I find myself cheering for Illinois. Both against Wake and Arkansas. They are doing the Big Ten proud.

I find myself cheering for the entire Big 10 this year, well except for Iowa. Its funny what everyone bashing your conference constantly will do.

Illinois up only 6. Augustine just missed 4 straight FTs. This will be a good test to see what this team is made of.

Illinois up only 6.  Augustine just missed 4 straight FTs.  This will be a good test to see what this team is made of.

terrible few minutes right there.

they got me nervous now.

arkansas would be winning if the could hit their jumpers and capitalize on some of their offensive rebounds

Alright, its buckle down time.

Just get out of this damn place with a win and move on.

Don't care about style point, just escape with the W.

 

STEP IT UP!

UNC defeats UK 91-78, UK put up a great efford. Rajon Rondo is going to be an absolute stud, looks pretty close to what Felton looked like as a freshmen, not quite as fast, but still going to be awesome. Rashad 28 points, Felton gutty effort with his bad wrist.

Sean May had a good game as well. Man McCants is good though. NC's defense was the difference in that game and I don't think thats something people hear much, but NC did a nice job forcing turnovers. Personally, after watching NC play a few games now, and seeing the Illini play a few games, I think they are the two best teams in the country.

Sean May had a good game as well.  Man McCants is good though.  NC's defense was the difference in that game and I don't think thats something people hear much, but NC did a nice job forcing turnovers.  Personally, after watching NC play a few games now, and seeing the Illini play a few games, I think they are the two best teams in the country.

UNC's Defense :puke . They aren't even close to the best team in the nation, imo.

UNC's Defense :puke .  They aren't even close to the best team in the nation, imo.

Watch them play, their defense isn't bad, its more they play a high octane offense which means the other team is going to get a whole lot of shots and in turn score more points then would happen if they played traditional half court basketball.

 

They do a good job forcing turnovers and are very good perimiter defenders, imo. You watch, I think UNC could take down Illinois. Sean May would own in the middle and McCants is in my opinion one of the best pure shooters in the country and he can do a whole lot more then just shoot.

 

Just my two cents. And remember I'm not a fan of either team.

 

It's a trap!!!

Watch them play, their defense isn't bad, its more they play a high octane offense which means the other team is going to get a whole lot of shots and in turn score more points then would happen if they played traditional half court basketball.

 

They do a good job forcing turnovers and are very good perimiter defenders, imo.  You watch, I think UNC could take down Illinois. Sean May would own in the middle and McCants is in my opinion one of the best pure shooters in the country and he can do a whole lot more then just shoot. 

 

Just my two cents.  And remember I'm not a fan of either team.

We'll just have to agree to disagree on this one. I hate both the Illini and Unc but I think Illinois is the better overall team. Either way I don't think either of them are the best in the nation, jmo.

palehosefan, I know you were concentrating on the UNC game, but were you able to pick up the IU-Uconn game on either 616 or 617? I went to a friend's house and he was unable to pick it up. Just curious.

We'll just have to agree to disagree on this one.  I hate both the Illini and Unc but I think Illinois is the better overall team.  Either way I don't think either of them are the best in the nation, jmo.

Curious, who do you think is the best team in the country....Kansas????

Curious, who do you think is the best team in the country....Kansas????

Georgia Tech.

Georgia Tech.

We'll see at the end of the year. The great thing about college basketball is that usually quite a few teams have a shot when its all set and done.

 

I do think its going to be a really fun basketball season. Especially since my Hawks actually look like they got a shot at making some noise in the Big Ten and hopefully the Big Dance.

Good win today over the Hogs. Although they looked sloppy at times, they played big when they had to, did the little things, and made their shots.

 

Here comes #1 Yeeee-Haaa!!!! They earned it.

Considering we played like s***, I'll take a 10 point win over a damn solid team on the road.

We'll see at the end of the year.  The great thing about college basketball is that usually quite a few teams have a shot when its all set and done.

 

I do think its going to be a really fun basketball season.  Especially since my Hawks actually look like they got a shot at making some noise in the Big Ten and hopefully the Big Dance.

Agreed........Gotta love college basketball.

Survived Arkansas. Sloppy game overall, but it was the first road game against a decent team. Tough game as i expected. Get the W and move on is the attitude. Now we can be #1. Sweet.

 

Chicago St Monday.

 

UNC could beat illinois maybe, but could they beat santa clara?

 

We're #1 now probly, but it doesn't mean a ton, we all know the teams at the top are real close.

ugly game...arkansas had their chance at the upset...couldn't shoot for s***.

I'll take the W

bring on chi st.

Dee brown has said he will go pro if he is really hot at the end of the year?

Dayum, this is the year that they have got to do it, no doubt about it.

We'll see at the end of the year.  The great thing about college basketball is that usually quite a few teams have a shot when its all set and done.

 

I do think its going to be a really fun basketball season.  Especially since my Hawks actually look like they got a shot at making some noise in the Big Ten and hopefully the Big Dance.

Jason has anyone told you that you are freaking all over the place. You live in California, are a White Sox fan, like Iowa basketball and Notre Dame...... What's next Florida State baseball? Syracuse lacrosse?

If Dee leaves...f*** next year.

We have to win this year.

Jason has anyone told you that you are freaking all over the place.  You live in California, are a White Sox fan, like Iowa basketball and Notre Dame......  What's next Florida State baseball?    Syracuse lacrosse?

 

I do like two California teams. The Angels and Cal State Fullerton

 

Does that help Rex

 

But ya, my friends give me s*** all the time, especially when the SoCal teams are doing good.

 

I do like two California teams.  The Angels and Cal State Fullerton

 

Does that help Rex   

 

But ya, my friends give me s*** all the time, especially when the SoCal teams are doing good.

Still means you are geographically confused........ or conflicted at the very least.

Jason has anyone told you that you are freaking all over the place.  You live in California, are a White Sox fan, like Iowa basketball and Notre Dame......  What's next Florida State baseball?    Syracuse lacrosse?

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