Poetry in the Motion

Rob is in Maui reporting on the game. That's just how dedicated he is.

The Illini quickly dispatched another lesser team on Monday night. Players saw minutes, in bunches, and in quick, concise rotations.

Whether or not Weber's players and Groce's system can mesh together remains to be seen. Brandon Paul seems like he's getting it so far, however.

Sam McLaurin elevates the Illini in final pre-season exhibition

Rob explains the Illini's new defensive strategy.

The Illini are one scrimmage and one exhibition game into their first season with John Groce. It's too early to make much of it yet, but things might get good.

Not many people saw the annual Orange & Blue scrimmage on Monday for a variety of reasons. One thing is clear, though: John Groce has a tough road ahead.

In the new era, Motion Boxes are gone. Bruce Weber's corpse can be seen on the court. John Groce has arrived.

The new kid from Coastal Carolina is big, smart, and quite funny.