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Title: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 11, 2020, 08:37:58 AM
Illinois opens as 7-point underdogs to the Scarlet Knights who haven't been favored in a Big Ten game since 2014.
We are who we are.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ILLove1997 on November 11, 2020, 09:05:24 AM
 !!!!!! why does Illinois suck so bad?

I literally haven't watched a minute this season, I thought we had one of the top offensive lines?  (lol)
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 11, 2020, 10:48:28 AM
!!!!!! why does Illinois suck so bad?

I literally haven't watched a minute this season, I thought we had one of the top offensive lines?  (lol)
Oh, why not. I've watched Illinois football for 50 years. We are who we are, and we'll sneak in a win somewhere. Maybe.
Every facet of our game is lacking, other than the kicking game. Reminds me of when our punter was the team MVP. 
Our OL was thought to be an asset because of their experience, but being 6'4" 310 lb juniors and seniors doesn't make up for being not as athletic or as physical as the people they're going up against.
It's a little frustrating when the players don't give up vs PU and give themselves a chance, then have no carry over to the next game. After which Lovie says 'we're better than what we showed so we'll make some changes. Chase Brown will get more carries'.
Which may mean he gets 5 instead of 4, but the qb still has more rushing attempts than Epstein and Ford combined.
I'll admit, I did flip channels to the Fla vs Georgia game for a few minutes. Night and day difference.
But I'll be in front of the tv for the start of the Rutgers game, watch the game, and hope for the players to get a win.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Jrock74 on November 12, 2020, 08:16:34 AM
We have the worst secondary in the history of college football and our running game makes me want to puke.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ridingthegrange on November 12, 2020, 09:14:12 AM
Oh, why not. I've watched Illinois football for 50 years. We are who we are, and we'll sneak in a win somewhere. Maybe.
Every facet of our game is lacking, other than the kicking game. Reminds me of when our punter was the team MVP. 
Our OL was thought to be an asset because of their experience, but being 6'4" 310 lb juniors and seniors doesn't make up for being not as athletic or as physical as the people they're going up against.
It's a little frustrating when the players don't give up vs PU and give themselves a chance, then have no carry over to the next game. After which Lovie says 'we're better than what we showed so we'll make some changes. Chase Brown will get more carries'.
Which may mean he gets 5 instead of 4, but the qb still has more rushing attempts than Epstein and Ford combined.
I'll admit, I did flip channels to the Fla vs Georgia game for a few minutes. Night and day difference.
But I'll be in front of the tv for the start of the Rutgers game, watch the game, and hope for the players to get a win.

Gotta applaud a Terry Masar reference!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: fucking on November 12, 2020, 11:16:39 AM
He was a nice guy.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ridingthegrange on November 12, 2020, 03:33:53 PM
Was he MVP 70 or 71?  Can't quite recall.  I left the end of 71.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: fucking on November 12, 2020, 04:02:35 PM
I knew him as a Guinness sipper, when I was a bartender.

My band played Nature's Table a few times circa 1990. But I don't remember him from that era. I think they were home with their kids by the time we'd be loading in.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 12, 2020, 04:43:33 PM
Was he MVP 70 or 71?  Can't quite recall.  I left the end of 71.
That was 71. Blackman's first year. We had those gawd awful helmets with the stripes on the sides sometime during Blackman. But I dont know if it was his first year.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: frankiew on November 12, 2020, 05:28:07 PM
Rutgers 27 Illini 23

After the game Lovie says "we're turning the corner"
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Custard on November 12, 2020, 05:37:51 PM
Disagree with the score, think it’ll be worse, rest is spot on
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: murphstahoe on November 12, 2020, 06:03:36 PM
Rutgers 27 Illini 23

After the game Lovie says "we're turning the corner"
I'm more optimistic - Covid 1 - Football - 0
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Breal31 on November 13, 2020, 07:15:36 AM
!!!!!! why does Illinois suck so bad?

I literally haven't watched a minute this season, I thought we had one of the top offensive lines?  (lol)

1) the head coach you are paying 5 million dollars a year to sits his ass on a recliner in Scottsdale all winter while his competitors are out working their assess off. No, that’s not made up.

2) the talent on the roster sucks, outside of a few guys up at the top. It’s almost like completely suck ass recruiting rankings year after year tell the story...

3) the “ let’s grab the towel boy from _____ University” transfer model actually isn’t as innovative and genius as some thought. Heck, it’s almost like working your ass off recruiting HS kids is the way to go? Go figure!

4) His staff is truly terrible. Some position coaches are as bad as you could dream of.

5) Breal31 was AOTC on Lovie Smith being a disaster.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ILLove1997 on November 13, 2020, 09:24:47 AM
1) the head coach you are paying 5 million dollars a year to sits his ass on a recliner in Scottsdale all winter while his competitors are out working their assess off. No, that’s not made up.

2) the talent on the roster sucks, outside of a few guys up at the top. It’s almost like completely suck ass recruiting rankings year after year tell the story...

3) the “ let’s grab the towel boy from _____ University” transfer model actually isn’t as innovative and genius as some thought. Heck, it’s almost like working your ass off recruiting HS kids is the way to go? Go figure!

4) His staff is truly terrible. Some position coaches are as bad as you could dream of.

5) Breal31 was AOTC on Lovie Smith being a disaster.

well at least we checked off that all important box (According to Tempo)
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 13, 2020, 11:39:50 AM
well at least we checked off that all important box (According to Tempo)

Maybe you can give Breal your "Tempo Award" so you can accept the vaunted JudgeJudy Award?
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 13, 2020, 12:03:29 PM
The Duel in Piscataway has been moved to high noon Chicago Standard Time.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Breal31 on November 13, 2020, 03:25:54 PM
Maybe you can give Breal your "Tempo Award" so you can accept the vaunted JudgeJudy Award?

2 prestigious pieces of trophy right there
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Judge Judy on November 13, 2020, 05:45:08 PM
2 prestigious pieces of trophy right there

That’s all I’ve ever wanted
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ILLove1997 on November 13, 2020, 05:55:06 PM
Maybe you can give Breal your "Tempo Award" so you can accept the vaunted JudgeJudy Award?

you'll pry that award from my cold dead fingers
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Custard on November 13, 2020, 05:57:49 PM
This might be the last Illini football game, maybe ever?
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 13, 2020, 09:27:41 PM
This might be the last Illini football game, maybe ever?

Promise?
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: fucking on November 13, 2020, 10:59:38 PM
We should move to soccer.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: IlliniGolf on November 14, 2020, 10:26:41 AM
Definitely watching the Masters today !
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Custard on November 14, 2020, 11:52:38 AM
Me too
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 14, 2020, 12:06:26 PM
That was quick.

JudgeJudy bet on Illinois?
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 12:06:41 PM
At least we made them work for their first score. lol.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 12:09:23 PM
Lemme guess. Left tackle run for 2, Juice picks up 2, qb draw or sack, punt.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 14, 2020, 12:14:17 PM
Vaunted offensive line in action!!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Custard on November 14, 2020, 12:18:07 PM
Lemme guess. Left tackle run for 2, Juice picks up 2, qb draw or sack, punt.

Nailed it!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 12:36:11 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/cQ5NyBF/20201114-123505.png) (https://ibb.co/TtXHwf8)
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Breal31 on November 14, 2020, 12:40:33 PM
Isiah Williams looks like he has to muster all the strength in his body to throw a 15 yd pass
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 12:49:43 PM
He'll get killed if he keeps running the ball.
The pass to Barker looked good.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 01:20:55 PM
Time for the ol don't score too quick.
Oh well, how about an incomplete pass on 3rd down to give Rutgers the ball instead.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 01:34:16 PM
At the half. 13 carries for Juice2.
(https://i.ibb.co/DCvVZhz/Screenshot-20201114-133149.jpg) (https://ibb.co/J7GB9Vm)
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 02:03:29 PM
OL opened some nice holes for the Rutgers D on those 5 plays from the 1.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 03:07:59 PM
Nice to see Witherspoon get his 2nd pick of the year. The last guy to sign, late July ? 2019. Started 3 games and played ok as a true freshman.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Miles Leonard on November 14, 2020, 03:14:41 PM
Both of these programs need to fold
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 14, 2020, 03:15:56 PM
Illini in your eye!!!!!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: illinicalvin on November 14, 2020, 03:20:35 PM
This is embarrassing even if we win.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: illinicalvin on November 14, 2020, 03:26:06 PM
That said, winning is better than losing!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Miles Leonard on November 14, 2020, 03:26:20 PM
3 point upset win over Rutgers in year 5 of the Lovie Smith era.

Hang a banner.
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 14, 2020, 03:26:52 PM
Kudos to JudgeJudy for winning his bet that he probably didn't place!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: ThePAMan on November 14, 2020, 03:32:23 PM
3 point upset win over Rutgers in year 5 of the Lovie Smith era.

Hang a banner.

Rose Bowl!!!!!
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Custard on November 14, 2020, 03:35:00 PM
Brutal game but was nice to get a W and see the players fired up
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: illinicalvin on November 14, 2020, 03:36:06 PM
Perfect point of the season to drink Kool-Aid, so with our remaining schedule I could see us beating Nebraska, Iowa at home, and the Northwestern rivalry game, which puts us at 4-4 and bowl bound!

(2-6).
Title: Re: The Fighting Underdogs vs Rutgers
Post by: Somewhere in Mn on November 14, 2020, 03:42:30 PM
It wasnt pretty, but it didnt go to OT.
192 yards for Juice2, for the qb rushing record.
31 carries for a qb ?