The News-Gazette · Dec 17, 2018
Asmussen | No rivalry quite like Braggin' Rights
Illinois teammates stand on the court for the national anthem before the start of an NCAA college basketball game against East Tennessee State at the State Farm Center Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign. Illinois won the game 73-55.Missouri week is here. Finally.
After Saturday's easy win against East Tennessee State, Illinois coach Brad Underwood answered question after question about what just happened. Why didn't Ayo Dosunmu play? (late for shootaround). Were the Illini less aggressive in the second half? (Credit East Tennessee State.) What did Samba Kane mean to the team? ("He's been great.")
After eight minutes, I couldn't wait any longer.