Where Do We Stand? February 4th
As I'm typing this I'm at the train stop in Quantico. Like, FBI/Marine Corps Quantico. I'm not sure there's a town that has a more "from the movies" feel than Quantico. It's a real place, and the
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Today started off in grand fashion for me. As I exited off of I-57 on my way into Champaign I ran over some form of sharp metal object and punctured a tire. It was 11:27 AM - just 33 minutes until the start of Illinois vs Ohio State when
Guest Post: The Rule Of Three(s)
I'm still out of town (Tyler is covering the game today) and I haven't been able to write anything since Thursday night. So now is the perfect time for a Guest Post. All Guest Posts are unlocked and open to anyone, so this post is free.
Tape Delay
I just finished watching the game. You don't know when I'm writing this, so I don't know why I even need to tell you that, but I just finished watching the game in my hotel room. I am currently experiencing the emotions that you
Illini Power Rankings: An Ode to Ty Rodgers
We all have our guys. Usually, these guys play basketball the way we imagine we would play basketball, were we blessed with the talent, skills and physical gifts. (And willingness to get out of bed before noon.) Maybe you're a shooter. Maybe you're a passer. Maybe
Where Do We Stand? January 28th
That photo is kind of Jumpman-y, right? I'm wandering into sneaker territory where I do not belong but my first reaction when seeing Holly's photo was "wow, the white set against the red background and the ball up to the right is giving Jumpman."
Discrepancy
From the very first bucket – that's a photo of it right there – you could clearly see the difference between the two programs. It was 100+ years of college basketball history in one play. The athleticism required for Morez Johnson to burst past his defender and dunk it is