I would like to thank the Paint Crew for once again setting up the alumni Paint Crew section for the opening game of the Big Ten season. Last year was a blast and this year you get three for the price of two as myself, Mrs. T-Mill, and Miniature In-Utero T-Mill will be participating in the festivities.

Yes, I will be loud tonight. I don't know any other way to be. I have the camera with me for YouTube purposes and I will be tweeting throughout the game.

Illinois Fighting Illini

Location: Champaign, Illinois

2011-12 record: 17-15, 6-12 Big Ten

2012-13 Record: 13-1, 0-0 Big Ten

RPI: 11

2012 Postseason: None

Blog Representation: The Champaign Room (Here is Tom's Preview)

Series With Purdue: Purdue leads 95-84 (Purdue has won 7 straight)

Last Purdue win: 67-62 on 2/15/2012 at Illinois

Last Illinois win: 66-48 on 2/8/2009 at Illinois

Time: 8:30pm

TV: Big Ten Network

Odds: Illinois by 2.5