College Basketball Thread

[NYmoney]

IU doesn't have bad talent, but they are overachievers. They play great defense and are also a very good rebounding team despite having only two players that are over 6'9''. And if you think Ben Allen is a key bench player you don't know IU. The game will be close, to think it will be a blowout doesn't make sense. It will a tough win for us because we never seem to win on the road.

i disagree. we have crap talent. a key role player for us is ERIK SUHR!!!

IU doesn't have bad talent, but they are overachievers. They play great defense and are also a very good rebounding team despite having only two players that are over 6'9''. And if you think Ben Allen is a key bench player you don't know IU. The game will be close, to think it will be a blowout doesn't make sense. It will a tough win for us because we never seem to win on the road.

i disagree. we have crap talent. a key role player for us is ERIK SUHR!!!

AJ, DJ, Allen and Shaw were all 4-stars or better. Suhr is a key role player because he hustles and plays as hard as any player in the NCAA when he's out there. Don't think he's not talented either, the kid was an Indiana High School All-Star.

[bsaza2358]

I think Indiana has a much better team this year, but this is a potential trap game for the Hoosiers. UConn has a ton of talent, and I always give the coaching edge to Jim Calhoun, especially when he's developing young kids. I think he and his assistants do a tremendous job every year with this.

Regardless, Indiana should be able to execute better than UConn and should win. Still, I wouldn't be shocked if UConn hung in there and earned a great character win.

:?:

You make it sound like IU is a favorite in this game. I don't think they are.

UCONN has more talent on the team.

I think that Indiana has more veterans on their team and are playing with more efficiency and toughness at this stage of the season. To me, Indiana has played much better than UConn to date. I believe Indiana should win this game if they execute. However, I believe UConn has more talent. The difference here is the youth of UConn. I think Indiana will control the tempo and will execute. I think they win by 7.

I wouldn't say we have veterans. We only have three seniors, one of which is a JUCO and the other doesn't play much.

[NYmoney]

For anyone in the NY metro area: some hoosier alumni will be watching the game at Kate Kaerney's followed by the IU bar (Proof) for post game. I plan on wearing the gameday shorts with a blue button up and red tie. Sampson attire baby. Gotta be passionate about gameday on Saturday's.

For anyone in the NY metro area: some hoosier alumni will be watching the game at Kate Kaerney's followed by the IU bar (Proof) for post game. I plan on wearing the gameday shorts with a blue button up and red tie. Sampson attire baby. Gotta be passionate about gameday on Saturday's.

If you wear a jacket, be sure to take it off within minutes of your arrival.

[bsaza2358]

I wouldn't say we have veterans. We only have three seniors, one of which is a JUCO and the other doesn't play much.

Better than UConn, who basically replaced its top 7 players from a year ago. There is at least decent continuity on the Indiana team. I think 20 year old players are generally more developed and ready to win than 18 year old players. The veterans can generally outflank more talented youngsters because they know more about the game and about success on the college level. UConn is still learning that.

[NYmoney]

For anyone in the NY metro area: some hoosier alumni will be watching the game at Kate Kaerney's followed by the IU bar (Proof) for post game. I plan on wearing the gameday shorts with a blue button up and red tie. Sampson attire baby. Gotta be passionate about gameday on Saturday's.

If you wear a jacket, be sure to take it off within minutes of your arrival.

I will do that. and i will keep tucking my shirt in. then i will keep tugging at my hair. that should do.

[WildDude]

WHAT!? BC dimissed Sean Williams from the team oooh man what a bad move who cares what he did hes an athlete- possesion of marajuana i believe but still! 75 blocks in 15 games

[dRaFtDoRk]

Yea, Ohio State owned Northwestern...

But Wisconsin barely got by Purdue. Alando Tucker is the most annoying player in the NCAA, one because he always makes crazy ass shots and two because he always makes them at the right time.

[GB12]

Yea, Ohio State owned Northwestern...

But Wisconsin barely got by Purdue. Alando Tucker is the most exciting player in the NCAA, one because he always makes crazy ass shots and two because he always makes them at the right time.

Eh, wasn't really that bad of a win. It wasn't like the Northwestern were they played terrible. I'm not really concerned about this one.

[Don Vito]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2734222

Sean Williams dismissed from BC. Ugggghhhhh. What an idiot. That really hurts any chance BC had left to go far this season. With Williams gone we just lost most of our defense pretty much. McLain is a good player too but the loss of Williams overshadows anything else involving BC basketball now.

[WildDude]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2734222

Sean Williams dismissed from BC. Ugggghhhhh. What an idiot. That really hurts any chance BC had left to go far this season. With Williams gone we just lost most of our defense pretty much. McLain is a good player too but the loss of Williams overshadows anything else involving BC basketball now.

look three posts above you

[Don Vito]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2734222

Sean Williams dismissed from BC. Ugggghhhhh. What an idiot. That really hurts any chance BC had left to go far this season. With Williams gone we just lost most of our defense pretty much. McLain is a good player too but the loss of Williams overshadows anything else involving BC basketball now.

look three posts above you

Sorry my bad. Still, this is a huge blow to BC. We have no inside presence on both ends of the court now.

[WildDude]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2734222

Sean Williams dismissed from BC. Ugggghhhhh. What an idiot. That really hurts any chance BC had left to go far this season. With Williams gone we just lost most of our defense pretty much. McLain is a good player too but the loss of Williams overshadows anything else involving BC basketball now.

look three posts above you

Sorry my bad. Still, this is a huge blow to BC. We have no inside presence on both ends of the court now.

yeah def im just glad someone else brought it up cause it seemed lik noone cared, yeah he coulda been a first rounder but not anymore- look at Sean Banks a few years back i really liked that guy

Dominic James is one of my favorite players in college ball right now, anyone else?

DJ White baby.
I have actually met DJ White and played 1 on 1 with him. he is a mother *********** beast.

Holy ***********. How'd you meet him?
Micheal Jordans camp down in Santa Barbara. Dude is hella chill.

[NYmoney]

IU doesn't have bad talent, but they are overachievers. They play great defense and are also a very good rebounding team despite having only two players that are over 6'9''. And if you think Ben Allen is a key bench player you don't know IU. The game will be close, to think it will be a blowout doesn't make sense. It will a tough win for us because we never seem to win on the road.

i disagree. we have crap talent. a key role player for us is ERIK SUHR!!!

AJ, DJ, Allen and Shaw were all 4-stars or better. Suhr is a key role player because he hustles and plays as hard as any player in the NCAA when he's out there. Don't think he's not talented either, the kid was an Indiana High School All-Star.

DJ and Shaw are the only 2 from that group that have remotely materialized. Shaw is showing signs so I'll give him the benefit of doubt, but AJ is a dope. And Allen...well let's just say when he graduates it will finally open up another scholarship. That's the best contribution he can give to the team.

[MaxV]

I, too have been every disappointed in Allen. I still hope he can improve and be atleast a solid player off the bench. Obviously, with his size and shooting ability, he has the talent to be MUCH better then what he is.

I have been disappointed with Ratliff also, but at least he has been showing signs of life lately. I believe he still has one more year of eligibility, so hopefully he can still improve and finish his career on a strong note.

Our top recruits haven't been great, but several of our lesser-heralded guys have stepped up and played very well.

[EHobbs27]

WHAT!? BC dimissed Sean Williams from the team oooh man what a bad move who cares what he did hes an athlete- possesion of marajuana i believe but still! 75 blocks in 15 games

This wasn't the first time. He has been caught at least 3 times now. Too bad. A great young talent going to waste.

[Boston]

Yea, Ohio State owned Northwestern...

But Wisconsin barely got by Purdue. Alando Tucker is the most annoying player in the NCAA, one because he always makes crazy ass shots and two because he always makes them at the right time.

Or because he beat OSU? That's what i'm thinking.

[Fogartynyy2789]

WHAT!? BC dimissed Sean Williams from the team oooh man what a bad move who cares what he did hes an athlete- possesion of marajuana i believe but still! 75 blocks in 15 games

I applaud this decision. BC is portecting their reputation as a fine academic institution. (Unless FDK goes there, then all hell will break loose)

Williams will find his way in the NBA.

BTW does anyone know why John Garcia doesn't play for Seton Hall, he was an extremely regarded prospect coming out of Long Island two years ago. I know he got hurt last year but was penciled in as a starter this year.

[TitleTown088]

That duke game had some highlights in it.

[Boston]

Second Page?! That's ridiculous. This should be stickied. Anyway, Wisconsin will beat Illinois today. :lol:

[WildDude]

WHAT!? BC dimissed Sean Williams from the team oooh man what a bad move who cares what he did hes an athlete- possesion of marajuana i believe but still! 75 blocks in 15 games

I applaud this decision. BC is portecting their reputation as a fine academic institution. (Unless FDK goes there, then all hell will break loose)

Williams will find his way in the NBA.

BTW does anyone know why John Garcia doesn't play for Seton Hall, he was an extremely regarded prospect coming out of Long Island two years ago. I know he got hurt last year but was penciled in as a starter this year.

yeah the next ben wallace it will hurt BC today and i think they have no chance at beating clemson

[WildDude]

i know im just throwing this out there but L'ville had a perfect game from Juan Placidos and Pitino benched him? whats up with that and then he put him back and he contined to be perfect- does pitino hate him or something cause he didnt really see much minutes this year

[yodapoop]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

[Boston]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

They won't. They're not as good as they've been the last few years. But, hey, you could always cheer for UW.

[GB12]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

They won't. They're not as good as they've been the last few years. But, hey, you could always cheer for UW.

UWM is terrible this year. I'm glad to hear you have given up on Duke though. I can't even make myself sit through a Panther game this year, but they seem to be getting good recruits. In the High School game on ESPN a couple nights ago it was the 22nd ranked school against the 1st and UWM is getting a starter from each team. I know he had to take the Tennesee job but I can't root for Pearl anymore. Jump on Wisconsin while you can.

[TitleTown088]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

[Tubby]

Does anybody disagree that the University of Washington Huskies will be a powerhouse in years to come? Spencer Hawes isnt having a good enough season to declare for the draft, and we have Adrain Oliver and Quincy Pondexter tearing it up. In another season or two we're back on top.

[thetedginnshow]

Does anybody disagree that the University of Washington Huskies will be a powerhouse in years to come? Spencer Hawes isnt having a good enough season to declare for the draft, and we have Adrain Oliver and Quincy Pondexter tearing it up. In another season or two we're back on top.

Considering Hawes probably will declare and Pondexter may, who knows. However, with so many young players not fit for the NBA right now, I could see us being beastly next year. If they did happen to become a powerhouse, potentially Final Four team, the good portions of the team would all declare. We'll have to count on Romar to continue recruiting well.

Oh but first we should try to actually make the tournament this year, because at the rate we're going, we won't.

[sweetness34]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

[NYGibril28]

any Indiana fans in here, cuz Dougie Wiggins is gonna light you guys up, he gets his 1st start 2day

[GB12]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

That was a nice play by Fraizer.

[sik wit it]

can the badgers get a ******* call?!?!

[GB12]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

They have been right so far.

[Boston]

Wisconsin seems to play to the level of their competition.

EDIT: That was an amazing rebound by tucker.

[GB12]

How about that that possession.

[T-RICH49]

Wisconsin seems to play to the level of their competition.

very much like Kansas

[sik wit it]

they get the win and can play a close game. The badgers are a top level team, even with their recent play. Badgers WILL be a national contender

[sweetness34]

Wisconsin seems to play to the level of their competition.

EDIT: That was an amazing rebound by tucker.

Illinois is a lot better than their record. And we showed that today.

Free throw shooting really hurt us in the this game. I think if we make our FT's, we win this ball game.

Also, 3 very bad calls down the stretch that even Majerus called the refs on. I'm not going to blame the refs here for our loss but you cannot make those calls in this type of game.

Credit to Wisky for the win, but I'm disappointed that we didn't pull this game out.

[sweetness34]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

[GB12]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

If anything they got the ones wrong that favored Wisconsin. I was impressed by Fraizer and I wouldn't be surprised if Illinois makes the Sweet 16.

[sweetness34]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

If anything they got the ones wrong that favored Wisconsin. I was impressed by Fraizer and I wouldn't be surprised if Illinois makes the Sweet 16.

Right now we're probably in the NIT. A win against Wisky today really would have helped in this game.

People look at our record and think we are just a bad team, but as you saw today, we went toe to toe with the #3 team in the nation. And it's not like Wisky played bad, it was a well played game on both sides.

Like I said earlier, it's a game we let get away. But Wisky is very experienced and poised in games like this and they showed it. We really need to go on a run here in the Big 10, a very big run. And we probably need to make the Championship game of the Big 10 tourney.

[GB12]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

If anything they got the ones wrong that favored Wisconsin. I was impressed by Fraizer and I wouldn't be surprised if Illinois makes the Sweet 16.

Right now we're probably in the NIT. A win against Wisky today really would have helped in this game.

People look at our record and think we are just a bad team, but as you saw today, we went toe to toe with the #3 team in the nation. And it's not like Wisky played bad, it was a well played game on both sides.

Like I said earlier, it's a game we let get away. But Wisky is very experienced and poised in games like this and they showed it. We really need to go on a run here in the Big 10, a very big run. And we probably need to make the Championship game of the Big 10 tourney.

Yeah, they're in a bad position now, but I really think the could make some noise in the Tourney. They have the good teams in the Big Ten out of the way so they have an easy schedule to finish on. It's then like you said the Big Ten Tournament. I don't think the have to go to the finals, the semis should do.

[NYGibril28]

UConn is playing great today, Stanley Robinson is a beast

Indiana hit their shots early, so its tied at the half, but UConn dominated the 2nd half of the 1st half.

[SuperMcgee]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

If anything they got the ones wrong that favored Wisconsin. I was impressed by Fraizer and I wouldn't be surprised if Illinois makes the Sweet 16.

They looked good today, but I still wouldn't count on them to win any more than one tournament game if they got there. Their hardest games are behind them now until the Big 10 tournament, so unless they are truly dominant until then I don't think I'll be able to see it much differently

[sweetness34]

can the badgers get a *********** call?!?!

Don't even start with me dude. Even one of your boys said the refs called you a good game.

If anything they got the ones wrong that favored Wisconsin. I was impressed by Fraizer and I wouldn't be surprised if Illinois makes the Sweet 16.

They looked good today, but I still wouldn't count on them to win any more than one tournament game if they got there. Their hardest games are behind them now until the Big 10 tournament, so unless they are truly dominant until then I don't think I'll be able to see it much differently

Which is why we almost have to win out in the Big 10, and why we have to make some serious noise in the Big 10 tourney.

It's just been one of those years for us. Injuries, unfortunate luck, some bad reffing, and bad games.

Oh well, no sense in bitching about it, **** happens and you've gotta move on.

I love Rod Wilmont.

I will name a player of the day everyday first honor goes to Scottie Reynolds. Its scary to think he is only a freshman.

[GB12]

Texas Tech over Kansas 69-64.

[thetedginnshow]

What a game by Tech.

[NYGibril28]

UConn played too well on offense to lose :(

Good game by Rod Wilmont though, gotta give him that.

IU played very sloppy today. They made a lot of bad turnovers, fouled a lot and were outrebounded, something very rare for a Kelvin Sampson-coached team. They are a top 25 team and the 3rd best team in the Big Ten. This win is especially big because it came on the road, where IU rarely wins big games. I can't wait until Tuesday for Illinois. Interested in a bet Sweetness?

[yodapoop]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

They'll get to the 2nd round or sweet 16 and choke like they always do.....

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

They'll get to the 2nd round or sweet 16 and choke like they always do..... But next year :twisted:

[SuperMcgee]

There are few things more satisfying than seeing Kansas lose

[sweetness34]

IU played very sloppy today. They made a lot of bad turnovers, fouled a lot and were outrebounded, something very rare for a Kelvin Sampson-coached team. They are a top 25 team and the 3rd best team in the Big Ten. This win is especially big because it came on the road, where IU rarely wins big games. I can't wait until Tuesday for Illinois. Interested in a bet Sweetness?

I don't bet for or against my teams, never have and probably never will. It should be interesting when Sanctions steps onto the floor at THE Assembly Hall.

[dRaFtDoRk]

Gred Oden went 12-13 today in field goals, not to mention his 10 rebounds, six of which were offensive.

Gred Oden went 12-13 today in field goals, not to mention his 10 rebounds, six of which were offensive.

One-handed.

[iworshipbender]

Oregon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all

Oregon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all

That's because the Hoosiers are way too good to be included in "all."

[Boston]

Oregon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all

That's because the Hoosiers are way too good to be included in "all."

Yeah, it'd probably be...

Wisconsin>>>Oregon>>>>>>>>>>All>>>>>>>Indiana.

[iworshipbender]

Oregon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all

That's because the Hoosiers are way too good to be included in "all."

Yeah, it'd probably be...

Wisconsin>>>Oregon>>>>>>>>>>All>>>>>>>Indiana.but seriously, its probably Wisconsin>>Florida>Oregon>UCLA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all>>>>>Indiana

[BuckNaked]

I was at the Texas@Villanova game today. I was impressed with Villanova, they've got some good talent. Scotty Reynolds is gonna be a very good player, watch out for him.

[GB12]

Oregon>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all

That's because the Hoosiers are way too good to be included in "all."

Yeah, it'd probably be...

Wisconsin>>>Oregon>>>>>>>>>>All>>>>>>>Indiana.but seriously, its probably Wisconsin>>Florida>Oregon>UCLA>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>all>>>>>Indiana

You have to put UNC somewhere. Probaby four >s after UCLA.

[jayceheathman]

New Mexico State beat #15 Nevada. WOOOOOOHHHHHOOOOOOOOO. It was such an awesome game. Justin Hawkins kicked ass.

[yodapoop]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

They'll get to the 2nd round or sweet 16 and choke like they always do..... But next year :twisted:

They'll choke in the sweet 16, elite 8, or final 4. And I'll have my own college to cheer for.

[GB12]

Damn. The Marquette-Pittsburgh game is on the same time as the Bears game. :x

[TitleTown088]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

How did i flip flop? I am saying they're not doing that bad with only 3 losses. And i have been saying all along that this team may not dominate during the regular season like old duke teams, but they will be a major contender for the big dance.

[TitleTown088]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

They'll get to the 2nd round or sweet 16 and choke like they always do.....
getting to the sweet 16 isn't choking...

[sweetness34]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

How did i flip flop? I am saying they're not doing that bad with only 3 losses. And i have been saying all along that this team may not dominate during the regular season like old duke teams, but they will be a major contender for the big dance.

No they won't. Hell last year they were a #1 seed and got bounced out early. This team is doing nothing in the Big Dance.

[TitleTown088]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

How did i flip flop? I am saying they're not doing that bad with only 3 losses. And i have been saying all along that this team may not dominate during the regular season like old duke teams, but they will be a major contender for the big dance.

No they won't. Hell last year they were a #1 seed and got bounced out early. This team is doing nothing in the Big Dance.

whatever you say sweetness. :wink: Duke's younger players are improving every game, and i think by march they will be solid. We'll see who's right in March.(me)

[sweetness34]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

How did i flip flop? I am saying they're not doing that bad with only 3 losses. And i have been saying all along that this team may not dominate during the regular season like old duke teams, but they will be a major contender for the big dance.

No they won't. Hell last year they were a #1 seed and got bounced out early. This team is doing nothing in the Big Dance.

whatever you say sweetness. :wink: Duke's younger players are improving every game, and i think by march they will be solid. We'll see who's right in March.(me)

You'll be solid, but not very good. And solid doesn't win tourney games, sorry buddy. Hell my Illini are a solid team right now, and that's not very good.

You overrate the Dookies my friend, highly overrate them.

[yodapoop]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

They'll get to the 2nd round or sweet 16 and choke like they always do.....
getting to the sweet 16 isn't choking...

When at Duke, it is. U don't want a championship?

[TitleTown088]

I am no longer a Blue Devil fan. I am a UW-Milwaukee Panther fan. Duke is an awful team. They are overrated. #17 is still too high, they are terrible. I will cheer for the Pearl if UWM does not make the tourney.

oh god, they're 15-3 . That's not exatly terrible. What do you expect from such a young team with paulus at the PG?

Oh so now you flip flop, nice TT. :roll:

And this is what I've been saying all god damn year long. They are not good, period.

How did i flip flop? I am saying they're not doing that bad with only 3 losses. And i have been saying all along that this team may not dominate during the regular season like old duke teams, but they will be a major contender for the big dance.

No they won't. Hell last year they were a #1 seed and got bounced out early. This team is doing nothing in the Big Dance.

whatever you say sweetness. :wink: Duke's younger players are improving every game, and i think by march they will be solid. We'll see who's right in March.(me)

You'll be solid, but not very good. And solid doesn't win tourney games, sorry buddy. Hell my Illini are a solid team right now, and that's not very good.

You overrate the Dookies my friend, highly overrate them.

Atleased i don't overrate a team that will be playing in the NIT :wink:

[4pAc]

duke better finish in top3 in ACC :evil: or else I'll lose that sig bet to sweetness and be forced to wear a bear sig :cry:

[GB12]

:shock: Wow, what a finish to the Marquette game. I haven't seen any of the second half of the Bears game until now but it was worth it.

[yodapoop]

See guys, UWM accepts me into their college, and now they have beaten 2 straight first place teams nt their conference, so the Yodachu winning spirit.

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylt=Aka1LivRMtmX_a6tmscrus85nYcB?slug=ap-t25-collegebkbpoll&prov=ap&type=lgns

New polls out and the Hoosiers are #23 in both. Wooo!

[NYmoney]

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news;_ylt=Aka1LivRMtmX_a6tmscrus85nYcB?slug=ap-t25-collegebkbpoll&prov=ap&type=lgns

New polls out and the Hoosiers are #23 in both. Wooo!

Impressive performance Saturday. Sat next to some fellow alumi and they continually said these two phrases:

"Rod the GOD!"

and

"DJ One Move White"

so true. so true.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

[FlutiesDropKick]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

[Boston]

Well, Indiana is getting there asses handed to them right now.

Well, Indiana is getting there asses handed to them right now.

They didn't get their asses handed to them. The game was a great defensive battle and IU played very sloppy. Fouled way too much and their best scorer decided not to show up. They settled for three's way too much, which was caused in part by Illinois' D, but they've been doing that all year. I thought they would be in for a letdown after that UConn game.

[sweetness34]

Well, Indiana is getting there asses handed to them right now.

They didn't get their asses handed to them. The game was a great defensive battle and IU played very sloppy. Fouled way too much and their best scorer decided not to show up. They settled for three's way too much, which was caused in part by Illinois' D, but they've been doing that all year. I thought they would be in for a letdown after that UConn game.

Damn, shoulda made that bet.;) Can you say defensive battle though?

Btw, I thought the cell phone thing by the Krush was classic. And I'm glad Webbie shook Sanctions' hand. What Sampson did was very classless, oh well, move on. You can't dwell on it.

This is a big win for us IMO. It wasn't pretty, but hopefully this spring boards us to go on a roll in the Big 10.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

[FlutiesDropKick]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

[Jughead10]

Well, Indiana is getting there asses handed to them right now.

I guess you didn't watch the Alabama game then.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

Ill say Tech wins by 8

[FlutiesDropKick]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

Ill say Tech wins by 8

i'll take A&M by 6

[RyanLeaf#1]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

Ill say Tech wins by 8

i'll take A&M by 6

lol I knew that was coming.... Hey I cant blame you for taking A&M I just think A&M wins the rematch on the 13th...Like I said before if Tech wins this game they punch their ticket to the dance.

[FlutiesDropKick]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

Ill say Tech wins by 8

i'll take A&M by 6

lol I knew that was coming.... Hey I cant blame you for taking A&M I just think A&M wins the rematch on the 13th...Like I said before if Tech wins this game they punch their ticket to the dance.

i'll agree, but its an IF....I do like Tech, don't get me wrong i just think A&M is a better team. I have a feeling TEch will be in the dance anyway so it won't matter.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Im really looking forward to watching the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game tommorow. I think if Tech beats A&M they punch their ticket to the tournament.

I think Jones and Kavaliauskasare just too much for Tech to handle inside. Prince is garbage and Dora prefers playing on the perimeter. Law and Jackson will cancel each other out but it will take a near perfect effor for A&M to be beaten tonight.

Well Texas Tech is +2.5 at home tonight.... I dont think its going to be a blow out by any means.

i don't think it will be a blow out ii'm just saying to beat them it will take a near perfect night, not to kepp them close

Ill say Tech wins by 8

i'll take A&M by 6

lol I knew that was coming.... Hey I cant blame you for taking A&M I just think A&M wins the rematch on the 13th...Like I said before if Tech wins this game they punch their ticket to the dance.

i'll agree, but its an IF....I do like Tech, don't get me wrong i just think A&M is a better team. I have a feeling TEch will be in the dance anyway so it won't matter.

I agree that A&M is the better team. I am just a huge Bobby Knight fan. Its hard for me to ever pick against a man who knows so much about the game and is one of the few "old school' guys out there.

[FlutiesDropKick]

i can respect that, Knight is a great coach. Hopefully it will be a good game, even though i'll be rooting for A&M

[RyanLeaf#1]

i can respect that, Knight is a great coach. Hopefully it will be a good game, even though i'll be rooting for A&M

It will definitely be a good game with Jarius and Acie... 2 of the top players in the Big 12 imo.... I just like seniors who play the game right and these 2 definitely do.

Well, Indiana is getting there asses handed to them right now.

They didn't get their asses handed to them. The game was a great defensive battle and IU played very sloppy. Fouled way too much and their best scorer decided not to show up. They settled for three's way too much, which was caused in part by Illinois' D, but they've been doing that all year. I thought they would be in for a letdown after that UConn game.

Damn, shoulda made that bet.;) Can you say defensive battle though?

Btw, I thought the cell phone thing by the Krush was classic. And I'm glad Webbie shook Sanctions' hand. What Sampson did was very classless, oh well, move on. You can't dwell on it.

This is a big win for us IMO. It wasn't pretty, but hopefully this spring boards us to go on a roll in the Big 10.

I have to honest and say I laughed at that. It should be a good game when you guys come down here to B-Town.

[TitleTown088]

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

Him and Ellington on the same team in highschool was rediculous.

[TitleTown088]

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

Him and Ellington on the same team in highschool was rediculous.

no kidding too bad they bolth didn't go to Duke because now i have to hate Ellington.

[RyanLeaf#1]

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

Him and Ellington on the same team in highschool was rediculous.

no kidding too bad they bolth didn't go to Duke because now i have to hate Ellington.

Episcopal Academy isnt to far from Philly so I was lucky enough to see them play together.... unreal.

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

Him and Ellington on the same team in highschool was rediculous.

no kidding too bad they bolth didn't go to UNC because now i have to hate Henderson.
Edited for truth.

[GB12]

Both Wisconsin and Marquette won by 13. :)

[SuperMcgee]

Tech pulled it out
Good for them. I don't mind Tech or Knight
I didn't care a whole lot about this game, but I predicted big things for A&M in the preseason and I just hope that they'll be able to do their thing come the tourney

[RyanLeaf#1]

Flutiesdropkick.... What a game... As I expected Law was great, but so was Zeno. Zeno went 13-14 from the charity strike thats pretty impressive. Tech with 2 big wins in a row against 2 teams ranked in the top 25 guarantees them a spot in the top 25 and a spot in the tournament. Congrats Tech.

[TitleTown088]

Gerald Henderson Jr. is going to be a stud.

Him and Ellington on the same team in highschool was rediculous.

no kidding too bad they bolth didn't go to UNC because now i have to hate Henderson.
Edited for truth.

oh very funny hippie.

Duke had a real solid first half tonight agianst clemson.

[TitleTown088]

texas tech beat A&M , Nice win for the genral.

Well it looks like TTU will most likely be replacing the Hoosiers in the top 25 come Monday, except they will probably be higher. I'm sure Knight will love that.

[TitleTown088]

greg paulus had testicles? He can play basketball actually?who woulda thought?

[Boston]

greg paulus had testicles? He can play basketball actually?who woulda thought?

No on both accounts.

[The Unseen]

HOLY POOP at this Clemson/Duke game.

[Brodeur]

HOLY POOP at this Clemson/Duke game.

That was pretty much the funniest thing I've seen all year.

[Pit Bull #53]

Holy Crap

[GB12]

Damn it. :evil:

[The Unseen]

And then Duke comes across...

[TitleTown088]

wow what a game!!!!!!!!!! thank you Mr. fundamental!!!

[TitleTown088]

even coach K is going nuts.

John scheyer I want to have your babies.

[The Unseen]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

[TitleTown088]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

[The Unseen]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

[TitleTown088]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

[dRaFtDoRk]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

That was the best game of the year so far....

But McRoberts made two of the worst passes in Duke history in those last two minutes.

[Brodeur]

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

Who doesn't.

And as good of a game as that was, it wasn't better than Texas/Oklahoma State or possibly Duke/Virginia Tech.

[The Unseen]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

Que?

[TitleTown088]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

That was the best game of the year so far....

But McRoberts made two of the worst passes in Duke history in those last two minutes.

yeah he did, but i actually think that dipshit paulus made the wrogn cut on that inbound. Either way it was very uncharacteristic of him. However, He played brilliantly the rest of the game.

[TitleTown088]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

Que?

maurice jones drew looks like the offspring of *pinocchio* and a female oompa loompa.

[GB12]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

Que?

maurice jones drew looks like the offspring of *pinocchio* and a female oompa loompa.

There arent any female oompa loompas...

[dRaFtDoRk]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

Que?

maurice jones drew looks like the offspring of *pinocchio* and a female oompa loompa.

There arent any female oompa loompas...

Oompa Loompas have the gun and the holster if you know what I mean...


How did this go from Clemson@Duke to MJD being an oompa loompa offspring?

[TitleTown088]

That was completely wild.

But now I'm ticked, cause I friggin hate Duke.

go to hell.

Favre's head is big.

MJD looks like panokio had sex with a female oompa loompa.

Que?

maurice jones drew looks like the offspring of *pinocchio* and a female oompa loompa.

There arent any female oompa loompas...

Oh yeah there is. They just don't live at the factory.

[M.O.T.H.]

How sick has Chase Budinger been this season? Man he is having quite a season, the kid has got some serious talent.

[Boston]

Is Wisconsin ranked one or two?

[GB12]

Is Wisconsin ranked one or two?

2 and 3.

[Boston]

Is Wisconsin ranked one or two?

2 and 3.

Yeah that. ESPN seems to say 3, while the AP poll seems to say 2.

[yo123]

Wow, Arizona didnt even put up a fight against UNC.

[GB12]

UWM is on ESPN2 if anyone cares (yoda?), but they are losing to Green Bay. Meanwhile I'm watching the Texas A&M game and Oklahoma is playing them close.

[yodapoop]

UWM is on ESPN2 if anyone cares (yoda?), but they are losing to Green Bay. Meanwhile I'm watching the Texas A&M game and Oklahoma is playing them close.

I am watching them. Yeah, it ain't going too well.

[GB12]

UWM is on ESPN2 if anyone cares (yoda?), but they are losing to Green Bay. Meanwhile I'm watching the Texas A&M game and Oklahoma is playing them close.

I am watching them. Yeah, it ain't going too well.

They just showed the Sweet 16 run in 2005. That's what they need to return to. Next year I expect them to improve but still probably won't make the tournament.

Or they could just beat Butler and win the Horizon league tournament to get in this year.

[yodapoop]

UWM is on ESPN2 if anyone cares (yoda?), but they are losing to Green Bay. Meanwhile I'm watching the Texas A&M game and Oklahoma is playing them close.

I am watching them. Yeah, it ain't going too well.

They just showed the Sweet 16 run in 2005. That's what they need to return to. Next year I expect them to improve but still probably won't make the tournament.

Or they could just beat Butler and win the Horizon league tournament to get in this year.

I don't see that happening. They are just very young with losing their top 7 guys from last year, so I expect them to improove.

[GB12]

UWM is on ESPN2 if anyone cares (yoda?), but they are losing to Green Bay. Meanwhile I'm watching the Texas A&M game and Oklahoma is playing them close.

I am watching them. Yeah, it ain't going too well.

They just showed the Sweet 16 run in 2005. That's what they need to return to. Next year I expect them to improve but still probably won't make the tournament.

Or they could just beat Butler and win the Horizon league tournament to get in this year.

I don't see that happening. They are just very young with losing their top 7 guys from last year, so I expect them to improove.

I know, it was kind of a joke. They absolutely suck this season. I was serious about the first part though. I could see them finishing 2 or 3 in the Horizon next year.

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

The one time I want Illinois to win, they get their asses handed to them by Purdue. Damn.

[sweetness34]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

[TitleTown088]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

[FlutiesDropKick]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink:

[Nerv]

Michigan simply cant win a big game or beat a quality opponent. Starting 4 seniors this year, next year is just going to be awful. I really hope Amaker gets canned at the end of this season.

[P-L]

Michigan simply cant win a big game or beat a quality opponent. Starting 4 seniors this year, next year is just going to be awful. I really hope Amaker gets canned at the end of this season.

I agree. The sooner the better.

[TitleTown088]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink: :lol: yeah, i remember that. Illinois is underrated and duke is overrated :wink: It's all commming true b4 my very eyes.

Michigan simply cant win a big game or beat a quality opponent. Starting 4 seniors this year, next year is just going to be awful. I really hope Amaker gets canned at the end of this season.

I never realized that he had never gotten you guys to the tourney. I agree, he should be fired.

[FlutiesDropKick]

can someone explain why Louisville has gotten so many games on ESPN? Have they just had the best matchup with ESPN having the Big East deal?

[yo123]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink:

I bet if you asked him today he'd say "they still have the talent of a top 10 team"

[FlutiesDropKick]

if anyone remembers what i said during the Texas/Oklahoma State its still coming true. As soon as i turned on the Louisville/Syracuse game it became a great game.

[GB12]

Wisconsin wins to become the first team to 20 wins, and extend the longest current win streak to 17 tying them win Clemson for longest of the year.

[sweetness34]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink:

I bet if you asked him today he'd say "they still have the talent of a top 10 team"

I never said they were a top 10 team, find me a quote where I said that and come back to me.

And we do have the talent to be a darn good team. But we need to start executing. On paper we are not as bad as our record indicates, and that's the derpessing part.

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink:

I bet if you asked him today he'd say "they still have the talent of a top 10 team"

I never said they were a top 10 team, find me a quote where I said that and come back to me.

And we do have the talent to be a darn good team. But we need to start executing. On paper we are not as bad as our record indicates, and that's the derpessing part.

ok im an illinois fan also but what do you mean when you say darn good team? I dont really think that we can be that great of a team with the teams lack of basketball IQ, the worst FT and FG % in the big ten, and the guard play being poor this year especially the PG position, chester fraizer while I root for him is just not that good, there is no way a team should be able to sag ten feet off him when he has the ball on the perimeter.

[TitleTown088]

Well the UofI vs. Purdue game is not over yet but it basically is. Purdue whooping UofI's ass, and its really pissing me off being a UofI fan. There are a few things that are wrong.

A. The point guard position. Our starter chester fraizer while he plays with more heart than about anyone is just not very good, he can rebound and that is about it, he really showed why he only got offers from LaSalle and College of Charleston. Purdue was giving him about 10 feet of room to shoot when he had the ball at the 3 point line and fraizer would not shoot it and the one or two times he did he missed it. He should be benched for McCamey next year.

B. The lack of overall talent on the team. When a transfer from Dayton and Illinois State are two of your main reserves there are problems. Then there are guys like Jamar Smith and Chester Fraizer who just are not big ten calliber players. This issue goes hand in hand with poor recruiting since Weber had gotten here. This leads me to my next point.

C. Recruiting. Ever since Bruce Weber has gotten here he has been very poor at recruiting talent to UofI. We almost had Eric Gordon, but we all know what happened there. Anyways, Illinois is one of the most basketball talented states in the whole country if weber could recruit the top talent out of illinois we would be fine. He also does not do a great job of recruiting out of state either. I am not that dissapointed in this years class though, with Demetri McCamey and Quinton Watkins headlining the class. I think that if Weber does not start improving in recruiting Illinois should look for a new coach, because while I like Bruce Weber alot and think he is a good coach he needs to get Big Ten calliber players on UofI, then coach them up.

Well now I am done venting after todays dissapointing loss to Purdue, I guess I have to look ahead to next year because this year is not looking very bright.

We did get Eric Gordon to committ to him, one of the best players of 07 before he took off for IU. So he can recruit. This year's class of Watkins, McCamey, Cole, and Tisdale is a very solid one with a chance to be good if Cole and Tisdale develop.

The problem with this team is execution on both ends. They don't hit consistently open shots, they tend to forget about Pruitt down low, they can't make free throws, and stuff like that.

Yea injuries have hurt this season, but guys need to start stepping up. And that's something that has not happened so far this season. We've got the talent to win ball games, hell we beat IU at the Hall and should have beaten Wisky at the Hall.

This is just not our year. And I have a bad feeling we'll be looking at the NIT for the postseason. :cry:

Didn't i tell you that like a month ago? :wink:

i believe it was around the same time sweetness was outing Illi as a Top 10 team :lol: :wink:

I bet if you asked him today he'd say "they still have the talent of a top 10 team"

I never said they were a top 10 team, find me a quote where I said that and come back to me.

And we do have the talent to be a darn good team. But we need to start executing. On paper we are not as bad as our record indicates, and that's the derpessing part.

ok im an illinois fan also but what do you mean when you say darn good team? I dont really think that we can be that great of a team with the teams lack of basketball IQ, the worst FT and FG % in the big ten, and the guard play being poor this year especially the PG position, chester fraizer while I root for him is just not that good, there is no way a team should be able to sag ten feet off him when he has the ball on the perimeter.

Nice to see an illinois fan with some basketball knowledge. :wink:


BTW sweetness never said they were top 10. He said they should be top 25 which is also a poor assesment.

[BuckNaked]

Uk had an impressive win today. 19 points over tennesee. :D

[yo123]

everyone turn on BC and Duke. Should be a great game Duke has come out with a lot of energy so far.

Also how bout them Hokies? Another solid win over GT today and are now 6-1 in the conference. they will be a top 15-20 team when the new polls come out and i think they should be higher, around 10-12 because of their big wins of UNC and Duke.

[sik wit it]

badge attack can't be stopped

[TitleTown088]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

[GB12]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

[TitleTown088]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

Florida is ovverrated at #1. they lost to a young Kansas team in the beginning of the season and unranked Florida State. They have one convincing win over OSU. Wisconsin has 1 loss and wins over OSU and PItt. Wisconsin should be number 1.

[yodapoop]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

Florida is ovverrated at #1. they lost to a young Kansas team in the beginning of the season and unranked Florida State. They have one convincing win over OSU. Wisconsin has 1 loss and wins over OSU and PItt. Wisconsin should be number 1.

Missouri State

[TitleTown088]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

Florida is ovverrated at #1. they lost to a young Kansas team in the beginning of the season and unranked Florida State. They have one convincing win over OSU. Wisconsin has 1 loss and wins over OSU and PItt. Wisconsin should be number 1.

Missouri State

florida state is not a top 10 team either, and wisconsin has one loss upposed to two losses...

[GB12]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

Florida is ovverrated at #1. they lost to a young Kansas team in the beginning of the season and unranked Florida State. They have one convincing win over OSU. Wisconsin has 1 loss and wins over OSU and PItt. Wisconsin should be number 1.

Missouri State

florida state is not a top 10 team either, and wisconsin has one loss upposed to two losses...

And had 3 wins over top 25 teams when Florida had only 1.

[TitleTown088]

badge attack can't be stopped

They beat Iowa. :?

Big W by stanford over UCLA.

Wow, how did I not hear about that. We'll be at least 2 in both now. Iowa is nothing but I don't see what Florida did to be ahead of us.

Florida is ovverrated at #1. they lost to a young Kansas team in the beginning of the season and unranked Florida State. They have one convincing win over OSU. Wisconsin has 1 loss and wins over OSU and PItt. Wisconsin should be number 1.

Missouri State

florida state is not a top 10 team either, and wisconsin has one loss upposed to two losses...

And had 3 wins over top 25 teams when Florida had only 1.

no kidding, you guys are getting blueballed.

[MaxV]

Well, I guess the thought process of voters is, Florida is #1 until someone knocks them off.

I don't really put a lot of stock in top 25 rankings.

It's the rankings in the tournament that are A LOT more important.

Wisconsin is the best team in the nation in my opinion, but I think Max is right about why the voters kept Florida at #1. I'm not expecting much on Wednesday night.

[TitleTown088]

Well, I guess the thought process of voters is, Florida is #1 until someone knocks them off.

I don't really put a lot of stock in top 25 rankings.

It's the rankings in the tournament that are A LOT more important.

they were already knocked off by KU and Florida state. They are just like a herpe that won't go away from the top off the(college basketball in this case) poll.

[MaxV]

Wisconsin is the best team in the nation in my opinion, but I think Max is right about why the voters kept Florida at #1. I'm not expecting much on Wednesday night.

If Hoosiers can keep it close, I'll be happy.

Obviously a win would be HUGE, but I doubt it.

[TitleTown088]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2744216

ahhh thank you ACC refs for the extra time.

[yo123]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

[FlutiesDropKick]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

[GB12]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

Looking for something a little more interesting? i switched to ESPN2 for arm wrestling.

[FlutiesDropKick]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

Looking for something a little more interesting? i switched to ESPN2 for arm wrestling.

that stuff keeps you glued to the TV. I like it but its no scrabble, but really what is?

[SuperMcgee]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

Looking for something a little more interesting? i switched to ESPN2 for arm wrestling.

Lincoln Hawks over Bull Hurley was the upset of the century

[T-RICH49]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

Looking for something a little more interesting? i switched to ESPN2 for arm wrestling.

Lincoln Hawks over Bull Hurley was the upset of the century


CRAP!I put 100 on Hurley :lol: :lol:

[SuperMcgee]

ESPN really couldnt find a better game for primetime? Kansas is up 34-6 on Nebraska with 5 left in the 1st half

yeah, i usually end up seeing games that become good, i have no hope for this one

Looking for something a little more interesting? i switched to ESPN2 for arm wrestling.

Lincoln Hawks over Bull Hurley was the upset of the century


CRAP!I put 100 on Hurley :lol: :lol:

How foolish of you

http://img.clubic.com/photo/00090799.jpg


But on the topic of NCAAB, Paul Harris better start doing good in conference play and beat Notre Dame today

[sweetness34]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Yeah this was a good win for the illini, they were able to hang on. Free throw shooting is a big problem. I also like how chester fraizer played of the bench today, I think that could be a good role for him. Also besides the free throw shooting shaun pruitt had a very good game. I also liked to see carwell getting out there and getting some minutes.

[jayceheathman]

We finally get a nationally televised game in a couple of weeks for our "Braket Buster." New Mexico State is so going to kill University of Ohio.

[SuperMcgee]

We finally get a nationally televised game in a couple of weeks for our "Braket Buster." New Mexico State is so going to kill University of Ohio.

You better. I hate Ohio. 05 MAC Championship was the worst game ever :cry:

[sweetness34]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Yeah this was a good win for the illini, they were able to hang on. Free throw shooting is a big problem. I also like how chester fraizer played of the bench today, I think that could be a good role for him. Also besides the free throw shooting shaun pruitt had a very good game. I also liked to see carwell getting out there and getting some minutes.

Chet came off the bench b/c he's really banged up. In fact he won't play on Saturday. The kid is tough as nails man. If he can get some consistent offense, he's going to be a darn good ball player.

Pruitt is a man-child, IF WE CAN GET HIM THE BALL CONSISTENTLY. He's unstoppable on the low block, which is scary b/c he's still got one more year after this.

Jamar Smith has fallen off the map. I think his ankles are messed up because he's shooting 7% from the 3 point line in the past 6 games. This from a guy who was the best freshman shooter last season in the Big 10.

Warren Carter has fallen off the map as well. He's not very agressive anymore, don't know why.

McBride has started to pick it up on both ends, which is what we really need from him.

Brock has turned out to be a nice player, and he's still got more room to grow in his game.

Randle, I don't know what's wrong with him. He's got incredible ability; I don't know if he's still banged up or what but he's just been kind of a waste this year.

And yes, I want more Carwell. He's got length and good defensive ability. Plus he's active around the glass. This kid is gonna be a STUD at Illinois. Just needs work on his offensive game but man he's talented.

Like I've said before. On paper we are not as bad as our record indicates. It's things like free throw shooting, dumb fouls, and making open shots that are keeping this team back. If we can start clicking, we'll be a dangerous team come tourney time IMO. That and injuries have just flat out killed us. In fact, BAM has a lot of trouble getting a full practice squad every day. Ugh, what a disappoint and frustrating year.

[RyanLeaf#1]

After watching Notre Dame beat Villanova and Syracuse... im a believer... they have great shooters and a very nice inside presence.

[TitleTown088]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

[TitleTown088]

Only 7 more days until UNC visits camerron indoor to recieve the big upset from the dookies. :D .

You guys realize there is only a little more than a month of the regular season left? damn it's going by quick.

[sweetness34]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

[MaxV]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

Well there is also a B10 tournament. If you guys go deep in it, you should be in.

I believe that you guys should get in.

[Fogartynyy2789]

We finally get a nationally televised game in a couple of weeks for our "Braket Buster." New Mexico State is so going to kill University of Ohio.

First time I will get to see Elijah Ingram play in after he became a felon.

Hofstra-Holy Cross- first game ever played on Long Island to be televised on ESPN.

[sweetness34]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

Well there is also a B10 tournament. If you guys go deep in it, you should be in.

I believe that you guys should get in.

IMO we have to get to the Semi's in the B10 tourney even if we win out in the Big 10. Right now I think we're on the fence.

Idk, this year has just been a disaster with everything that's happened. Injuries, suspensions, and just flat out bad luck. I mean one of the Purdue guys threw up about 3 30 foot shots with the shot clock winding down and made every one of them. And when I say "threw up," I meaned he just heaved them towards the hoop.

[TitleTown088]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

No offense to those teams, i like bolth of those teams actually, but they're not overly impressive wins.(BTW MSU isn't ranked top 25 , and indiana was bearly at number 24). Also having a couple of those wins isn't really too spectacular when you consistantly lose to below average teams and get spanked by any elite team.( OSU, Wisconsin) and good teams ( zona and maryland). Illinois can't hang with the big boys just yet.

Like i said, have fun in the NIT because you know your going to drop a couple more to the average at best teams you play the rest of the season, and the only respectable team you have a chance to win agianst agian is indiana.

Jewed? what would jerry seinfeld have to say to ?

Yeah, they put too much time on the clock :lol: But it dosen't really matter because John would have knocked down a 35 footer like dockery did last year agianst VT anyways.

[MaxV]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

Well there is also a B10 tournament. If you guys go deep in it, you should be in.

I believe that you guys should get in.

IMO we have to get to the Semi's in the B10 tourney even if we win out in the Big 10. Right now I think we're on the fence.

Idk, this year has just been a disaster with everything that's happened. Injuries, suspensions, and just flat out bad luck. I mean one of the Purdue guys threw up about 3 30 foot shots with the shot clock winding down and made every one of them. And when I say "threw up," I meaned he just heaved them towards the hoop.

I hate to tell you this, but you might want to root for IU and MSU.

If those 2 continue to win and raise their rankings, your chances will increase.

[TitleTown088]

where's Patrick Patterson going to commit?

[NYmoney]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

jewed??? i think the english lexicon has many other terms that are not offensible. maybe you should use one of them.[/b]

[sweetness34]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

jewed??? i think the english lexicon has many other terms that are not offensible. maybe you should use one of them.[/b]

Ok dude relax man. I meant no harm to the Jewish community. I have a lot of friends who are jewish and they even use this word. So just relax about it.

Btw titletown; beating MSU and IU are quality wins my friend. IU was in the top 25 though; so your argument is void here. Being in the top 25 is being in the top 25. And Michigan State just about beat Ohio State in Columbus.

Um and about "haging with the big boys." We've already done that, sorry buddy. See the Wisky game my friend and then come back and talk. Duke hasnt proven they can hang with the big boys either. I'll wait until they face UNC to say anything but it could get out of hand if the Heels get to running.

[NYmoney]

IU favored by 1 over Wisky. Vegas likes the Hoosiers.

As an alumnus, I love it. As a reasonable human being, I think Vegas has lost their mind.

[MaxV]

IU favored by 1 over Wisky. Vegas likes the Hoosiers.

As an alumnus, I love it. As a reasonable human being, I think Vegas has lost their mind.

Well I guess they see that IU is undefeated at home.

But I agree with you, IU shouldn't be the fav.

[NYmoney]

also, OSU is only giving 3.5 to purdue at PU. that's a crazy line too.

[PalmerToCJ]

where's Patrick Patterson going to commit?

University of Kentucky :D

His buddy AJ Stewart has already commited and Patterson has loved the atmosphere at UK... We chanted his name at midnight madness when he was there, that's how you recruit.

[BuckNaked]

where's Patrick Patterson going to commit?

University of Kentucky :D

His buddy AJ Stewart has already commited and Patterson has loved the atmosphere at UK... We chanted his name at midnight madness when he was there, that's how you recruit.

If that happened, i'd cream myself. :D

[PalmerToCJ]

where's Patrick Patterson going to commit?

University of Kentucky :D

His buddy AJ Stewart has already commited and Patterson has loved the atmosphere at UK... We chanted his name at midnight madness when he was there, that's how you recruit.

If that happened, i'd cream myself. :D

I sure would love a 5 star in Patterson, 4 star in Jai Lucas (great ball handler AND he can shoot the 3... could you imagine that? :lol:... Haven't had one of them since Tony Delk ) and we already have a 4 star in AJ Stewart. Just hope that Randolph stays, I really doubt it happens though.

I like Jasper but I'd really like to see a guy like Lucas running the point since he's actually a threat to shoot. Then next year having Meeks/Crawford/Ramel with one more year under their belt is gonna be sweet, then just hope that Randolph stays (which I doubt). Plus the added benefit of finally getting rid of Sheraye Thomas and Obrzut.

Supposedly Tubby thinks he has Patterson and Lucas... I sure hope so.

[TitleTown088]

Whoot, go Illini. God damn, if we could make free throws, this wouldn't have been a game. Yeesh.

Now all you gotta do is beat some good teams.

Um we already beat Indiana and Michigan State, both top 25 teams this season my friend. If we can go 6-2 or 7-1 the rest of the way, we'll get into the tourney, but that's a big "if" unless we can start making some free throws. We were about 14 of 30 from the FT line last night. Hell, give me 70% and we win this game by about 20 points.

Btw, I've been hearing that Clemson got jewed when they played you guys, what happened? I heard something about the clock. :?

jewed??? i think the english lexicon has many other terms that are not offensible. maybe you should use one of them.[/b]

Ok dude relax man. I meant no harm to the Jewish community. I have a lot of friends who are jewish and they even use this word. So just relax about it.

Btw titletown; beating MSU and IU are quality wins my friend. IU was in the top 25 though; so your argument is void here. Being in the top 25 is being in the top 25. And Michigan State just about beat Ohio State in Columbus. Um and about "haging with the big boys." We've already done that, sorry buddy. See the Wisky game my friend and then come back and talk. Duke hasnt proven they can hang with the big boys either. I'll wait until they face UNC to say anything but it could get out of hand if the Heels get to running.

that just made your argumet void. Loss is a loss.

[GB12]

IU favored by 1 over Wisky. Vegas likes the Hoosiers.

As an alumnus, I love it. As a reasonable human being, I think Vegas has lost their mind.

Ok Cards, lets make a bet.

[BuckNaked]

where's Patrick Patterson going to commit?

University of Kentucky :D

His buddy AJ Stewart has already commited and Patterson has loved the atmosphere at UK... We chanted his name at midnight madness when he was there, that's how you recruit.

If that happened, i'd cream myself. :D

I sure would love a 5 star in Patterson, 4 star in Jai Lucas (great ball handler AND he can shoot the 3... could you imagine that? :lol:... Haven't had one of them since Tony Delk ) and we already have a 4 star in AJ Stewart. Just hope that Randolph stays, I really doubt it happens though.

I like Jasper but I'd really like to see a guy like Lucas running the point since he's actually a threat to shoot. Then next year having Meeks/Crawford/Ramel with one more year under their belt is gonna be sweet, then just hope that Randolph stays (which I doubt). Plus the added benefit of finally getting rid of Sheraye Thomas and Obrzut.

Supposedly Tubby thinks he has Patterson and Lucas... I sure hope so.

Finally i found another Kentucky fan. Patterson would be a great addition and would be able to play the 4 for us when Bobby Perry graduates. I love Jasper as a ballhandler and a defender, but he can't create anything on offense. He needs to learn how to shoot and drive. I think Meeks is going to be an incredible talent and our best player for the next couple of years. Crawford needs to do more besides just shooting three's. He is such a talented guy and could really do so much more. I have been impressed with Ramel Bradley latley. He really couldn't handle playing the point and has been doing a great job at scoring since he's been playing shooting guard. The key for Morris is that he has to stay out of foul trouble. When he gets two fouls early, Tubby has no choice but to take him out. This creates a huge size disadvantage for us and it allows the opponent to start scoring a lot down low.

[NYmoney]

1 hour 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOO-HOOOOOSIERSSS

[TitleTown088]

Patterson is going to sign with duke.

[NYmoney]

Here we Go Hoosiers Here We GOOO

[Boston]

1 hour 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOO-HOOOOOSIERSSS

Than that means 3 hours and 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOOO-HOOOOOSIERS become LOOOO-HOOOO-HOOOSERS

[PalmerToCJ]

I LOVE Meeks, he's going to be something when he gets to start. I love his killer instinct and the fact that he wants to be the one to score. He can drive, play D and shoot the long ball. Joe and Ramel need to drive, when they do that (especially Ramel) that's when they're at their best. I'm not sure what this years team will accomplish but next years is going to be pretty solid with recruits and our vets returning. Can't wait till the Florida game, prime time and hopefully we can get a little roll started going into it.

Patterson has said he doesn't like the way Dukes court is set up... Take that for what you will. I'm more concerned with WVU.

I do think Duke might steal Jai Lucas from us...

[PalmerToCJ]

1 hour 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOO-HOOOOOSIERSSS

Than that means 3 hours and 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOOO-HOOOOOSIERS become LOOOO-HOOOO-HOOOSERS

:lol:

[BuckNaked]

I LOVE Meeks, he's going to be something when he gets to start. I love his killer instinct and the fact that he wants to be the one to score. He can drive, play D and shoot the long ball. Joe and Ramel need to drive, when they do that (especially Ramel) that's when they're at their best. I'm not sure what this years team will accomplish but next years is going to be pretty solid with recruits and our vets returning. Can't wait till the Florida game, prime time and hopefully we can get a little roll started going into it.

Patterson has said he doesn't like the way Dukes court is set up... Take that for what you will. I'm more concerned with WVU.

I do think Duke might steal Jai Lucas from us...

Ramel has been driving great lately, especially in the Tennesee game. Duke pisses me off.

Yes a whole page without someone hate'en on Duke

[JeffSamardzijaIRISH]

FSU's gonna pound Duke this weekend. Al Thornton will drop 30 on you dukies.

[sik wit it]

tucker will take over any time now

[JeffSamardzijaIRISH]

Dang, refs are cheating for UNC, crazily!

[GB12]

******* **** god damn ***** ***** asshole ******* hoosiers

tucker will take over any time now

I think you mean AJ Ratliff.

[ShutDwn]

HOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Sampson so much

HOOSIERS!!!!!!!!!!!

I love Sampson so much

I think Sampson deserves heavy consideration for coach of the year. This team does not have that great of talent, but he has made them into the #3 team in the Big Ten and a top 20 team in the nation, much like Knight used to.

[PalmerToCJ]

Woooo Hoosiers. Makes the UK SOS look even better.

[BuckNaked]

Woooo Hoosiers. Makes the UK SOS look even better.

I guess that means we should be #2 in the country. :lol:

[TitleTown088]

IU won :shock: :shock:

[PalmerToCJ]

Woooo Hoosiers. Makes the UK SOS look even better.

I guess that means we should be #2 in the country. :lol:

For sure :lol:

I was torn as to whether or not I wanted Florida to go down. I kind of want them to still have the win streak going on when they come into Rupp. I gotta give Vandy credit they're better than I thought.

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

[MaxV]

GREAT WIN FOR IU!!!!!

In the last few games AJ Ratliff has been playing like he's suppose to.

In the past AJ hasn't had a lot of confidence in himself, but when he trusts his ablities and plays agressively he can be a VERY productive player.

DJ White continues to play very well also.

No matter what sweetness34 says about him, Kelvin Sampson is a GREAT coach.

[BuckNaked]

Woooo Hoosiers. Makes the UK SOS look even better.

I guess that means we should be #2 in the country. :lol:

For sure :lol:

I was torn as to whether or not I wanted Florida to go down. I kind of want them to still have the win streak going on when they come into Rupp. I gotta give Vandy credit they're better than I thought.

Vandy has been fairly impressive this year.

[GB12]

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

Actually they weren't IU favored by 1 over Wisky. Vegas likes the Hoosiers.

As an alumnus, I love it. As a reasonable human being, I think Vegas has lost their mind.

[Boston]

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

Not because Wisconsin was the number two team. :roll: I'm actually glad wisconsin lost, the whole streak was getting annoying. It's a good wake up call for the tournament.

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

Not because Wisconsin was the number two team. :roll: I'm actually glad wisconsin lost, the whole streak was getting annoying. It's a good wake up call for the tournament.

I didn't say they were the better team and I didn't expect them to win. But I don't see why it would come as a complete shock that they did.

[MaxV]

Guys, in all seriousness, IU is a good team.

I know their talent level isn't great, but they are a very good defensive team and a very balanced team.

[Boston]

Guys, in all seriousness, IU is a good team.

I know their talent level isn't great, but they are a very good defensive team and a very balanced team.

God. There damn threes kept falling in the second half. What were they, like 6-7?

[TitleTown088]

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

There good. but i don't know about VERY good just yet. they have lost a couple questionable ones. I'm shocked b/c Wisconsin is my second pick to win the national title, and i didn't think they would lose this one.

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

There good. but i don't know about VERY good just yet. they have lost a couple questionable ones. I'm shocked b/c Wisconsin is my second pick to win the national title, and i didn't think they would lose this one.

A couple questionable ones? The only bad team they've lost to is Illinois. I'm surprised as well at this, I had Wisky winning it all before the season and think they're the best team in the nation. It's a good surprise though. :D

[MaxV]

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

There good. but i don't know about VERY good just yet. they have lost a couple questionable ones. I'm shocked b/c Wisconsin is my second pick to win the national title, and i didn't think they would lose this one.

:?:

They have lost to:

Butler
Duke
Kentucky
Ohio State
Illinois

None of the losses were at home, and only one came against an unranked opponent.

And all of those games were close.

[HawkeyeFan]

Iowa won!

Oh my, I think hell froze over.

[yo123]

Durant is a rebounding machine...20 and counting

[PalmerToCJ]

WOW. He's averaging like 32 points and 15 rebounds in Big 12 games :shock: :shock: :shock:

[TitleTown088]

IU won :shock: :shock:

Why are you shocked? Obviously they were underdogs, but they're a very good team.

There good. but i don't know about VERY good just yet. they have lost a couple questionable ones. I'm shocked b/c Wisconsin is my second pick to win the national title, and i didn't think they would lose this one.

:?:

They have lost to:

Butler
Duke
Kentucky
Ohio State
Illinois

None of the losses were at home, and only one came against an unranked opponent.

And all of those games were close.

Uk was ranked? news to me, but even i can be wrong. :wink:

[TitleTown088]

Durant is a rebounding machine...20 and counting
Durant>Oden

I'd love to see oden spread the court with 3 points like durant. If that kid can put on some muscle he would destory everyone , but he's already an awsome player.

[yo123]

yeah, if it were up to me the player of the year wouldnt be a contest. whn you average 33 points and still have the ability to grab 20 boards as a SF i think that should be a lock

[PalmerToCJ]

HOLY CRAP :shock:

37 points 23 rebounds

That ups his old average of 31 points and 13 rebounds, this isn't right :lol:

[BuckNaked]

HOLY CRAP :shock:

37 points 23 rebounds

That ups his old average of 31 points and 13 rebounds, this isn't right :lol:

dayum :!:

[Bigbadbob72]

1 hour 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOO-HOOOOOSIERSSS

Than that means 3 hours and 30 minutes to HOO-HOOO-HOOO-HOOOOOSIERS become LOOOO-HOOOO-HOOOSERS

ooops

[ncbigbody]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

[Bigbadbob72]

Great game between gonzaga and stanford. Both these teams will be sleepers come March.

[TitleTown088]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

Says the guy from Texas with a big burger in his avator. :wink:

Do you think Texas is the fattest state for no reason.

BTW i agree.

[comahan]

Man, i was excited that Missouri State was the only team to beat Wisconsin. Oh well.

[comahan]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

Tucker wouldnt be a bad pick, but I agree.

[ncbigbody]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

Says the guy from Texas with a big burger in his avator. :wink:

Do you think Texas is the fattest state for no reason.

BTW i agree.

http://calorielab.com/fattest-state-2006-hijack.jpg

Think before speaking. Or dont speak at all.

[TitleTown088]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

Says the guy from Texas with a big burger in his avator. :wink:

Do you think Texas is the fattest state for no reason.

BTW i agree.

http://calorielab.com/fattest-state-2006-hijack.jpg

Think before speaking. Or dont speak at all.

Touche. Lo siento. You seemed to be all over that. You texans must really be sensitive about your weight. Isn't houston still the fattest city though?

BTW i wasn't speaking, i was typing. :|

[ncbigbody]

If Kevin Durant doesn't win player of the year, its a travesty.

Says the guy from Texas with a big burger in his avator. :wink:

Do you think Texas is the fattest state for no reason.

BTW i agree.

http://calorielab.com/fattest-state-2006-hijack.jpg

Think before speaking. Or dont speak at all.

Touche. Lo siento. You seemed to be all over that. You texans must really be sensitive about your weight. Isn't houston still the fattest city though?

BTW i wasn't speaking, i was typing. :|

Im from Austin, so It really doesnt matter.

Typing, speaking, your still making your opinion known, stop being a *****.