’re in.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: spark mandrill on April 03, 2023, 10:51:56 AM
No, not really. He got the record wrong obviously. And we “easily” made the tournament. But this rarely ever felt like a good team, and I don’t think his predictions were all that far off. As I said, I’d be willing to call it a draw. This team mostly stunk, and didn’t take care of business in a pretty mediocre and gettable Big Ten.

You're welcome to pretend it was a draw, but he was just wrong about this team.  No way around it.

That's not to say I thought this was a great team, but he predicted we'd be terrible and nowhere near the tournament.  He was objectively wrong, but counts on people pretending with him to claim he was right because he's a beta who can't just admit when he's wrong about something.

Believe it or not "terrible" and "great" are not the only options.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on April 03, 2023, 02:22:38 PM
They were a talented but nearly unwatchable team that benefited from a weak Big Ten, a weak conference schedule, and did just enough to secure a spot in the tourney in a down year for high majors. Squeaky was wrong on the record, and they weren’t as bad as he said they’d be, but I don’t think he was terribly far off. He just got a little ambitious. I went into the season thinking Final Four/National title were on the table, and had zero expectation we’d win against Arkansas.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: FaninCa on April 03, 2023, 02:55:27 PM
You're welcome to pretend it was a draw, but he was just wrong about this team.  No way around it.

That's not to say I thought this was a great team, but he predicted we'd be terrible and nowhere near the tournament.  He was objectively wrong, but counts on people pretending with him to claim he was right because he's a beta who can't just admit when he's wrong about something.

Believe it or not "terrible" and "great" are not the only options.

Squeaky predicted they'd be so bad that they'd miss the NIT.  Pretty big miss.

Also he cries about a few upsets and comeback wins.   So what if they had a few comeback wins and beat some teams they shouldnt.  They lost some close games too and lost some games they shouldn't have...

Just loser excuses from Squeaky.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on April 03, 2023, 02:56:46 PM
Squeaky predicted they'd be so bad that they'd miss the NIT.  Pretty big miss.

Also he cries about a few upsets and comeback wins.   So what if they had a few comeback wins and beat some teams they shouldnt.  They lost some close games too and lost some games they shouldn't have...

Just loser excuses from Squeaky.

But Tempo says Squeaky was right!
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on April 03, 2023, 03:02:15 PM
But Tempo says Squeaky was right!

Just like “FTs don’t matter,” I never said that.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on April 03, 2023, 03:05:03 PM
Just like “FTs don’t matter,” I never said that.

Yes, you did. You said both.. why you lying?
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Judge Judy on April 03, 2023, 03:20:47 PM
“Verbatim” actually…
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on April 03, 2023, 03:34:28 PM
“Verbatim” actually…
Just Tempo being Tempo..

Have to give it to him..he's not a quitter like Simone Biles.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Reacher on April 03, 2023, 07:36:41 PM
Yes, you did. You said both.. why you lying?

JFC you are either a stooge willing to lower yourself to any depth for a bit, or completely delusional. Not sure which. I’m leaning delusional, though.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on April 03, 2023, 07:41:00 PM
JFC you are either a stooge willing to lower yourself to any depth for a bit, or completely delusional. Not sure which. I’m leaning delusional, though.

I'm not the guy who says Dom was right about anything when he was completely wrong. You are.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on April 03, 2023, 08:32:54 PM
You're welcome to pretend it was a draw, but he was just wrong about this team.  No way around it.

That's not to say I thought this was a great team, but he predicted we'd be terrible and nowhere near the tournament.  He was objectively wrong, but counts on people pretending with him to claim he was right because he's a beta who can't just admit when he's wrong about something.

Believe it or not "terrible" and "great" are not the only options.

I said 17–16 before the schedule was even made.  It was nearly dead on given the cupcakes and miracles involved.

And you wanna analyze individual players?  Nailed all of them before they even stepped on the court.

It takes astute analysis to say Skyy Clark stinks, Ty Rodgers isn’t a high major player, and Matt Mayer is a me first low shooting cancer.  And that Underwood can’t coach without Kofi.

I was right.  On all of it.

When guys like Jeremy Werner were running their mouths about finishing 2nd in the Big 10 and being a better tourney team due to “position less basketball” without Kofi, I saw thru all of it.  You can’t fool me, I only speak the truth. And the truth was correct like it always is.

You can think 20-13 is a great season.  Given your affinity for John Groce, I’m not surprised you think it’s successful,  I have higher standards than you.

You may pass a class if you get a C.  In my class, C’s and below are failures
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Dominic on April 03, 2023, 08:35:27 PM
Squeaky predicted they'd be so bad that they'd miss the NIT.  Pretty big miss.

Also he cries about a few upsets and comeback wins.   So what if they had a few comeback wins and beat some teams they shouldnt.  They lost some close games too and lost some games they shouldn't have...

Just loser excuses from Squeaky.

What game did they lose that they shouldn’t have?  Almost all their losses they either lost to a better team or were blown out.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: ThePAMan on April 03, 2023, 08:39:33 PM
Spark, Tempo, and Dom are quite the Axis Powers.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: spark mandrill on April 04, 2023, 04:12:15 PM
I said 17–16 before the schedule was even made.  It was nearly dead on given the cupcakes and miracles involved.

And you wanna analyze individual players?  Nailed all of them before they even stepped on the court.

It takes astute analysis to say Skyy Clark stinks, Ty Rodgers isn’t a high major player, and Matt Mayer is a me first low shooting cancer.  And that Underwood can’t coach without Kofi.

I was right.  On all of it.

When guys like Jeremy Werner were running their mouths about finishing 2nd in the Big 10 and being a better tourney team due to “position less basketball” without Kofi, I saw thru all of it.  You can’t fool me, I only speak the truth. And the truth was correct like it always is.

You can think 20-13 is a great season.  Given your affinity for John Groce, I’m not surprised you think it’s successful,  I have higher standards than you.

You may pass a class if you get a C.  In my class, C’s and below are failures

Other than being objectively wrong and not really close to the actual results, it was dead on.  Agree.  As long as you ignore reality, you were right.  Hell, you were exactly as right as Jeremy Werner.

Have never said it was a great season.  I said your prediction for this team was objectively wrong, which it was.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Lkdog on April 09, 2023, 10:02:02 AM
The Pedophile was way off. As usual. He is a pathetic sick little fuck handing out candy to 10 year old little girls on grade school playgrounds.

No NIT.
No 14 wins.
End of story.
Just STFU now.




Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Miles Leonard on April 09, 2023, 05:31:29 PM
I picked the Bears to make the playoffs. They won 3 games but close enough. I was still right on all accounts. Crown my ass right now.
Title: Re: Predict the 2022-23 season record
Post by: Custard on April 10, 2023, 12:18:40 AM
I picked the Bears to make the playoffs. They won 3 games but close enough. I was still right on all accounts. Crown my ass right now.

Crown his ass!