In~Game Thread Fighting Illini@Mighigan State Spartans,Lets get ready to R-U-M-B-L-E!

Dante · Feb 1, 2005

ILLINI...awesome team you have this year man IMO they win the big dance

Illini · Feb 1, 2005

Thanks, Dante. I believe in them, that's for sure. Whether or not they win it all, they've given my friends and I a lot of joy this year. Anything can happen in a one and done format, but it's a special team, and I love 'em.

Jacksorbetter+ · Feb 1, 2005

Illini,
Congrats on the big win. They play very well together and are fun to watch. I love watching those Izzone clowns go home unhappy.

Illini · Feb 1, 2005

Thanks, bro. They are fun to watch, aren't they? Can I count on Wake tomorrow at -3.5? Let me know, as it seems like a decent play. I like Bradley tomorrow for a medium play at +3.

D2bets · Feb 2, 2005

Not only did Illinois win again, they won again by DOUBLE DIGITS for the 19th time in 22 games. That's gotta be getting close to some records.

arty:

Jacksorbetter+ · Feb 2, 2005

I do think Wake is a great call. They have so much more depth than Duke. I think Duke is very overrated and Wake is tough at home.

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

Anyone see the classless elbow that Dee Brown threw into the MSU guys chest last night??

TheGeneral+ · Feb 2, 2005

Congrats Illinois fans. I missed the game, but glad for you.

sportsbet · Feb 2, 2005

viking611 said:
Anyone see the classless elbow that Dee Brown threw into the MSU guys chest last night??

Dee apologized like right after the technical and they both shook hands (don't know if you saw that).

sb

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

sportsbet said:
Dee apologized like right after the technical and they both shook hands (don't know if you saw that).

sb

I saw it...doesn't change the fact of his stupid judgement for throwing it in the first place.

sportsbet · Feb 2, 2005

viking611 said:
I saw it...doesn't change the fact of his stupid judgement for throwing it in the first place.

True.

sb

D2bets · Feb 2, 2005

I didn't think he really "threw" the elbow. It was a bit reckless, but I don't think he was trying to nail the guy...and of course he didn't actually even make contact. I think it was more like just trying to clear some space. There was no evil intent there. Dee Brown is not classless. Methinks you're trying to stir something up that's there. The Illini really don't seem like "punks" to me.

Don't even get me started on Pierre Pierce though.

Not to mention his coach, Alford. Something about Alford screams SCUM. I thought Bruce Pearl seemed like a decent guy, but Alford is a chump.

Anyway, off my soapbox.

Illini · Feb 2, 2005

After the incident, Bograkus was even saying "yeah, I know it's nothing, bro." Viking hates the Illini and can't stand to see them winning, so that's his agenda here. It's pretty obvious to normal people that Dee Brown, like all Illini players, has class.

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

Funny you think Bruce Pearl was okay guy since he busted out the Illini and their "giving" ways. I don't see how you could think pretty boy Alford is a scammer. I've actually met Bruce Pearl and you just get the feeling that he is crooked being around him. He is very motivational person and seems like a good coach. i would definitely welcome him to Iowa City if Alford decides to leave.

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

Illini said:
After the incident, Bograkus was even saying "yeah, I know it's nothing, bro." Viking hates the Illini and can't stand to see them winning, so that's his agenda here. It's pretty obvious to normal people that Dee Brown, like all Illini players, has class.

I was waiting for your hypocritical comments on here.

D2bets · Feb 2, 2005

viking611 said:
Funny you think Bruce Pearl was okay guy since he busted out the Illini and their "giving" ways. I don't see how you could think pretty boy Alford is a scammer. I've actually met Bruce Pearl and you just get the feeling that he is crooked being around him. He is very motivational person and seems like a good coach. i would definitely welcome him to Iowa City if Alford decides to leave.

Water un the bridge, my friend, never held it against him. I've never met him, so maybe I'm wrong, maybe Pearl is crooked. But I just get that vibe from Alford, don't like him one bit. The way he tried to protect Pierce before...scum.

Bruce Weber is all class. I already like him more than Bruce Self(ish).

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

D2bets said:
Water un the bridge, my friend, never held it against him. I've never met him, so maybe I'm wrong, maybe Pearl is crooked. But I just get that vibe from Alford, don't like him one bit. The way he tried to protect Pierce before...scum.

Bruce Weber is all class. I already like him more than Bruce Self(ish).

Nothing should be held against Bruce Pearl. He found out a team was cheating in the same conference so obviously he's going to let someone know about it. Deion Thomas is stupid for even talking about stuff like that to another team's coach. I'd like to know how Alford tried to protect Pierce as well? Illini have their own law breaker in Luther Head. Bruce Weber is a good coach. Mentored under a great one!

jjgold · Feb 2, 2005

Illini did impress me last night but I do beleive they will get knocked out before final eight

viking611 · Feb 2, 2005

I agree. Be curious to see all the Illini comments then!!

D2bets · Feb 2, 2005

viking611 said:
Nothing should be held against Bruce Pearl. He found out a team was cheating in the same conference so obviously he's going to let someone know about it. Deion Thomas is stupid for even talking about stuff like that to another team's coach. I'd like to know how Alford tried to protect Pierce as well? Illini have their own law breaker in Luther Head. Bruce Weber is a good coach. Mentored under a great one!

Luther Head MADE a mistake (and learned from it). Pierre Pierce IS a walking mistake. There is a difference.

Hey, who do you think will be drafted higher? I think Luther is a late first rounder. Where does Pierce get drafted?