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Through the Vomitorium
vomere (Latin) - "to spew forth"
Most speakers of English know one cognate ("vomit") from this word. I came across the word "vomitorium" just a few years ago, and no, it has nothing to do with vomiting. A vomitorium is a large passageway in
Where Do We Stand? March 5th
The NERDstats continue to tell the same story: this is a team that can go to the Final Four. Our eyes have told us differently, especially last Friday night when we took too many shots and Michigan danced on tabletops, but the NERDstats continue to scream "Illinois is in
High Five: Oregon
That was more like it. A home win against 11-18 Oregon was to be expected, but a team can only take what the schedule gives and if Brick Laying Ducks are on the menu, then it’s time to eat. A 21-0 first half run and a 15-0 second half
Senior Moments
After watching all the student managers and cheerleaders take their final photos on the court after the game, I looked up the date of the final home basketball game when I was a student. It was March 9, 1996. That will be 30 years ago this coming Monday.
I wasn&
Inside Ouch
I hate that last exit out of the State Farm Center at the end of a basketball season. That slow walk around the concourse, taking in the sights and sounds, trying to savor each moment before that cold walk to the parking lot. Feeling wistful, but grateful at the same
Low Five: Michigan
I actually wanted to write this one. I doubt many will want to read it (believe me - I get it), but my brain wanted to walk this one back. The post-game angst from Illini Nation was well placed. Everyone watching got a glimpse of the future. This was how