#1 Illinois at home tonight vs. Longwood?

MylesKnight · 12-27-2004, 04:00 PM

Hey Bruce Weber, my old H.S. team in Minnesota had a open date.

illinifan999 · 12-27-2004, 04:18 PM

every team's benchers deserve a chance to play

MylesKnight · 12-27-2004, 04:19 PM

Hey Illini, no smack at your squad personally intended, I just thought it was a bit amuzing.

illinifan999 · 12-27-2004, 04:23 PM

msf518 · 12-27-2004, 06:04 PM

By the way, Longwood recently lost to a Division III team, they are really really bad. Illinois could play their 2 waterboys and 3 female managers and still win by 15.

korme · 12-27-2004, 06:08 PM

I hope Longwood wins

duckman · 12-27-2004, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shorty3281

I hope Longwood wins

I would laugh my ass off if they do.

Ryno · 12-27-2004, 06:32 PM

It's part of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic and they have no control over who they play. They have a few more cupcakes on their schedule than I would like, but they're not like Kansas who doesn't play on the road until January.

They've already throttled two top twenty teams and two more that will likely make the dance. Coach Weber usually calls off the dogs late, but I'd still be willing to bet that they win by 40+.

SackAttack · 12-27-2004, 07:03 PM

Takin' a shot at your old coach, Ryno?

Ragone · 12-27-2004, 07:10 PM

I looked at Kansas's schedule.. and i realized i hadn't seen that many cupcakes since i toured the hostess bakery/factory

Ryno · 12-27-2004, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SackAttack

Takin' a shot at your old coach, Ryno?

That's part of it.

Mostly it's because Illinois should be unanimous #1 and Oklahoma St. should be #2. If Kansas had another name on their jersey, they'd still be in the top ten, but certainly not #2.

VPI97 · 12-27-2004, 07:46 PM

I thought Longwood was an all-girls school?

Craptacular · 12-27-2004, 09:48 PM

Forget that game, did you see the score from Louisville vs Morehead St? 104-40! Ouch!

Chief Rum · 12-27-2004, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VPI97

I thought Longwood was an all-girls school?

I thought Longwood was an all-girl fantasy.

CR

Buccaneer · 12-27-2004, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Rum

I thought Longwood was an all-girl fantasy.

CR

...or a girl/girl prop?

Young Drachma · 12-28-2004, 12:16 AM

ESPN did a story on Longwood. Apparently, they're a school in Virginia that wants to raise their profile and see their way to do that through D1 sports. So, they're playing a bunch of D1 teams in the hopes of getting trounced and then, getting into the Big South Conference.

If nothing else, it's great for the kids. They play in front of a ton of fans, travel the country and for a bit, get to see what it's like on the big stage. Plus, they open the door for future generations who'll come there and get smacked down too.

It's all good, though I don't see what's so terrible about being DII and good, rather than D1 and horrible. Eh, stupid universities.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-28-2004, 07:36 AM

Well, in spite of our expectations ...
http://sports.myway.com/news/12272004/v8517.html

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - For 30 minutes against top-ranked Illinois, Longwood looked like a contender, not a team with only one victory this season.

The Lancers cut a 13-point halftime deficit to seven on Monday night and were down by only eight, 73-65, when the Illini finally buckled down with 9:13 to go.

"We knew we weren't playing with any energy, not playing hard, and they were just getting too many easy baskets," said Deron Williams, whose 3-pointer ignited a deciding 16-0 run to lead the Illini to a 105-79 victory.

The Illini (12-0) held Longwood scoreless for nearly four minutes and built their lead to 98-71 with three minutes remaining.

Both teams now head to Las Vegas for two games later this week as part of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Longwood meets No. 22 Cincinnati and Valparaiso. Illinois faces Northwestern State on Thursday and Cincinnati on Friday.

Neuqua · 12-28-2004, 02:19 PM

I can't wait to play Cincinnati.

rkmsuf · 12-28-2004, 02:21 PM

heh, heh...he said longwood...heh, heh

12-27-2004, 04:19 PM	#3
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VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	I thought Longwood was an all-girls school? __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

12-28-2004, 12:16 AM	#16
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	ESPN did a story on Longwood. Apparently, they're a school in Virginia that wants to raise their profile and see their way to do that through D1 sports. So, they're playing a bunch of D1 teams in the hopes of getting trounced and then, getting into the Big South Conference. If nothing else, it's great for the kids. They play in front of a ton of fans, travel the country and for a bit, get to see what it's like on the big stage. Plus, they open the door for future generations who'll come there and get smacked down too. It's all good, though I don't see what's so terrible about being DII and good, rather than D1 and horrible. Eh, stupid universities. __________________ Current Dynasty:The Zenith of Professional Basketball Careers (FBPB/FBCB) FBCB / FPB3 Mods

12-28-2004, 07:36 AM	#17
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Well, in spite of our expectations ... http://sports.myway.com/news/12272004/v8517.html CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) - For 30 minutes against top-ranked Illinois, Longwood looked like a contender, not a team with only one victory this season. The Lancers cut a 13-point halftime deficit to seven on Monday night and were down by only eight, 73-65, when the Illini finally buckled down with 9:13 to go. "We knew we weren't playing with any energy, not playing hard, and they were just getting too many easy baskets," said Deron Williams, whose 3-pointer ignited a deciding 16-0 run to lead the Illini to a 105-79 victory. The Illini (12-0) held Longwood scoreless for nearly four minutes and built their lead to 98-71 with three minutes remaining. Both teams now head to Las Vegas for two games later this week as part of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic. Longwood meets No. 22 Cincinnati and Valparaiso. Illinois faces Northwestern State on Thursday and Cincinnati on Friday. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-27-2004, 04:18 PM	#2
illinifan999 Pro Rookie Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: VA	every team's benchers deserve a chance to play __________________ Chicago Eagles 2 time ZFL champions We're "rebuilding"

12-27-2004, 06:04 PM	#5
msf518 n00b Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: New Hope, PA	By the way, Longwood recently lost to a Division III team, they are really really bad. Illinois could play their 2 waterboys and 3 female managers and still win by 15.

12-27-2004, 06:08 PM	#6
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	I hope Longwood wins

12-27-2004, 06:32 PM	#8
Ryno H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: May 2004 Location: Peoria, IL	It's part of the Las Vegas Holiday Classic and they have no control over who they play. They have a few more cupcakes on their schedule than I would like, but they're not like Kansas who doesn't play on the road until January. They've already throttled two top twenty teams and two more that will likely make the dance. Coach Weber usually calls off the dogs late, but I'd still be willing to bet that they win by 40+.

12-27-2004, 07:03 PM	#9
SackAttack Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI	Takin' a shot at your old coach, Ryno?

12-27-2004, 07:10 PM	#10
Ragone Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas City, Mo	I looked at Kansas's schedule.. and i realized i hadn't seen that many cupcakes since i toured the hostess bakery/factory

12-27-2004, 09:48 PM	#13
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Forget that game, did you see the score from Louisville vs Morehead St? 104-40! Ouch!

12-28-2004, 02:19 PM	#18
Neuqua Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago, Ill	I can't wait to play Cincinnati. __________________ Our Deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?

12-28-2004, 02:21 PM	#19
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	heh, heh...he said longwood...heh, heh __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

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