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Asmussen | Criticize him all you want, but Dakich a fan of Underwood's Illini

"This won't end well for Illinois."

That was ESPN2 analyst Dan Dakich right before Ayo Dosunmu's clutch three-pointer Tuesday night against Michigan State.

Dakich's words drew the ire of some Illinois fans. To be fair, he was commenting on the status of that particular play and not predicting the future.

During his Wednesday radio show in Indianapolis, Dakich welcomed Illinois coach Brad Underwood.

Dakich pointed to his own failure, calling himself an R-rated version of dope.

"Next thing you know, whap, a three," Dakich said. "That's a freshman doing that."

If Illinois fans want to peg Dakich Public Enemy No.