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Jamar Smith violates probation, now a wanted man

Tuesday, July 29th, 2008

Jamar Smith, the Illinois guard (and convicted felon) who wrecked his car into a tree while driving drunk early in 2007, had his probation revoked and is being sought by police in Champaign County.
Here’s the scoop, according to The Champaign News-Gazette:
Champaign County State’s Attorney Julia Rietz told The News-Gazette the petition filed Tuesday alleges that [...]

Bruce Weber: ‘Indiana Will Suck’

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Bruce Weber gave an oh-so-hilarious speech to a bunch of Illinois fans yesterday, and he closed with this gem:
- Weber, on the Big Ten race: “The league should be wide open and we can be right in the middle of it. I do know one thing, though. I think Indiana will suck. Don’t put that [...]

The Morning After: Illinois

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Come again, Bruce? Something about fisting?
As my victorious, gloating post just demonstrated, I am incredibly happy to have won tonight. At some level, it’s not about winning in a quality way, or looking good while doing it; it’s just about winning games on the road when the wins are possible. Thanks to Illinois’ horrendous shooting [...]

Sampson and Weber audio from Big Ten teleconference

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Better late than never, here is audio from Monday’s conference call with Indiana coach Kelvin Sampson:

Also, everyone’s favorite coach, Bruce Weber of Illinois:

The Morning After: Illinois

Monday, January 14th, 2008

As R’s headline yesterday said — phew. I was hoping for a rout, though I won’t say I expected it; Illinois under Bruce Weber is, if good at anything, good at keeping games close with stifling defense. They did that yesterday and kept the Hoosiers — and Eric Gordon — in for much of the [...]

ITH Super Happy Fun Time Big Ten Preview: Illini of Illinois

Monday, December 31st, 2007

The Hoosiers are finished with their cupcakes and the New Year is nearly upon us, which can mean only one thing: It’s Big Ten Preview Time! Here’s a look at the teams that will challenge the Hoosiers for the conference crown … or fall under the weighty boot of crimson dominance. Probably the latter. Today: [...]

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