Pregame: Illinois vs Western Michigan, Saturday, September 1st, 11:00am CT, ESPNU

[Illini2016]

Originally Posted by NadaKage

Chief flag is already flying outside and I've been sporting my O&B all day around Indy. Go Illini!

Well done, my friend. Hail to the Orange!

[trevdv]

This may be a strange question, but can you bring garbage bags or something of that sort into Memorial Stadium? I'm assuming the seats will be wet, and when I went to a couple rainy Cubs games this year, my seat was soaking the whole game. Any way I can bring some big towel or garbage bag or something into the stadium? I'll be sitting out there cheering on my Illini regardless of weather!

[Illini2016]

Originally Posted by trevdv

This may be a strange question, but can you bring garbage bags or something of that sort into Memorial Stadium? I'm assuming the seats will be wet, and when I went to a couple rainy Cubs games this year, my seat was soaking the whole game. Any way I can bring some big towel or garbage bag or something into the stadium? I'll be sitting out there cheering on my Illini regardless of weather!

According to FightingIllini.com, it seems as though garbage bags would be acceptable. However, you never know what they might pull. They might decide that it is under the "Bags" category so that they can make some money on ponchos. Regardless, I'm pretty sure you could purchase ponchos inside Memorial Stadium. I'm kind of counting on that assumption.

Also, I don't know about anyone else, but I'm a little skeptical to the amount of rain that is being predicted. They said that there was a very good chance that it would rain today in Champaign and then continue on and I felt nothing but maybe a drop all day. I'm not saying, I'm just saying...

[Dan]

SOC -- Western Michigan

1) Turnover fairy. She OWES us. We are DUE for some luck. Fumbles, tipped interceptions -- we just haven't had a good luck season since 2007. We're due. I think this game kicks off with some luck, mostly because

2) Issac. Sweet, sweet, Tropical Storm Issac. If there's one thing we could use with two safeties (likely) out, it's wind and rain. Make it sloppy, and Carder doesn't get a chance to go for 549 yards. Make them run against our front seven, and they have no chance. We might lose next week in the desert, but we're not losing this one in the rain.

Illinois 30, Western Michigan 17

http://alioneye.com/2012/08/31/soc-western-michigan-2/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/IlliniHQcom/381368476076

[rrhafley]

All takes place in the last 12 hours:
Watch BTN's 2012 Illinois preview.........................check
Watch BTN's 2012 Leaders Divison preview.............check
Watch all of Dan's 2012 Videos on Loyalty..............check
Re-Watch 2007 OSU game on BTN........................check
Re-Watch Texas/Kraft Bowl games on DVR..............check
Pull out Orange #2 Jersey/ place on nightstand........check
Read ALE's SOC/ Read Blue Ribbon Preview..............check
Re-Re-Watch 2007 OSU game now on DVR..............check
Can't sleep/ think about Alex Carder arm.................check
An Illini victory over WMU 24 to 21........................waiting

[accountingIllini]

Only a couple time poster but everyday reader here. I live in Chicago and listen to the illini hq pod casts every day I can. (I'm 27 and sure we can turn this thing around in Chicago soon)

I got married last week and am in koh sumui, Thailand with my new wife on the honey moon. The game will start at 11 pm here and we Are ready to go. Espn 3 I hope will stream well. Going to be rocking the orange 12 time zones away!

Go illini!

Wifes prediction:
Ill 20
WMu 17

...as we know, the women is always right...hope she is on this one too.

[Lovethechief78]

Originally Posted by rrhafley

All takes place in the last 12 hours:
Watch BTN's 2012 Illinois preview.........................check
Watch BTN's 2012 Leaders Divison preview.............check
Watch all of Dan's 2012 Videos on Loyalty..............check
Re-Watch 2007 OSU game on BTN........................check
Re-Watch Texas/Kraft Bowl games on DVR..............check
Pull out Orange #2 Jersey/ place on nightstand........check
Read ALE's SOC/ Read Blue Ribbon Preview..............check
Re-Re-Watch 2007 OSU game now on DVR..............check
Can't sleep/ think about Alex Carder arm.................check
An Illini victory over WMU 24 to 21........................waiting

rrhafley -

I notice you are in Bremerton, WA? I'm in the Seattle area.. Check out the Seattle Illini Club on www.seattleillini.org

We have some great game watches at Buckley's on Queen Anne. The ASU game next sat. we'll have great beer and drink specials, raffle prizes and our brand new t-shirts! Join us if you can! We also fly Papa Del's pizza out to Seattle every March!

[Lovethechief78]

Originally Posted by Illini2016

Well done, my friend. Hail to the Orange!

Wish I had a Chief flag to fly..

GO ILLINI!!

[Ander1345]

Staying up real late so when I wake up itll be closer to gametime. #dedication

[FredrickFremont]

Originally Posted by accountingIllini

Only a couple time poster but everyday reader here. I live in Chicago and listen to the illini hq pod casts every day I can. (I'm 27 and sure we can turn this thing around in Chicago soon)

I got married last week and am in koh sumui, Thailand with my new wife on the honey moon. The game will start at 11 pm here and we Are ready to go. Espn 3 I hope will stream well. Going to be rocking the orange 12 time zones away!

Go illini!

Wifes prediction:
Ill 20
WMu 17

...as we know, the women is always right...hope she is on this one too.

I believe ESPN3 is now one of the "channels" under the WatchESPN umbrella, which I think doesn't work outside the US.

You may need a VPN to make it work...and you'll need your cable-provider details (assuming you subscribe to one of ESPN's partners)...

[BWBW]

Looks like rain and thunder for the game. Maybe we'll provide the lightning.

[accountingIllini]

Originally Posted by FredrickFremont

I believe ESPN3 is now one of the "channels" under the WatchESPN umbrella, which I think doesn't work outside the US.

You may need a VPN to make it work...and you'll need your cable-provider details (assuming you subscribe to one of ESPN's partners)...

You are 100 percent correct. Does not work outside the us. Noted this right after the post. Went around the little town I'm in and found a place that has Espinoza for the Iowa game...but no Espn u. Looks like I will be streaming wdws and mr Brian Barnhart. Just like a true illini, never give up.

Go illini!

[quhawks12]

GAMEDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET'S GET IT!!!

[Dan]

UPDATE: both the pregame streetfest and the pregame Illini walk are CANCELED.

http://twitter.com/wdws1400

Parking changes for oversized vehicles

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...082912aaa.html

[ButkusDaBear]

I think the eye of the hurricane will be right over Champaign during part of the game. I'm going to the game and am kind of looking forward to watching the game in a hurricane (tropical depression).

[Dan]

I'm no longer sure the game is available everywhere on ESPN3. Apologies if it's blacked out for you. (My http://espn3.com screen lists blackouts for other games, but not Illinois-Western Michigan.)

[AK Illini]

Really looking forward to this...first meaningful sporting event since DRose went down.

[Dan]

View from the #Illini press box at the moment. #Isaac isn't stopping @MarchingIllini from preparing for the game. http://twitpic.com/apy6vy



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[Dan]

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[FredrickFremont]

Love the all-blue look, by the way. Will be really sweet when we wear it with wILL-INI's white helmet!

[AHSIllini32]

looking at weather.com and animating the radar it looks like the rain will spin out of the area by game time.

[USNIlliniFan]

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

looking at weather.com and animating the radar it looks like the rain will spin out of the area by game time.

Thinking the same thing if it doesn't fill in behind it...

[Kramer116]

Wonderful looks like it will be beautiful weather in Chicago as well. Thurderstorms starting in about an hour plus. I still have to go pick up my friend at her place and head to the bar to get cover.

Revised score:

ILL 33
WM 17

DY and JF both go over 100 rushing.

[mattcoldagelli]

YOU GUYS.

We have a football game today.

[Dan]

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