*** Official #10 Illinois vs #4 IOWA STATE Game(Day) Thread ***

[CY9008]

While all us fans sh*t ourselves with nerves, the culture and preparation Otz has brought to this program is on full display the last couple weeks. I expect that to continue tonight.

gratitude
enthusiasm
toughness
integrity
unity

 

[Cyclad]

We have a photo of the oldest with his mouth on the lip of a stein at Essen Haus. He was.....9-10 months old.

We go to the Essen Haus every year. Great beer, fun atmosphere and OK food.

 

[CascadeClone]

Maybe 25 years ago, I knew somebody that went on a date with Rod Blago. He picked her up in a limo. All she could say was, "He talked nonstop about himself and had hair like a Monchhichi."

Man, if you ever have a crisis of confidence, some personal insecurity, just remember - you're not THAT guy. Compared to him, you're Judge Freaking Rheinhold.

 

[Kinch]

Throw in Colorado and that sounds a lot like my family vacations growing up.

Our one trip to Denver, we did tour the Denver Mint. Dad thought they might give free gold samples.

 

[Chitowncy]

Can't wait!

My carpet is getting worn from all the pacing;-)

 

[jcyclonee]

Our one trip to Denver, we did tour the Denver Mint. Dad thought they might give free gold samples.

They didn't give you any? We were told to grab a handful on our way out the door.

 

[Die4Cy]

While all us fans sh*t ourselves with nerves, the culture and preparation Otz has brought to this program is on full display the last couple weeks. I expect that to continue tonight.

gratitude
enthusiasm
toughness
integrity
unity

ISWYDT

 

[67CY]

Thanks Rulzzz GO CYCLONES

 

[NorthCyd]

Man, if you ever have a crisis of confidence, some personal insecurity, just remember - you're not THAT guy. Compared to him, you're Judge Freaking Rheinhold.

You know it's getting serious when we've gotten to the Blagojevich smack talk.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

**** those FIBs!!!!

After all the mentions in here I had to investigate what FIB stands for.

 

[Kinch]

Best things that came from the University of Illinois were 1. REO Speedwagon 2. Head East 3. Butkus. And those were years ago.

 

[Die4Cy]

You know it's getting serious when we've gotten to the Blagojevich smack talk.

We need to go deeper into Illinois bashing.

"Abraham Lincoln was from Illinois. He grew up in a hand split log cabin. You know who else who got split by hand? Brad Underwood's mom."

 

[CycloneErik]

Moor data. This is the game report from Haslametrics. It tracks similar info to kenpom, but with a slightly different algrotihm and some unique things. It tends to be more sensitive to recent games - one way that's reflected is that it has us #1 in opponents 3pt FG percentage.



It has us by 2 points, as the consensus from analytics is that this is a game that will come down to the last shot.

Or we'll be up by five when Illinois hits a buzzer beater 3 to close it to 2.

 

[ChickenNuggetMan]

Already nervous.

Luckily, this season has been phenomenal even if it ends tonight.

 

[Die4Cy]

I've followed Brad Underwood's career and feel strongly that if the game is close and comes down to coaching, we've got them dead to rights.

 

[cyclones500]

After all the mentions in here I had to investigate what FIB stands for.

Shortly after college I had a housemate from 'Sconsin, he's first person I remember referencing "Fibbers."

 

[Kinch]

 

[Malone]

Almost everybody is saying Illinois wins - including Erik freakin Haslam of Haslametrics, advising bettors to ignore his own site's prediction.



Time to shock the non-believers.

 

[Kinch]

 

[DurangoCy]

Let's go Cyclones!