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Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 17:37:35

4.4 Million per year for Brad, 7.7 million for Bert.

https://x.com/illiniathletics/status/1922419163328319762?s=46&t=1RNaEoTzszuK8ZGMTKgLhA

https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/5/13/mens-basketball-underwood-set-for-contract-extension.aspx

https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/5/13/football-bielema-agrees-to-new-six-year-contract.aspx

So JC Anderson decides in ~90 minutes.

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:41:35, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs
— JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025

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4.4 Million per year for Brad, 7.7 million for Bert. https://x.com/illiniathletics/status/1922419163328319762?s=46&t=1RNaEoTzszuK8ZGMTKgLhA https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/5/13/mens-basketball-underwood-set-for-contract-extension.aspx https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/5/13/football-bielema-agrees-to-new-six-year-contract.aspx

ooo

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 11:00:09, in reply to "So JC Anderson decides in ~90 minutes."

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1750985897.html

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

100% Crystal balls for Ole Miss

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:46:23, in reply to "So JC Anderson decides in ~90 minutes."

Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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I thought he went to school down by Decatur? Did he move?*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:41:14, in reply to "100% Crystal balls for Ole Miss"

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Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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I'm guessing he's mixing up Mt. Zion and Zion (home of thakid)*

Posted by Gene Parmesan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Gene+Parmesan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:47:31, in reply to "I thought he went to school down by Decatur? Did he move?*"

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Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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Yep, guilty. Just saw Zion and not the mt*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:53:47, in reply to "I'm guessing he's mixing up Mt. Zion and Zion (home of thakid)*"

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Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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Seated at Mount Zion: to rule all creation....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 11:57:53, in reply to "Yep, guilty. Just saw Zion and not the mt*"

Kiffin can recruit. Sucks we missed on him and Sutter*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:32:52, in reply to "100% Crystal balls for Ole Miss"

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Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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I hadn't been following the CBs.

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:47:16, in reply to "100% Crystal balls for Ole Miss"

welp.

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Between that and the kid basically living in Wisconsin, think it looks bad.

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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I'd find something else to do with your day*

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:46:18, in reply to "So JC Anderson decides in ~90 minutes."

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We getting 3rd?

Thankful for it all 🖤
11 am @ Mt. Zion Highschool ‼️ pic.twitter.com/UybLznNBXs — JC Anderson (@jcanderson34) June 23, 2025 .

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Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*

Posted by Passiveaggressiveman <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Passiveaggressiveman' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 15:38:18, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Stayed in 32.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:55:22, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Lot 31*

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:39:37, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Lot 35*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:02:09, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Is there a lot 49?*

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:20:57, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Yes

Across from FAR.

https://files.webservices.illinois.edu/4718/illinoisfootballparkingmap.jpg

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lot mascot is Roy Orbison*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 10:02:51, in reply to "Yes"

strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre contemplating a crime

Lot 42 for me. I'm happy with that*

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:01:47, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Lot 32 ======> (is that good?)*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 8:54:49, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

there's a map function. use it.*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:47:57, in reply to "Lot 32 ======> (is that good?)*"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Held on to lot 32, thankfully*

Posted by Taz <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Taz' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 19:04:31, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

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Sometimes you just need to yeet a bobcat *

Being an Illini fan is a goddamn curse.*

I held on to Lot 45.

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 16:58:42, in reply to "Got bumped from Lot 45. Guess the bandwagon is getting filled up.*"

Got bumped from Lot 42 a few years ago.

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Just means I have to take another beer for the walk from Lot 46.*

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Got bumped from Lot 42 a few years ago.

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Bielema on the Triple Option podcast

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 13:34:17, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Starts around the 20 minute mark

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Thanks for the link. Great stuff. Such a smart guy. Taking a shot at Georgia for McCray. Just

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 18:49:19, in reply to "Bielema on the Triple Option podcast "

Win this year and the future is unbelievable

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Starts around the 20 minute mark

EA Sports has Illinois defense ranked #18 in the nation on College Football '26

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 17:23:55, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/IlliniFootball/status/1938721380775743843

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T-sign of approval. :-)) *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 17:29:48, in reply to "EA Sports has Illinois defense ranked #18 in the nation on College Football '26"

Mack Sutter chooses Alabama over Ohio St, Ole Miss and Illinois

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 19:54:08, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 7:54:42, in reply to "Mack Sutter chooses Alabama over Ohio St, Ole Miss and Illinois"

Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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One guy said most SEC campuses pale in comparison to UI

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:00:41, in reply to "I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man"

other than UGA and FLorida. That....can't be true.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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Think he is speaking of the size and scope. I have been to Ole Miss and LSU campuses

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:09:43, in reply to "One guy said most SEC campuses pale in comparison to UI "

Ole Miss is gorgeous but very small compared to UofI. LSU isn't that great outside of the sports facilities. UofI feels more grand. Our Quad is very impressive. I like Texas but Illinois campus is better than Texas's campus. Austin is obviously a much better city than Chambana

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other than UGA and FLorida. That....can't be true.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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Especially after the 1994 changes to engineering quad, the Illinois campus is very nice

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 19:52:13, in reply to "Think he is speaking of the size and scope. I have been to Ole Miss and LSU campuses"

Better than UF’s and imho UGA’s. Not as nice as Duke’s or UVA’s.

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other than UGA and FLorida. That....can't be true.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I find Duke's to be fake and boring

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 12:12:29, in reply to "Especially after the 1994 changes to engineering quad, the Illinois campus is very nice"

All built uniformly at the same time in the 1920s and meant to look like a European Gothic campus that was much older. There's no actual character to it.

Of course I'm biased, but U of I and UVa can compete with anyone. UNC is gorgeous, as is Princeton, Madison, Vandy, and Stanford.

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Better than UF’s and imho UGA’s. Not as nice as Duke’s or UVA’s.

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other than UGA and FLorida. That....can't be true.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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I know I’m biased, but I find UNC’s campus a big MEH

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 16:24:41, in reply to "I find Duke's to be fake and boring"

There’s nothing like our quad

Their buildings are pretty but not laid out well.

it’s just a mess in my opinion

Recrudescence

Well it was founded in 1795

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 30, 2025, 17:14:44, in reply to "I know I’m biased, but I find UNC’s campus a big MEH "

You’re judging its aesthetics based on the concept of a modern campus that didn’t exist when the campus was chartered. It has the look of a late colonial campus, as it should.

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There’s nothing like our quad

Their buildings are pretty but not laid out well.

it’s just a mess in my opinion

Well, ya gotta admit UVa had a pretty good architect. *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 22:21:05, in reply to "Especially after the 1994 changes to engineering quad, the Illinois campus is very nice"

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Better than UF’s and imho UGA’s. Not as nice as Duke’s or UVA’s.

Ahh okay that makes more sense*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:19:09, in reply to "Think he is speaking of the size and scope. I have been to Ole Miss and LSU campuses"

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other than UGA and FLorida. That....can't be true.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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The fulfillment of a lifelong dream: I only wish I could be a "hero in the Peoria area." *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 9:53:03, in reply to "I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man"

Hello, at my age I just wish I could play in Peoria.

LOL. No shade to Peoria though.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 27, 2025, 9:55:58, in reply to "The fulfillment of a lifelong dream: I only wish I could be a "hero in the Peoria area." *"

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Hello , at my age I just wish I could play in Peoria.

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It’s the exact reason why I know we don’t need “new blood” here*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 9:24:50, in reply to "I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man"

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

We're totally going to go, like, 8-4 this year and that board will have a meltdown*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 9:49:04, in reply to "It’s the exact reason why I know we don’t need “new blood” here*"

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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I’d sign up for that right now no questions asked*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 18:48:27, in reply to "We're totally going to go, like, 8-4 this year and that board will have a meltdown*"

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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I'd certainly take that in the end.

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on July 1, 2025, 9:43:04, in reply to "I’d sign up for that right now no questions asked*"

Doesn't mean I might not be a bit frustrated at times along the way, however.

edit: Also, phrasing.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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hi Ron! I agree!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 19:39:44, in reply to "I’d sign up for that right now no questions asked*"

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

*screenshot*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 28, 2025, 10:26:37, in reply to "hi Ron! I agree!*"

I look forward to your fire Bert posts

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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and this board wouldn't?

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:21:47, in reply to "We're totally going to go, like, 8-4 this year and that board will have a meltdown*"

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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I cannot fathom being upset about a single recruit considering how well things are going overall.

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 27, 2025, 8:35:48, in reply to "I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man"

These are Illinois football fans, they should be quite familiar with what 2-10 and getting MAC-level recruits feels like.

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Posters cannot comprehend why a recruit would choose Alabama over Illinois. One guy says Mack missed his chance to be a "hero in the Peoria area."

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https://x.com/BrettGreenberg_/status/1938398107156553766

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No, but I did see some Illini fans wishing career-ending injuries upon him on twitter

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 8:00:06, in reply to "I don't know how many of you guys read the 247 board but it's something else, man"

yesterday evening.

I know, Twitter/X is a cesspool.

The thing is, the Illini coaching staff seems to have a great relationship with this kid so why on earth would I be upset? Let him go to Alabama, maybe it works out which means he's probably a future NFL star. If it doesn't you're in a great spot to land him down the road.

Yeah, maybe he's the next Luke Ford*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 8:14:34, in reply to "No, but I did see some Illini fans wishing career-ending injuries upon him on twitter "

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if the kid doesn't see the field / perform at a place like Alabama....

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:23:29, in reply to "Yeah, maybe he's the next Luke Ford*"

what makes one think he'd do so here? *shrug*

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On his last podcast Werner was pretty much saying “Illinois should be happy to have made the podium”

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 19:58:17, in reply to "Mack Sutter chooses Alabama over Ohio St, Ole Miss and Illinois"

for sutter & Anderson

oh well. they can always transfer back home later.

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

For Sutter, I agree. He is a stud. I am not that sad about Anderson*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 21:04:53, in reply to "On his last podcast Werner was pretty much saying “Illinois should be happy to have made the podium”"

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for sutter & Anderson

oh well. they can always transfer back home later.

Anderson may set a record for most times visiting a school to not commit there

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 20:00:01, in reply to "On his last podcast Werner was pretty much saying “Illinois should be happy to have made the podium”"

Seems he must've been to Champaign 15+ times over the past 1.5 years

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for sutter & Anderson

oh well. they can always transfer back home later.

ICON collective changing its mission

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 18:15:14, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

ICON will cease operating as a collective, meaning that it will no longer engage in the solicitation of major contributions from donors and fans for purposes of aggregating resources and creating NIL opportunities for Fighting Illini student-athletes. Instead, ICON will focus on partnering with Illinois Athletics to develop and execute meaningful community engagement activities in an effort to strengthen relationships between the University of Illinois, Fighting Illini Athletics, the local community, and Illini fans.

https://www.iconforillini.com/post/icon-announces-future-plans-following-house-settlement

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Bragging Rights game on a Monday *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 13:33:39, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Where is this info coming from? *

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 9:52:00, in reply to "Bragging Rights game on a Monday *"

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Hello, is this President Clinton? Good! I figured if anyone knew where to get some Tang, it'd be you.

the mouth of FUJW*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 10:05:38, in reply to "Where is this info coming from? *"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

I’ll take it if it’s back in prime time on a real network.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 19:59:10, in reply to "Bragging Rights game on a Monday *"

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Blasphemous.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on June 26, 2025, 13:38:17, in reply to "Bragging Rights game on a Monday *"

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Moderator

Just purchased a 4 game ticket, first time ever, let's go*

Posted by reggiedunlop <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=reggiedunlop' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:21:47, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Our little Reggie is all grown up!*

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 13:56:40, in reply to "Just purchased a 4 game ticket, first time ever, let's go*"

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Missouri off for 26*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:06:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

The State of Missouri is a little off at all times.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:21:45, in reply to "Missouri off for 26*"

Miznoz series changes

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:03:41, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Biggest news to come out of Whitman's media roundtable: The Missouri series (football) will be reduced from two 4-year stretches to two 3-year stretches. The 2026 Missouri game is OFF the schedule.

2026 did have Duke + Mizzou + 9 B1G games but not anymore. Series starts in 2027.
— Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) June 26, 2025

I'm not sure we can trust this Robert Rosenthal character for accurate info.

FUJW! Cancel the entire series!*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:16:16, in reply to "Miznoz series changes"

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Biggest news to come out of Whitman's media roundtable: The Missouri series (football) will be reduced from two 4-year stretches to two 3-year stretches. The 2026 Missouri game is OFF the schedule.

2026 did have Duke + Mizzou + 9 B1G games but not anymore. Series starts in 2027. — Robert Rosenthal (@ALionEye) June 26, 2025 .

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Good. 2026 is a year to schedule ourselves into a decent record with a rebuilding team.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:05:51, in reply to "Miznoz series changes"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

B1G schedule is pretty rough too... presumably decent teams at home and mediocre road

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:46:50, in reply to "Good. 2026 is a year to schedule ourselves into a decent record with a rebuilding team.*"

the way the schedule was set up we were looking at a TBD Big Ten Game on Labor Day weekend, then Duke, SIU and Missouri... all with an almost entirely new team.

also have Oregon, Iowa, Nebraska at home and Ohio STate on the road

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Yup. This is great news*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:10:05, in reply to "Good. 2026 is a year to schedule ourselves into a decent record with a rebuilding team.*"

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The series is still 6 games too long*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 13:38:05, in reply to "Yup. This is great news*"

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furg!*

Posted by Ari Gold <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ari+Gold' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:04:56, in reply to "Miznoz series changes"

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Some enhancements coming to Memorial stadium

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 11:09:29, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://fightingillini.com/news/2025/6/26/football-illinois-announces-multi-phase-plan-for-memorial-stadium-enhancements.aspx?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLKT-VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHn5FeWm4Rqr3jYnsw65oKjO-3D9LmGt6DDApqTbiTJWIJeZiunifZ_3dNI4O_aem_uxStCQGM64TcDrfdqSJoAg

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I was ground zero for the complaints about needing wifi*

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 19:21:52, in reply to "Some enhancements coming to Memorial stadium"

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hi ollie!*

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"A massive Faraday cage will be built over the East Balcony to block the new wifi signals"*

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 13:13:06, in reply to "hi ollie!*"

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Wondered when we were getting a videoboard on the Northside.*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KingTalkyTiki' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 11:20:03, in reply to "Some enhancements coming to Memorial stadium"

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"Speak for yourself in life. And don’t be a follower of people like Tiki because you think it makes you look cool. It really doesn’t."

"I'm thinking about engaging a lawyer."

anyone here know about what they're doing to the south end?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 11:19:53, in reply to "Some enhancements coming to Memorial stadium"

IIRC after the season they started tearing out the trees that were outside the horseshoe and the end of this article mentions a new SE entrance and improvements to the stadium's south elevation

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Jeff Frank Memorial Stadium

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 12:53:04, in reply to "anyone here know about what they're doing to the south end?"

The south end will remain untouched for several more years

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IIRC after the season they started tearing out the trees that were outside the horseshoe and the end of this article mentions a new SE entrance and improvements to the stadium's south elevation

So where's the Sutter kid going?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 9:56:41, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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last minute scramble to come up with more nil.*

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Supposed word was he would announce today. Haven't seen anything official on it. Was on campus 6/18

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 10:06:46, in reply to "So where's the Sutter kid going?*"

for an unofficial and then had official on 6/20 at Alabama
Whispers are a Bama lean

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Alabama*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 10:06:03, in reply to "So where's the Sutter kid going?*"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

lol Bert. How did we get so lucky?

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 9:19:08, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1938221778137973135

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You see, Wisconsin wouldn't pay his assistant coaches and Arkansas is a 6 who thinks it's a 9.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 9:29:37, in reply to "lol Bert. How did we get so lucky?"

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https://x.com/BretBielema/status/1938221778137973135

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Arkansas may be a 7/8, but their problem is they're surrounded by $$$ 10+ schools.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 9:59:41, in reply to "You see, Wisconsin wouldn't pay his assistant coaches and Arkansas is a 6 who thinks it's a 9.*"

Clowns (Texas, tAMu) to the left of me, jokers (Bama, the Mississippi schools) to the right; here I am...

...stuck in the middle with Vandy.

Curious how we would describe ourselves? A 7 who could be an 8?*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 13:14:29, in reply to "Arkansas may be a 7/8, but their problem is they're surrounded by $$$ 10+ schools. "

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Clowns (Texas, tAMu) to the left of me, jokers (Bama, the Mississippi schools) to the right; here I am...

...stuck in the middle with Vandy.

We clean up nice. But only do it for weddings and bar mitzvahs*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 27, 2025, 8:54:52, in reply to "Curious how we would describe ourselves? A 7 who could be an 8?*"

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Clowns (Texas, tAMu) to the left of me, jokers (Bama, the Mississippi schools) to the right; here I am...

...stuck in the middle with Vandy.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Whitman having his Annual roundtable with the media today*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 26, 2025, 7:37:45, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Just got tickets to the Dook game ==============>*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 10:00:40, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

FWIW National 247 guy says Ole Miss is now in the driver's seat for JC Anderson

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 7:31:14, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

and Alabama still the likely spot for Sutter.

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NP we'll catch them on the rebound*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 24, 2025, 8:08:42, in reply to "FWIW National 247 guy says Ole Miss is now in the driver's seat for JC Anderson"

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and Alabama still the likely spot for Sutter.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Sounds like BYU is going to steal a 5-star QB that Oregon was hoping to land.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 19:17:22, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Ain’t no fun when the rabbit got the gun.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

No big surprise, but the RB flipped to Bama*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:14:08, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Gross - ABC7 just had a 10 minute order of Val Warner's kid Max committing to Mizzou.*

Posted by Illini Guy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illini+Guy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 17:30:15, in reply to "No big surprise, but the RB flipped to Bama*"

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SEC bluebloods coming to take our RBs and we're not even upset about it

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:58:49, in reply to "No big surprise, but the RB flipped to Bama*"

because of all the other commitments we have already. What a time to be alive.

A few years ago this would be like 20% of our class leaving had this happened in June.

Just the annual tradition of Bama bottom-feeding on our commit list*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:49:46, in reply to "No big surprise, but the RB flipped to Bama*"

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Third string RB slumming it in Athens, GA now too*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:52:36, in reply to "Just the annual tradition of Bama bottom-feeding on our commit list*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

which RB would that be?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:21:37, in reply to "No big surprise, but the RB flipped to Bama*"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Javari Barnett, RB, Tampa. 3*.

Posted by longsnapper <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=longsnapper' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 23, 2025, 11:23:23, in reply to "which RB would that be?"

https://247sports.com/player/javari-barnett-46144426/

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Lots of puns, no real answers

For fun: Altmyer interview on WGN, most surprising thing about Bret? He wears Louis Voution shoes.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 22, 2025, 12:32:58, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

If you asked me "for a bazillion dollars, answer this question: Does Bertie-Bert ever wear designer SHOES?" I would have called whoever it takes to buy me a private island in the South Pacific in the millisecond before answering no.

(It was on the 10:30 pm WGN Sports show last night: already checked, can't find it.}

Wisconsin suing Miami for tampering

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 12:23:34, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

NEWS: In a landmark moment in college sports, the University of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Miami for tampering, and eventually poaching, a college football player under contract (Xavier Lucas), per documents obtained by @YahooSports.https://t.co/KVYafcAdm5
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 20, 2025

good for them. Very happy someone is testing those waters and very happy it's not us. *

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 16:30:51, in reply to "Wisconsin suing Miami for tampering"

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NEWS: In a landmark moment in college sports, the University of Wisconsin has filed a lawsuit against Miami for tampering, and eventually poaching, a college football player under contract (Xavier Lucas), per documents obtained by @YahooSports . https://t.co/KVYafcAdm5 — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) June 20, 2025 .

Won't this be fun when one school sues another within conference? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 14:38:51, in reply to "Wisconsin suing Miami for tampering"

Wish I could remember if Roan's quote was "fairness" or "equality".

Oh well.

Bert is on today’s pardon my take*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 7:02:28, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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think Coach B has been on the Ozempic, which, good for him.

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 9:21:06, in reply to "Bert is on today’s pardon my take*"

looks slimmer in the belly and face

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hmmmm...

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 9:47:11, in reply to "think Coach B has been on the Ozempic, which, good for him."

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1750258255.html

Lost 75 pounds since the bowl. In the ST piece by Greenberg. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 11:12:15, in reply to "hmmmm..."

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https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1750258255.html

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Starts around 1:28:00

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 8:35:12, in reply to "Bert is on today’s pardon my take*"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

"Buliema, Byelema: I've been every eating disorder known to man." :-))

Bertie-Bert said Wisco: hey, I say Wisco !!!

Okay, I'm officially starting the Bret Bielema Fan Club. Step One: buy that shirt he's wearing.

Him and Luke are also gonna be on the Unnecessary Roughness podcast that releases today

Posted by OrangeSox <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OrangeSox' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 7:07:01, in reply to "Bert is on today’s pardon my take*"

It's barstool, but I'm gonna have to listen of course.

It’s terrific*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 7:03:03, in reply to "Bert is on today’s pardon my take*"

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It would be more fun if UCLA wasn’t in here too, but the current top 10 classes on 247…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 19:17:55, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Pretty good company. We will drop eventually but we’ve held way deeper into the cycle than I ever thought we’d be able to.

USC
Texas A&M
Ohio State
Georgia
Notre Dame
Clemson
Penn State
Illinois
UCLA
Miami

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Gotta stop the hat tricks. but lol at being on call with Bielema*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 18:52:39, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Hankins commits*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 18:52:54, in reply to "Gotta stop the hat tricks. but lol at being on call with Bielema*"

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Just incredible. Almost in disbelief at how easy this feels. Build Coach a statue

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 19:00:16, in reply to "Hankins commits*"

Wasn't that long ago of Beckman/Cubit/Lovie getting no recruiting traction

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And it better be the T Bar.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 17:19:36, in reply to "Just incredible. Almost in disbelief at how easy this feels. Build Coach a statue"

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Wasn't that long ago of Beckman/Cubit/Lovie getting no recruiting traction

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Need another one at the T-Bar Ranch, Prophetstown, Illinois.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 20, 2025, 17:59:47, in reply to "And it better be the T Bar.*"

I was the first to call him our statue coach*

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 19:02:51, in reply to "Just incredible. Almost in disbelief at how easy this feels. Build Coach a statue"

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Wasn't that long ago of Beckman/Cubit/Lovie getting no recruiting traction

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Dots

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 18:56:11, in reply to "Hankins commits*"

https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/msg/1750185563.html

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Oh shit. Ignore my post citing a child abuser dork. Sad face. And unfollowed*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 7:47:01, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Never never never cite Schroat*

Posted by CWR10 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CWR10' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 9:07:06, in reply to "Oh shit. Crystal ball for Sutter...."

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Child beater is just jumping off Werner's article*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 8:13:34, in reply to "Oh shit. Crystal ball for Sutter...."

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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he’s the worst*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 8:53:58, in reply to "Child beater is just jumping off Werner's article*"

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

wait that’s him? Ugh. Didn’t know that. :-/*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 8:15:31, in reply to "Child beater is just jumping off Werner's article*"

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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and werner didn't even put in a crystal ball*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 8:14:26, in reply to "Child beater is just jumping off Werner's article*"

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Yeah this one feels like just an attention grab, not based on any real info

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 8:41:19, in reply to "and werner didn't even put in a crystal ball*"

Certainly seems like we’ve put ourselves in a position to have a chance though.

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Also love how he steals 247’s branding. “Crystal ball”*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 9:03:30, in reply to "Yeah this one feels like just an attention grab, not based on any real info"

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Certainly seems like we’ve put ourselves in a position to have a chance though.

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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He’s full on liquid garbage.*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 11:22:29, in reply to "Also love how he steals 247’s branding. “Crystal ball”*"

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Certainly seems like we’ve put ourselves in a position to have a chance though.

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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God dammit, dude.*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 7:54:49, in reply to "Oh shit. Crystal ball for Sutter...."

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https://x.com/200ColumnsRy/status/1935674520645390664

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG

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Reminder: We're likely adding another 4-star today

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 7:29:42, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://247sports.com/player/nick-hankins-46152608/

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Booooooorrrrrriiiiinnnnnggggg*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 12:25:04, in reply to "Reminder: We're likely adding another 4-star today"

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https://247sports.com/player/nick-hankins-46152608/

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

A Metro East kid... roughy will be over the moon.

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 7:32:17, in reply to "Reminder: We're likely adding another 4-star today"

Bert even looks a bit slimmed down in the barstool pics. Can’t believe this is my life.*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 20:38:52, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Legitimately bronchial.

Bret interview

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 14:55:52, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

?si=EQksdqdv4dw3Lr6H

excellent interview - he just gets it - thanks for posting*

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 16:54:19, in reply to "Bret interview"

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?si=EQksdqdv4dw3Lr6H

He is a very smart dude. Emotionally intelligent, and pretty bright. We are lucky to have him.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 21:38:58, in reply to "excellent interview - he just gets it - thanks for posting*"

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?si=EQksdqdv4dw3Lr6H

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

funny rankings thing, our lowest rated recruit is the one Bama is trying to steal*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 13:05:50, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Hot*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 13:41:45, in reply to "funny rankings thing, our lowest rated recruit is the one Bama is trying to steal* "

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Just a couple of football blue bloods fighting over a player*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 13:12:28, in reply to "funny rankings thing, our lowest rated recruit is the one Bama is trying to steal* "

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

All the Isiah Williams!*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:35:29, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Isiah Williams U*

Posted by KCWildcat <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=KCWildcat' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 14:25:58, in reply to "All the Isiah Williams!*"

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Ho-hum another top 500ish recruit*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:40:56, in reply to "All the Isiah Williams!*"

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Wake me up when we get someone good.

Posted by Tuscy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tuscy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 13:08:09, in reply to "Ho-hum another top 500ish recruit*"

*turgid*

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"I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

How painfully boring. *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:41:52, in reply to "Ho-hum another top 500ish recruit*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Any word on Mack Sutter out of Dunlap? Has he stated when he might announce?

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:19:01, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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Both TE 4* prospects on campus today *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:41:17, in reply to "Any word on Mack Sutter out of Dunlap? Has he stated when he might announce?"

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

We only have room for one more tight end up on our roster this class. Which one of you want it?*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 13:12:57, in reply to "Both TE 4* prospects on campus today *"

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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Just for fun: are we recruiting a Brad Hopkins-style TE?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 11:59:06, in reply to "We only have room for one more tight end up on our roster this class. Which one of you want it?*"

Bet that Bert can count

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 11:26:19, in reply to "We only have room for one more tight end up on our roster this class. Which one of you want it?*"

if both want to commit.

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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you are misinformed *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 19, 2025, 9:39:46, in reply to "We only have room for one more tight end up on our roster this class. Which one of you want it?*"

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

I have a sneaking suspicion that’s not how that conversation would go!*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 16:50:02, in reply to "We only have room for one more tight end up on our roster this class. Which one of you want it?*"

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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Hits like button*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 12:42:12, in reply to "Both TE 4* prospects on campus today *"

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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6/26 - noted just a little further down this thread*

Posted by NastyBoyd <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=NastyBoyd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:24:15, in reply to "Any word on Mack Sutter out of Dunlap? Has he stated when he might announce?"

Not sure on an announcement but he will be on campus today

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:20:07, in reply to "Any word on Mack Sutter out of Dunlap? Has he stated when he might announce?"

Lock it down, Bert!

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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JC Anderson in town too apparently*

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Lock it down, Bert!

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Would love to land him. Kid in our backyard, but has offers with Alabama, Ole Miss and tOSU

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Pritchard commits

Posted by Jersey <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jersey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:12:36, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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what a wonderfully solid class. please win 8+ this year*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:31:26, in reply to "Pritchard commits"

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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grandson of Dude Love*

Posted by chorizo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=chorizo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:27:50, in reply to "Pritchard commits"

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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you mean Brother Love. Dude Love was Mick Foley

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 21:29:48, in reply to "grandson of Dude Love*"

Brother Love was Bruce Pritchard (who still works for WWE). So it's Bruce's son's kid?

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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This is a great class*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:25:37, in reply to "Pritchard commits"

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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nice!*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:21:24, in reply to "Pritchard commits"

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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"the sum value of my outfit will always be higher than yours."

DONUTS*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:17:56, in reply to "Pritchard commits"

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we're rollin'

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/kai-pritchard-commits-to-illinois-fighting-illini-football-recruiting-new-jersey-248621059/

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:55:43, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Illinois coach Bret Bielema didn’t seem as committed to the 4 auto-bid plan for the B1G as Ryan Day but pushed for a 16-team CFP where every league, namely the SEC, plays nine league games.

“I don’t think there’s anyway we can do a 16-team playoff if they’re not at nine.”

More from Bielema:

“We voted unanimously as Big Ten coaches to stay at nine and actually maybe have an SEC Challenge. I was told that [the SEC coaches] voted unanimously to stay at eight and not play the Big Ten. But then some people pop off and say what they want to say.”

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Werner has the whole presser

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 20:56:48, in reply to "And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

ESPN link

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 20:48:45, in reply to "And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke"

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45533570/illinois-bielema-wants-9-league-games-all-conferences

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

While I sympathize with Bret I do think there are some SEC teams that have legitimate reasons

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 20:43:55, in reply to "And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke"

to limit conference games. For example, Florida plays FSU every year and would have a brutal schedule if you added another P2 game to the schedule. I think only Iowa and USC in the B1G have this issue (and I’m being very generous to Iowa).

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Glad he is our guy. And I am imaging Shane Beamer as he’s reading this quote. Delicious*

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 18:56:50, in reply to "And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke"

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Love that guy *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 18:26:24, in reply to "And Bert still wants all the SEC smoke"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Agreed, but it makes sense. Why should that league get 1 extra free win for each team?*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 21:02:19, in reply to "Love that guy *"

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Bert and Luke singing the stretch at Wrigley tonight, Underwood throwing out first pitch*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:26:14, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Just talked to Bert and Luke. Pic with Coach Underwoodovic:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 18:12:23, in reply to "Bert and Luke singing the stretch at Wrigley tonight, Underwood throwing out first pitch*"

Great pics...Brad looking good*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 11:38:56, in reply to "Just talked to Bert and Luke. Pic with Coach Underwoodovic:"

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Deon too:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 18:41:21, in reply to "Just talked to Bert and Luke. Pic with Coach Underwoodovic:"

Underwood practicing

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:54:34, in reply to "Bert and Luke singing the stretch at Wrigley tonight, Underwood throwing out first pitch*"

https://x.com/illinimbb/status/1934959279850549545?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Good use of the Major League music

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 18:09:09, in reply to "Underwood practicing"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

and of Jake Davis*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 20:58:58, in reply to "Good use of the Major League music"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Bret is going to be interviewed this afternoon by Brandon Walker at Barstool. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:31:30, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Bert’s looking pretty slim these days

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:26:33, in reply to "Bret is going to be interviewed this afternoon by Brandon Walker at Barstool. *"

https://x.com/unnecroughness/status/1935088594319712745?s=46&t=1RNaEoTzszuK8ZGMTKgLhA

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Yeah was about to say. Good for him*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:57:00, in reply to "Bert’s looking pretty slim these days "

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https://x.com/unnecroughness/status/1935088594319712745?s=46&t=1RNaEoTzszuK8ZGMTKgLhA

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Hey, let's not fixate on Bertie-Bert's weight!!! :-)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 18, 2025, 9:50:55, in reply to "Yeah was about to say. Good for him*"

Sounded like he is doing Pardon My Take as well*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 15:47:47, in reply to "Bret is going to be interviewed this afternoon by Brandon Walker at Barstool. *"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Cool. Looking forward to that then. I wonder where the BFW interview will be posted. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:10:24, in reply to "Sounded like he is doing Pardon My Take as well*"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Bert gets it*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 15:50:39, in reply to "Sounded like he is doing Pardon My Take as well*"

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the boy is from Starkville*

Posted by chorizo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=chorizo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:57:11, in reply to "Bret is going to be interviewed this afternoon by Brandon Walker at Barstool. *"

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Nice. Where you seeing this?*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:52:29, in reply to "Bret is going to be interviewed this afternoon by Brandon Walker at Barstool. *"

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It came up on the Yak. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 14:22:46, in reply to "Nice. Where you seeing this?*"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Got a CB pick for Pritchard*

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:28:43, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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That would be a huge one*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 14:03:38, in reply to "Got a CB pick for Pritchard*"

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That would legitimately be a massive pickup.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:55:47, in reply to "Got a CB pick for Pritchard*"

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Ho hum. Just another 4 star*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:39:23, in reply to "Got a CB pick for Pritchard*"

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5pm Brickhouse. Be there or be square*

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:14:10, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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First year with VIP area:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 17:04:43, in reply to "5pm Brickhouse. Be there or be square*"

photo link code

Brad and Bert Fox interviews:

Bret signal *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 11:47:47, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Another Edge from CT

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 12:06:39, in reply to "Bret signal *"

COMMIT: #illini land three-star Connecticut edge rusher Kayden Bennett (@Kayden_Bennett), a top-500 prospect in the Composite rankings and the fourth OLB commit in the class.

Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/AwMEk2ltWq pic.twitter.com/0VkoRXmVWO
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) June 17, 2025

Can't have enough Nutmegers on the team.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 15:20:24, in reply to "Another Edge from CT"

Just keep stacking top 500 players. That’s effective, sustainable recruiting *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 12:12:45, in reply to "Another Edge from CT"

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COMMIT: #illini land three-star Connecticut edge rusher Kayden Bennett ( @Kayden_Bennett ), a top-500 prospect in the Composite rankings and the fourth OLB commit in the class.

Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/AwMEk2ltWq pic.twitter.com/0VkoRXmVWO — Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) June 17, 2025 .

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Top 500 composite kid. The type that would've been our best recruit for many classes

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 12:12:20, in reply to "Another Edge from CT"

And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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The 247 composite rankings seem kind of weird.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 12:24:48, in reply to "Top 500 composite kid. The type that would've been our best recruit for many classes"

#93 edge presumably wouldn’t equate with a top 500 player, nor would us beating UConn and Temple for him. Still seems like a solid pickup but those composite rankings haven’t made sense to me a few times in this class.

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And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

He’s the #43 DE in the composite, #93 by 247

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:41:03, in reply to "The 247 composite rankings seem kind of weird."

He wouldn’t be Top 500 in 247’s own list but he’s a 4-star on both On3/Rivals and ESPN.

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And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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This class is so solid (on paper of course). Deepest class since… 2008?*

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And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

hard to get super excited about recruiting with the transfer portal. at least for me*

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:30:37, in reply to "This class is so solid (on paper of course). Deepest class since… 2008?*"

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And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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Basketball, undoubtedly. Football, recruiting still matters*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 16:29:42, in reply to "hard to get super excited about recruiting with the transfer portal. at least for me*"

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And now, it's like....ok, solid get to add to the pile

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Hmmm. Hankins or the safety that was on a visit?*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 11:49:19, in reply to "Bret signal *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

OL from NJ

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 11:51:47, in reply to "Hmmm. Hankins or the safety that was on a visit?*"

per my #SOURCES

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Uhhh that would be a pretty big get if true

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 12:01:04, in reply to "OL from NJ"

assuming its this guy

https://247sports.com/player/kai-pritchard-46145769/

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per my #SOURCES

Just got a CB for him*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 17, 2025, 13:55:10, in reply to "Uhhh that would be a pretty big get if true"

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assuming its this guy

https://247sports.com/player/kai-pritchard-46145769/

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per my #SOURCES

Flipped an Edge from OK St

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 14:57:25, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

COMMIT: #illini flip Oklahoma State pledge and three-star Texas edge rusher Jaylen Stewart (@D1_stewey), an explosive pass rusher who is the Illini’s first flip in the Class of 2026.

Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/KFcEtb0OL2 pic.twitter.com/PMnTYFC7TQ
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) June 15, 2025

Wow, ya think T. Boone is running out of oil money?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 17:58:32, in reply to "Flipped an Edge from OK St"

Slightly more serious quote from the link above:

(Stewart) and three-star linebacker prospect Kaedyn Cobbs, who committed to Illinois in February, would be the first Texas prep prospects to sign with Illinois under Bielema.

Hell yes*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:32:52, in reply to "Flipped an Edge from OK St"

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COMMIT: #illini flip Oklahoma State pledge and three-star Texas edge rusher Jaylen Stewart ( @D1_stewey ), an explosive pass rusher who is the Illini’s first flip in the Class of 2026.

Why it matters & how he fits: https://t.co/KFcEtb0OL2 pic.twitter.com/PMnTYFC7TQ — Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) June 15, 2025 .

multiple p4 offers, #599 overall, Texan.

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 15, 2025, 15:23:06, in reply to "Flipped an Edge from OK St"

keep on rollin

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

We just can’t quit Isaiah Williamses

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 19:42:43, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/isaiah-williams-illinois-fighting-illini-recruiting-official-visit-primer-fort-bend-marshall-250884162/

$$$

Official visit primer: Three-star Texas DB Isaiah Williams visiting Illini
Illini Inquirer breaks down what's going for and against Illinois heading into the Texas safety's visit.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Apparently Sutter is announcing June 26... Illini/OSU/Bama/Ole Miss...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:31:07, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

...I'm assuming it's Alabama.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Family has strong ties to Ohio*

Posted by NastyBoyd <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=NastyBoyd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 11:06:56, in reply to "Apparently Sutter is announcing June 26... Illini/OSU/Bama/Ole Miss..."

Kinda feels like we will finish second with both TE's*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:32:55, in reply to "Apparently Sutter is announcing June 26... Illini/OSU/Bama/Ole Miss..."

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...I'm assuming it's Alabama.

Anderson has gotten a lot of fucking free meals from us

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 11:12:26, in reply to "Kinda feels like we will finish second with both TE's*"

we'll see where we land, I'll be very happy with one. If we go 0-2 I think we'll still be able to field a football team, it's pretty rare I'm miffed at recruiting under Bielema so I guess I'm due for that.

I do wonder what having Cole Rusk last year, and the full stadium this year, would have done to even up any deficiencies we may have with either.

Meh. If a TE is your best recruit

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:39:05, in reply to "Kinda feels like we will finish second with both TE's*"

your recruiting class ain't that good

I'm not even a big fan of Anderson and mostly just wanted him for the optics tbh*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:57:09, in reply to "Meh. If a TE is your best recruit"

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your recruiting class ain't that good

TEs with talent are pretty flexible. Pretty likely to be a solid player in some regard…

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:59:49, in reply to "I'm not even a big fan of Anderson and mostly just wanted him for the optics tbh*"

…whether as a receiver or at some point a blocker.

Like Luke Ford… ultimately a disappointment as a receiver but still a very good blocking TE.

Of course we’ve seen TEs grow into tackles as well, but I wouldn’t anticipate that being the case with him.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

I think our TE room has been and will be mostly "fine"... but it's the single biggest value add

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 11:16:54, in reply to "TEs with talent are pretty flexible. Pretty likely to be a solid player in some regard…"

that's out there on our current roster.

Is he the next Luke Ford?*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:58:44, in reply to "I'm not even a big fan of Anderson and mostly just wanted him for the optics tbh*"

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your recruiting class ain't that good

What if it's your #1 draft pick?*

Posted by CoronaTheirAss <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CoronaTheirAss' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:44:16, in reply to "Meh. If a TE is your best recruit"

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your recruiting class ain't that good

Huh? We're not talking about a punter here*

Posted by Buttcrack <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Buttcrack' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:43:54, in reply to "Meh. If a TE is your best recruit"

Also known as INTERGLUTEAL CLEFT!!!!

Good pub is good pub... Landing #2 and 3 in the state would be a great signal for the program*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:41:23, in reply to "Meh. If a TE is your best recruit"

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your recruiting class ain't that good

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

On that point I agree.

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:43:14, in reply to "Good pub is good pub... Landing #2 and 3 in the state would be a great signal for the program*"

keep the top kids at home

Which always seemed most likely to me, despite the positive buzz*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:36:01, in reply to "Kinda feels like we will finish second with both TE's*"

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...I'm assuming it's Alabama.

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I'm way out here without any local ties or anything, but if you "follow the visits"...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:38:22, in reply to "Which always seemed most likely to me, despite the positive buzz*"

...JCA has been to Illinois a billion times.

Sutter always seemed like a longshot, but I get the impression we will get the last chance to land JCA.

Just my intuition with no inside info whatsoever.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

The “inside info” on Anderson would suggest we might have missed our chance to close

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:44:51, in reply to "I'm way out here without any local ties or anything, but if you "follow the visits"..."

General sense is we were the favorite for a while, until he saw what the SEC schools are like when visiting them. And now we’re probably playing catchup.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Not hard to fall in love with that environment and scenery.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:45:34, in reply to "The “inside info” on Anderson would suggest we might have missed our chance to close"

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General sense is we were the favorite for a while, until he saw what the SEC schools are like when visiting them. And now we’re probably playing catchup.

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

CFB future power rankings through 2026

Posted by Jersey <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jersey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 8:01:14, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Illinois #16

This basically says it all:

Bielema is the coach Illinois has waited decades for. He understands how to win in the Big Ten and can adjust to current roster challenges.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45441475/college-football-2025-future-power-rankings-every-team

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Just need to get through 2026 with 6 wins... that's all I ask.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:13:37, in reply to "CFB future power rankings through 2026"

It should be really solid after that with the recent recruiting, but breaking in a new QB and losing our best defensive players is going to put a strain on replacing them after this year.

Just need to do enough in 2026 to demonstrate that progress is ongoing, and that new/young players can be solid enough to win some games.

11 P4 games that year with Duke and Mizzou (both at home, which helps) on the schedule...

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

I think a bowl next year would be a great accomplishment

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 11:08:58, in reply to "Just need to get through 2026 with 6 wins... that's all I ask."

total shit storm of schedule and turnover.... I'll be pretty giddy if we have a good year.... agree totally with your assessment of where we should be going forward from that.

CANCEL MIZZOU SERIES ASAP

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:40:03, in reply to "Just need to get through 2026 with 6 wins... that's all I ask."

They are NOT a rival

My guess is that has a better chance to become permanent than cancelled...

...at some point, the SEC and Big Ten schools are going to have an annual OOC game scheduled against one another... if that happened, it wouldn't surprise me if Mizzou/Illinois became an ongoing OOC game.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Yeah, the powers that be here seem to want them to badly be a rival in FB too

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:51:35, in reply to "My guess is that has a better chance to become permanent than cancelled..."

though I'm not sure they're really a true rival in BB either

At least we are at the point where we should be competitive unlike the last time we had a series....

As a native Metro Easter, my feelings toward Missouri are likely different than a Chicagolander’s…

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 10:57:33, in reply to "Yeah, the powers that be here seem to want them to badly be a rival in FB too"

…which is to say, fuck Mizzou in the ear, and I’d like to kick the everloving shit out of them as often as possible.

Granted, the last 6 football meetings have not been so swell.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

"Bielema is the coach Illinois has waited decades for." Seems like eons, but I'll take it.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 9:38:52, in reply to "CFB future power rankings through 2026"

I can't get enough of these*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 8:06:17, in reply to "CFB future power rankings through 2026"

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Illinois #16

This basically says it all:

Bielema is the coach Illinois has waited decades for. He understands how to win in the Big Ten and can adjust to current roster challenges.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45441475/college-football-2025-future-power-rankings-every-team

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CB Nick Hankins from Belleville announcing 6/19

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 7:59:43, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Cancelled visits to Tennessee & Ole Miss. Illinois-Mizzou battle

https://247sports.com/Player/nick-hankins-46152608/

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JC Anderson announcing on July 1*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 7:50:41, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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who's the favorite? Auburn?*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 7:56:27, in reply to "JC Anderson announcing on July 1*"

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Sounds like its very much a toss up between us and Auburn*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 8:00:22, in reply to "who's the favorite? Auburn?*"

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Just an Orange and Blue type of guy.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 9:26:50, in reply to "Sounds like its very much a toss up between us and Auburn*"

To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:14:43, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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We're going to have three running backs play big parts this year, I just don't see him being

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 15:09:05, in reply to "To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*"

efficient enough to do it. But that's mostly because you'd need to be Eric Dickerson's and Barry Sanders' love child to do something like that.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I think Feagin won't be all the way back to start the season and Valentine is

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 8:38:08, in reply to "We're going to have three running backs play big parts this year, I just don't see him being "

Simply more talented than anyone else in the room. I think he is the starter by Indiana and doesn't give up that role until he goes pro in the 2027 Draft

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efficient enough to do it. But that's mostly because you'd need to be Eric Dickerson's and Barry Sanders' love child to do something like that.

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Could easily see him going for like 15/175 against western*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 8:51:02, in reply to "I think Feagin won't be all the way back to start the season and Valentine is"

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Simply more talented than anyone else in the room. I think he is the starter by Indiana and doesn't give up that role until he goes pro in the 2027 Draft

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efficient enough to do it. But that's mostly because you'd need to be Eric Dickerson's and Barry Sanders' love child to do something like that.

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

I don't remember the last time Illinois had a running back like him

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 10:02:39, in reply to "Could easily see him going for like 15/175 against western*"

He has Reggie Corbin's moves and is faster than Ke'Shawn Vaughn. I think a year with Tank and learning how to play at this level will do him good. I think he is a legit NFL talent. I think he is considerably more talented than Chase Brown and I love Chase. Those jukes and instincts are not teachable

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Simply more talented than anyone else in the room. I think he is the starter by Indiana and doesn't give up that role until he goes pro in the 2027 Draft

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efficient enough to do it. But that's mostly because you'd need to be Eric Dickerson's and Barry Sanders' love child to do something like that.

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Gotta see how much muscle he has gained. Was pretty thin coming out of HS, and was last season.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 13, 2025, 11:02:17, in reply to "I don't remember the last time Illinois had a running back like him"

Has NFL potential if he can improve his vision and blocking.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Hope so. I fear that he will transfer if he doesn’t make much of an impact this year*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 14:31:59, in reply to "To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*"

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Here for it.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:21:52, in reply to "To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

that's a spicy one. I think that requires a real break out from him, plus a significant injury. *

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:19:11, in reply to "To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*"

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Which year?*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 12:17:53, in reply to "To job off the RB convo below, my hot take: Valentine rushes for 1000+ yards*"

2025*

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That's a hot one*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 14:06:05, in reply to "2025*"

NE RB Nelsyn Wheeler commits

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 12:22:15, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1932474637125890530

https://247sports.com/player/nelsyn-wheeler-46156625/

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Werner is really high on him. I'm skeptical.

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 15:43:12, in reply to "NE RB Nelsyn Wheeler commits "

Guess this means we're likely going to lose the other RB to Bama

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https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1932474637125890530

https://247sports.com/player/nelsyn-wheeler-46156625/

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There's a video of him doing eighteen reps at 225 which would have placed him forth

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 14:47:08, in reply to "Werner is really high on him. I'm skeptical."

Among running backs at the combine

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Guess this means we're likely going to lose the other RB to Bama

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https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1932474637125890530

https://247sports.com/player/nelsyn-wheeler-46156625/

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Well I like that*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 12, 2025, 7:51:56, in reply to "There's a video of him doing eighteen reps at 225 which would have placed him forth"

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Among running backs at the combine

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Guess this means we're likely going to lose the other RB to Bama

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https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1932474637125890530

https://247sports.com/player/nelsyn-wheeler-46156625/

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I think that's expected at this point... unofficially official kind of thing*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 16:05:09, in reply to "Werner is really high on him. I'm skeptical."

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Guess this means we're likely going to lose the other RB to Bama

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https://x.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1932474637125890530

https://247sports.com/player/nelsyn-wheeler-46156625/

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:24:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Feagin who i like but is constantly hurt, Laughery who is serviceable but not a guy i think is a high end B1G running back, and Valentine who i think needs to get into the 210 range to be an every down kind of player (he's currently listed at 190.) don't think Laughery or Valentine will be good pass protectors either due to their size, a sneaky good thing that McCray gave us. looks like the rest of the crew are walk-ons/unheralded freshman.

are we planning on adding a guy in the portal?

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I was down on Laughery for a long time. But he emerged late in the season. Looked like a…

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 6:38:33, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

….totally different kid. Shift and wiggle came out of nowhere. It seems he finally got healthy. And you could see what Iowa saw. His linear speed was very good. I think he’s legit when healthy. But small. Not an every down back.

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thinking about this, I understand saying Valentine won't totally be "there" this year

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 8:34:53, in reply to "I was down on Laughery for a long time. But he emerged late in the season. Looked like a…"

but he was pretty solid in a limited role last year and I think it's fair to assume he should be able to expand into a somewhat sizeable role

It’ll be all about blocking with Valentine*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 11, 2025, 8:36:37, in reply to "thinking about this, I understand saying Valentine won't totally be "there" this year"

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but he was pretty solid in a limited role last year and I think it's fair to assume he should be able to expand into a somewhat sizeable role

while we are at it, who are the WRs?

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:44:18, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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Really hope Elzy takes the next step this season. He has a Bryant-like frame and is athletic*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 16:34:38, in reply to "while we are at it, who are the WRs?"

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there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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I feel good about that room, hopefully Elzy finally shows up and makes it less of a discussion

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 15:38:19, in reply to "while we are at it, who are the WRs?"

about what pieces to put on the field... we should be deeper this year.

Big question for me is this: Franklin and Bryant made legit game winning plays last year... who makes that catch this year when we gotta have it? Can Elzy be trusted? Clement seems like a good bet. ACJ and Beatty had key plays in the bowl game.

Beatty *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 12:41:15, in reply to "while we are at it, who are the WRs?"

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there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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The other transfer (Bowick?)*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:48:56, in reply to "while we are at it, who are the WRs?"

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there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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Also curious if Mario Sanders makes an impact*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:49:55, in reply to "The other transfer (Bowick?)*"

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there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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the big ball state kid, Beatty, Kapka-Jones

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:48:42, in reply to "while we are at it, who are the WRs?"

Ashton Hollins was interesting before he got hurt, and Trimble is drawing early rave reviews.

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there's the kid from WVU, and i really like Dixon, but who else is in the mix? Elzy i guess though we haven't seen much from him yet.

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Kinda the problem with McCray

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:39:06, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

he was very valuable depth and without him we're one injury away from having to worry... but he wasn't going to be as featured as he wanted either.

Two injuries and we're in trouble. Having Jordan Anderson able to shift back over helps I guess?

I dunno, that feels as deep as we could possibly hope for at RB with the resources we have

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:32:27, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

I was pleasantly surprised we even got all 3 to return. Laughery also made huge strides last year.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Laughery was pretty good at the end of the year

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:42:58, in reply to "I dunno, that feels as deep as we could possibly hope for at RB with the resources we have"

But that was mostly a huge game vs Northwestern though he was pretty solid in the bowl game.

he definitely wasn't healthy the first half of the season*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:49:46, in reply to "Laughery was pretty good at the end of the year"

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But that was mostly a huge game vs Northwestern though he was pretty solid in the bowl game.

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

also, who is the MLB replacement for Rosiek?

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:27:47, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

i know he got hurt, don't remember who filled in for him. was it Kreutz? I remember Kreutz playing more OLB.

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Like 98 said, it'll be Hood. He's more athletic/faster than DR. Really excelled end of last season*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 16:31:54, in reply to "also, who is the MLB replacement for Rosiek?"

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i know he got hurt, don't remember who filled in for him. was it Kreutz? I remember Kreutz playing more OLB.

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Thanks, but I'm getting up there in age*

Posted by MtHoodIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MtHoodIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 20:28:23, in reply to "Like 98 said, it'll be Hood. He's more athletic/faster than DR. Really excelled end of last season*"

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i know he got hurt, don't remember who filled in for him. was it Kreutz? I remember Kreutz playing more OLB.

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Rosiek returns *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:37:32, in reply to "also, who is the MLB replacement for Rosiek?"

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i know he got hurt, don't remember who filled in for him. was it Kreutz? I remember Kreutz playing more OLB.

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

right, but i mean if he gets hurt again *

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i know he got hurt, don't remember who filled in for him. was it Kreutz? I remember Kreutz playing more OLB.

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Hood looked good at the end of last year. That’s my guess.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:29:31, in reply to "also, who is the MLB replacement for Rosiek?"

I don’t think MLB ended up being a weakness by the end of the season.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Brought in a juco LB also, Kante. *

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:35:30, in reply to "Hood looked good at the end of last year. That’s my guess. "

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I don’t think MLB ended up being a weakness by the end of the season.

i liked Hood as a prospect, he has good size. *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:31:57, in reply to "Hood looked good at the end of last year. That’s my guess. "

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I don’t think MLB ended up being a weakness by the end of the season.

Joliet *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:38:55, in reply to "i liked Hood as a prospect, he has good size. *"

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I don’t think MLB ended up being a weakness by the end of the season.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

We have 2 pretty good freshmen coming in this year also...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:27:18, in reply to "pretty out of it, seems like we are thin at RB next year?"

...plus (for now) the kid who may flip to Alabama, and the kid from Nebraska seems like he will commit to Illinois.

I think they're looking at one of the kids in this year's freshman class as an every down kind of back... the one from NJ, I believe.

Best guess... we'll see what happens this year, and they'll find a way to fill the hole in the portal if we don't have what we need going into 2026.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

the FR RBs are listed at sub 200 lbs

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:30:52, in reply to "We have 2 pretty good freshmen coming in this year also... "

not sold on a guy being able to play consistently in the B1G under 200 barring he's crazy fast.

Feagin, McCray, and Vaughn, who all contributed as FR, were at or well above 200 as FR. Donovon Young would have been north of 200 i would bet.

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All fair, and surely true on young*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:31:27, in reply to "the FR RBs are listed at sub 200 lbs"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Corbin, K. Foster, and of course C. Brown were all good "undersized" backs

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:35:17, in reply to "All fair, and surely true on young*"

but none played much as FR (Brown of course was at WMU and didn't find the field at Illinois until his third year of college football.)

Vaughn wasn't a huge guy but was thickly built. we'll see with these FR.

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…and, the Nebraska kid just committed *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:30:35, in reply to "We have 2 pretty good freshmen coming in this year also... "

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

I like that we still have the 80s throwback helmet. Hope that becomes part of the helmet rotation

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 21:56:35, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

When did we start using the Slant Illinois?*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 12:08:34, in reply to "I like that we still have the 80s throwback helmet. Hope that becomes part of the helmet rotation"

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https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

1989*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 16:36:26, in reply to "When did we start using the Slant Illinois?* "

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https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

Love that helmet. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 22:01:02, in reply to "I like that we still have the 80s throwback helmet. Hope that becomes part of the helmet rotation"

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https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Me too, but I love the script Illinois one more, I think*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 9:19:01, in reply to "Love that helmet. *"

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https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

I like that one as well. I would rank them about equal with no clear winner. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 9:40:52, in reply to "Me too, but I love the script Illinois one more, I think*"

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https://x.com/KenyonAlston/status/1931870939920371923

[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Kinda would like a Syracuse-esque "all orange" look for the helmet; but... that won't happen.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 11:37:16, in reply to "I like that one as well. I would rank them about equal with no clear winner. *"

I guess if anyone gave me a choice of today's models, I would go with that script Illini/Illinois, followed by the Tony Eason-era block Illini lettering arranged in an arch.

But that's just me. I'm not in favor of a weekly helmet rotation.

Eh. I don't get to vote. :-/

Per IG, new chancellor visited the DIA today.

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 19:11:36, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I read today that DIA’s spring GPA was like 3.5 and about 80 had 4.0

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 10:52:25, in reply to "Per IG, new chancellor visited the DIA today. "

What’s not to like?

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slightly worried that he's too much of a nerd to care about football*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 21:46:30, in reply to "Per IG, new chancellor visited the DIA today. "

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Guess he decided to go into education after missing out on many angry sergeant cop roles in the 80s*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 10:50:08, in reply to "slightly worried that he's too much of a nerd to care about football*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Hopefully he just stays out of Whitman’s way*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 10, 2025, 9:27:25, in reply to "slightly worried that he's too much of a nerd to care about football*"

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Bret signal

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 16:39:00, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025

for good measure, it's Will Vala, TE, Downers Grove North

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:29:02, in reply to "Bret signal"

https://x.com/WillVala27/status/1932201219629678954

https://247sports.com/player/will-vala-46155274/

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

last Downers Grove North kid? Kyle Kleckner?*

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:48:04, in reply to "for good measure, it's Will Vala, TE, Downers Grove North"

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https://247sports.com/player/will-vala-46155274/

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Garrett Edwards*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:51:47, in reply to "last Downers Grove North kid? Kyle Kleckner?*"

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https://247sports.com/player/will-vala-46155274/

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

suck it, Lindenwood*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:35:58, in reply to "for good measure, it's Will Vala, TE, Downers Grove North"

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https://247sports.com/player/will-vala-46155274/

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Also our WR commit (Alston) that Michigan was trying to flip canceled his OV there…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:06:03, in reply to "Bret signal"

and says his recruitment is now closed. Nothing is ever over these days but that is also good news.

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Kenyon Alston, great-grandson of Walter. (Could be a two-sport athlete.)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:27:38, in reply to "Also our WR commit (Alston) that Michigan was trying to flip canceled his OV there…"

Guessing it’s the TE that visited this weekend (not one of the 4-star ones)*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 16:40:51, in reply to "Bret signal"

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That appears to be correct*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:21:37, in reply to "Guessing it’s the TE that visited this weekend (not one of the 4-star ones)*"

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

indeed. he's announced on twitter

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:27:57, in reply to "That appears to be correct*"

link:

https://x.com/WillVala27/status/1932201219629678954

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

This is going to sound exactly like we didn’t want him anyway….

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:00:18, in reply to "Guessing it’s the TE that visited this weekend (not one of the 4-star ones)*"

But it will not break my heart if JC Anderson goes elsewhere. I was bothered by that kid’s play in the state title game. He made no impact on offense, though that’s mostly on the QB. The biggest reason is defense. He looked uninterested. No motor. He was head and shoulders more talented than the OT he lined up against, and I can’t remember him making a single play. In the state title game. That’s a red flag for me.

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

I saw that too but he was hurt, busted his ankle*

Posted by tuffy7 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tuffy7' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 21:59:23, in reply to "This is going to sound exactly like we didn’t want him anyway…."

OK, so that matters…*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 22:01:20, in reply to "I saw that too but he was hurt, busted his ankle*"

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I watched one of his regular season games last year and came away with the same thoughts*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:31:31, in reply to "This is going to sound exactly like we didn’t want him anyway…."

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Like with the NFL draft I have a hard time getting super excited about a highly ranked TE

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:03:29, in reply to "This is going to sound exactly like we didn’t want him anyway…."

if we get him, cool If not, meh.

I think we'd take both regardless*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:01:01, in reply to "This is going to sound exactly like we didn’t want him anyway…."

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But it will not break my heart if JC Anderson goes elsewhere. I was bothered by that kid’s play in the state title game. He made no impact on offense, though that’s mostly on the QB. The biggest reason is he looked uninterested on defense. He was head and shoulders more talented than the OT he lined up against, and he didn’t make a single play. In the state title game. That’s a red flag for me.

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Sure. But I must confess that he strikes me as one of these kids who loves being recruited.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:04:55, in reply to "I think we'd take both regardless*"

He’s been to Illinois, what, 15-20 times? Auburn 4? Penn State. Mississippi twice at least.

I know he comes from a family of athletes. I know his mother is smart on how college recruiting works. I also know he’s taken more visits than any Illinois football recruit I can remember. And it makes me wonder if he’s focused on playing football versus the sensation of being adored.

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But it will not break my heart if JC Anderson goes elsewhere. I was bothered by that kid’s play in the state title game. He made no impact on offense, though that’s mostly on the QB. The biggest reason is he looked uninterested on defense. He was head and shoulders more talented than the OT he lined up against, and he didn’t make a single play. In the state title game. That’s a red flag for me.

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Probably him or Wheeler, who canceled his MSU visit this upcoming weekend*

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 16:58:34, in reply to "Guessing it’s the TE that visited this weekend (not one of the 4-star ones)*"

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Couple of CBs for us here today *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 19:05:38, in reply to "Probably him or Wheeler, who canceled his MSU visit this upcoming weekend*"

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

I'm going with this guess as well*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 17:00:31, in reply to "Probably him or Wheeler, who canceled his MSU visit this upcoming weekend*"

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Seems like a good day for some good news for the #famILLy #ILL 🟧🟦👀🏈👀🟦🟧 #INI — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) June 9, 2025 .

Altmyer attending the Manning passing academy

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 17:45:07, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/on3sports/status/1931072507710431698?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Along w/ our bowl game opponent. Gotta wonder how many 5th year QB's are on that list?*

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 18:34:33, in reply to "Altmyer attending the Manning passing academy "

Hey, I'll take all the exposure we can get.

German? Bielema re: social media

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 15:21:54, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

FU Shane Beamer Beat Western Illinois.

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

Cover 3 Summer School talks Illini with Werner

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 17:58:06, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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There is so much risk of disappointment this fall.

Posted by Chilango <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Chilango' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:02:28, in reply to "Cover 3 Summer School talks Illini with Werner"

We were very lucky last year in quite a few wins. We could even improve as a team technically and do worse this year.

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Why? we should be pretty good again*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 9, 2025, 16:51:51, in reply to "There is so much risk of disappointment this fall."

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We were very lucky last year in quite a few wins. We could even improve as a team technically and do worse this year.

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While i'm concerned about WR I still think having a QB in his third year in the system

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 15:17:26, in reply to "There is so much risk of disappointment this fall."

is really huge. That's pretty rare these days.

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We were very lucky last year in quite a few wins. We could even improve as a team technically and do worse this year.

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Not to mention the entire starting OL returning

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 15:25:53, in reply to "While i'm concerned about WR I still think having a QB in his third year in the system"

if those Wisconsin DL transfers pan out, the DL could be pretty formidable as well

I’m expecting some regression on the luck factor. Just hope it isn’t a 180.*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 15:15:51, in reply to "There is so much risk of disappointment this fall."

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We were very lucky last year in quite a few wins. We could even improve as a team technically and do worse this year.

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I don’t even think it’s risk, it’s a likelihood. Being equal or better than 9-3 is really tough.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:10:36, in reply to "There is so much risk of disappointment this fall."

Similar to what IJKA said, I hope that the possibly inflated hype that is happening now doesn’t make people think that stacking an 8-4 season on top of a 9-3 season is anything but a smashing success for this program.

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We were very lucky last year in quite a few wins. We could even improve as a team technically and do worse this year.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

guess it depends what "disappointment" is.

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:07:54, in reply to "There is so much risk of disappointment this fall."

I worry we're really putting insane expectations on ourselves because we assume "line always goes up" and that isn't the case... we DO have a CHANCE at something really magical though.

If we do 2008 again that is obviously a massive, massive setback.

I don't think we should cry at 8-4 though.

Agreed. 8-4 or 9-3 would be amazing

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:55:12, in reply to "guess it depends what "disappointment" is."

And Illini Twitter will still have pitchforks out.

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We had some luck go our way a year ago so it's entirely possible to be a better team

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:45:13, in reply to "guess it depends what "disappointment" is."

yet have a worse record.

I think playoff talk is a bit much but like you said 8-4 is still an excellent year especially here.

The goal ultimately is to have that as the floor but, for now, we should be still ecstatic if we win 8+ again

Any time Illinois makes a bowl game, it is a good season. *

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:16:20, in reply to "guess it depends what "disappointment" is."

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That might be just a little too broad of a brush for me.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 14:20:26, in reply to "Any time Illinois makes a bowl game, it is a good season. *"

If we have a rare season like this where we think we have a top 25 caliber team and a manageable schedule to go along with that, there’s no way you’d see me here in December telling people they need to be happy that we went 6-6.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Better than a "good" season: bowls not located in NYC, Bahstun. Idaho... a few others.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 14:08:37, in reply to "Any time Illinois makes a bowl game, it is a good season. *"

Marginally better: the second bowl game in places like Orlando, Tampa, etc.

But... here we are.

delete *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 14:00:35, in reply to "Any time Illinois makes a bowl game, it is a good season. *"

unless you start the season 6-0 and end it 6-6*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 6, 2025, 13:58:09, in reply to "Any time Illinois makes a bowl game, it is a good season. *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

One of the longer Summer Schools so far. Think Bud thinks Illinois is going far this year*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:03:11, in reply to "Cover 3 Summer School talks Illini with Werner"

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Jeremy was also rather long winded in answers compared to other writers *

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Luke Altmeyer Spurned SEC Return - On3

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 9:36:33, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://www.on3.com/news/qb-luke-altmyer-passed-on-sec-return-to-chase-history-at-illinois/

“There were opportunities for me to venture onward to the next level, but also to be able to play in another program,” Altmyer told On3. “That’s just the reality of it, and the NCAA and the college football world that we live in. Being from Mississippi and in SEC country, that’s very, very attractive to be able to play in that conference, play in front of people that I know, and in stadiums that I’ve been in before and grew up watching and loving. It was certainly an attraction and a real thing.

“It was a difficult decision, but I know what’s important. I know what is being created here, and the trust, unity and the connection that I have amongst my teammates, this community and my coaches. The success is waiting for me here. It’d be foolish to pick up and start over and take a risk when I have a lot of trust that’s been earned and built.”

Altmyer stuck with Illinois so he could make history. And while he did not confirm any specific schools were in the mix this spring, the opportunity to return to the SEC was clearly there.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Bret Bielema Exposes SEC Coaches’ $40M Agenda as Illinois HC Takes Shot at Ole Miss

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 12:49:03, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

It’s not every day that a Big Ten coach walks into the NIL circus, slaps a number like $40 million on the table, and then throws hands at Ole Miss just for sport. But here comes Illinois head coach Bret Bielema—sipping truth tea, flaming SEC egos, and putting everybody on blast like he’s got nothing to lose. In a college football world where money talks and loyalty walks, Bielema just hijacked the mic and made sure the nation heard every damn word

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-bret-bielema-exposes-sec-coaches-forty-m-agenda-as-illinois-hc-takes-shot-at-ole-miss/

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Related: Joel Klatt explains how the B1G has surpassed the SEC in football

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 9:44:17, in reply to "Bret Bielema Exposes SEC Coaches’ $40M Agenda as Illinois HC Takes Shot at Ole Miss"

I think they need to tap the brakes a bit on "surpassed". We've had two good years after two decades behind them. Though I agree with the "legalized cheating" angle that Bielema alluded to.

https://www.on3.com/news/joel-klatt-breaks-down-how-the-big-ten-surpassed-sec-in-college-football/

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Yeah bc the Big Ten wasn't paying players before.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 5, 2025, 19:25:47, in reply to "Related: Joel Klatt explains how the B1G has surpassed the SEC in football"

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"...the unsubstantiated rumors the SEC was “paying players before it was legal..." LOL

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 11:12:56, in reply to "Related: Joel Klatt explains how the B1G has surpassed the SEC in football"

I mean, it was as unsubstantiated in the B1G as in the SEC.

Right now, the wealth has been shared. JMHO, but the payoffs will again congregate among a few schools sooner rather than later.

About the only change I can see happening in the near future is that it will be possible to move up from the pauper areas of each conference to the elite a lot quicker these days. JMHO.

Long NBC Sports interview with Altmyer

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 15:34:34, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

That was a delightful 20 mins*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 1, 2025, 15:31:47, in reply to "Long NBC Sports interview with Altmyer "

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Definitely done a lot of media training on what to say. Very well done by Luke*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 21:34:50, in reply to "Long NBC Sports interview with Altmyer "

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Back to the contracts: have we heard of other coaches’ contracts with non-competes?

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 22:49:33, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

I don’t recall any

Seems huge buyouts are usually the deterrent

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Makes me a little nervy because aren’t these on shaky legal ground?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 8:53:50, in reply to "Back to the contracts: have we heard of other coaches’ contracts with non-competes?"

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I don’t recall any

Seems huge buyouts are usually the deterrent

Bert signal activated*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 15:59:11, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

DL Eli Coenen from Bemidji State*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:18:35, in reply to "Bert signal activated* "

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6'7, 275. Go swat passes on 3rd and long. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:49:41, in reply to "DL Eli Coenen from Bemidji State*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

So basically we’re just going to play with DL and DBs. I like it*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:32:37, in reply to "DL Eli Coenen from Bemidji State*"

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They’ve played a 5-1-5 since the middle of year 1

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 31, 2025, 8:28:29, in reply to "So basically we’re just going to play with DL and DBs. I like it*"

I’ve heard that referred to as a “penny” defense. Even guys like Kreutz are more like pass rushing DEs with just 1 true run stopping LB on the field (Rosiek next year)

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I feel like it’ll be difficult to keep Hood off the field this year. He’s too fast/athletic*

Posted by ilinni11 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ilinni11' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on June 2, 2025, 10:39:02, in reply to "They’ve played a 5-1-5 since the middle of year 1"

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I’ve heard that referred to as a “penny” defense. Even guys like Kreutz are more like pass rushing DEs with just 1 true run stopping LB on the field (Rosiek next year)

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Bert stirring the pot again...

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 9:51:53, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Great work. Headed into the weekend maybe have this EXTREMELY talented working group look at running the numbers on:

1- the last 2-3 years where legal NIL and portal transfer rules have balanced rosters like never before

2- look at head to head in the same time frame head to… https://t.co/tvGmQOw6aV
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 30, 2025

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CBS with the fact-check

Posted by tvillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=tvillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 13:12:08, in reply to "Bert stirring the pot again..."

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/illinois-coach-bret-bielema-asked-so-we-answered-how-the-sec-has-fared-against-power-four-in-recent-years/

Would be semi-interesting to see how many starters sit out/declare for draft before the bowl.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 15:38:45, in reply to "CBS with the fact-check"

I mean, way too many factors to count but "coaching talent" would be one of them.

Eh.

Well, Randall McMurphy also stirs the pot.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 11:38:56, in reply to "Bert stirring the pot again..."

There are very few coaches I’d rather have leading my program than Bret bielema*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 10:03:30, in reply to "Bert stirring the pot again..."

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Great work. Headed into the weekend maybe have this EXTREMELY talented working group look at running the numbers on:

1- the last 2-3 years where legal NIL and portal transfer rules have balanced rosters like never before

2- look at head to head in the same time frame head to… https://t.co/tvGmQOw6aV — Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 30, 2025 .

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I think he’s a genuinely smart dude*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:25:52, in reply to "There are very few coaches I’d rather have leading my program than Bret bielema*"

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i was very happy when we hired him

Posted by illiniranger <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illiniranger' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 11:38:00, in reply to "There are very few coaches I’d rather have leading my program than Bret bielema*"

knows how to run a big college football program. Same with Underwood and basketball.

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I missed Underwood on the Field of 68 a couple days ago

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 17:57:34, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

He’s on right at the start

https://www.youtube.com/live/sedK6uXvt2w

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

crime is UP

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:28:30, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

sad beat Western Illinois

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

I was more of a Bower Power guy myself *

Posted by ijustkrushalot <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ijustkrushalot' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:34:57, in reply to "crime is UP "

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lol wtf. Chris Pazan is a cop that was busted for stealing baseball cards from Meijer?*

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sad beat Western Illinois

Isn’t the all the money in Pokémon cards these days *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 19:51:49, in reply to "lol wtf. Chris Pazan is a cop that was busted for stealing baseball cards from Meijer?*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

My brother and I were busted at Woolworth, same crime. 1989ish.*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 16:15:32, in reply to "lol wtf. Chris Pazan is a cop that was busted for stealing baseball cards from Meijer?*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

not that many, i hope*

Posted by torinese <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=torinese' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 16:43:16, in reply to "My brother and I were busted at Woolworth, same crime. 1989ish.*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

$300 worth from retail means the smallest amount he nabbed was six mega boxes

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 15:36:06, in reply to "lol wtf. Chris Pazan is a cop that was busted for stealing baseball cards from Meijer?*"

That's quite a bit of bulk to try and hide

Think we're getting a little ahead of ourselves. Innocent until proven guilty.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 29, 2025, 15:40:10, in reply to "$300 worth from retail means the smallest amount he nabbed was six mega boxes"

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That's quite a bit of bulk to try and hide

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Public service does not pay well, probably needed to feed his family. Oh wait, he makes $118K.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 15:18:12, in reply to "lol wtf. Chris Pazan is a cop that was busted for stealing baseball cards from Meijer?*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

118K isn't what it used to be.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 16:12:34, in reply to "Public service does not pay well, probably needed to feed his family. Oh wait, he makes $118K.*"

The guy is obviously having financial issues... I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he got to a point of desperation.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

In the article it seems he’s going through a divorce and is in a bit of debt

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 19:11:47, in reply to "118K isn't what it used to be."

He has some judgments against him for outstanding debts he owes

This is what I was getting at. I read and saw he’s being sued for loan default*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 8:35:16, in reply to "In the article it seems he’s going through a divorce and is in a bit of debt"

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He has some judgments against him for outstanding debts he owes

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

I’m pretty sure that these debts are not related to a tragedy. Like illness or something

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 16:39:47, in reply to "This is what I was getting at. I read and saw he’s being sued for loan default*"

This guy makes six figures, plus, has a pension coming to him, has a college degree from a top flight institution (presumably), and is out here stealing baseball cards.

If someone told me he owed $100,000 to some medical system, I wouldn’t understand why he was stealing baseball cards, but I would feel bad for the situation.

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He has some judgments against him for outstanding debts he owes

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Come on*

Posted by John Coctostan <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=John+Coctostan' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 19:04:18, in reply to "118K isn't what it used to be."

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The guy is obviously having financial issues... I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he got to a point of desperation.

While you’re right that $118,000 is not ultra wealthy, it’s not so poor that you’re forced to steal

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 17:28:14, in reply to "118K isn't what it used to be."

Unless, I guess, your cocaine habit has gotten the best of you.

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The guy is obviously having financial issues... I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he got to a point of desperation.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

For baseball cards?*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 16:29:42, in reply to "118K isn't what it used to be."

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The guy is obviously having financial issues... I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he got to a point of desperation.

Legitimately bronchial.

It's the dumbest thing you could possibly steal

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 19:16:32, in reply to "For baseball cards?*"

I'm assuming he was gonna resell them but you'd have to do so unopened because once you rip it that $300 is going to instantly turn to roughly $15 in product. But the kind of boxes that would sell for approximate initial value aren't sold in retail stores, you can only buy premium cards or loaded hobby boxes from trading card stores or directly from Topps/Panini. No one is gonna buy an ordinary box of Topps flagship or Donruss on the aftermarket when every retail store is teeming with them.

Add to that the card boxes have security sensors that other similarly priced items wouldn't.

IDK... people do dumb shit when they're up against it.*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 16:45:17, in reply to "For baseball cards?*"

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The guy is obviously having financial issues... I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt that he got to a point of desperation.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Before overtime, he certainly makes signicantly more*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 15:31:53, in reply to "Public service does not pay well, probably needed to feed his family. Oh wait, he makes $118K.*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

Some of those who work forces, are the same who steal Donrusses.*

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sad beat Western Illinois

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This deserved some laffs. Good stuff, buddy!*

Posted by Jackie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jackie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 30, 2025, 8:57:26, in reply to "Some of those who work forces, are the same who steal Donrusses.*"

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sad beat Western Illinois

Some FB game times & TV coverages announced

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 12:41:52, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

The Illini will open the season at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, against Western Illinois (Peacock).

Illinois will play its first road game at 11 a.m. CT against Duke on Saturday, Sept. 6 (ABC or ESPN) in a premier slot on national television.

The Illini return home at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 against Western Michigan (FS1).

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fighting-illini-football-game-times-duke-western-illinois-western-michigan-illinois-head-coach-bret-bielema-250383555/

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Some additional details on these contracts

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 17:07:58, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/illinois-fighting-illini-brad-underwood-contract-extension-bret-bielema-non-compete-clause-250283819/

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I don’t think it’s August syndrome in May to say we’re gonna smack Duke.

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 11:38:11, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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I'm not sure Manny Diaz is that great a coach so I feel we have a distinct Xs & Os advantage*

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2025, 15:06:35, in reply to "I don’t think it’s August syndrome in May to say we’re gonna smack Duke. "

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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Looks like Diaz has never spent more than four years as an assistant anywhere.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2025, 17:59:34, in reply to "I'm not sure Manny Diaz is that great a coach so I feel we have a distinct Xs & Os advantage*"

a) Never knew this before: his father was once the Mayor of Miami (per Wiki).

b) He did go from assistant at Miami to HC the next year, but for a month he was HC at Temple: then went back to Miami after their HC slot opened up (Mark Richt retired).

The guy's been at some big-money schools (Texas, PSU, Miami; plus Miss. State and NC State at a "kinda big" level).

I think @UConn in 2019 and @Syracuse in 2007 is about the only time I've ever seen us do that.

I'd be fine with that.

didn't the Uconn game end up a 1 score game?*

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 29, 2025, 14:09:14, in reply to "I think @UConn in 2019 and @Syracuse in 2007 is about the only time I've ever seen us do that."

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I'd be fine with that.

I’m coming around on this idea as well. On the flip side, I’m fully buying all Washington stock…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 17:39:21, in reply to "I don’t think it’s August syndrome in May to say we’re gonna smack Duke. "

and think that one is going to be really, really tough. I think their QB could be an emerging star.

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I may go. Wife’s cousin will be freshman at Duke, one of their top recruits*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 12:48:06, in reply to "I don’t think it’s August syndrome in May to say we’re gonna smack Duke. "

I am going. My wife's brother went to Duke. Having a family gathering around the game*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 13:21:46, in reply to "I may go. Wife’s cousin will be freshman at Duke, one of their top recruits*"

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But they reloaded. They landed Tulane’s QB who did pretty well last season *

Posted by illini thunder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini+thunder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 12:08:26, in reply to "I don’t think it’s August syndrome in May to say we’re gonna smack Duke. "

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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He knows about the QB. Dude may kill it, but he’s never seen a good P4 defense.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 13:07:53, in reply to "But they reloaded. They landed Tulane’s QB who did pretty well last season *"

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Kansas St. last year was pretty solid*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JacobRDaugherty' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 13:20:55, in reply to "He knows about the QB. Dude may kill it, but he’s never seen a good P4 defense.*"

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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Fair. Looks like he threw well but they bottled him up like we did to the KU and SCar

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 25, 2025, 14:00:11, in reply to "Kansas St. last year was pretty solid*"

QBs.

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Like, >13 points.

A Duke QB seeing a real defense and perhaps the best of his life in week 2? And a Duke defense that lost several key players?

Mud hole. Walk it dry.

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

B1G Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2025, 20:16:27, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

I think if they would’ve made the playoff instead of SMU, they could’ve made some noise.”

“They’re a hard, physical team that’s more talented than people realize, and the program has never looked more competent. They have a clear identity from a guy who’s been smart enough to hold true to his core ideas but learn from his mistakes.”

“They’re returning a ton, too, so that gives them a real advantage going into the fall. [Luke] Altmyer doesn’t get enough love; that kid has become a great quarterback.”

“I think it would be massive for this league if this program could make the playoff. This is proof of concept for a long-term vision of recruiting and developing at a place that isn’t Ohio State, Penn State or Michigan, and it’s paying off.”

https://athlonsports.com/college-football/big-ten-coaches-talk-anonymously-about-conference-foes-for-2025

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

"...the program has never looked more competent..." Kinda tallest midget, but I'll take it. *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2025, 16:54:55, in reply to "B1G Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025"

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“They’re a hard, physical team that’s more talented than people realize, and the program has never looked more competent.

I mean, the only other time I've straight up expected a winning season with us was.... 2008

which... yea

Those quotes are pretty awesome*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 27, 2025, 15:10:08, in reply to "B1G Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025"

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turgid*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2025, 20:29:44, in reply to "B1G Coaches Talk Anonymously About Conference Foes for 2025"

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Will WIU have a big enough student enrollment to field a team by the time they play us?

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 23, 2025, 6:50:44, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

perhaps we’ll need to lend them some players so that they don’t forfeit

CFP changes

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 18:09:46, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Huge news: 2025 @CFBPlayoff changes to straight seeding. Top 4 seeds get 1st-round byes regardless if it won a conference title, sources said. Conference champs still get auto-bids but are seeded based on ranking. This will be final year of 12-team playoff w/2026 playoff expanding to 14 or 16 teams, sources said. If straight seeding was in place last year the biggest differences: Texas & Penn State would have received 1st-round byes; Boise State drops from No. 3 to No. 9 seed; Arizona State from No. 4 to No. 11

https://x.com/brett_mcmurphy/status/1925614012387270758?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

I believe top 4 conference champs should get a bye

BUT they should have reseeded after the first round...

JFC we don’t need more teams

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 18:28:39, in reply to "CFP changes"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Yeah it's awful and never ending. Can't believe people want this.*

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 19:56:42, in reply to "JFC we don’t need more teams"

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Mo money*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 18:34:23, in reply to "JFC we don’t need more teams"

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Updated, post-spring SP+ rankings

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:01:39, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

#19 overall, projected at 8.7 wins with a 29% chance at 10-2 or better. We're #4 in overall returning production after the loss of McCray.

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/45254341/spring-update-2025-college-football-sp+-rankings-every-fbs-team

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B1G and our opponents:

Illinois opponents in Bold.

1. Ohio State 29.5
2. Penn State 27.7
3. Oregon 24.7
4. Michigan 21.5
5. Illinois 14.3
6. Indiana 12.2
7. Iowa 11.4
8. USC 11.0
9. Nebraska 8.9
10. Wisconsin 7.2
11. Washington 6.4
12. Minnesota 6.0
Duke 4.9
13. Rutgers 4.7
14. UCLA 2.0
15. Michigan State -0.2
16. Maryland -1.1
17. Northwestern -6.1
18. Purdue -10
Western Michigan -14.8
(Western Illinois)

Am I the only one that really needs Indiana to prove it? I mean, Fleck and Minny have had….

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 18:16:52, in reply to "B1G and our opponents:"

…..an 11 win season. How’d that turn out?

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Illinois opponents in Bold.

1. Ohio State 29.5
2. Penn State 27.7
3. Oregon 24.7
4. Michigan 21.5
5. Illinois 14.3
6. Indiana 12.2
7. Iowa 11.4
8. USC 11.0
9. Nebraska 8.9
10. Wisconsin 7.2
11. Washington 6.4
12. Minnesota 6.0
Duke 4.9
13. Rutgers 4.7
14. UCLA 2.0
15. Michigan State -0.2
16. Maryland -1.1
17. Northwestern -6.1
18. Purdue -10
Western Michigan -14.8
(Western Illinois)

I'd say if Cignetti could do at IU what Fleck has done at Minny, Hoosiers should be pretty happy.

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 18:26:36, in reply to "Am I the only one that really needs Indiana to prove it? I mean, Fleck and Minny have had…."

Not sure he'll be able to, or that fans would be satisfied if he did.

For fun: @ Dook, IU, Purdue, Wash, Wisco. Home for USC, tOSU, Rutgers, MD NU.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 13:21:55, in reply to "B1G and our opponents:"

Man, I cannot begin to tell you how little interest I have in seeing Rutgers, Maryland and Northwestern at Memorial. :-(((

For that matter, I couldn't care less if I heard that Rutgers/Maryland dropped off the face of the earth right now.

C'est la vie.

Our home slate is pretty lame from a matchup standpoint

USC and Ohio State are pretty much it... November is pretty bleak so hope for meaningful games and/or good weather

Just looked at it. tOSU, week off before a trip out to edge-of-the-earth Seattle...

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 15:28:06, in reply to "Our home slate is pretty lame from a matchup standpoint"

...two home games against the Delaney Twins from the East Coast (I get more indifferent every time I think about those games) with a bye week in between, trip to Wisconsin, then (yawn) home game against NU.

Home schedule for me pretty much ends with tOSU on October 11th. But... television rules the roost. (shrug)

beat Western Illinois *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 13:42:19, in reply to "Our home slate is pretty lame from a matchup standpoint"

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USC and Ohio State are pretty much it... November is pretty bleak so hope for meaningful games and/or good weather

Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

that’s quite a drop from the top 4*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 12:16:16, in reply to "B1G and our opponents:"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Viewed through that lens, we have a pretty darn favorable schedule *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 12:09:15, in reply to "B1G and our opponents:"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Flip side: Oh boy 2026.

Home slate is:
Duke
Missouri
SIU
Iowa
Nebraska
Oregon
Purdue

That's a hell of a slate. also we travel to:
Maryland
MSU
Northwestern
Ohio State
UCLA

we lose half our team this year... curious how some of those opponents rise and fall but I'd be happy with a bowl team.

very much so... Rutgers at home is our break point for a bowl game.

Ohio State is the moon shot... and 3 of your road games are against possibly solid teams in IU, Wisconsin and Washington... split those 4 and win the rest and you're in the playoff.

That's still a pretty thin needle to thread, but back to back 8+ win seasons would be phenomenal and is very much in play.

seems like we are usually graded low by Bill C, but I think that's a fair ranking

I think that's a bit more in line with what I think we are than these people that have us top 10.

HS teammates son headed to KU. MSU fans big mad. Glad he’s not going to the B10…

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 20:24:04, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/spartans/recruiting/2025/05/20/social-media-reactions-msu-football-kory-amachree-expected-kansas-commitment/83755799007/

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Did Illinois ever reach out?*

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 13:13:49, in reply to "HS teammates son headed to KU. MSU fans big mad. Glad he’s not going to the B10…"

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I'm sure they did. Has an offer and the former WIU coach is on staff....

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 24, 2025, 20:37:30, in reply to "Did Illinois ever reach out?*"

Plus I'd emailed the staff a couple years ago when his older brother had offers to Minnesota and NW. He went to Bowling Green but tore his ACL and was out last year. But let them know even though dad played as MSU, older brother played at WIU and another at Iowa and the Macomb tie. Interestingly our QBs (D1 offers in 3 sports and played baseball at Missouri) youngest son is playing DB for Washington this year after being a FCS freshman all-american. His two older brothers got drafted by the Tigers and scored over 20 pts per game last year in the Mountain West. Crazy athletic families.

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Looks like we picked up a juco DB too. Donovan Turner*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:40:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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This will be a hell of an evaluation if this guy becomes a contributor.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 21:24:59, in reply to "Looks like we picked up a juco DB too. Donovan Turner*"

Started at UMass, went to JUCO, and now was headed to Delaware State before we offered. That is a deep cut evaluation right there.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

for 25 or 26?*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:42:21, in reply to "Looks like we picked up a juco DB too. Donovan Turner*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

to 4?*

Posted by PapaDels <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=PapaDels' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 21:27:40, in reply to "for 25 or 26?* "

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I have schweppervessence and wessonality.

I'm....Searching for Some Thing to Say.....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:29:29, in reply to "to 4?*"

25*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:43:26, in reply to "for 25 or 26?* "

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CBS is ranking all the P4 coaches. They released 68-26 today. No Bielema

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:45:35, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Which means he’s in their top 25 (released tomorrow)

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2025-college-football-coach-rankings-deion-sanders-bill-belichick-headline-power-four-coaches-ranked-68-26/

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Bertie-Bert at 23. Ahead of Miznoz; behind Ioway, "Google me" at IU, LEOPOLD!! at Kansas...

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:45:35, in reply to "CBS is ranking all the P4 coaches. They released 68-26 today. No Bielema"

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-the-top-25-power-four-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2025-season/

Bret Bielema: Bielema's our first newcomer to the top 25. That's the kind of thing that happens when you lead Illinois to its first 10-win season in 23 years. Illinois' decision to bring Bielema back raised plenty of eyebrows, but it's proven to be a smart hire. He's 28-22 through four seasons and has his team being mentioned as a playoff contender in 2025. 2024 rank: 36 (+13), High: 12, Low: 41

Bret top 25

Posted by ibdoc <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ibdoc' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:41:02, in reply to "CBS is ranking all the P4 coaches. They released 68-26 today. No Bielema"

https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ranking-the-top-25-power-four-college-football-coaches-entering-the-2025-season/

23

Illinois
Bret Bielema: Bielema's our first newcomer to the top 25. That's the kind of thing that happens when you lead Illinois to its first 10-win season in 23 years. Illinois' decision to bring Bielema back raised plenty of eyebrows, but it's proven to be a smart hire. He's 28-22 through four seasons and has his team being mentioned as a playoff contender in 2025. 2024 rank: 36 (+13), High: 12, Low: 41

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Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:31:59, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/jwerner247/status/1925314963532386509?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

LOL, WDWS Sportstalk had this live on their show yesterday

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 12:25:25, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

Too bad it's only audio, but Steve Kelly and Loren Tate reacting to this is chuckle worthy.

Any idea what that "W" on his letter jacket symbolizes? TIA.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:33:50, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

Ayo speaks

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:19:00, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

https://x.com/tristanthomastv/status/1925334453762544106?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

https://x.com/tristanthomastv/status/1925336398355116435?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

https://x.com/tristanthomastv/status/1925338656065126847?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Werner has the full video

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 20:55:28, in reply to "Ayo speaks"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

He also narrated the commitment video for Rankin

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:05:35, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7mpbNRiKE/?hl=en

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Video seems to suggest he wants to play both both sports*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:18:19, in reply to "He also narrated the commitment video for Rankin"

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ7mpbNRiKE/?hl=en

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Mustang pride, baby!*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:04:58, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

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Mustang Sally, baby!*

Ayo rules*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:35:25, in reply to "Seems there was a special guest at the Rankin announcement "

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he's really become an all-time favorite illini*

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:15:56, in reply to "Ayo rules*"

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Absolutely *

Posted by PapaDels <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=PapaDels' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 21:28:24, in reply to "he's really become an all-time favorite illini*"

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I have schweppervessence and wessonality.

love*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 19:01:40, in reply to "Ayo rules*"

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Love that kid*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:51:52, in reply to "Ayo rules*"

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He really really does*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:06:15, in reply to "Ayo rules*"

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can't be said enough*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:44:14, in reply to "Ayo rules*"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

As if he wasn't legendary enough*

Posted by illinilosch <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinilosch' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:02:53, in reply to "can't be said enough* "

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^concur *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:03:22, in reply to "As if he wasn't legendary enough*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Morgan Park and Brother Rice commits....would be nice to have conduits in both programs.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:03:38, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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ooo

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:01:12, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Is Chris James still the football coach at Morgan Park?

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:59:24, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Hope he helped out with Nasir

Ayo was at the announcement. Hopefully put in a word for us as well.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 21, 2025, 17:32:24, in reply to "Is Chris James still the football coach at Morgan Park?"

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Hope he helped out with Nasir

Moderator

Christopher James listed as "Athletic Coordinator". (Only other person listed is the AD.)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:07:16, in reply to "Is Chris James still the football coach at Morgan Park?"

Yes*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:06:27, in reply to "Is Chris James still the football coach at Morgan Park?"

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Hope he helped out with Nasir

delete*

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Hope he helped out with Nasir

Omg I about threw my phone when Rankin chucked the Illinois hat…*

Posted by Illini Guy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illini+Guy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:42:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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That was a great pop for the final Illini hat reveal…

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:51:42, in reply to "Omg I about threw my phone when Rankin chucked the Illinois hat…*"

https://x.com/tristanthomastv/status/1925306798610829739?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Last hat before us. black background/red letters: who was that?

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:12:39, in reply to "That was a great pop for the final Illini hat reveal…"

I saw Knebraska, Dook, UNC(maybe?) but I couldn't quite get that last school.

USC*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 17:14:34, in reply to "Last hat before us. black background/red letters: who was that?"

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I saw Knebraska, Dook, UNC(maybe?) but I couldn't quite get that last school.

TY.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 22, 2025, 10:27:00, in reply to "USC*"

The moment he picked it up first I thought we were effed because I knew there was be shenanigans*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:43:27, in reply to "Omg I about threw my phone when Rankin chucked the Illinois hat…*"

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Full circle shenanigans.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:45:47, in reply to "The moment he picked it up first I thought we were effed because I knew there was be shenanigans*"

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Sadly, I think these kids are right to f*** with us

Great day for us though

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Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:57:12, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨

4⭐️ ATH Nasir Rankin is set to announce his college commitment LIVE on 247Sports at 5:30pm ET!

The No. 85 player in the Top247 will pick from Duke, Illinois, Nebraska, UNC, and USC.

https://x.com/247sports/status/1925200187615543507?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw

Link to livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/live/SAHQg9IYfoY?si=HpNXM8d2dthvDAnb

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Boom. Hat trick was a bit of a grabber.*

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:42:32, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

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Well played Rankin, well played *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:44:49, in reply to "Boom. Hat trick was a bit of a grabber.*"

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Yep. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 18:37:08, in reply to "Well played Rankin, well played *"

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[Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll.
[Opey] Assholes gonna asshole
[tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

double dip baby. hell of a day*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:41:58, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

lol another hat throw*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:41:21, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

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Haha and then it came back at the end*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:41:51, in reply to "lol another hat throw*"

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All the hats! *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:41:50, in reply to "lol another hat throw*"

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Get on with it

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:38:27, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
-Sammich, 1/15/2011

Do we think he's really going to play both sports? Would be p cool.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 21, 2025, 16:06:22, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

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Moderator

Nope *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:08:06, in reply to "Do we think he's really going to play both sports? Would be p cool.*"

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Bad News JDL. That's your name.*

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Moderator

ooo

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:24:17, in reply to "Bad News JDL. That's your name.*"

(it's actually good news IMO)

I kind of knew Walter Young when I was at U of I. We need someone to one-up Travis Hunter.*

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(it's actually good news IMO)

Moderator

Thank you. I was just seeking out this data*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:01:11, in reply to "Nasir Rankin announcing today at 4:30 central "

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Season tickets sold out, per @IlliniFootball*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 12:03:37, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

For a program like Illinois at this point, why cap it?*

Posted by Carl Spackler <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Carl+Spackler' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 14:11:31, in reply to "Season tickets sold out, per @IlliniFootball*"

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Kelly & Tate talked to the ticketing guy last weekend

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:54:38, in reply to "For a program like Illinois at this point, why cap it?*"

My recollection was they still like to have flexibility for fans who might not be able to dedicate themselves to season tickets. He said their next steps are to offer 3 and 4 game mini-packs, then singles. He said games like USC & OSU sell themselves.

I’m not sure I entirely get it myself either, given secondary markets exist.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/illini-pella-saturday-sportstalk/id1278354853?i=1000708829142

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

I don't like us leaving that much for single game sales... keep selling season tickets, that said

we do discount season tickets, so we'll make more selling singles (if you sell most all of them)

if you want to be Iowa/Wisconsin, you need to charge $500 per seat for a season ticket and use I-Fund to determine priority.

Any idea if this is sold out the portion of tickets allocated for season tickets or sold out...

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:44:17, in reply to "Season tickets sold out, per @IlliniFootball*"

the entire damn stadium in season tickets?

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60,000 SEASON TICKETS SOLD!!!!!*

Posted by shua <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=shua' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:46:18, in reply to "Any idea if this is sold out the portion of tickets allocated for season tickets or sold out..."

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the entire damn stadium in season tickets?

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Now we're talking!*

Posted by EffinIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=EffinIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:47:48, in reply to "60,000 SEASON TICKETS SOLD!!!!!*"

Just keep selling...

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the entire damn stadium in season tickets?

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According to Werner, 43,000 in season tickets *

Posted by Jersey <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jersey' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:46:14, in reply to "Any idea if this is sold out the portion of tickets allocated for season tickets or sold out..."

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the entire damn stadium in season tickets?

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34k general pop, a couple thousand in premium seats, and the rest student *

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the entire damn stadium in season tickets?

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Holy shit. Never thought I would see the day.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:36:09, in reply to "Season tickets sold out, per @IlliniFootball*"

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Werner & Piper’s basketball impact rankings

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 19:41:24, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

^^A pretty good listen^^*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 13:26:47, in reply to "Werner & Piper’s basketball impact rankings"

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DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:17:58, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Suck a fat dick, Wisconsin*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:56:11, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Re: Suck a fat dick, Wisconsin*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 16:08:42, in reply to "Suck a fat dick, Wisconsin*"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Whew. For a split second i thought his shirt was red.*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:40:53, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Illinois!!!!!!!!!!!8

Posted by Illiniphil <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Illiniphil' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:37:30, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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THE KING IS COMING TO CHAMPAIGN! *

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:37:28, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Live feed

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 14:53:11, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

https://www.youtube.com/live/vyfiOSyhV7Y

what time is he supposed to announce?*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 14:59:42, in reply to "Live feed"

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https://www.youtube.com/live/vyfiOSyhV7Y

3:30 CT*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:03:11, in reply to "what time is he supposed to announce?*"

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https://www.youtube.com/live/vyfiOSyhV7Y

Thx*

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 21, 2025, 15:12:39, in reply to "3:30 CT*"

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https://www.youtube.com/live/vyfiOSyhV7Y

didn't expect a CB from our guys. thought he was a Wisconsin lean. *

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:31:00, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Wisconsin fan seems to think we're getting him

Posted by ECEIllinois <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ECEIllinois' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 19:53:53, in reply to "didn't expect a CB from our guys. thought he was a Wisconsin lean. * "

Losing recruiting battles to Bret Bielema feels worse than losing a 50 yard dash to Bret Bielema
— Scary Alvarez (@barryisthedon) May 20, 2025

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Wonder if he’s related to DeAndre*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:27:31, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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"King Liggins" sounds like a character from Mike Tyson's Punch Out. We must get him.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 20, 2025, 13:20:21, in reply to "DE King Liggins also announcing tomorrow. Seems to be a Wisconsin-Illinois battle"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Moderator

Piston (gene) Honda doing the announcing*

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 14:35:18, in reply to ""King Liggins" sounds like a character from Mike Tyson's Punch Out. We must get him.*"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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King Hippo was a frightening opponent. Origin unknown = freaky stuff.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 20, 2025, 14:50:41, in reply to "Piston (gene) Honda doing the announcing*"

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https://247sports.com/player/king-liggins-46142161/

Could be a big day with Rankin announcing tomorrow as well.

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Moderator

Finger Liggins was that crazy guy who always wore a chicken costume, right?? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 14:54:55, in reply to "King Hippo was a frightening opponent. Origin unknown = freaky stuff.*"

He was good.

Real and Barcelona may shut down youth teams, not good for Euro Brad.

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:08:32, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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FIBA I think has been agitating too, solution is I think NCAA teams should expect

to have to pay to buy out contracts.

Just isn't really a thing in the American model, pretty common overseas

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https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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I asked this question on here but didn't get the answer - are we paying transfer fees for these guys

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 14:22:44, in reply to "FIBA I think has been agitating too, solution is I think NCAA teams should expect"

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to have to pay to buy out contracts.

Just isn't really a thing in the American model, pretty common overseas

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https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

I do not think so

and we should be (and we should be signing players to potentially multi-year deals and have the NBA buy us out if they jump early)

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to have to pay to buy out contracts.

Just isn't really a thing in the American model, pretty common overseas

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https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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they aren't, currently leaving for college is a loophole. here's an Athletic article on it $$

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 20:06:03, in reply to "I do not think so"

big focus on Balkan Brad

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6355989/2025/05/15/college-basketball-recruiting-european-nil-international-players/

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and we should be (and we should be signing players to potentially multi-year deals and have the NBA buy us out if they jump early)

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to have to pay to buy out contracts.

Just isn't really a thing in the American model, pretty common overseas

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https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

dem Euros gotta play somewhere.

Posted by OWWDig <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OWWDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:13:08, in reply to "Real and Barcelona may shut down youth teams, not good for Euro Brad. "

*cue Tom Cruise*

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https://www.eurohoops.net/en/euroleague/1827041/real-madrid-and-barcelona-reportedly-consider-shutting-youth-academies/

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Going to be interesting to see how much of our good FB recruiting class we can hang on to

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 18, 2025, 17:11:42, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Lost Singleton already and Bama is apparently about to steal our RB (Barnett).

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

That really sucks. Thought we got a steal with him*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 18, 2025, 17:17:03, in reply to "Going to be interesting to see how much of our good FB recruiting class we can hang on to"

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Lost Singleton already and Bama is apparently about to steal our RB (Barnett).

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It sucks, but we're playing big boy FB now. So nice to have commits that Bama and aTm

Posted by UofIL6 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UofIL6' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 20, 2025, 13:13:13, in reply to "That really sucks. Thought we got a steal with him*"

Need to poach. Just keep the commits on the on-field performance rolling

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Lost Singleton already and Bama is apparently about to steal our RB (Barnett).

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Nasir Rankin sets commitment date for 5/21

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 7:10:48, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

That seems really good for us

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I like that you posted this in the dual Brad and Bert thread.

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:19:53, in reply to "Nasir Rankin sets commitment date for 5/21"

Whether intentional or unintentional

Because dual sport? I'm guessing this is football but did he really get a hoops offer here too?*

Posted by RVA <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RVA' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:33:34, in reply to "I like that you posted this in the dual Brad and Bert thread."

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Whether intentional or unintentional

He has an offer from both Bert and Brad*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:34:59, in reply to "Because dual sport? I'm guessing this is football but did he really get a hoops offer here too?*"

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Whether intentional or unintentional

Haha wasn’t intentional but you’re right it fits

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:33:24, in reply to "I like that you posted this in the dual Brad and Bert thread."

Forgot there was an Illinois football offseason thread (which I also started lol) below

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Whether intentional or unintentional

Crystal ball for Illinois from the 247 guys*

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:18:51, in reply to "Nasir Rankin sets commitment date for 5/21"

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That seems really good for us

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I choose to believe this is good *

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:27:08, in reply to "Crystal ball for Illinois from the 247 guys*"

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That seems really good for us

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Don't get cocky!!

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 15:28:39, in reply to "I choose to believe this is good *"

New assistant:

Posted by JeffFrank <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JeffFrank' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 20:45:51, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://colgateathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/camryn-crocker/2528

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C’mon Jeff*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 20:47:04, in reply to "New assistant:"

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https://colgateathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/camryn-crocker/2528

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Looks like we are playing Tennessee again*

Posted by Mrap24 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Mrap24' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 13:14:28, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Ugh. Goddamnit Brad play someone else.*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 14:48:44, in reply to "Looks like we are playing Tennessee again*"

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Yeah. Arizona every year, please...*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 14:49:58, in reply to "Ugh. Goddamnit Brad play someone else.*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Brad, the University of Georgia is in the SEC*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 15:00:55, in reply to "Yeah. Arizona every year, please...*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

^^gets it*

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 15:01:18, in reply to "Brad, the University of Georgia is in the SEC*"

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You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Also, Georgia Tech is in the ACC.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 15:02:02, in reply to "^^gets it*"

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“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

^^ big Rambling Wreck man ^^ *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 16:20:20, in reply to "Also, Georgia Tech is in the ACC.*"

Actual Rambling Wreck of a man^^*

Posted by assassin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=assassin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 16, 2025, 14:20:20, in reply to "^^ big Rambling Wreck man ^^ *"

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Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

You don't see me advocating for ASU, do you?

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 15:03:39, in reply to "Also, Georgia Tech is in the ACC.*"

Have some class, ATL.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Hey, just be glad I didn't advocate for Emory. Tech's 4 miles away. Emory is only 1.*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 15:08:50, in reply to "You don't see me advocating for ASU, do you?"

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Have some class, ATL.

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Very informative. *

Posted by illinijohn <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illinijohn' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 13:25:01, in reply to "Looks like we are playing Tennessee again*"

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Playing them in Nashville this year, United Center next year. Hoops.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini $<iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Warrin\'_Illini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'>$ on May 15, 2025, 13:29:34, in reply to "Very informative. *"

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Moderator

Saw a Blues-Preds playoff game in that arena before... place was like a college...

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 14:28:45, in reply to "Playing them in Nashville this year, United Center next year. Hoops.*"

...basketball game, except for hockey.

Madhouse.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach

Posted by DanSaint <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DanSaint' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:13:01, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

http://x.com/JWerner247/status/1922821958913105982

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He was at Stanford, wonder if there was a Andrej connection*

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 0:33:18, in reply to "per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach"

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I noticed that too and also thought it but he left to go to Colgate in June 2022

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 0:54:34, in reply to "He was at Stanford, wonder if there was a Andrej connection*"

Andrej didn’t start at Stanford until fall 2023

But I guess he’d have been there while Andej was being recruited though I don’t know how much he would’ve been involved

Dammit...was hoping it was Dee.*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 21:21:56, in reply to "per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach"

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http://x.com/JWerner247/status/1922821958913105982

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At first glance I like it. Looks like a guy who develops guys and is on his way up*

Posted by MtHoodIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MtHoodIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 21:21:48, in reply to "per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach"

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bio

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:30:05, in reply to "per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach"

https://colgateathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/camryn-crocker/2528

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Well that is certainly out of left field.*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:16:36, in reply to "per Piper/Werner: Camryn Crocker, an assistant at Colgate, replacing Anderson as a coach"

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http://x.com/JWerner247/status/1922821958913105982

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I thought they would aim higher. Maybe catch someone who is closer to the crest in their career*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:25:47, in reply to "Well that is certainly out of left field.*"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Seems like those are the kinds of guys who end up brushing us off*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 21:02:07, in reply to "I thought they would aim higher. Maybe catch someone who is closer to the crest in their career*"

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i guess all that matters is they got the guy they set their scopes on*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 21:24:38, in reply to "Seems like those are the kinds of guys who end up brushing us off*"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Hopefully he will help bring our team more plaques*

Posted by NastyBoyd <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=NastyBoyd' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 7:56:36, in reply to "i guess all that matters is they got the guy they set their scopes on* "

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I would like our defensive game plans to have more teeth*

Posted by Herman Blume <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Herman+Blume' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 14:33:22, in reply to "Hopefully he will help bring our team more plaques*"

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http://x.com/JWerner247/status/1922821958913105982

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Wondering if they learned that they need to have a pecking order with assistants.

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:38:37, in reply to "I thought they would aim higher. Maybe catch someone who is closer to the crest in their career*"

Can’t have two guys wanting to be treated and paid like the top dog as we had with OA and TA, and Geoff has earned a more trusted status with Underwood now as well. So it kind of makes sense that you need this 3rd spot to be filled by an up and coming guy.

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When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Assuming this helps lead each on path to retiring here

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 9:06:40, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

DO NOT allow them to groom successors

Gerald Ford paid very little attention to the last Michigan State basketball coaching search.

Posted by complainant <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=complainant' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:21:50, in reply to "Assuming this helps lead each on path to retiring here"

Because for one thing, he was a Michigan man. For another, he was a football player.

And he was busy being President of the United States.

Jimmy Carter paid very little attention to the last Purdue basketball coaching search

Posted by complainant <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=complainant' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:23:15, in reply to "Gerald Ford paid very little attention to the last Michigan State basketball coaching search."

for similar reasons.

HC Art Sitkowski

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 9:14:15, in reply to "Assuming this helps lead each on path to retiring here"

and HC Tyler Underwood

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DO NOT allow them to groom successors

Apparently huge buyouts will be built in also. One hand washing the other.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 8:38:05, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

We take care of you, you take care of us.

Seems like we have perfect fits on both sides of Kirby. Not just the results, but the fits.

You hear me talking, hillbilly boy?

Bret signal activated. Beat Western Illinois *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 7:03:20, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball.

"thank you again for cutting back on the personal name calling"

3-star DE Parker Crim

Posted by UIHuskie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=UIHuskie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 7:53:24, in reply to "Bret signal activated. Beat Western Illinois *"

Offers from Boston College, Iowa State, and Kentucky.

https://247sports.com/Player/parker-crim-46149814/

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, the independent *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 8:29:03, in reply to "3-star DE Parker Crim"

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Offers from Boston College, Iowa State, and Kentucky.

https://247sports.com/Player/parker-crim-46149814/

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

lol

Posted by LovetheChief <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LovetheChief' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 9:06:26, in reply to ", the independent *"

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Offers from Boston College, Iowa State, and Kentucky.

https://247sports.com/Player/parker-crim-46149814/

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247 is a lot higher on him than most

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 7:57:09, in reply to "3-star DE Parker Crim"

He's #77 DE in the composite but they have him #47

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Offers from Boston College, Iowa State, and Kentucky.

https://247sports.com/Player/parker-crim-46149814/

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Is Dee talking about Brad's deal?

Posted by gullit <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gullit' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 21:07:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

https://x.com/deebrown11/status/1922461004299903453

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I mean it is a great day for Brad to be an Illini*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 21:29:46, in reply to "Is Dee talking about Brad's deal? "

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Probably but man I’d love to see him as an assistant coach*

Posted by Cunativeson <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Cunativeson' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 21:28:21, in reply to "Is Dee talking about Brad's deal? "

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Dee put himself in this position*

Posted by opossum jenkins <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=opossum+jenkins' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 4:57:49, in reply to "Probably but man I’d love to see him as an assistant coach*"

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What happened?*

Posted by complainant <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=complainant' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 15, 2025, 13:19:18, in reply to "Dee put himself in this position*"

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he burned that bridge down as long as Whitman is here*

Posted by bulldogmba <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bulldogmba' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 10:19:58, in reply to "Probably but man I’d love to see him as an assistant coach*"

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National prominence

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 20:11:37, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

fotos res

“We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Purdue grad in that thread thinks we are going 3-9 next year.

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=SurfTheBoneyard' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 20:20:35, in reply to "National prominence "

Based solely on our performance against Purdue last year.

Clown.

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Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle

“Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

DWWT?*

Posted by bbonb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bbonb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 19:54:07, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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*hums Golden Years* *

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 19:13:37, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Legitimately bronchial.

EIU drops men's and women's tennis.

Posted by larue33 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=larue33' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:20:22, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

Eastern Illinois University has announced that their men’s and women’s tennis programs will cease competition effectively immediately.

In a news release, EIU President Jay Gatrell called the decision “difficult” and said it was made in consultation with Athletic Director Tom Michael. Gatrell said the root cause is the settlement of House v. NCAA.

WCIA

I like the contract for Burt, but I’m not on the Brad wagon as much

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:13:20, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

I’m so glad he’s gotten us to this point but I need more tournament success

Recrudescence

classic Tarbiz*

Posted by Ron McDon <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Ron+McDon' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 20:20:16, in reply to "I like the contract for Burt, but I’m not on the Brad wagon as much"

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I’m so glad he’s gotten us to this point but I need more tournament success

We almost hired Reggie Theus. Fuck you!*

Posted by Toonces <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Toonces' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 21:00:02, in reply to "I like the contract for Burt, but I’m not on the Brad wagon as much"

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I’m so glad he’s gotten us to this point but I need more tournament success

Legitimately bronchial.

We've had 1 "bad" tournament

- 2 years of a gut rehab under old rules
- 1 robbed tournament
- 1 awful failure
- 3 pretty much on-par tournaments
- 1 great one.

I'd like more too, but we're doing pretty well.

+1*

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- 2 years of a gut rehab under old rules
- 1 robbed tournament
- 1 awful failure
- 3 pretty much on-par tournaments
- 1 great one.

I'd like more too, but we're doing pretty well.

Sure. But it’s not the only thing.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:51:53, in reply to "I like the contract for Burt, but I’m not on the Brad wagon as much"

We are relevant, consistently good, and we are so amazingly far from where we were in the latter Weber and full Groce years.

Hopefully we keep breaking through.

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I’m so glad he’s gotten us to this point but I need more tournament success

I agree with all that, but I think he’s like Doug Collins

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:59:50, in reply to "Sure. But it’s not the only thing."

Got us from point A to B.

Will he get us to point C? I have my doubts

Recrudescence

If you fire Brad, you’re more likely to go back to point A than to get to point C*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 14, 2025, 6:54:09, in reply to "I agree with all that, but I think he’s like Doug Collins"

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Got us from point A to B.

Will he get us to point C? I have my doubts

I get it. Valid criticism,*

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 19:07:15, in reply to "I agree with all that, but I think he’s like Doug Collins"

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Got us from point A to B.

Will he get us to point C? I have my doubts

Is this different than the automatic extensions & raises that were already built into their deals?*

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:00:19, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"

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Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

Bielema got two years added guaranteed and 4 one year extensions that trigger with performance

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=CanHartlebHireSnider' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:09:46, in reply to "Is this different than the automatic extensions & raises that were already built into their deals?*"

Underwood got three years added guaranteed and 4 possible one year extensions as well.

So now both are guaranteed through 2031 with the possibility of through 2035.

These are new contracts

Reading the releases would have helped *

Posted by biclops <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=biclops' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 18:17:03, in reply to "Bielema got two years added guaranteed and 4 one year extensions that trigger with performance"

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Underwood got three years added guaranteed and 4 possible one year extensions as well.

So now both are guaranteed through 2031 with the possibility of through 2035.

These are new contracts

Can I pull out all the stops, and get out of this town?
I wanna make you proud, but I really don't know how.

One of Bret's daughters is named Brexli?

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on May 13, 2025, 17:54:08, in reply to "Brad & Bert each agree to new 6 year contracts"