Add another Purdue poster to the list of morons, @VulvHa still has the crown. The rest of you are all luckily playing for second.Even with Kofi, I don’t think Illinois has a top 5 roster in the league tbh.
Him, DaMonte, Grandison, and the three freshman wings will play the 3. He will play 1-3. Worst case is he can shoot the ball. Whether he plays a bigger role is up in the air.Is this the plan for Illinois? A d3 transfer manning the wing?
He’s going to want to add weight. He’s 60 lbs lighter than Kofi.Can't wait till see Q face Dickerson & Kofi this season...
Holtmann is really good I think he’ll always have osu as top 20 team, I do wonder if he’ll ever be able to attract high level enough talent to make osu a true national title contender.
The floor is the roofDo illinois fans know what “floor” means? It doesn’t meant 85% percentile outcome lmao
Cockburn, Curbelo, Frazier, Grandison, and Williams were all contributors on a 1 seed.Cockburn is a beast and Curbelo is crafty as hell, but that lineup doesnt scream top 3 or even really top 5 in the conference on paper. You Illinois fans are acting very homeboardish with this one in not demonstrating any objectiveness here
I think Holtmann is an excellent coach. I just think he’s failed when he’s had the opportunity to take that next step. He’s going to be in the league for a long time, and I’m sure he will have his moments.
@hailtoyourvictor, I think this is how COY awards are madeMy top five:
1.UM
2,Purdue
3.Ohio State
4.Maryland
5.Michigan State
I believe closer to 40 according to ESPN, but point taken-still will be a good matchup!He’s going to want to add weight. He’s 60 lbs lighter than Kofi.
Add another Purdue poster to the list of morons, @VulvHa still has the crown. The rest of you are all luckily playing for second.
Just things like having losing skids in seasons where he has a chance to have an excellent season.Failed in what way?
I think he totally could be a good low post scorer. But anything over 6 points a game or so would surprise me. I just don’t see m being a huge part of the offense.Lets see. MSU historically likes 2 bigs. Its worked for them and Izzo. I feel Marble is going to be a low post scorer.
Purdue has yet to beat an Illinois team with Kofi.Maybe you’ll be 5th.
Kofi just weighed in at 297, but I think he’ll play lighter this year.I believe closer to 40 according to ESPN, but point taken-still will be a good matchup!
I think you're wrongI think he totally could be a good low post scorer. But anything over 6 points a game or so would surprise me. I just don’t see m being a huge part of the offense.
I really hope you’re right though. It would be good news for us
Purdue has yet to beat an Illinois team with Kofi.
I don’t expect that to change.
Feed him something would ya. All skin and bones.Kofi just weighed in at 297, but I think he’ll play lighter this year.
Lol that’s worse than Illini fans thinking Garcia and Kofi were comingMy top five:
1.UM
2,Purdue
3.Ohio State
4.Maryland
5.Michigan State
Lol that’s worse than Illini fans thinking Garcia and Kofi were coming
Illinois with Kofi below 3 is not a quality postHa! Care to explain why??
No offense-MD already beat Kofi at home last season, and that was with AYO- just me, not scared facing them, like Michigan for example.Illinois with Kofi below 3 is not a quality post
I think Payne could replicate Giorgis stats.No offense-MD already beat Kofi at home last season, and that was with AYO- just me, not scared facing them, like Michigan for example.
Illinois expecting a lot from Payne this season?
It’s an ego thing, man.Lol that’s worse than Illini fans thinking Garcia and Kofi were coming
It’s literally eveyone on this board that disagrees with your awful takes. Even other Illini fans think you are a moron.Add another Purdue poster to the list of morons, @VulvHa still has the crown. The rest of you are all luckily playing for second.
That 5th place finish will be funnier.It’s an ego thing, man.
At first it was Kofi wasn’t coming back so it doesn’t matter. They’ve had to come terms with reality, so now we aren’t going to be good even with him.
Watching them squirm and pretend they didn’t say all this stuff when they are proved wrong again will be worth the wait.
Barring injuries, there is a 0% chance that happens.That 5th place finish will be funnier.
So you’ll be better without Moresell?No offense-MD already beat Kofi at home last season, and that was with AYO- just me, not scared facing them, like Michigan for example.
Illinois expecting a lot from Payne this season?
Barring injuries, there is a 0% chance that happens.
I’d love an avatar bet on that, though.
And Aaron Wiggins lolSo you’ll be better without Moresell?
Intelligent fans/analyst will have Illinois top 3.
LOL you posted a bunch quotes of people saying Illinois isn’t that good even with Kofi coming back and now we are just saying the same thing. Wtf? 🥔It’s an ego thing, man.
At first it was Kofi wasn’t coming back so it doesn’t matter. They’ve had to come terms with reality, so now we aren’t going to be good even with him.
Watching them squirm and pretend they didn’t say all this stuff when they are proved wrong again will be worth the wait.
TBH our rivals board is pretty nonexistent now, I probably won’t be around for the end of the seasonI'll do an avatar bet on who finishers higher between MD and Illinois (if of course Kofi stays)
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Losing him sucks, but I like this lineup:So you’ll be better without Moresell?
Intelligent fans/analyst will have Illinois top 3.
@bMORE607 if you want this bet, I will take it for you.I'll do an avatar bet on who finishers higher between MD and Illinois (if of course Kofi stays)
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