Is Illinois in?

[TheAsianSensation]

But losing to #11 would hurt much more than losing to #4 or #5. I see what you are saying but I think a win over Michigan is likely. Then a big loss vs Ohio State.

They're not losing to Indiana, though

[BSSFan#1]

Indianapolis is closer to Bloomington (IN) than Champaign. Happened once already.

[Future Walk-On]

I see how it is....since BU is officially done....everyone can hate on Illinois...

They are in.

[Beninator]

UIUC is SAFELY in.

Let me say it again.

UIUC is SAFELY in.

And I hate UIUC. But I don't deny the truth in the fact they are SAFELY in! They can lose 1st round in B10 tourney and they are STILL SAFELY in! They have gotta be like 10 spots ahead of the "bubble-trouble". So I suppose if there are a dozen "bubble-trouble" spots popped... then they might be in trouble. But there aren't that many "bubble-trouble" spots for them to worry about. The "bubble-trouble" spots are on BCS-teams, not Non-BCS teams failing to win their conference tourneys. If Missouri State loses... that doesn't squeeze UIUC at all!!! Missouri State isn't in the realm of consideration.

So let's all get over it. Let's get over a couple things. One - UIUC is SAFELY in! Two - the MVC is a one-bid league!

+1
Once UIUC is in though, they could be an "upset special".

[BSSFan#1]

Upset special for Illinois? So you think they are going to upset someone and Weber will win a NCAA game for the first time since 2006?

[Beninator]

Upset special for Illinois? So you think they are going to upset someone and Weber will win a NCAA game for the first time since 2006?

Sorry, I probably used the wrong emoticon. I should have included

Illinois getting beat by a mid-major would equal an upset in the minds of some people.

[lefty]

Illinois is in

[bert notorius]

They're in. I'm more concerned with a first round loss on future recruiting prospects.