By Paul Schmidt No no, seriously everyone. Come back in from the ledge. It's nice inside. We've got refreshments and cookies! Punch and pie too. Much like the resilient emperor penguin, you have persevered, Illini Nation. Finally, the team has rewarded you. … [Read more...] about Exhale Illini Nation: We Should Be Dancing
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Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions
By Jeff Ghiringhelli, Paul M. Banks, David Kay, Jake McCormick It's all about the NCAA Tournament bubble. That is typically the main storyline in power conference tournaments such as the Big Ten. The teams at the top of the conference (Ohio State, Purdue, Michigan State, and Wisconsin) are all locks for the Big Dance. Teams such as Illinois and Minnesota will likely need two … [Read more...] about Big Ten Tournament Preview, Predictions
Illinois or Northwestern: Who Choked Worse?
By Paul M. Banks Regarding college basketball in the state of Illinois, it is the worst of times. And it's again the worst of times. We may get zero teams in the NCAA tournament. And it's all over from the Wisconsin border to the edge of the state that neighbors Kentucky. SIU was on the national stage for much of the 2000s, today they're irrelevant. DePaul has been a joke … [Read more...] about Illinois or Northwestern: Who Choked Worse?
Illini to play in 2010 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic
New York City will host Illini, joined in field by Pittsburgh, Texas and Maryland … [Read more...] about Illini to play in 2010 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic
You Can’t Spell Fighting Illini Without N. I. T.
By Paul Schmidt All I could think about, as the Illini lost to Wisconsin 72-57, was Nirvana. Which probably sounds odd. Considering the song that kept replaying in my mind was, "I Hate Myself And Want To Die," well, perhaps it's not so crazy. … [Read more...] about You Can’t Spell Fighting Illini Without N. I. T.
Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks Let's not understate the importance of this game: Illinois MUST win at home, and Minnesota MUST win to keep their slim NCAA hopes alive. Neither team can afford the blemish of this loss. The key will be which team doesn't succumb to the immense pressure that comes with must-win games nearly every time out at this time of the season. Tip … [Read more...] about Illinois-Minnesota Live Blog, NCAA’s at Stake!
Illinois-Minnesota Preview
By Paul M. Banks and Mike Gallagher … [Read more...] about Illinois-Minnesota Preview
Illini Fall on the Road to #4 Purdue, Damage NCAA Hopes?
By Paul Schmidt Was the game a must win for the Illini? A road game against the number four team in the country? Probably not. That's what would have made winning the game all the more impressive. … [Read more...] about Illini Fall on the Road to #4 Purdue, Damage NCAA Hopes?
Illini vs. Buckeyes: Battle to be tied with Michigan St.
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt … [Read more...] about Illini vs. Buckeyes: Battle to be tied with Michigan St.
Illini PHAT Tuesday!!! Illinois WINS at Kohl Center!
By Paul M. Banks Getting a road win at Wisconsin's Kohl Center is like a great Chris Rock routine with out the F-word in it. Some things just never naturally occur in life. I knew the '04-'05 Illini were a special bunch when they came into this God awful house of horrors and won handily. Other than that famous game which ended the Sconnies' well-documented winning streak, I … [Read more...] about Illini PHAT Tuesday!!! Illinois WINS at Kohl Center!