Groans
I have a present for you.
At the beginning of the game, I decided to record some audio in the arena. I wanted record of just how loud it is in there at the start of a game. So I pressed record on my phone at the start and sat
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High Five: Maryland
When writing the ”SCHEDULE POST!” section for the basketball preview way back in October I highlighted this Maryland game as…
The annual “When I learn everything I need to know about this team” game.
And wrote the following:
“First off, this team needs to get the Turtle off their back.
Illini Power Rankings: How Special Is This Year? We're About to Find Out.
It is either a curse or a blessing that, when Illinois has a special team, it's pretty obvious. Most schools have a sorta-fluky Final Four appearance in their history: North Carolina State in 2024, Miami (Fla.) in 2023, UCLA in 2021; in the Big Ten, Michigan has had
Mission Accomplished
I've referenced the whole "we need to go 9-1 leading up to the Purdue game" many times now. You're probably tired of hearing it. But we pulled off the "go 9-1 across these 10 games" thing tonight, and I would like to
How You Might Be Missing It
The people in that photo aren't missing it. The people in that photo are locked in. They understand how much fun it is in Champaign right now and what was accomplished this season.
Other Illini fans – especially those online – appear to be missing it a bit? Maybe it&
High Five: Minnesota
If there is one thing I am certain about on this frigid Monday afternoon - it’s that you need more IlliniBoard words on Illinois/Minnesota basketball. Two articles just weren’t enough so let’s get rolling with a High Five (straight Big Ten conference wins) from Saturday…
Back and Forth: Northwestern
I set foot in the State Farm Center for the first time this calendar year as the ladies took on the Northwestern Wildcats. The boss and I decided to share some texts back and forth while we watched. I braved the cold while he enjoyed the game from his couch.