Illini women making each moment count

Illinois women's basketball coach Nancy Fahey chats with people before appearing on the radio show at the Esquire in Champaign on Monday.CHAMPAIGN — The countdown to the Nov. 10 season opener against Fort Wayne is underway for the Illinois women's basketball team. And first-year coach Nancy Fahey is grateful for the 18 days the Illini still have to prepare before facing the Mastodons at 1 p.m. at State Farm Center.

"I think there's a point in time where you've got to start playing somebody else," Fahey said. "We're not there yet. Teachers always want every little bit more of their time. We're getting there, but we'll be excited to get rolling on the 10th."

This season is Fahey's first at a…