Literally it's like longer than the immigration process at this point lolJust don't understand as to why the process takes this long....I know that there's a list of boxes to be checked by the nc2a before clearance can be given, but holy moly the process shouldn't take that long....(someone or some entity must be dragging their feet)... I get it if he's running for political office or wanting to work for the Secret Service, FBI, or some other govt. agencyI...but he's just wanting to go to school and play basketball in central Illinois
Illini Basketball 2024-2025
Now reading John Grisham's book...."Sooley". Good read for hoops fans, both a tragic and joyful story about a kid from South Sudan with a dream. From what we know of his work this past Summer, Ty Rogers could well be our "Sooley" before his career is over. You simply cannot spend so much time repeating one thing with one goal without becoming somewhat proficient. Likely, there is no Illini poster or fan who does not love and support Ty Rogers and hope for his personal, as well as team, success.
Not finished with the book yet, about halfway through, but it is a page turner. And I do know a bit about putting in the work to achieve a dream. Shooter from "Hoosiers" is of the same ilk.
Not finished with the book yet, about halfway through, but it is a page turner. And I do know a bit about putting in the work to achieve a dream. Shooter from "Hoosiers" is of the same ilk.
Mentions Marcus, Ayo but not Terrence?
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Came across some of Andy's stuff...
Last edited:
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
I feel like I’m gonna just love him when he’s out in the floor but won’t be nearly enough for my liking. Much like Hansberry last year
He's our starting 5 right now.....
For those who didn’t get a chance to listen to the B1G media day, here is my take:
Three represented the Illini. The coach, Kylan and Ty and all praised this team with glowing attributes.
Their noticeable comments about how great this team looks already in practice is evident because Kylan and Ty said this is the best team they have ever played on. Both played for team USA (Kylan twice) and last year’s elite 8 squad so you can tell it’s game on.
All the players are getting along well and camaraderie is high. Offensively they are off the charts, defensively, not so good. A 7th grade middle school team could hang a 100 on them.
Tonight at the 5:30 pm practice coach was going to begin inspired defensive practice. He has to toughen them up. They have the team to be great defenders but are making too many mistaken in practice, like too many fouls and worrying about making errors. Coach said the it was like the young players of the 22/23 team. Coach says he will toughen the tean up. He said he knows how.
Kylan and Ty said that coach was crazy but knew their best interest was his plan. Ty said he won’t leave Illinois because that’s how he was raised and coach is good to him.
High ceiling of talent on the whole team. The best freshman class coach has ever had and the team is one of the most talented team that he has ever had and so the ceiling if higher than last season, as he said in June.
Coach said Ben is their best shooter, and he was the player that will be the surprise of the team.
Will was likened to Michael Beasley. Will remembers and absorbs everything about the game, he is a savant on the court and his passing ability is limitless and his shots go in.
DGL has looked impressive this fall and coach lamented on not playing him much last season. He is a great defender also.
Morez is 6’9” 252 pound rebounding and athletic freak. (reminds me of Darrel Dawkins). Throw it up in the air and he will get it no matter how high up the ball is thrown.
Coach said Trey White is great and looks like a player, Ty is loved by the coaches and fans and is the team leader, KJ is special, can pass as good as anyone and is smart, he allows the game to decide what he needs to do to win. Carey is an athletic specimen. Tomislav can shoot the cover off of a basketball. Boswell is an elite shooter and defender.
And don’t go to a Pizza Hut parking lot after a loss.
Three represented the Illini. The coach, Kylan and Ty and all praised this team with glowing attributes.
Their noticeable comments about how great this team looks already in practice is evident because Kylan and Ty said this is the best team they have ever played on. Both played for team USA (Kylan twice) and last year’s elite 8 squad so you can tell it’s game on.
All the players are getting along well and camaraderie is high. Offensively they are off the charts, defensively, not so good. A 7th grade middle school team could hang a 100 on them.
Tonight at the 5:30 pm practice coach was going to begin inspired defensive practice. He has to toughen them up. They have the team to be great defenders but are making too many mistaken in practice, like too many fouls and worrying about making errors. Coach said the it was like the young players of the 22/23 team. Coach says he will toughen the tean up. He said he knows how.
Kylan and Ty said that coach was crazy but knew their best interest was his plan. Ty said he won’t leave Illinois because that’s how he was raised and coach is good to him.
High ceiling of talent on the whole team. The best freshman class coach has ever had and the team is one of the most talented team that he has ever had and so the ceiling if higher than last season, as he said in June.
Coach said Ben is their best shooter, and he was the player that will be the surprise of the team.
Will was likened to Michael Beasley. Will remembers and absorbs everything about the game, he is a savant on the court and his passing ability is limitless and his shots go in.
DGL has looked impressive this fall and coach lamented on not playing him much last season. He is a great defender also.
Morez is 6’9” 252 pound rebounding and athletic freak. (reminds me of Darrel Dawkins). Throw it up in the air and he will get it no matter how high up the ball is thrown.
Coach said Trey White is great and looks like a player, Ty is loved by the coaches and fans and is the team leader, KJ is special, can pass as good as anyone and is smart, he allows the game to decide what he needs to do to win. Carey is an athletic specimen. Tomislav can shoot the cover off of a basketball. Boswell is an elite shooter and defender.
And don’t go to a Pizza Hut parking lot after a loss.
That's a great book! I read it a couple of years ago and he also wrote one on baseball that is just as good. Check that out when you finish Sooley.
Wait, what? There's a process????
What's the hang=up?
He also wrote "Playing for Pizza", based on the Northern Italian Football League. Grounded in reality, it gives a very accurate depiction of the NIFL back in the late '70's and '80's when I played on a team there. Nothing like looking at your linebackers sitting on the bench at the half (we didn't have locker rooms to go to) puffing on cigarettes and drinking a beer. Then again, the after game parties were legendary. Highly recommended read, it won't make you any smarter but you will laugh and smile.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville