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Also I could make a case for Noc over Allen.

Look at assists, and things that are not quantifiable by stats. And even IF Allen should be in over Duhon, there is NO justification for Udrih.

You don't care what stats say? WTF??? Duhon is tops of rookies in dimes. He also plays damn good defense, and is the STARTING point of a playoff team.

Hes better than Udrih and Allen. Also Ben said he is looking forward to dunking on Kirk in the game.

Man, that's so weird. I was learning about dialect today, some intersting stuff.

Are cigarettes really called f**s in Britain? I heard that in school today and I was shocked, that's insane.

I would also like to say that Duhon and Nocioni got f***ed as far was the Rook/Soph rosters go.

We best win this...

Caddy is having a great week of practice this week at the Senior Bowl.

QUOTE(JimH @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:56 PM) Where was the hotel? Just like any city, there are good parts and bad parts. It's not as lively as Chicago, or Scottsdale ... no doubt about that. I do not mean this to come out the wrong way at all, but it sounds like you are/were not familiar with the city because you were hunting for the hotel. We have been there dozens of times and it's like any city ... you have to research it a little bit, and know where to go. And of course that is sometimes hard to do when you only have a few days, etc. Give it a try again and I'm sure you will come to like it. It is certainly not a dull place. Meh, doesn't really matter if there is s*** to do or not, I'm going back. And trust me, saying I don't know the city of Tuscon is not insulting. The hotel was on Euclid St. or something, who knows. Just seemed kinda like a meh, city.

Tuscon was completely dead when I was there last year. Trust me, I was all over the city when we were trying to find out hotel.

Quite the nail biter on ESPN.

I think that's pretty clear as of right now Ill, Duke, UNC go 1.2.3. Then I would have to go BC @ 4 just because you can't discredit a team that hasn't lost. I doubt that's how the top 4 end up though.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:10 PM) One more thing I want to add, everyone needs to just quit getting so defensive and just talk hoops. Illinois is a great team, I've said it many times, I just don't believe in awarding anything at the end of January. I love talking hoops with you Illini fans, you're damn passionate that's for sure. Should be interesting next Tuesday. You'll see passion then. On a sidenote: We need to blow out MSU, just so I don't have a damn heart attack. I was shaking so hard last night, I thought I was gonna s*** me pants.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 07:06 PM) That's the formula, which is explained on that site fairly in-depth. I don't totally understand it, but I think the RPI is a good tool because it does take into account the level of competition you've played, which is often a good determining factor of how a team will perform in the tournament. And yes, it does take into account where a game is played. Then I can't possibly conceve how KU has the #1 ranked schedule? Who have they beat compared to Illinois who has beat Cincy, Gonzaga, Wake, Iowa, and @Wiscy...

How is KU #1 schedule??? How many times have they left Phog? Oh, and I knew it was a face. I didn't think you arbitrarily made up #62.

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 06:58 PM) Don't feel you have to justify yourself to them. I went to IU, I like the Hoosiers as well. Just always been a MSU fan since they've had Izzo due to my connections with the guy. There are several Illini fans on here, like Brian and Soxnbears, who are modest and can have intelligent conversation. I'll be the first to say that I think Illinois has the best team in the country right now, no doubt about it. On the other hand, there are other more annoying posters who feel they have to gloat about a team who has played a schedule ranked 62nd best in the land. Their RPI, which used to factor largely into seeding for the tournament, is behind two teams who have already lost three games. Can't wait to see how it all plays out in March, should be a great time. Man, 62nd schedule? They have beat 5 top 25 teams, including snapping a 38 game home win streak. Whatever. I just can't wait until next Tuesday. Just don't over look Minnesota.

Why thank you.

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Jan 26, 2005 -> 06:22 PM) and then ILL fans thinking they have already won it all. Really? Where was that I must have missed it.

Please elaborate on UW=Ill in basketball. Thanks.

ROFL, I actually thought about that too. My, we are f***ed up.

Sox Bulls Bears It's so hard to rank though because I seriously live and die by all 3.

Man, Tuscon is so boring outside of the games...

ROFLMFAO! Holy s*** s***, lmao.

Do not believe the hype? Wtf you smokin