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Elite meet in Big Ten opener

By Jay Bilas
Special to ESPN Insider

Thursday, January 5, 2006

No. 7 Michigan State at No. 6 Illinois Tonight, 9 ET (ESPN2) Overview The Illini have a great home-court advantage in Assembly Hall, playing in front of one of the most passionate crowds in college basketball. The Orange Krush is loud and a factor, and the Orange atmosphere is another hurdle for Michigan State to overcome in trying to win this game on the road -- as if Bruce Weber's undefeated and defending Big Ten champs were not tough enough. To Tom Izzo, a silent crowd would be a beautiful n ...

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