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Oh god, not this discussion again. Bruce has not even been able to prove himself and Illini fans are already calling him out. Its really quite sad. He missed out on 2 recruits, big frickin deal. We don't even know if we really know if we lost out on SL. He could of just chosen Duke to either 1) raise his stock for the NBA 2)thought he was doing us a favor by not choosing us 3) didn't want to risk his playing time. But that is besides the point. The fact is all coaches miss out on big-time recruits, which would include Coach K, Roy Williams, and yes, even Bill Self. I feel big-time players don't want to come here while other stars are here, only when they will be assured to run the show, but I mean that with whomever is running the side-lines. We had a top-100 prospect visit last weekend, he seemed happy. I hope he commits, but if he doesnt we'll move on.

Wrong Shawn King.....

They have BC 1 and done, 6th in the Big East.

To prove the point that Self cant coach, go watch the ND-ILL game from the 03 tourny. Oh God, you will laugh with tears at him. It was so pathetic. They absolutly owned us the whole game and BS never made 1 adjustment to our defense the whole time! Not 1!

Kansas' glory days are over with Self at the helm. Oh god, I cant even remember how many games he cost us. He is a TERRIBLE X's and O's coach. Of course, he can recruit but thats about it.

1. Illinois 2. Michigan State 3. Wisconsin 4. Michigan 5. Indiana 6. Iowa 7. Northwestern 8. Purdue 9. Ohio State 10. Penn State 11. Minnesota

Big 12 1. Kansas 2. Oklahoma State 3. Texas 4. Oklahoma 5. Iowa State(1 and out) 6. Missouri 7. Texas Tech 8. Kansas State 9. Texas A+M 10. Nebraska 11. Colorado 12. Baylow

Heres some other noteable teams: Indiana-1 and out Iowa- NIT Minnesota-None Northwestern-NIT Ohio State- None Penn State- None Purdue- NIT Iowa State- 1 and out Missouri- NIT Cincinatti- 1 and done DePaul- NIT Marquette- NIT Saint Loius- NIT

27 yard catch by R. Williams.

2 and out Alabama Florida Florida St. Maryland Memphis Michigan Mississippi St Notre Dame Pittsburgh Princeton* So. Ill Stanford Texas Utah UTEP Wisconsin Sweet 16 Charlotte UCONN Duke Kentucky Michigan State North Carolina State Oklahoma State Washington Elite 8 Arizona Georgia Tech Kansas North Carolina Final 4 Syracuse Wake Forest Runner Up Illinois National Champion Loiusville EDIT: If anyone does not see a team they want to know about on this list, I can happily post what they pick them for because they also pick the NIT and the 1st round.

What an idiot. What kind of person would actually speak his mind?

Jealous of what? A player who we all know already can be easily wooed into a offer? Believe me, when that big money talk comes around, he's not gonna be able to turn that down.

Thanks for taking him. He'll be another nice distraction who bolts straight for the NBA.

Rock is dead..... All hail paper and scissors!

No way is Walker suited to play everday at 2nd base/SS with that crappy of a glove. He is best suited as an AL DH or a 1B, IMO.

I love the GaS channel. I'll watch it anytime I get the chance. I guess its sort of like a retro Nick channel with shows like DD, Legends of the Hidden Temple, Nick arcade, guts, among others.

I only got 5 icons on my desktop: computer, documents, bin, explorer and of course the all to important Warcraft 3.

Its kind of funny, because I've always been a long time fan of the Marlins, Astros, Giants and Padres. :fthecubs :sosasucks

Can Mike Jackson count, or does he not qualify anymore?

:fyou

Dee Brown may redshirt this year after lingering pain from his stress fracture in his right leg.

Big Ten 1. Illinois 1. Ohio Sate 2. Michigan 3. Iowa 4. Purdue 5. Wisconsin 6. Minnesota 7. Michigan State 8. Northwestern 9. Pennslyvania State 10. Illinois 11. Indiana

I'm gonna get flamed for this but I think most of you guys think way too high of Miguel. He really did not show me much to shed a tear over him, other than his great attitude for the game(now I'm really gonna get flamed). He has yet to show he can hit at the major league level( average is in the.240's again and only an obp of about .300 with the M's). He's got decent pop, but strikes out a bit much. He's got a great arm but allows too many passed balls and I'm still shaky on wheather he can call a game or not. I don't know whats to miss so much about him. He has looked marginal so far and he seems to be just another catcher. Even in short time, I have to say I like Ben better.

I really hope we don't sign mags if he's still able to get more than 14 mill. We'll have alot of flexibility this year finacially, assuming we let Jose walk. Not to mention, we might increase payroll with the increased attendance. This years pitching FA's seem so 'fricken deep, although its just a bit thin at the top. I hope we add a frontline starter to make the most formidable staff in the bigs. I also want to get a nice middle infielder with a high OBP who can lead off, letting willie bat the 9 hole.