Illinois 59- Iowa 42, Bill Cole is a starter!

[SaintLouBrave22]

You think his dad and sister playing at U of I had anything to do with his decision?

I don't recall Stephanie playing anything there...


And MJ played basketball at North Carolina...I don't recall either of his sons playing there...


Also, I don't recall Bill being asked to play football at U of I...


Hmm...

[tornado]

I have heard reliably that Bill grew up a big Illini fan because his dad did indeed play there and is also a big fan...so Bill remained loyal.
in fact, I have often considered Bill Cole as one of the excellent examples (although few) of a good kid who knew where he wanted to go to play in college, and who didn't play the game and barter his verbal to the highest bidder or to the "biggest offer".
Most recruits care little for loyalty and just take the "best offer".

[SaintLouBrave22]

I have heard reliably that Bill grew up a big Illini fan because his dad did indeed play there and is also a big fan...so Bill remained loyal.
in fact, I have often considered Bill Cole as one of the excellent examples (although few) of a good kid who knew where he wanted to go to play in college, and who didn't play the game and barter his verbal to the highest bidder or to the "biggest offer".
Most recruits care little for loyalty and just take the "best offer".

I thoroughly enjoyed "playing the game" as you called it...


Which reminds me...


I think its time for a change from the Under Armor theme...I am voting for the intro from "The Game" Triple H....maybe someone will know what I am talking about.

[longtimelistener]

I don't recall Stephanie playing anything there...


And MJ played basketball at North Carolina...I don't recall either of his sons playing there...


Also, I don't recall Bill being asked to play football at U of I...


Hmm...

Soccer. At least she went there with intentions to play soccer. Injuries may have prevented that, now that I think about it.

I'm not saying EVERYONE kid whose parents plays a sport at a school MUST attend that school, but it's a highly plausible reason for why he would attend a particular school despite having to sit for 2-plus years to get playing time.

Your last comment is as relevant and Ruffin's legal issues being in a story updating injuries during his senior season.

[tornado]

Your last comment is as relevant and Ruffin's legal issues being in a story updating injuries during his senior season.

well if we are going to follow that same relevancy concept...
then it needs to be brought up that Bill Cole played high school ball with Jamar Smith, and Jamar Smith was arrested for....
oh, never mind, now I am getting too much like a local newspaper writer...

[SaintLouBrave22]

Soccer. At least she went there with intentions to play soccer. Injuries may have prevented that, now that I think about it.

I'm not saying EVERYONE kid whose parents plays a sport at a school MUST attend that school, but it's a highly plausible reason for why he would attend a particular school despite having to sit for 2-plus years to get playing time.

Your last comment is as relevant and Ruffin's legal issues being in a story updating injuries during his senior season.

Good point on the first one...


My final comment though actually was a segway that fit perfectly....

He said "play the game" and the song is entitled "Its Time To Play The Game", so actually it did fit in there...


Besides, isn't it about time this week to talk about a song change

[longtimelistener]

Good point on the first one...


My final comment though actually was a segway that fit perfectly....

He said "play the game" and the song is entitled "Its Time To Play The Game", so actually it did fit in there...


Besides, isn't it about time this week to talk about a song change

If we keep playing soft, we might need to see about rights to the Smurf's tune.

[bigdaddystuck]

...I am voting for the intro from "The Game" Triple H....maybe someone will know what I am talking about.

We have used this as our warm up song for several years, for my jr. high girls team!!! Kids love it....fans...not so much!!!

[Rusty 54]

Good point on the first one...

He said "play the game" and the song is entitled "Its Time To Play The Game", so actually it did fit in there...

Besides, isn't it about time this week to talk about a song change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-o--ZaW5M

[Future Walk-On]

I think that the fact it was Iowa made a difference...I don't think cole starts against Purdue or MSU.....Jordan maybe? but demetri will start

[Murph]

A glaring example of how bad Illinois is this year, a walk on and Bill Cole in the starting lineup.

[bert notorius]

It was a teaching exercise. Kinda like when Richardson locked his players out of the locker room, only less ridiculous and desperate.