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QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 10:01 PM) They certainly have had their two pathetic games. Unlike Illinois State though, the Illini have defeated real, actual, legitimate opponents. Teams who will make the NCAA Tournament. They also weren't swept by Indiana State, a team that lost to RPI #329 (as of the end of last week) NIU earlier this year and is well below .500. Nor do they have a loss to a Bradley team that probably won't even make the NIT. And even despite Illinois' relative lack of talent, they still have more talent than Illinois State, who is squarely on the bubble to even make the NCAA Tournament. I've said it many times, we don't get a chance to play anyone. In conference is always much tougher than it should be. That goes for both teams. However, I still think we are every bit as talented as Illinois and I see no reason that Illinois should be ranked. ISU should not be either. I'm just saying that a game between the teams could go either way. I'm biased so I give ISU the slight edge. By the way, with UNI losing to Drake tonight, ISU now controls its own destiny for the MVC regular season title. If they win that and lose in the MVC final(by preferably under 30) and get snubbed again, it will be a disgrace. Regular season champ from a conference as good as the MVC is should get in the tournament even in a down year.

QUOTE (fathom @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 09:58 PM) Don't get me wrong, you're probably the best Illini fan I know. For the most part though, there's no fan base that complains more than Illinois. fixed.

I certainly do. 33 points is a f***ing joke. This is the second time they have scored in the 30's in a game and this team is ranked?? Give me a break.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 07:57 PM) Illinois is extremely subpar, a good small conference team could easily beat them in the first round. Like ISU?

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 08:48 PM) I love Frank!! That was awesome. Can't wait for the Locke episode next week.

f*** it, he can have it if he signs with the bulls,

I know they want Bosh or Amare, but I really want them to make a push for Wade. Of course if Lebron did want to come here you can't really turn him down for anybody, I don't care who you have.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Feb 18, 2009 -> 05:35 PM) Everything has been covered, but some that I got to attend: -Iguchi's ALDS Game 2 shot v. Boston -Frank Thomas' triumphant return to the Cell with the A's -The last few leading up to 163. Having attended Buehrle's no-hitter, this is one that really ranks up there with some of the 2005 happenings. Probably my favorite though: -Opening Day 2006. Banners, rain delay, the sound of fireworks in the empty Cell as Thome launches his first Sox bomb. That was magic. Later that year when I was at the Cards/Sox game that Mulder(?) left early, by the 3rd inning I was as sure as I ever was that the team was going back to the World Series. It was a cartoon of a baseball game... Funny how it was the Cards that eventually won it all. That was such an awesome game to be at. Frank with 2 dingers, squirrel on the field, pablo walkoff bunt with 2 outs!

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 17, 2009 -> 10:47 PM) Oh yeah, definitely. Wall kills your mouth. I ate like 10 of those bad boys and was sweating and had the chills so bad, I had to put on my coat in the restaurant.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Feb 17, 2009 -> 08:55 PM) I literally get withdrawel from not having wings. Best place ever is Wings Etc. Hottest wings I've ever had is from Wings Etc.

QUOTE (Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 03:26 PM) you win the MVC, I will consider this season a success. We won't win the reg season for sure. Have a chance at the tourney though. I'd consider it a huge success since they haven't won either since 1998.

I already have excuses for the Bradley and first Indy St. game. Just read back a bit. This whole thing supposedly started when Phillips was told to get the ball to O at the end of the first Indy St. game but decided he was taking the final shot. Either way, with the talent this team has, there is no excuse for not being at the top of the valley. I'll continue to make them though.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 11:45 AM) Yeah it couldn't be that they started hot against one of the worst out of conference schedules in recent memory, then played well at times against the worst version talent and depthwise of the Missouri Valley Conference this decade. No, they were just a great team that eventually fell victim to poor chemistry. Stuff like that happens all the time. I'm not saying that they wouldn't have lost some games or they would be ranked by now. This has been a vastly different team the last 2-3 weeks. Way different than the team that started conference play 4-0 and smoked creighton by 22.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Feb 11, 2009 -> 08:03 AM) Was Lou Phillips going to be counted on to be a big contributor? Lou, lol, well he was our starting point guard. Seems to explain the way they have played these last couple games. Apparently the team is very clique-y and are not getting along well at the moment. Shame to see us lose such a talented team due to chemistry issues. I don't put much into chemistry but in basketball it can really help or hurt you. I remember seeing Jank yelling at him because he wouldn't give the ball to Osiris.

With jeans, zipper then button. With slacks, button then zipper.

Apparently ISU's PG is leaving the team. I have heard that he does not get a long with Osiris and will no longer play. No wonder he'd never pass the ball to O and Osiris looked so lifeless with him out there.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Feb 10, 2009 -> 02:22 PM) Smooth peanut butter only. No jelly. Same for me. I don't see many others prefer it that way.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 10, 2009 -> 12:54 PM) Any chance you could tell us what sort of website it is? this

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Feb 10, 2009 -> 01:31 AM) Honestly can't beat that location and Creekside has some very solid apartments. You guys paying 280 or around that per month? If hes paying around that then I should be in carbondale. It is very tough to find a 3 bedroom around here for less than 400.

QUOTE (Rooftop Shots @ Feb 9, 2009 -> 10:09 PM) I hate when I know I'm hated by ones that I hate who are haters of hatred and also that others really hate the fact that they are hated for hating so much use of hatred in the ones that they hate as well. I also hate the fact that I have to re-read this same sentence over and over and over just to see if it really makes any real sense at all. I hate this post.

Rays finish in 4th place and under .500.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 9, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) Gravity. It really holds me down.

What a crazy ass game. It was a good one, sucks to lose it though.

down one with a minute to play.

They missed one!