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Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?

Posted by groupguy <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=groupguy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 9:39:46

If we win, are we a second seed (assuming no more shitty losses?) Does the team learn how to compete for 40 minutes? Does Brad figure out playing guys more than 32 minutes will show up sooner or later and put Mahalo in to tire out the other team instead of our guys getting gassed?

it's fine if we don't win this game. but they have to make it respectable

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 13:39:12, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

and must be close at the end. even if we are down 7 the entire game and lose by that margin, that's not ok. That's not a final four team. if we are hanging with them and it's tied late and we lose by 5, ok whatever.

but if you think this team really has a final four shot, they HAVE to win this game. no excuses. this is the level of team we need to beat in the regional final. end of story.

Please make enough shots not to suck*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 19:04:26, in reply to "it's fine if we don't win this game. but they have to make it respectable "

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I think that’s true but

Posted by Learning_and_Labor <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Learning_and_Labor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 14:35:34, in reply to "it's fine if we don't win this game. but they have to make it respectable "

I don’t think we are a FF team.

FF teams don’t lose like we did Sat. I can excuse the MSU and Wisconsin losses, but not that one.

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FF or no FF, at least we get to hang the Kenpom banner

Posted by Xar <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Xar' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 17:09:02, in reply to "I think that’s true but "

Grill will be happy.

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I don’t think we are a FF team.

FF teams don’t lose like we did Sat. I can excuse the MSU and Wisconsin losses, but not that one.

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“An animal may be cunning and ferocious enough, but it takes a real man to tell a lie.”

agree..that UCLA game did it for me*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 16:43:31, in reply to "I think that’s true but "

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I don’t think we are a FF team.

FF teams don’t lose like we did Sat. I can excuse the MSU and Wisconsin losses, but not that one.

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I’m not excited *

Posted by Learning_and_Labor <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Learning_and_Labor' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 10:29:28, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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I'm excited. It's a measuring stick either way. I keep thinking that in 1989, we beat scUM 2x

Posted by OskeeWowWowDig <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=OskeeWowWowDig' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 13:05:36, in reply to "I’m not excited *"

before losing to them in the FF. Even if we lose tonight, I believe we're good enough to make it to the FF. Maybe we lose tonight and we meet scUM in the BTT and lose...then it's pay back time.

There's always a silver lining! I just want to see how we stack up tonight which will give us a few weeks to fine tune things.

LET'S GO!!!!!

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does this mean we get to fire Underwood before the tournament

Posted by AceFrehley <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=AceFrehley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 13:11:12, in reply to "I'm excited. It's a measuring stick either way. I keep thinking that in 1989, we beat scUM 2x"

Just like Bo Schembechler did to Bill Freider. Orlando, it's your time to shine!

If it meant a guaranteed championship, you can fire whoever you want!!!*

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Just like Bo Schembechler did to Bill Freider. Orlando, it's your time to shine!

I think we get rolled. Hope I am wrong*

Posted by Xar <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Xar' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 12:25:18, in reply to "I’m not excited *"

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“An animal may be cunning and ferocious enough, but it takes a real man to tell a lie.”

100% this*

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same. trying to decide how much my emotional hedge bet will be on michigan

Posted by Playoff Rondo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Playoff+Rondo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 11:45:50, in reply to "I’m not excited *"

so far only 40.00

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Hail Trump

I’m debating that as well. *

Posted by harb99 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=harb99' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 15:47:10, in reply to "same. trying to decide how much my emotional hedge bet will be on michigan"
a CM calendar at work is A-OK

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so far only 40.00

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"yeah but you live down where the hoot owls eff the chickens" - illinihiltopper

my son has been in line at Ass Hall since 7am, he's probably about 50th or so in line*

Posted by illfan23 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=illfan23' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 8:44:57, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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I always say gas is for Tuesday night, charcoal is for Saturday afternoon

My 2 oldest boys are there as well. Livin' their best lives*

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Yep yep. Great times, I'm sure. *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 12:28:27, in reply to "my son has been in line at Ass Hall since 7am, he's probably about 50th or so in line*"

A win over Meechigan will just make it more memorable.

Cool. *

Posted by harb99 <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=harb99' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 10:16:40, in reply to "my son has been in line at Ass Hall since 7am, he's probably about 50th or so in line*"
a CM calendar at work is A-OK

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"yeah but you live down where the hoot owls eff the chickens" - illinihiltopper

*FG*

Posted by GAIllini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=GAIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 27, 2026, 9:03:48, in reply to "my son has been in line at Ass Hall since 7am, he's probably about 50th or so in line*"

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Sparty/Purdue a good one tonight*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:21:19, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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Sparty looking really great tonight, ugh*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:43:20, in reply to "Sparty/Purdue a good one tonight*"

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but Purdue is also, making a push..cut it to 2*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:48:41, in reply to "Sparty looking really great tonight, ugh*"

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TKR with a miss to tie..oof*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:58:46, in reply to "but Purdue is also, making a push..cut it to 2*"

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and MSU guy misses the FT, Purdue chance to tie or win. 3.4 seconds left*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:00:27, in reply to "TKR with a miss to tie..oof*"

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Purdue with terrible last shot *

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:02:52, in reply to "and MSU guy misses the FT, Purdue chance to tie or win. 3.4 seconds left*"

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yeah it was*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:07:14, in reply to "Purdue with terrible last shot *"

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Braden misses a 3, MSU wins*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:02:49, in reply to "and MSU guy misses the FT, Purdue chance to tie or win. 3.4 seconds left*"

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Women competitive with #9 Iowa right now *

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:02:22, in reply to "and MSU guy misses the FT, Purdue chance to tie or win. 3.4 seconds left*"

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just turned it on for a few*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 21:06:53, in reply to "Women competitive with #9 Iowa right now *"

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some monster dunks by MSU*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:29:51, in reply to "Sparty/Purdue a good one tonight*"

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Nice feature on Wagler on espn.com

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 15:51:35, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

Much of it is very familiar to us, of course. I still want him back for another year. I haven't given up yet!

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48037112/keaton-wagler-rise-illinois-freshman

I want to finish top 4 for the double bye*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 10:57:24, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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Good point. 4 teams vying for three spots. *

Posted by GAIllini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=GAIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 11:28:31, in reply to "I want to finish top 4 for the double bye*"

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If we beat Michigan, we are almost certainly in*

Posted by Potomac <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Potomac' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 11:46:27, in reply to "Good point. 4 teams vying for three spots. *"

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That's WHEN we beat Michigan. WHEN.

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 16:13:33, in reply to "If we beat Michigan, we are almost certainly in*"

No negative waves allowed, Potomac.

:-))

I think Brad is such a master tactician that he will use this game to determine

Posted by GAIllini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=GAIllini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 7:12:59, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

the best matchups to beat them when it really counts.

:-)

But what if the Michigan coach is doing the same thing? *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 8:36:57, in reply to "I think Brad is such a master tactician that he will use this game to determine"

Norton, Norton ol' buddy, I know that you know that I know...

I'm on an Eddie Murphy kick right now I guess. :-)

so sad about IU. hope it doesn’t cost them a bid*

Posted by Playoff Rondo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Playoff+Rondo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 24, 2026, 22:41:07, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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ICE ICE Baby

Hail Trump

saw they were up 10..then went back to see last 7 minutes.. Martinelli was good*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 25, 2026, 8:11:35, in reply to "so sad about IU. hope it doesn’t cost them a bid*"

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they are....not good

Posted by Pooter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Pooter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 25, 2026, 6:55:46, in reply to "so sad about IU. hope it doesn’t cost them a bid*"

63-10

Life is too short to waste boners

NGL, I'd be mad jelly if Indiana won the CFP and THE CROWN in the same year*

Posted by fratstud <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=fratstud' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 25, 2026, 8:02:45, in reply to "they are....not good"
Go Zags!

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"Iowa women were better than Illini men" - Potomac

see....i have no idea what the crown is

Posted by Pooter <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Pooter' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 25, 2026, 8:11:43, in reply to "NGL, I'd be mad jelly if Indiana won the CFP and THE CROWN in the same year*"

🤷‍♂️

Life is too short to waste boners

Best postseason tournament in basketball. All the games are in Vegas*

Posted by fratstud <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=fratstud' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 20:39:26, in reply to "see....i have no idea what the crown is"
Go Zags!

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"Iowa women were better than Illini men" - Potomac

^^^didn't know there was a NCAA football championship until Jan 2026^^^ *

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 25, 2026, 11:57:48, in reply to "see....i have no idea what the crown is"

Pooter !!! Where ya been?

Someone unplug your computer again and it took you a while to figure out how to make it work?

LOLOLOL. :-)

Yes. Win and we have a win vs scUM and head to head vs Purdue

Posted by WesMantooth <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=WesMantooth' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 24, 2026, 10:25:14, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

And we will get St. Louis for 1st 2 rounds

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Uneducated Redneck Piece of Shit

i just plan on collecting my beanie baby and leaving friday night

Posted by Playoff Rondo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Playoff+Rondo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 21:09:19, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

ca$h me outside

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ICE ICE Baby

Hail Trump

houston up on kansas and peterson hasn’t even quit. yet. *

Posted by Playoff Rondo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Playoff+Rondo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 20:44:15, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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Hail Trump

KU 11-0 run to end the half*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 20:58:57, in reply to "houston up on kansas and peterson hasn’t even quit. yet. *"

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Tre White the man for KU tonight*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 21:20:05, in reply to "KU 11-0 run to end the half*"

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matter? Yes..am I probably gonna end up ticked off again? Yes. *chucks another 3*

Posted by Mismysteri <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Mismysteri' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 13:27:25, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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If we play them 10 times, they might win 9 times. But not Friday night!*

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 11:36:53, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"
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Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

I tend to think most games would be pretty close.

Posted by Figs <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Figs' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 13:21:12, in reply to "If we play them 10 times, they might win 9 times. But not Friday night!*"

But so far Brad is 0-3 this year, with this team in overtime games. 0-3. All games we easily could/should have won. That's on Brad. Friday is a chance to redeem himself. Lets see what he does with it.

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“the intensity of a conviction that a hypothesis is true has no bearing over whether it is true or not.” - Peter Medawar

I was channeling my inner Herb Brooks.

Posted by Lexillini <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Lexillini' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 13:36:11, in reply to "I tend to think most games would be pretty close."
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I mentioned the 0-3 in OT games to a friend last night. After the first OT loss, I was felt that was ok - a good learning experience. Toughen the team up a bit. But now at 0-3? Little concerning.

Guns. Have them.

The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants.

Socialism is the gospel of envy.

Matters to me, yes. Matter to players who didn't grow up in B1G area?? Hmmm....

Posted by osklister <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=osklister' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 11:33:24, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

Matter to one-and-done guys who will have most (if not all) of their salary collected by then?

So here we are in this brave new world. As Dan Roan told us: fairness.

Eh.

yes. need to win for a 2 seed. *

Posted by Playoff Rondo <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=Playoff+Rondo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 11:22:31, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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It matters insofar as if you want to play in St Louis you better fucking win*

Posted by fratstud <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=fratstud' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 10:02:08, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"
Go Zags!

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"Iowa women were better than Illini men" - Potomac

St. Louis to Chicago to Indy perfect path- 2 vs 7 SLU? Who do we want to play?

Posted by groupguy <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=groupguy' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 13:32:37, in reply to "It matters insofar as if you want to play in St Louis you better fucking win*"

I thought teams RPI above 30 we can beat because of our length, and if it’s just one or two good 3 pt. shooters we’re good. Seems teams with 4 good 3 pt. shooters and a driver have hurt us. How many teams can’t find 4 good shooters and a Dent or Fears or Boyd or… shit, who will the refs bail out on Michigan?

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we are not going to get chicago. that will go to michigan...

Posted by auto <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=auto' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 26, 2026, 8:58:50, in reply to "St. Louis to Chicago to Indy perfect path- 2 vs 7 SLU? Who do we want to play?"

best hope is for dc.

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not nearly as much as it might have 3 or so days ago, but yes.*

Posted by arthurkirkland <iframe src='https://members.boardhost.com/onedeuce/info/user=arthurkirkland' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on February 23, 2026, 9:51:17, in reply to "Michigan comes to town Friday night- does it matter?"

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