This is not your normal revenge game. IT'S not like last year the Illini won by 30..it's not like they were up 20 pts. with 2min. to go and played up tempo and shot nothing but 3's. It is because the Terps allowed Illinois to go on a 20-3 run in the 2nd half!!!
Alittle background: Two years ago MD. had a 17-15 record,did'nt even make the NIT! Then in the off season 1 player got dismissed and 3 players transferred!! Now they start their new season in the BIG10. From the start they had great chemistry, started with a school best 11-1 start,2-0 in new conf. , with a win at Mich St. Now they go to play a much weaker Illini team. Terps were up only 28-26 at half. Turgeon read them the riot act and challenged his players..hit the boards,focus,ect. Then the crap hits the fan with the home team going on a 20-3 run!!!!! NO FRIGGIN WAY ??? Well after the game I never saw a coach walk so fast as Turgeon, shook Groce hand nothing said ,no eye contact!!!.......Well to make along story short,5 min. after that game I had this game circled!..There will be no pity no remorse....just a old fashion beat down.!!! Terps have lost 3 of 4, but do need this game for a double bye in BIG10 Trny.............................tail,fa de,pass...........................BOL