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Illinois 93 Michigan 73 … Illinois athletics are very blessed with a stellar football program as well as a top flight basketball team to hang their hats on.The Illini beat Michigan 93 to 73 on Sunday with torrid three point shooting and quality rebounding as well as great defensive ability on display.Guard Tre White led the Illini with 19 points and 11 boards.Will Riley a forward for the Illini led all playmakers with 11 assists.Newly engaged Michigan Center Vladislav Goldin led the Wolverines with 22 points.Illinois’ next opponent are the Purdue Boilermakers who they play this Friday.

Mar 3, 2025

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Illinois 81 Iowa 61…The Illinois Illini had the good fortune of St.Patrick armed with a fistful of four leaf clovers on Wednesday as they thrashed Iowa 81 to 61.The Illini , led by center Tomaslav Ivisic,who scored 22 points grabbed an early lead and never looked back. Iowa has had a lackluster season as guard Brock Hardy pointed out after the game.Illinois has a chance to make the tournament even though they finish with two ranked opponents.

Feb 26, 2025

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The Long Walk Home…poem…Not everyone knows,Of the torment of being bullied,It’s a disease,The victims often suffer in silence. …The long walk home,For many young people,It’s fraught with fear,A unrelenting form of terror. …The young man has committed no crime,Except for just being himself,His adversary feels intent on asserting his dominance,Of his superior brute strength. …They say the only way to stop a bully,Is to startle him or her,Then thrash them,For most victims this is easier said than done. …The young man keeps a close eye on the clock,Knowing 3:30 will be imminent,His mind unravels,Hoping unrealistically for a protector or sudden means of salvation. …The long walk home,Seemingly there’s nothing he can do,For all the victims of bullying,There’s more of us than them.

Feb 11, 2025

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Poem All the suffering…I woke up on the Sunday before Christmas…Looking at a curious illusion…The trees across my window…Made a face with a pained expression. I thought of all the suffering…Of God’s creation…His children…And all his creatures. I think of the children…Who are enslaved…In human trafficking…Their pain is felt by most of us. Then there are the migrants…Who sleep in their shoes…Nor do they have the comforts of home…I feel their pain without knowing it firsthand. There are victims of sexual abuse…Who have suffered so greatly…Even without personal experience…I sympathize with you. I decided to illustrate …This painful face…Feeling a little sheepish…About the peculiarity of my drawing. Then my sister began cooking ham…Brewing coffee as well…My cat cried for food…Then I felt the urge to face the day. We should all take a moment…Whether Christian,Jewish, or Muslim…To consider the meaning of the season…What God means to us.

Dec 22, 2024

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Vikings 30 Bears 12…The Minnesota Vikings honored Randy Moss who recently announced he has cancer, they did it by dump trucking the Chicago Bears in front of their home faithful at U.S. Bank stadium. Justin Jefferson scored on a 7 yard pass from Sam Darnold and gave a shout out to their ailing friend. Cam Akers and Aaron Jones scored on one yard runs to elevate the Vikings to a 30 to 12 blowout of Chicago.Caleb Williams looked beleaguered late in the game as the Vikings defense stifled the Bears rookie prospect.The Bears will be shopping for a new coach,offensive lineman, and a different offensive line coach in the new season.The Vikings go on the road to play Seattle on Sunday while the Bears host Detroit.

Dec 21, 2024

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Vikings 21 Colts 13…The Minnesota Vikings prevailed on Sunday night thanks to divine providence namely the acquisition of Sam Darnold and all the great stars who play alongside him. Darnold threw for three touchdowns which was all the scoring necessary to beat Indianapolis.The Colts are dealing with quite a quarterback dilemma currently.Anthony Richardson and his now infamous “tap out” for fatigue is causing Indy many sleepless nights.As for the Vikings they scuffled in the first half until Sam Darnold hit Jordan Addison for a touchdown in the third quarter.The Vikings never looked back as their offense took command of the game.Joe Flacco looked like a statue as he was constantly being sacked by the Vikings defense.The Vikings play Jacksonville in nort Florida this Sunday.

Nov 9, 2024

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Haikus…Regarding family…Is a very complex thing…Our centerpiece.

Nov 7, 2024

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We are close knit…A clan of unique people…Who need one another. My father was stoic…With a rock like attitude…And great resolve. All families…Are dysfunctional…It is veritas. The family unit…Tends to be cohesive…Though not always. Christmas day sublime…The youngsters so boisterous…Such fleeting moments.
Bulls game…Chicago Bulls 133 Milwaukee Bucks 122…The Chicago Bulls outscored the Milwaukee Bucks in a shootout in brewtown.Coby White led the Bulls with 35 points while Nikola Vucevic had 22 points and 10 boards.Josh Giddey was also proficient for the Bulls with 17 points.Giannis Antekoumpo led The Bucks with 38 points.The Bulls host OKC in their home opener on Saturday night at the United Center.

Oct 26, 2024

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Bulls 116 Cavaliers 112…The Chicago Bulls outscored the Cleveland Cavaliers 116 to 112 on Tuesday night due to the torrid shooting of leading scorer Coby White and the strong inside presence of Nikola Vucevic. Dalen Terry added quality play making as well. Evan Mobley was the Cavaliers leading scorer. The Bulls travel to play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night.

Oct 11, 2024

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Haikus… What we see and feel…Perception or reality…The hindrance of truth.

Sep 17, 2024

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Burnt leaves odor…The smell of a edible meal…Both scents of autumn. With no discipline…I can accomplish nothing…Natures penalty.