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Illinois Fires Weber

Finishing the season 2-12 will lead to these kinds of things. (si.com)

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beserkr29 on 9 Mar 2012 - 1:56pm #

As an Illinois-dweller, I feel like Weber's success was highest when Self was his coach, and after the recruiting prowess left with Self to KU, Illinois never recovered.  Not really all that upset about it, either.  Illini fans are awful.

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ArTbkward on 9 Mar 2012 - 2:14pm #

I would disagree, I lived in Champaign for over a year and never had a problem with the Illini fans, although OSU never lost to them in either football or basketball while I was there either.  I made it to one football and one basketball game vs OSU out there too, and they were always hospitable.

Tough time to be an Illini coach, sounds like they should have quit sipping the Zook Juice.

We should strive to keep thy name, of fair repute and spotless fame...
(Also, I'm not a dude)

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misterpants on 9 Mar 2012 - 2:26pm #

I would disagree as well. I was a student there for four years, attended many sporting events, always rooted for the opposition, and was always treated very well. I have no beef with their fans, aside from the few who still cling to their regrettable former mascot.

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Normal Buck on 9 Mar 2012 - 11:07pm #

I've lived and worked out here among them for about 13 years now, and agree, they're not bad to deal with in terms of opposing fans

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Ramzy Staff on 9 Mar 2012 - 4:53pm #

Illinois hadn't fired a men's basketball coach since the mid-1970s.

Also, if it weren't for America's Kabul (West Lafayette) Champaign would have the Worst B1G Town crown by a significant margin. Huuuuuge drop after those two. It's at least two hours to Chicago or Indianapolis and otherwise there's nothing but diabeetus as far as the eye can see.

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ArTbkward on 9 Mar 2012 - 5:27pm #

Um, State College?

We should strive to keep thy name, of fair repute and spotless fame...
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