Illinois @ Iowa

[illini4everjp]

Well it's time to take our little show on the road again and this time its to the pink locker rooms of Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City. However, if we learned anything from Coach Zook's comments after the MSU game, the Illini will be anything but pretty pink for this game. Expect a fired up, emotion, and energetic Illini to march out and hopefully erase the memories of last week. Iowa is coming off a loss at OSU so they will be looking to prove something as well. However while everyone knows Illinois' weaknesses, we are just now seeing Iowa's. If Iowa over looks us, then we should have a chance to win. That being said, I think Illinois third win will have to wait till we land in Bloomington.

Iowa - 35
Illinois - 31

Official Game Notes - http://fightingillini.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092605aab.html

[Dan]

4 games in, and we have the exact same record as Iowa! 2-2 (0-1). That means it should be close, right?

39-38 Iowa.

[orange100]

could be a shootout....... or a shutout.

either way, i expect us to compete a lot more than last saturday, which will help me accept the impending loss we will take.

skwawks 42
Illini 28

[illini4everjp]

Let's just hope that Iowa continues their downward slide and that we can get out of ours.

[krillini76]

I think our defense is too underequipped to handle Big 10 strenght, even if it is crappy Iowa. I see them taking out their frustration on us...

Iowa 52 - Illini 13

Sad.

[illini4everjp]

Well that begs the question of whose frustration is bigger - Illinois or Iowa?

[krillini76]

Well that begs the question of whose frustration is bigger - Illinois or Iowa?

We had no expectations going into this season. They were picked to win the Big 10.

So bottom line: I'd rather be us (but then when isn't that the case :) )

[illini4everjp]

haha good point, but then again, I'd rather be us simply because they are from Iowa and we're from Illinois.

[HOOPDOG]

Iowa 38

Illinois 13

[DMW5]

This is going terrible, probably a more embarrassing performance than last week.

[illini4everjp]

Well defense was better than last week, but offense was about the same. I really do want to see what happens at Indiana though. I definetly don't thnk it was as bad as the MSU game though.

FIRE MIKE MALLORY

[chiefrules]

how long can zook live on "we gotta b more enthusiastic"?

[illini4everjp]

Well next season at least. The problem isn't Zook, its the talent on the team (or lack there of), and since thats out of Zook's control right now, don't look for things to get much better in Champaign till next fall.

[orange100]

The great Steve Spurrier is 0-2 in conference, as well. The Urban Meyer Gators got beat DOWN last night.

Zook needs players, and he will get them. He is doing what he can with what he has this year.

[krillini76]

The great Steve Spurrier is 0-2 in conference, as well. The Urban Meyer Gators got beat DOWN last night.

Zook needs players, and he will get them. He is doing what he can with what he has this year.

Totally agree. We NEED some hosses out there!

And yeah, wasn't that great how Florida got crushed? Boy genius Urban Meyer had no answer whatsoever. Spurrier is a joke, too. Washed up.

[illini4everjp]

Iowa fans are a joke

Apparently they are alittle upset at Zook

http://mb27.scout.com/fiowafansfrm2.showMessage?topicID=13947.topic

[orange100]

hahahahah. stupid squawks. "Zook wouldn't make small talk with our over-rated coach. waaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!"

One thing is for sure, they won't be beating us with Illinois players anymore.
:D

[illini4everjp]

It's funny because Iowa sucks.

http://www.hawkcentral.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050930/HAWKS0104/50930003/1053/HAWKS

[illini4everjp]

Again, Iowa sucks.

http://www.kcrg.com/article.aspx?art_id=97943&cat_id=123

http://main7.iowa.com/images/image13585.jpg

[Dan]

That is so very funny.