Since Iowa State doesn't have a football team, I figured I'd start this now.

Sweet. The 03-04 version still holds the record for the longest thread ever on Soxtalk [/meaningless trivia]

Strap it in, this season takes all teams thru many rides.

When does the season tip off?

 

I'm sure there are a ton of different teams people on here root for. All I have to say is GO ILLINI!

I know late night in the phog is on friday night in lawrence.

Go UCONN!!!

 

It'll be tough without Okafor and Gordon plus the situation/loss of AJ Price, but with Villanueva, Boone and Nelson up front and Anderson, Brown and Gay at the 2-3 positions UConn is still gonna be a top contender this year. A lot will depend on how Marcus Williams handles the point and how Rashad Anderson responds to being a go-to guy. I think a Final Four appearance is definitely possible, but they won't be favorites like they were last year

Since Iowa State doesn't have a football team, I figured I'd start this now.

Do ghosts of Seneca Wallace walk the field at night??? I actually went to an Iowa State football game two years ago was a blast! We tailgated and sat in the student section...great time...

 

And moving on to basketball.....I hear Chief Illiniwek's mocassins on Assembly Hall's floor right now...closer and closer to the season we get....

Since Iowa State doesn't have a football team, I figured I'd start this now.

Neither does U of I. I think people are feigning interest until Saturday where more people will care about the first scrimmage instead of the football game vs michigan

31 days

 

Until then, 144 teams in 144 days.

 

http://www.collegehoopsnet.com/specials/preview/

Has Midnight Madness happened yet?

Has Midnight Madness happened yet?

This weekend is the Illinis "Midday Maddness".

Has Midnight Madness happened yet?

I think Connecticut's is today or next wednesday

Do ghosts of Seneca Wallace walk the field at night???  I actually went to an Iowa State football game two years ago was a blast! We tailgated and sat in the student section...great time...

 

And moving on to basketball.....I hear Chief Illiniwek's mocassins on Assembly Hall's floor right now...closer and closer to the season we get....

Chief doesn't wear mocassins. He's bear-foot.

Chief doesn't wear mocassins.  He's bear-foot.

Once again my stupidity preceeds me....

midnight madness would be this friday night at midnight be here at U of I they are waiting til after the Michigan football game on Saturday

Is Midnight Madness for the Illini actually like 3:00 Madness?

Good God, you fans of footballless schools have it bad. You are starting and commenting on college basketball in October.

Is Midnight Madness for the Illini actually like 3:00 Madness?

Yes

Good God, you fans of footballless schools have it bad. You are starting and commenting on college basketball in October.

tell me about it

Good God, you fans of footballless schools have it bad. You are starting and commenting on college basketball in October.

If only we had the mighty Northwestern Wildcats.

If only we had the mighty Northwestern Wildcats. 

At least we've won a Big Ten game in the last 2 years. Hell, they went to a bowl game last year!

At least we've won a Big Ten game in the last 2 years.   Hell, they went to a bowl game last year!

We went to a bowl game, and lost

 

80000 to 14.

 

Thanks Philip Rivers.

At least we've won a Big Ten game in the last 2 years.   Hell, they went to a bowl game last year!

Hey, I'm happy for you guys. I played against both Basanez and McGarigle in high school. Pace yourself though shooter. Don't forget to tune into this week's massacre: Michigan!

I love how Shuf just kind of adds on to people's discussions, and no one talks back to him.

IU's midnight madness is Friday night....I can't wait...

 

Also....my good friend from HS just told me yesterday that he made it past the 4 rounds of interviews and was one of the 4 freshman managers selected. I think it's pretty cool. He got so much free gear yesterday.