I Sure Do Hate Illinois

Man, I sure do hate me some Illini.

It has to be Bruce Weber.  He is the most annoying mo-fo around.

As for the Hoosiers and their chances against Illinois.....hmmm, that OSU game certainly didn't leave me brimming with confidence.  I guess it's good news that the game is at the real Assembly Hall.

Win or lose, I wonder if Bruce Weber will still be crying about Eric Gordon in the post-game conference.  He's such an assface.

Prediction:  Even though Illinois has struggled at times this year (bad losses to Utah, Bradley, and Georgia), they are still clearly the better team in this contest.  They are a balanced team with 5 players scoring in double-figures and both their big men are very skilled.  So, even though this one is in front of the home crowd, I fear the Hoosiers will lose this one by a score of 76-67. 

Links:

• Some great audio of Verdell Jones talking about the practices since the OSU debacle, includes some humor related to Jobe and Dumes roughing him up a little and how he retaliated (can't retaliate immediately, have to be sneaky about it).  Courtesy of The Hoosier Scoop.
• Tom Crean video - some good stuff here, courtesy of IU Athletics on youtube.
• Know Thy Opponent, courtesy of Inside the Hall.

Go Hoosiers!