@@simeonfuller5389 I think we need to keep in mind these are college players not NBA players. This is the way the Illini are going to play. This is what they practice. I’m not sure you can change your colors in game. Brad has made adjustments to style of play over the years but his in-game adjustments have not been a strength. All that being said they lost in OT on the road against a veteran squad. 1 or 2 of those 3’s fall the Illini win that game

@ Thanks Steve for your insight. I’ll be more patient.

@ no that’s not what I’m saying. You’re not blind, you see what others see. You’re not wrong either

I meant to say “the game”.

@@bradleycarter6438 thank you! MSU looking better than expected

It usually is right? They’re so young they’ll struggle some. Come late February they could be elite

I didn't interview Osobor

I’m simply saying IF, and that’s if no punches were thrown then that’s loud talking. Maybe another player or coach needed to step in between them to get them to calm down. But IF no punches were thrown is that cause to get kicked off a PRIVATE flight? They weren’t flying commercial. Auburn University chartered that flight. So if no other passengers were on the flight and according to reports no punches were thrown then I see it as a simple dust-up. We expect these athletes to complete like gladiators on the court and be Uber competitive. That competitive spirit spills outside of the court at times. Most people have zero understanding of this. So when they hear black men getting loud they automatically think the worst. If they “fully knew” talking loud and getting animated would get them kicked off the flight and NOT allowed to play you think they would’ve done it? I think not since I was once a scholarship player as well.

Lot of assumptions here. Pilots have very strict regulations by which they make decisions. If a pilot turns a plane around with all the repercussions that ensue, it isn't for nothing post 9/11, nor should it be. There is no wiggle room bc if you let it go and it goes south, the consequences can be disastrous. Hopefully these young men learned that anything even close to being perceived as aggressive behavior is not and should not be tolerated in the air. The pilot is making a decision based on worse case and there are no good guesses at 30k feet. It's not cultural competence when the pilot has to make a safety decision and it never will be. Keep your beef on the ground, private or public flight, and there will be no issues.

@BardoMedia Just saw your response, and I appreciate your reply. Rather than disagree vehemently with you, I'll simply say that upbringing amounts for much. Yes, I do believe that young men- who expect to be treated as such- need to act as such. They're making in some cases, more money than some will see in decades of work. Be worth the investment. If this were my son, I'd want to hear his side, but he also knows I expect him to act as though he wasn't raised with wolves, lol, so a lecture is coming. If he doesn't want the lecture, make better choices. I despise being political here in sports discussion, but we are currently in an extremely polarized country where certain people, expect other certain people, to behave a certain way- stereotypes, in other words. This 'dustup'? All it provides is confirmation of those untrue stereotypes, and as much as I despise said stereotypes, this isn't helping. This is all obviously jmo; nobody is perfect, we all make mistakes. Us as black people getting loud being a reason to simply look elsewhere though...that's kinda how I interpreted your statement. What purpose does us being unnecessarily loud, actually serve? Does it make a positive difference, or are we mostly just running in place, really really hard, lol? Have a good night Steve.

It will take him time to adjust. I'm calling the SIU-E @ Illinois game tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing them up close

​@@BardoMedia He looked good against SIUE too. I think Illinois scoring balance could make them a tough scout.

Would like to see him rebound at 6’9

Why were they trash? This Ole Miss team is one of the oldest in the nation vs the youngest and least experienced Big Ten team this season. Can’t get stops with that many turnovers. That’s why you play these exhibitions to find the warts. It’s gonna take awhile but by March this team could be dangerous. Underwood’s teams historically follow this pattern

@@BardoMediaI never said ole miss was trash, was talking about the announcers

@@AVPDS99I know you were talking about them. I asked you why they were trash?

@@BardoMedia WILL EFFING RILEY! LFG!

@@BrianQuarton hey Brian thanks for sharing this! He loved his time running Medprep and really enjoyed the relationships he developed there

They need to get out of the business then

I can see it! I hope Akins can be consistent

@@BardoMedia that’s the main key for sure

@@JSmith-tm5eo good lineup

​@@BardoMediaCould Carey Booth give Ben a run at the 4? I didn't watch much ND basketball last year

@@JSmith-tm5eo I think Ben may surprise people. Booth will be good soon. Ben is good now

I can't imagine Kylan not starting.. but ya never know. I think the starting lineup could change game to game, week to week, based on practice and/or match ups

@@thomaswoodmancy7096 spot on with this group. So many new players and different options. Gonna be fun to watch

Why do you have them?

​@@BardoMediaThey are both freshman who are highly touted and look to both play significant minutes for the Orange and Blue. ILL

@@tyger1147 I love this breakdown! You’re spot on with their athletic frontline and the different opportunities they can bring. If Tadjo and Traore’s motor are similar to Freeman they may be a surprise team!

@@JSmith-tm5eo I think Orlando can keep it going

@@BinkleyFamily217 I-N-I

@@JSmith-tm5eo I hope so

Nope.

Our o line is absolutely abysmal

Funny... You must have spoken with Brandin on this? This is the way the sport goes homie. Enjoy the moment and this season! They should be fun to watch

@@BardoMedia hey man like any die hard fan, especially a Rutgers one, we have to try and protect the roost. Totally agree with the age of sports these days..but I’m a little old school. Nonetheless, appreciate your content. You have a good cadence for it… keep it going, sir 🫡

@@PostRamon24 appreciate it! I’m pulling for Rutgers this season

Thank you! He certainly had a vision

@@tomm4733 Pikiell has more options and if Manny plays with confidence they could be really good