March 15, 200422 yr I know it's been mentioned a couple of times, but you Illini fans better not take Murray St for granted. They are capable of beating Illinois. The Illini should win this game, but unless Murray leaves it's A game at home, it won't be a walk in the park. I hope we dont take them for granted, just remember Austin Peay in 1987, that will get anybody motivated. Some big news in the last couple of hours, I guess 2 of Murray States key players were arrested for marijuanna charges. Here's a link: http://www.wpsdtv.com/articles/stories/pub...local_news.html
March 15, 200422 yr I thought UI got semi shafted but I'm not going to complain about that as I actually expected the 5 seed. Pittsburgh is the team that should be b****ing about the selections the most. They got placed in one of the toughest two brackets, and will most likely have to face a very good Wisconsin team in Milwaukee in the second round. Not to mention that I think Pitt should have been a 2 seed over Gonzaga. They were the team that got royally screwed.
March 15, 200422 yr Looks like we got the 11:20 time slot, which sucks, because just last Friday I had to leave early in my class for an 11 o clock game, and now again, I will have to leave early! f***! f*** f*** f*** f***! f*** SCHOOL! Do you know what radio station it will be on? I have to be in school till 3, so I may have to run a radio through my sweatshirt. :fyou :finger SCHOOL!
March 15, 200422 yr So...Most importantly: Does anyone know what station the Illini game will be on in Chicago? Thanks you.
March 15, 200422 yr Thursday night in Seattle is Valpo vs. Gonzage. Two mid-major cinderella's from past years. As a Valpo fan, I couldn't ask for more. Gonzaga shouldn't be a 2 and they aren't from a power conference so VU actually has a chance unlike past years of Kentucky and Mich State(when they were the #1). I can't wait! I actually have a feeling my Crusaders can pull out a huge upset!
March 15, 200422 yr Thursday night in Seattle is Valpo vs. Gonzage. Two mid-major cinderella's from past years. As a Valpo fan, I couldn't ask for more. Gonzaga shouldn't be a 2 and they aren't from a power conference so VU actually has a chance unlike past years of Kentucky and Mich State(when they were the #1). I can't wait! I actually have a feeling my Crusaders can pull out a huge upset! As a Valpo fan you should be dissapointed that you didn't get paired with a Big Ten Foe... Sure they are a power conference, but not this year. Gonzaga has 2 good big men. Turiaf and Violette. PLus a bevy of good guards... Gonzaga absolutley deserves the seed the earned.
March 15, 200422 yr As a Valpo fan you should be dissapointed that you didn't get paired with a Big Ten Foe... Sure they are a power conference, but not this year. Gonzaga has 2 good big men. Turiaf and Violette. PLus a bevy of good guards... Gonzaga absolutley deserves the seed the earned. The thing about Valpo is they always get intimadated when they play against big schools. This is a good matchup because Gonzaga is the ultimate mid-major and Valpo strives to be like them.
March 16, 200422 yr BTW This is now the longest thread in the history of Soxtalk *Sniff Sniff* What's that I smell? Yep, it's Soxtalk Thread of the Year.
March 16, 200422 yr HELL YEAH!! My parents rule. They are letting me either: 1) Stay home from school and watch the Illini game 2) Let me listen to a radio in class (prohibited by school rules) and if I get caught they won't punish me outside of what the school does
March 16, 200422 yr So...Most importantly: Does anyone know what station the Illini game will be on in Chicago? Thanks you. No matter what, the game will be on CBS. (Channel 2 in Chicago) There are no other options I dont believe because CBS owns all the rights to every game.
March 16, 200422 yr No matter what, the game will be on CBS. (Channel 2 in Chicago) There are no other options I dont believe because CBS owns all the rights to every game. Yeah, those stupid f***ers.
March 16, 200422 yr No matter what, the game will be on CBS. (Channel 2 in Chicago) There are no other options I dont believe because CBS owns all the rights to every game. So I am gonna have to stay home?
March 16, 200422 yr So I am gonna have to stay home? I'll be on a plane to Tuscon on Friday! Spring break finally!
March 16, 200422 yr I know no one cares about the NIT, but I have to point out this interesting matchup.... (17-12) ND vs. (17-12) Purdue
March 16, 200422 yr dude when Illinois was a #1 seed my dad took me out to lunch with his buddies and we watched the game so i would definitely ditch
March 16, 200422 yr No matter what happens to the Illini this year, they should be a top top team next year. They get Brown and Archibald back as juniors and have some other good young talent. I also think MSU will be very impressive and Iowa should be a pretty strong team. But to me Illinois and MSU will both be top 10 teams next year and the Big Ten should be on its way back next season, although I think both Wisconsin and Illinois will win a couple and MSU could be a threat to win a few as well.
March 16, 200422 yr No matter what happens to the Illini this year, they should be a top top team next year. They get Brown and Archibald back as juniors and have some other good young talent. I also think MSU will be very impressive and Iowa should be a pretty strong team. But to me Illinois and MSU will both be top 10 teams next year and the Big Ten should be on its way back next season, although I think both Wisconsin and Illinois will win a couple and MSU could be a threat to win a few as well. Wisky is and still will be the best team in the Big 10 next year if they have Devin Harris. MSU needs Paul Davis to come back or they will be very average. Illinois is returning everyone so we should be fine unless Deron makes the biggest mistake of his life and goes pro which won't happen. On a side note, I'm not sure who Archibald is referring to. Robert Archibald graduated a couple years ago and is playing in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors.
March 16, 200422 yr Wisky is and still will be the best team in the Big 10 next year if they have Devin Harris. MSU needs Paul Davis to come back or they will be very average. Illinois is returning everyone so we should be fine unless Deron makes the biggest mistake of his life and goes pro which won't happen. On a side note, I'm not sure who Archibald is referring to. Robert Archibald graduated a couple years ago and is playing in the NBA for the Toronto Raptors. He probably meant Augustine... As for next season, we will definitly be a top 10 team, especially with Shawn Pruitt coming in, and also, Spears and Carter will both be getting more playing time.
March 16, 200422 yr He probably meant Augustine... As for next season, we will definitly be a top 10 team, especially with Shawn Pruitt coming in, and also, Spears and Carter will both be getting more playing time. Actually its ShaUn Pruitt but yeah, he should add depth next year. I'm not expecting much though.
March 16, 200422 yr He probably meant Augustine... As for next season, we will definitly be a top 10 team, especially with Shawn Pruitt coming in, and also, Spears and Carter will both be getting more playing time. as much as i hate to admit it i think the illini will be good next year. pruitt coming in more experienced players as well
March 16, 200422 yr My bad...meant to say Augestine. I always confuse him with Brian Archibald. Michigan should be a little better too next year. And you'd have to think IU will do better, they have some talented players.
March 16, 200422 yr My bad...meant to say Augestine. I always confuse him with Brian Archibald. Michigan should be a little better too next year. And you'd have to think IU will do better, they have some talented players. Lol... ROBERT Archibald. You'll get it right one of these times.
March 16, 200422 yr My bad...meant to say Augestine. I always confuse him with Brian Archibald. Michigan should be a little better too next year. And you'd have to think IU will do better, they have some talented players. i hope michigan does well next year. they have some talented guys, big ten will be stronger next year hopefully because there is a lot of young teams in the conference.
March 16, 200422 yr Author IN the first round of the Not In the real Tournament last night Marquette actually looked awesome, just going nuts on Toledo and blowing them out.
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