Awesome Illinois, Just Awesome

That four seed looked pretty good next to Illinois in the latest bracketology from ESPN.  Well after last night it will take quite a bit to get a four seed or better in the big dance.     Last night I was hearing how Penn State was trying to play its way into the tournament, while Illinois had nothing to play for.  Unbelievable.  In all of the "bubble" hype that we are fed this time of year, it's easy to forget about playing for a better seed in your conference tournament and in the field of 64.     With a terrible come from ahead loss at Penn State last night, the Illini likely cost themselves any chance at the #2 seed in the conference tournament, and will have to make a run to avoid playing a top three seed if they make the second round of the NCAA Tournament.