By Paul Schmidt and Paul M. Banks We're live from the headquarters of The Sports Bank, at our top secret Chicago headquarters. We're live blogging the game. We're wearing orange and blue. I think we might be pulling out the rooting clothes tonight, boys and girls!! Tip off is in just a few minutes, so let's get this stupid Rhode Island/Virginia Tech NIT … [Read more...] about NIT Quarterfinals, Illinois vs. Dayton LIVE!
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Illinois Advances in the N. I. T., Happy to Be Here. Really.
By Paul Schmidt Even if you take at face value how much the Illini are trying to win the NIT, their second half performance against Kent State was inspiring. Such is life for the Illini, who had to answer a barrage of questions about whether or not they really wanted to be in the NIT after their 75-58 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes. The win was the 21st on … [Read more...] about Illinois Advances in the N. I. T., Happy to Be Here. Really.
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.