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When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*

Posted by RSMBob <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=RSMBob' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 21, 2026, 21:21:12

Laugh it now grilbutts, I’m putting my cup firmly in place*

Posted by Jackie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Jackie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:04:41, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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Me as well. I had to stop watching YouTube pre-game content.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:42:08, in reply to "Laugh it now grilbutts, I’m putting my cup firmly in place*"

I'm gonna be a wreck tonight. Yay fandom.

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I'm finally chill. All of my tourney anxiety is about underachieving

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 15:07:01, in reply to "Me as well. I had to stop watching YouTube pre-game content."

Nervous wreck the first two rounds.

Everything from here is gravy. I'll still be depressed for the next week if we lose, but I'm more just excited for the game tonight than anxious.

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I'm gonna be a wreck tonight. Yay fandom.

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I don’t look at numbers like you nerds. Just vibes. Hoping to play Iowa Saturday.

Posted by MC <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=MC' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 8:48:18, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

Feels like the team is going to put on a lights show tonight that shocks Houston and whole nation for that matter.

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

Prediction? Pain.

Posted by uofi1998 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=uofi1998' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 7:46:02, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

Are you going to bark all day, little doggie? Or are you going to bite?

This will not be a repeat of Loyola

Posted by TarheelIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=TarheelIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:05:13, in reply to "Prediction? Pain. "

There is no sister Mary Margaret.

We will win

Recrudescence

I don't know anything about Houston really, but I feel like we should win

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:32:31, in reply to "Prediction? Pain. "

unless Flemings goes all Fears on us.

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

Narrator: *

Posted by IlliniOllie <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniOllie' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:32:11, in reply to "I don't know anything about Houston really, but I feel like we should win"

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unless Flemings goes all Fears on us.

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

I usually end up with a lean by game day, but I’m truly torn on this one

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:16:37, in reply to "Prediction? Pain. "

I can equally see either thing happening. We’re set up with the personnel to hurt their trapping, and their trapping rattles us and turns us over.

My homerism usually wins out and that’s where I’m leaning, but I’m not 100% sold we don’t end up with our ball taken.

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

either we make our 3s and we win or we don't and we lose. #deepinsight*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:00:12, in reply to "I usually end up with a lean by game day, but I’m truly torn on this one"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

I think there's other ways we can win besides hitting our 3s. There's other ways we can lose too*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:02:28, in reply to "either we make our 3s and we win or we don't and we lose. #deepinsight*"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

i was being glib. i have no idea. *

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:34:49, in reply to "I think there's other ways we can win besides hitting our 3s. There's other ways we can lose too*"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

It doesnt matter that it was years ago - all my brain can remember is the last time we played them*

Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ISeeDeadHawkeyes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:29:33, in reply to "I usually end up with a lean by game day, but I’m truly torn on this one"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

my prediction: i'll be in bed and asleep by 9:30*

Posted by lcubed <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=lcubed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 8:41:02, in reply to "Prediction? Pain. "

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

Booo! ;) *

Posted by Philo <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Philo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:21:11, in reply to "my prediction: i'll be in bed and asleep by 9:30*"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

keep your music down if you drive by*

Posted by lcubed <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=lcubed' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:29:15, in reply to "Booo! ;) *"

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

I'm probably overconfident but whatever. I think we win by 10*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 8:19:16, in reply to "Prediction? Pain. "

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For Kelvin Sampson.

Illini 74, coogs 63. We make shots tonight. They miss their bad 2s. Mirk becomes a legend.

It’s Mini’s Birthday… #pleasedontshitthebed

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 7:35:43, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

All he wants is an Illini win!

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How old is mini? You worried about them or you shitting the bed?*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:31:01, in reply to "It’s Mini’s Birthday… #pleasedontshitthebed "

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All he wants is an Illini win!

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14 today - after the Loyola debacle, he didn't leave his room for hours *

Posted by aimlessillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=aimlessillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:55:54, in reply to "How old is mini? You worried about them or you shitting the bed?*"

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All he wants is an Illini win!

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Well hopefully he doesn't shit the bed at 14*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 10:01:14, in reply to "14 today - after the Loyola debacle, he didn't leave his room for hours *"

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All he wants is an Illini win!

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It's also the 21st anniversary of the E8 comeback vs. Arizona

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 8:33:03, in reply to "It’s Mini’s Birthday… #pleasedontshitthebed "

LFG!

(and HBD)

Clearly, we can't lose on this day. LFG!!

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 9:00:25, in reply to "It's also the 21st anniversary of the E8 comeback vs. Arizona"

Gameday. LFG!*

Posted by AintHatin <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=AintHatin' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 5:08:42, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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LFG! No line for TSA in Peoria!*

Posted by Dilbert <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Dilbert' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 5:31:16, in reply to "Gameday. LFG!*"

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2 ILLs at Lambert so far*

Posted by Phytynlini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Phytynlini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 4:55:28, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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How we can beat Houston, maybe

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 25, 2026, 23:41:07, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

First, they're kind of bumslayers.

Well not really, but it's worth noting that their 10-6 Q1 record isn't as strong as it looks at first glance. They're 8-1 in Q1 games against NET 21-75, and 2-5 against 1-20. Their best Q1 wins are Arkansas neutral in December and Texas Tech home in January. They haven't beaten a top 20 team since January. Neither have we probably, but I'm not here to negotiate against us. We're 4-5 against S16 teams and they're 1-4. Also probably not meaningful but our record vs common opponents is 3-0 vs 2-2 and our scoring margin is +36 compared to their margin in those games.

Second, I've made this point before, but I want to emphasize how much taller we are. Their 8-man rotation averages 6'6". Ours averages 6'8". We're 2 inches taller almost at every position. Boswell is the only guy who is shorter. Otherwise we're guarding 6'4" guards with 6'6" guards. 6'6" forwards with 6'9" forwards. 6'11" Cenac and Sakho with 7'1" and 7'2". They're almost exactly as tall as VCU, to a man. This is not everything, but it's also not nothing. We saw how effective our defense was against VCU. Our worst game of the season was against Michigan, one of the only teams that can neutralize our height advantage. And Uconn to an extent. Even Wisconsin and MSU are relatively tall teams. We tend to shut down short teams. Note Houston's only win over a S16 team is Arkansas, which is a short team. Note one of our best wins of the year, Purdue, is a fairly short team

Okay next. Houston has the #10 kenpom offense. As others have noted, they shoot a lot of midrange 2s. Making midrange 2s is NOT why they are the #10 offense. They are 204th in 2P% and 127th in 3P%, so they shoot not great not terrible. They (1) offensive rebound well and (2) don't turn the ball over almost at all. They are literally #1 in the country with 8.4 TOs per game. Part of that benefits from being #351 in tempo, but the point remains. Adjusted for tempo they might be even more elite at offensive rebounds since they're 35th in that without regard for tempo. They've had 1,224 FG misses this season and 462 offensive rebounds (38%).

How this relates to us? Well we're not going to turn them over. If Houston has anything close to 10 turnovers that's a huge win for us. Offensive rebounding is an opportunity though. Given how good we are at rebounding in general and how much taller than them we are, MAYBE we can really make a difference on the boards.

Third, as we know they are elite on defense. But they foul a LOT - #224 in fouls despite the slow tempo. #289 in opponent FTA despite the slow tempo. But, this pays off in being #85 in steals (despite the slow pace) and #56 in forcing turnovers (despite the slow pace). They are elite in 2P% allowed at #11 and great at 3P% allowed at #47. They do ALLOW a lot of offensive rebounds- #184 despite the pace. Their opponents have missed 1,139 FGs and have 378 offensive rebounds (33%)

Okay so I looked at their losses to try to figure out how to beat them.

I mentioned earlier that shutting them down on offensive rebounds is an opportunity for us. But note that this is NOT required. The fewest offensive rebounds they've had in any of their losses is 9 against Iowa State and 11 against Texas Tech. If they end up with anything less than 10 we're probably in a great spot. Also it goes without saying that GETTING offensive rebounds is a huge opportunity for us too- this is how we can neutralize their FG% defense (as we have done all year). Also we have to find a way to keep our turnovers down. Strong with the ball. Make them foul you to strip the ball away from you.

So how did teams beat them? Here are some quick summaries. I'm not going to call out FG% or rebounding or turnovers when they're close to equal, just the true difference makers:

-Tennessee: by getting to the line. 29 FTA to 11 FTA. That's kind of it. Most other stats were fairly equal.
-Texas Tech: Rebounds by a count of 44-28. I should note that TT is actually one of the shorter teams Houston played, so who knows what happened here. They don't have a player over 6'9" and their starting guards are 6'1" and 6'2". But it can be done. This resulted in 2 more FGA and 9 more FTA.
-Iowa State: 22 FTA to 11 FTA, 3 point margin of victory. Most other stats similar.
-Arizona (#1): 31 FTA to 22 FTA. Also 44 2PA and made 50% of them. Held Houston to 12 for 30 from 2. Note Arizona is tall.
-Kansas: 20 FTA to 9 FTA (noticing a pattern). Also Houston only shot 21% from 3. This is how you blow them out. I watched this game and Houston took a surprising number of low-quality 3PA early in possessions. Note Kansas is tall. Tre White MVP in this game, I might add
-Arizona (#2): FTA 27 to 14. All else roughly equal honestly.

So we see the pattern. If you can get to the line and make shooting 80% FT an abnormally large part of your offense, you can beat these guys. If you win rebounding or win shooting % then you can comfortably beat these guys.

To try to summarize, how about: if our FTA margin plus rebounding margin plus turnover margin is something like +15, we're in really good shape.

Here's that stat for their six losses:

Tennessee: +17 (+18 / -1 / +0)
Texas Tech: +19 (+9 / +16 / -4)
Iowa State: +11 (+11 / -4 / +4)
Arizona: +14 (+9 / -2 / +7)
Kansas: +12 (+11 / +5 / -4)
Arizona: +14 (+13 / +1 / +0)

Probably we're not going to do that with turnovers, so for us it needs to be FTA and rebounds. Be +10 FTA and +5 rebounds and hold on to the ball.

If we look up at halftime and they're outrebounding us, or god forbid FTA are 7-6 or something, that's probably a bad sign.

Also worth noting that the median number of 3PA by Houston's opponent in their 6 losses is 17. We average 31. I'm not saying don't shoot the three, but we have to be careful not to settle. POUND THE BALL INSIDE.

Oh, and get Tomi 1 made FT and 1 assist! (we're 12-1 when this happens)

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

ooo

Posted by IlliniSax05 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=IlliniSax05' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 6:45:20, in reply to "How we can beat Houston, maybe"

Why do you hate me, Sammich?

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

Good post but one nit: KenPom’s stats are all normalized for tempo, so everytime you say “despite

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 5:04:51, in reply to "How we can beat Houston, maybe"

the slow pace,” it’s unnecessary. The slow pace is already factored.

Also, I think it’s worth noting that the middling two point percentage is because of shot selection entirely. As noted elsewhere, Houston is 2nd last in the country in average 2 point shot distance. But of the bottom 20, only Purdue and Michigan State shoot a higher percentage on 2s.

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Oh I was actually pulling raw numbers / ranks for those, not kenpom, I think. I used

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 6:16:25, in reply to "Good post but one nit: KenPom’s stats are all normalized for tempo, so everytime you say “despite"

sports-reference.com. Here’s the Houston page:

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/schools/houston/men/2026.html

I don’t think those are tempo adjusted? But maybe they are

The tempo rank I got from kenpom and the overall offense and defense ranks but that’s all

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Nm*

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

thanks, good information. Beat Houston. *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 26, 2026, 4:39:11, in reply to "How we can beat Houston, maybe"

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

"Friday tailgates suck. People have jobs and school."

Interesting tweet that really likes our offensive matchup

Posted by gvibes <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=gvibes' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:04:59, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

https://x.com/BuriedTreys/status/2036514317873614953?s=20

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This bit fell off for me though...

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:16:45, in reply to "Interesting tweet that really likes our offensive matchup"

Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

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

there should be no bits falling off*

Posted by Sammich <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sammich' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 17:09:15, in reply to "This bit fell off for me though..."

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Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

I want to break it up
I want to smash it up
I want to #### it up
I want to watch it come down

Leprosy is pretty uncommon these days*

Posted by DocWalk20 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=DocWalk20' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 17:39:22, in reply to "there should be no bits falling off*"

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Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

There's a face off in the corner....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 18:00:55, in reply to "Leprosy is pretty uncommon these days*"

What sort of a call do you hear during a broadcast from the Leprosy Hockey League?

Sorry, that was bad.

Heh, before reading your post, paused at the exact same spot.

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 March 24, 2026, 16:27:09, in reply to "This bit fell off for me though..."

How is playing 6 of the top 8 non-Illini BT teams on the road soft in a 20 game league with 18 teams? Seems about as hard as you can get.

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Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

Also odd that he picked on Houston in close games

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:36:11, in reply to "Heh, before reading your post, paused at the exact same spot."

Uhhhh, did you see our 4 OT losses?

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How is playing 6 of the top 8 non-Illini BT teams on the road soft in a 20 game league with 18 teams? Seems about as hard as you can get.

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Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

Yep (and to his point - we rely heavily on two freshmen)*

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:40:53, in reply to "Also odd that he picked on Houston in close games"

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Uhhhh, did you see our 4 OT losses?

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How is playing 6 of the top 8 non-Illini BT teams on the road soft in a 20 game league with 18 teams? Seems about as hard as you can get.

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Best guess is the venue location means Cougs take money for the majority of the next couple days, which is when I'll probably look to play back on Illinois. This won't be as hostile of an environment as Mackey or Breslin were, but Illinois did have a very soft road schedule in B10 play. Columbus was the toughest place they played at other than those 2 as well as Pinnacle Bank in Lincoln.

Illinois played @ four Sweet 16 teams in Big Ten play - Purdue (W), MSU (OT-L), Nebraska (W), and Iowa (W). Seems like calling the schedule very soft is a bit strong.

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

Records vs common opponents

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 15:48:49, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

Tennessee
Illinois 1-0, +13 margin
Houston 0-1, -3 margin (Illinois +16 net)

Texas Tech
Illinois 1-0, +4 margin
Houston 1-1, +0 margin avg (Illinois +4 avg net)

Jackson State
Illinois 1-0, +58 margin
Houston 1-0, +42 margin (Illinois +16 net)

Overall
Illinois 3-0
Houston 2-2

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

i don't think you can play the common opponent game

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 15:53:38, in reply to "Records vs common opponents "

especially using us being jackson state by 58 and them "only" winning 80-38 vs. jackson state.

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

I’m not reading it as “we’re going to win”, more just “okay that’s encouraging” *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 15:57:21, in reply to "i don't think you can play the common opponent game"

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especially using us being jackson state by 58 and them "only" winning 80-38 vs. jackson state.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

Doesn't bother me at all*

Posted by illini21 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=illini21' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:05:08, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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I’ve talked myself into us winning this game*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 9:45:34, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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I keep trying with no success. I think their bigs are going to push ours around on the boards.

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 18:42:12, in reply to "I’ve talked myself into us winning this game*"

I think their trapping is going to cause all kinds of disruptions on the perimeter, which is a death sentence for our offense getting to mismatches.

I think their bigs are really good at trailing drivers to the rim and blocking them. Not a great combo with our slower drives and low releases at the rim.

Then you have a guard who is going to abuse our unathletic defense.

Going to need a great shooting night from 3, which I have zero confidence in at this point (please be right, Tomi). I just hope our ball movement is on point to generate a ton of good looks.

One thing that does give me a little hope is that we have a week to prepare for this and more time to prepare because the next opponent would be a known quantity.

I just don’t think we have the horses. I really hope I’m being too pessimistic here. Because….what an opportunity with Iowa or Nebraska waiting next.

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The encouraging thing for me is that we have generally had no trouble with

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:04:24, in reply to "I’ve talked myself into us winning this game*"

traps and two on the ball, and in fact consistently exploited that all year. And with our size in handling the ball, we should be able to pass over those traps with ease, put them in rotation, which in turn will allow us to clean up on the glass. We saw this against ISU two years ago--they came up with the trap and we immediately passed out of it with no problem.

The flip side is that we have generally struggled with athletic, gritty teams who are super physical (MSU and Michigan). But hopefully that's just a mental approach. I like where this team's head space is at at the moment.

Big question mark is can we slow down Flemings. Our track record against quick, athletic, creative guards off the dribble is...not good.

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He’ll get his, I’m more worried about Sharpe and Uzan. Hopefully a bad shooting night for them*

Posted by OB25 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=OB25' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 19:50:26, in reply to "The encouraging thing for me is that we have generally had no trouble with "

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

I'd also point out that the only elite offense Houston has played all year

Posted by Blazer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Blazer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:26:39, in reply to "The encouraging thing for me is that we have generally had no trouble with "

is Arizona (#4 kenpom), twice. After that the best offense they faced was BYU.

In other words, the Big 12 was not an offense heavy league at the top like the B1G was this season.

Just food for thought.

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Their defense ranked #45 vs top 25 teams (TRank)

Posted by jdl <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=jdl' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 17:19:02, in reply to "I'd also point out that the only elite offense Houston has played all year"

And of course ours was worse as well #90

Same. Hearing they’re largely a jump shooting team really perked my ears up

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:09:08, in reply to "I’ve talked myself into us winning this game*"

That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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My concern is that in theory they should be able to take advantage of our defense better than anyone

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 12:40:55, in reply to "Same. Hearing they’re largely a jump shooting team really perked my ears up"

They are the #10 kenpom offense doing exactly what we’re trying to get them to do. Our usual plan is to take good offenses and make them do something they don’t normally do. Our defense can accomplish its game plan exactly and we should still expect them to get 1.25 ppp

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

They somehow shoot 52 percent on 2s despite ranking 364th in NCAAM in average 2 point distance

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:44:15, in reply to "Same. Hearing they’re largely a jump shooting team really perked my ears up"

The entire offense is predicated on mid range jump shots, and the overall strategy is to win the shot volume game by forcing tons of turnovers while never turning it over themselves

If we can take care of the basketball (much easier said than done against Houston) and shoot a reasonable percentage on 3s, we will beat them by double digits

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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Yes but 52% from 2 is ranked 204th, so it’s not particularly great *

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 17:01:17, in reply to "They somehow shoot 52 percent on 2s despite ranking 364th in NCAAM in average 2 point distance"

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The entire offense is predicated on mid range jump shots, and the overall strategy is to win the shot volume game by forcing tons of turnovers while never turning it over themselves If we can take care of the basketball (much easier said than done against Houston) and shoot a reasonable percentage on 3s, we will beat them by double digits

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

wild. what did we rank for comparison?*

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 March 24, 2026, 12:47:16, in reply to "They somehow shoot 52 percent on 2s despite ranking 364th in NCAAM in average 2 point distance"

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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We’re 35th and shot 58 percent from 2*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 14:33:25, in reply to "wild. what did we rank for comparison?*"

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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That’s pretty crazy*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 11:39:05, in reply to "They somehow shoot 52 percent on 2s despite ranking 364th in NCAAM in average 2 point distance"

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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same. but man i'm gonna be pissed when they go 20/28 on long 2s*

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 March 24, 2026, 10:13:50, in reply to "Same. Hearing they’re largely a jump shooting team really perked my ears up"

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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I'm more worried about muggings not getting called. Brad should be going full Lute Olsen on this.

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:22:45, in reply to "same. but man i'm gonna be pissed when they go 20/28 on long 2s*"

But I don't think he is.

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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

Somebody mentioned this the other day, and I agree. What the refs allow will dictate the game.

Posted by JFG <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=JFG' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:26:11, in reply to "I'm more worried about muggings not getting called. Brad should be going full Lute Olsen on this."

If Houston is allowed to kick the shit out of everybody, including Keaton and Dre, and no calls...it's gonna be a long night.

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But I don't think he is.

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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I think the bigger concern is getting a crew that feels their job is to even out the fouls

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:40:33, in reply to "Somebody mentioned this the other day, and I agree. What the refs allow will dictate the game."

Houston fouls a lot.

We rarely foul and Houston doesn’t draw fouls at all.

If that somehow results in an equal number of fouls called, we’re cooked. Call the game that actually happens and don’t worry about keeping things “equitable.”

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If Houston is allowed to kick the shit out of everybody, including Keaton and Dre, and no calls...it's gonna be a long night.

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But I don't think he is.

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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I am prepared for every shot they take to go in*

Posted by snipes824 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=snipes824' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:14:48, in reply to "same. but man i'm gonna be pissed when they go 20/28 on long 2s*"

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That plays right into our defensive strategy.

We just have to - HAVE TO - rebound. That’s everything this game. With a side of not turning it over.

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Same. No fear.*

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 March 24, 2026, 9:46:03, in reply to "I’ve talked myself into us winning this game*"

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You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Anyone with a good suggestion on a DC game watch? I’m staying at the Salamander*

Posted by GMAW <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=GMAW' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 23, 2026, 21:53:52, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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Come up to Baltimore and watch with me. Also, anybody with a good suggestion for a Baltimore watch?

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 7:26:57, in reply to "Anyone with a good suggestion on a DC game watch? I’m staying at the Salamander*"

I'm staying in the Harbor East area (near the Marriott and Four Seasons but not a those hotels).

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

The Pit. Up near Preston and Druid Hill*

Posted by VIV <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=VIV' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 9:51:47, in reply to "Come up to Baltimore and watch with me. Also, anybody with a good suggestion for a Baltimore watch?"

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I'm staying in the Harbor East area (near the Marriott and Four Seasons but not a those hotels).

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"the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Drood Hill*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 18:21:55, in reply to "The Pit. Up near Preston and Druid Hill*"

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I'm staying in the Harbor East area (near the Marriott and Four Seasons but not a those hotels).

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delete*

Posted by memyselfandillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=memyselfandillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 18:21:52, in reply to "The Pit. Up near Preston and Druid Hill*"

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I'm staying in the Harbor East area (near the Marriott and Four Seasons but not a those hotels).

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Looks like the club still does game watches. .

Posted by Savoy <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Savoy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 6:36:11, in reply to "Anyone with a good suggestion on a DC game watch? I’m staying at the Salamander*"

No mention for Thursday, but guessing they would stay at same location. Quick drive/Uber from your location.

https://www.astrobeerhall.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dcillini/

Crystal City Sportspub is always a safe bet.

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Is the Front Page in Georgetown gone?*

Posted by Sounder <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Sounder' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 16:18:00, in reply to "Looks like the club still does game watches. ."

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I can walk to Astro!*

Posted by timmer <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=timmer' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 10:06:28, in reply to "Looks like the club still does game watches. ."

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(for rent)

Plan B

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 7:00:22, in reply to "Looks like the club still does game watches. ."

Salamander is kind of in no man’s land but walkable to the Wharf. You could head down there for a marg or two on the water at sunset (forecast is currently favorable for that) at Cantina Bambina, find a dinner spot that looks good to you, and then catch the game at Whitlow’s.

If you want to be among a bunch of Illini fans, go with Plan A.

I wish the game were at 7-8ish instead of after 10pm*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 7:45:52, in reply to "Plan B"

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Have ya considered moving to Georgia?? (Wait, that's the wrong way. Never mind.)

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 11:39:22, in reply to "I wish the game were at 7-8ish instead of after 10pm*"

i was hoping this was going to be a tort/gmaw fun and sexy time. btw

Posted by Nobster <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Nobster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 7:02:15, in reply to "Plan B"

my doggo is 15 today. i still call her poop butt nuggets on occasion because of tortdogs.

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*FG**

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 9:38:46, in reply to "i was hoping this was going to be a tort/gmaw fun and sexy time. btw"

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my doggo is 15 today. i still call her poop butt nuggets on occasion because of tortdogs.

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suggested alumni club naming convention: ILL-IN-*location"

Posted by Nobster <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Nobster' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 24, 2026, 6:59:38, in reply to "Looks like the club still does game watches. ."

ILL-IN-CHI (works best when the abbv rhymes with I)

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*black coffee*

make it a double...post.

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By my count we’re 4-5 against S16 teams and Houston is 1-4? Feel free to check my math

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 23, 2026, 21:43:31, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

That’s not nothing

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BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

I would like to see Undy figuratively kick Sampson in the balls repeatedly on Thursday.*

Posted by Tortillini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Tortillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 10:49:17, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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It would also be pretty fun for that to literally happen*

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 March 22, 2026, 10:54:29, in reply to "I would like to see Undy figuratively kick Sampson in the balls repeatedly on Thursday.*"

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Just win, baby.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 9:51:04, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

With us and Nebraska there I don’t think it’ll be that much of an advantage for HOU

Posted by bjl63 <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=bjl63' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 9:42:32, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

Plus we play best away from home anyway

Yeah Florida is the one with the gripe. 2 seed at home playing 1 seed hasn’t really been talked

Posted by meanjeans <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=meanjeans' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 9:48:10, in reply to "With us and Nebraska there I don’t think it’ll be that much of an advantage for HOU"

about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

BLAM, there's my opinion people - behold

NCAA rewarding Houston for a pretty underhanded move in dropping out of the host role

Posted by ATL <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=ATL' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:33:56, in reply to "Yeah Florida is the one with the gripe. 2 seed at home playing 1 seed hasn’t really been talked "

seems about right for the organization

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about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

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

I dunno I thought they handled this ok

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:43:55, in reply to "NCAA rewarding Houston for a pretty underhanded move in dropping out of the host role "

Florida and houston were probably pretty close to even for seeding purpose.

Houston gets the venue advantage but a huge disadvantage having to play us instead of Nebraska in the sweet 16. If they beat us they basically "earn" the 1 seed.

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seems about right for the organization

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about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

and I know nothing about dropping out of the host role.

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:45:32, in reply to "I dunno I thought they handled this ok"

Thought thought they split the baby pretty well in the seeding.

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seems about right for the organization

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about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

Deferred to Rice for the “hosting” of the tourney. Read into it what you will. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 15:10:21, in reply to "and I know nothing about dropping out of the host role."

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Thought thought they split the baby pretty well in the seeding.

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seems about right for the organization

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about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

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

the price for being the last 1 seed marginally ahead of the top 2*

Posted by apusikam <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=apusikam' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:16:13, in reply to "Yeah Florida is the one with the gripe. 2 seed at home playing 1 seed hasn’t really been talked "

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about much yet but it’s pretty bonkers if the seeding holds

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Plus we play best away from home anyway

Will def be a shitty deal for them*

Posted by cpsteine <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=cpsteine' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:06:11, in reply to "Yeah Florida is the one with the gripe. 2 seed at home playing 1 seed hasn’t really been talked "

DICKIE BEAL TRAVELED *

Posted by Poldark <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=Poldark' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 21, 2026, 21:48:15, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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

"Friday tailgates suck. People have jobs and school."

Yes he did*

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For that alone our dad is owed a title before it’s too late*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=LeatherneckIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 21, 2026, 21:50:25, in reply to "DICKIE BEAL TRAVELED *"

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Meh….just play well. We can win. *

Posted by harb <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=harb' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 21, 2026, 21:47:08, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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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.

All our best performances have been in road games so all for it*

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 March 21, 2026, 21:30:36, in reply to "When do we start complaining about playing Houston in Houston?*"

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Yep. The more hostile the better.*

Posted by voiceofreason <iframe src='https://mb.boardhost.com/TheDeuce/info/user=voiceofreason' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on March 22, 2026, 11:03:27, in reply to "All our best performances have been in road games so all for it*"

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