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QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 02:43 PM) I wasn't, but it's becoming increasingly hard to resist. Pre-order with Wal-mart and you can have it this week.

QUOTE (Brian @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 02:00 PM) And sounds like Okafor and Lyle to Kansas. Even with Cliff visiting Kansas, seems Self has focused on the package deal more. I wonder where that leaves Turner. I really thought Okafor was going to land at Duke.

All of our insiders think it's ILL for Cliff.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 01:12 PM) While Illinois and OSU have done a good job with Bragg so far, I see him going to someplace like UK. We are hoping both he and Kennard stay in Ohio. Both have the attention of UK, but apparently the NBA-like atmosphere and roster turned off at least Kennard.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 11:23 AM) It got an 8.9 from IGN. BTW, if you have the PS3 version, you can upgrade to the PS4 one for $22 (it'll be a digital download). Yeah but then you have to get your hands on a PS4.

QUOTE (Boogua @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:56 PM) The way scout does their rankings has Cliff being equal to a guy like KBD (both 5 stars). I would bet if you asked anybody that actually worked for scout, they would take an Illinois class with Cliff over the OSU class. Their system is just flawed. Either way both schools have really good classes. Maybe we'll pull Turner and make it moot (not likely). I know we lost the guy who never should have committed in the first place, but how does someone who isnt enrolling for 2 years counting as a 2014? Thats insane to me. I think Matta is trying again in 2015 to hit a HR going all out for Kennard and Bragg.

Launced AxVoice VOIP, pretty good, now just need to invest in cordless phones with cellular forwarding.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:44 PM) Even without Cliff, that's a great recruiting class for Illinois and for Groce in his 1st real year. Got a nice start to 2015 as well. Momentum is huge. MSU is a real head scratcher.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:40 PM) Yeah if Alexander committs I dont think anyone would take OSUs class over Illinois. I read the same scout article too and dont remember saying anything different. Apparently only Scout would. They dont like KBD much huh. We need another big at some point, maybe he'll just roll it over to the 2015 class which is already off to a nice start.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:34 PM) Using composite rankings Illinois will have landed the #3, 33 and 40 players in the country and OSU #18, 30 and 63. Each class also has an unranked big man. Oh the article and rankings I use are Scout. KBD and Russell are 16 and 19. Snider and Black are 32 and 47. Probably why that writer declared it over. Based on those composites it looks like ILL would take over for sure. Guess we'll just have to sign Myles Turner...

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:29 PM) Yeah Illinois would definitely be better if Cliff goes there. I dont know how they calculate points but if you do more power to ya. Does Cliff make their class go from 18 to top 5 automatically?

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:27 PM) If Illinois lands Cliff they have the best class in the conference. Especially with OSU losing the Mormon today. I dont think thats the case based on the scout rankings. I could be wrong. The article said its settled.

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 12:26 PM) How can it be "official" when there are still undecideds? Apparently nobody can catch our class at this point, although there can be movement in other teams.

Officially landed the top bball class in the conference. class rankings: 1. Ohio State 2. Maryland 3. Illinois 4. Indiana 5. Michigan 6. Northwestern 7. Minnesota 8. Purdue 9. Michigan State 10. Rutgers 11. Iowa 12. Penn State 13. Wisconsin 14. Nebraska Top Prospect: D’Angelo Russell, Ohio State Best Scorer: Dion Wiley, Maryland Best Passer: Quentin Snider, Illinois Best Shot Blocker: Trayvon Reed, Maryland Best Floor General: Quentin Snider, Illinois Best Post Player: LeRon Black, Illinois Best Athlete: Jae’sean Tate, Ohio State Best Shooter: James Blackmon, Indiana Best Rebounder: Jae’sean Tate, Ohio State

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 10:58 AM) Seth Davis was on Mully and Hanley this morning and made it pretty clear that this isn't going to change come conference time. If refs have to call 60 fouls a game, they'll do it. That's the order they've been given. I can't imagine how unwatchable some of the big ten games will be. Free throw ability is going to be a key differentiator in those contests. You could tell players were tentative from the outset, OU apparently had no idea and just kept fouling and fouling. OSU was in the bonus before OU scored a single point. Thats ridiculous.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 10:27 AM) Wiggins didn't really play in the first half, but he obviously took over the game late when it mattered. Parker could have if it wasnt for the fouls. Last night's games were ruined by the increased number of fouls. OSU took almost 60 foul shots.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 05:38 PM) They had similar records overall. Zook inherited a better team than Muschamp and didn't have any really good years like Florida did last year but also was more consistent. I would assume next year is make or break for Muschamp. Muschamp inherited a ridiculous amount of talent, he just did jack s*** with them.

QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 09:44 AM) Tonight after the Illinois game http://btn.com/shows/big-ten-elite/ What time does Matt Sylvester break hearts?

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 13, 2013 -> 09:39 AM) Depends on what your need is. Randle is going to be a banger. Parker is going to be a Rudy Gay type player. Wiggins I think has the biggest upside. He's the most athletic and if he gains another 30 lbs he's going to be Lebron like. Parker is already there though. Wiggins grabbed alot of points later in the game but I didnt notice him like you notice Parker. He's a superstar IMO.

Parker was head and shoulders the best player I saw last night. I wouldnt pick anyone other than him as #1 in the NBA draft.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 12, 2013 -> 09:58 PM) Mich St and Kentucky are a step above these teams. Way more polished. Also, these touch fouls are infuriating. Basically allowed to punch each other in the post, but cant breathe on someone on the perimeter. It completely kills rhythm. Ohio state set a free throw record tonight. It's insane. So f***ing boring.

That looked like Lebron. Wow.

Wisconsin Florida is nice

Parker is such a specimen.

Wow IU.