Illinois was hoping for some 12 vs. 5 mojo Friday night, and for 2/3 of a basketball game, they had it. With five minutes left on the clock, the Fighting Illini had a ten point lead and things were looking good for Bruce Weber & Co.But like a broken down coke slut on the receiving end of a Johnny Holmes dome shot, Illinois choked.
The Fighting Illini did not score in the final 4:25 of regulation, watching their hopes and dreams of March Magic crumble before their very eyes.
End result: Virginia Tech 54, Illinois 52
The Hokies will move onto round two and face Weber’s former team, the Salukis of Southern Illinois. I for one was hoping Illinois would hold on and win, just so I could see them sent home on Sunday by SIU.
Instead, Weber heads back to his office in Champaign today to put the pieces together. Coach, here are a few tips for next season…
1. Establish a go-to man. Down the stretch, your team does not have a clutch shooter. With 10 seconds left on the clock, whose number are you calling?
2. Get your house in order. Your guys are turning into the Cincinnati Bengals of the NCAA.
3. Bring back Illiniwek. Tell Miles Brand, Chief Running Water, and anyone else who has a problem with him to suck a fat one and get that goofy bastard back on the court.
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