The Eve of the Moment (02/05/20)

19 years ago, Illinois beat Michigan State at the first "Paint the Hall Orange" and announced their arrival on the national stage.  In the next five days, Brad Underwood's Illini team has an opportunity to announce their return to national relevance. Mike Carpenter reflects on this moment and his own journey as an Illini fan.  For a long-starved fan base, these two games mean everything.