Fighting Illini Thread

[CubbieSteve]

Ugly win. Guess this team will play up to its competition.

It's too bad the Hall has become a library, maybe if we keep the wins coming people will fill it up again and bring the atmosphere back.

[metsfaninSTL]

When was the last time we started 11-0?

[gocubs2118]

Michael Finke committed today.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballre...l-Finke-142861

[DamnGoat]

Nice win today against a solid EKU team (they were also unbeaten coming into the game).

It's fun to head into the Mizzou game 12-0 and that's the Illini's biggest test left before B1G play.

[JordansBulls]

Anyone think this is the best chance for the Illini to win the tournament since 2005?

[DamnGoat]

Anyone think this is the best chance for the Illini to win the tournament since 2005?

It's probably their best team since then, but I don't think they have a very realistic chance at competing for a National Title, if that's what your asking.

They'll make the tourney, I'm pretty sure of that, but I don't know if they're much more than a Sweet 16 team. If they're not hitting the 3's, they're very beatable and that's shown in several close calls in Champaign this year.

[metsfaninSTL]

stayed at #10 in AP poll

[chicagocubsfan]

I wish the Illini had a chance at Chicago kids like Parker or Okafor.

[cubfan23]

I think we will in a few years. We did have Richmond but we all know how that turned out haha

[BCB mwat15]

Apparently they at least have a shot at a couple of the 2015 guys. Charles Matthews from St. Rita is one of like 8 initial 5 star guys. Groce has got him on campus already and it sounds like he will have a shot if the team keeps winning. I would expect Nunn and Tate are in DJ Williams' ear all the time as well; he is 2015 as well. Keep winning and I think the recruiting could take care of itself.

[CubbieSteve]

Ahaha nice sig^

I wanted to kill that dweeb when he was doing that.

Anyways, I'm sooooooo pumped for the Braggin' Rights game. Couldn't score tickets but I'm gonna enjoy it thoroughly from my couch. Let's hope the 3's rain down tomorrow night.

[sager729]

I wish the Illini had a chance at Chicago kids like Parker or Okafor.

The Illini are going hard after Okafor, I talked to him personally and he said Groce is really go after him. It was good to hear. He likes the prospects of the Illini and staying in state. He is a good kid that is huge!!

[sager729]

Big game today, unfortunately I will be traveling today and won't get to see the game. I'll definately keep track of it.

[cubfan23]

lets gooo baby, got my Dee Brown #11 jersey on for this one today!

[metsfaninSTL]

tough game. cant win them all