The blowout game was an afterthought to the reunion of the 1984 men’s team.
Posts by Rob McColley:
Legion Airs Unease
Alex Legion is (finally) coming to an Illini game near you. But Rob isn’t quite ready to annoint him “The Chosen One” just yet.
Liquor and Meritocracy
The hilarious Municipal Governance story of the month, as usual, is also the alarming Municipal Governance story of the month. Usually the humor is dark, because the governance is ridiculous. And that’s why it’s so …
Double Double-Double
The game wasn’t on teevee, so most people have no idea how it played out. You’ll have heard that Mike Tisdale led the team with 25 points and 10 rebounds. But that tells you nothing. …
‘Bows Win Battle of Boards, but Lose the War
This may be the worst game Illinois will play this season, if they’re lucky. Hawaii dominated the rebounds 43 to 14, and yet Illinois won 68–58. From the outset, Hawaii was in charge. On its …
Enough with the Nepotism
Do you think Caroline Kennedy is more qualified than the other 19,297,728 New Yorkers to be Hillary Clinton’s place-holder in the Senate? Here are her qualifications: Ambassador Joe Kennedy, President John Kennedy, Attorney General Robert …
Georgia Review, Hawaii Preview
The Hawaii team you’ll see tonight (if you get the Big Ten Network) is almost completely different from the one that came within one Calvin Brock heroism of toppling the Illini a year ago. Gone …
Illini Prepare for Georgia at the United Center
The Illini staff obviously took umbrage at the 56 points Clemson scored in the paint Tuesday night. Of course, the decisive points were scored by diminutive slasher Demontez Stitt, who’s very name is short and …
Amazing Finish!
Don’t have a cow. Apart from completely failing to launch the thrilling game-winning shot, Illinois Basketball played the game it wanted to play Tuesday night despite losing to Clemson, 76–74. I ain’t even lyin’. In …
This Sign Has Sharp Edges: Urbana’s Vanishing Zoning Ordinance Revealed
One morning, you wake up and discover that your planet is being demolished. It’s disheartening. You’d put so much work into your planet. It’s the same feeling you get when you find out that your …