Pregame: Illinois at Arizona State, Saturday, September 8th, 9:30pm CT, ESPN

[IlliniKrush]

I'm not much for predicting outcomes but if I'm going to do it then I might as well go all the way.

31 - 13 Illini

What's the one thing that was the talk of training camp but ASU has zero game tape of? . . . Miles Osei

My prediction: Nate's fine but Miles accounts for 3 touchdowns, one receiving, one rushing and one passing.
Miles beats his man over the middle for a deep score.
Goal line read option and Miles outruns the defense to the corner.
And my favorite: ball inside the ten, Osei lines up in the backfield and takes a direct snap, roles left, ASU is caught of guard and not wanting to get beat again forget about Nate who slips through the line, the lefty throws back across his body hitting a wide open Scheelhaase in the back of the end zone.

Accounts for 120 all purpose yards.

Osei Wow Wow

[DaytonIllini]

Originally Posted by Illini2016

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=43&f=1679&t=9314068&p=1

They're really bringing the hate over there. Perhaps that is a sign that they are a bit scared?

Wow. I got some grief for predicting 28 ASU points. That is a small number compared to most of their fans predicting 30, 35 or even 45 points. They are certainly confident.

[Groundhogday]

Originally Posted by 99Devil

Hey guys, no worries on the troll topic, I find guys like those trolls humorous, all schools have them.

Only reason I even brought them up is so that you would have context so you didn't think I was trying to offend.

It is a fun thread.

To clarify, thaKid isn't a troll. He honestly believes that we will be competing for a national championship this year. Almost all of our starters many backups are future NFL players, we have a dozen future first round NFL picks, etc...

[Kramer116]

Originally Posted by Groundhogday

To clarify, thaKid isn't a troll. He honestly believes that we will be competing for a national championship this year. Almost all of our starters many backups are future NFL players, we have a dozen future first round NFL picks, etc...

I guess when you have as many predictions like Kid makes, he was right about Mercilus and Buchanan having big years, about guys like Wilson, Allen, Mercilus, Jenkins being high draft picks.

We do have a ton of talent on this current roster courtesy of the Zooker. Hell, ASU did too courtesy of Erickson. The problem with both rosters was coaching at the top and discipline. Damn though Zook had an eye for talent.

[Ransom Stoddard]

Originally Posted by Groundhogday

To clarify, thaKid isn't a troll. He honestly believes that we will be competing for a national championship this year. Almost all of our starters many backups are future NFL players, we have a dozen future first round NFL picks, etc...

We were also going to win every.single.game.

And every recruiting class was going to be a MONSTER.


Prediction
ASU - 27
UI - 20

I think we'll play fine, I think they will play better.

[the national]

Originally Posted by 99Devil

From the guy who wears orange

:laugh: Orange is a beautiful color

[the national]

Originally Posted by illynifan34

Their score prediction thread is fun:

Do they actually believe that score total? 51 pts? They are going to be upset when they score less than half that.

[thedewed]

Nate will likely not play much tomorrow. Injury worse than they are letting on. You'll like see both of the other qbs tomorrow.

On O'Toole last week, the delay of game and then the almost delay weren't on him, but on the staff not getting the plays in timely. I know the family of someone that was in the huddle, that's as far as I'll go. And they definitely sat on the lead in the 2nd half with conservative play calling. It was pretty obvious was it not?

I think you all will be pleasantly surprised with qb play tomorrow. Watch and learn.

[the national]

Originally Posted by thedewed

Nate will likely not play much tomorrow. Injury worse than they are letting on. You'll like see both of the other qbs tomorrow.

On O'Toole last week, the delay of game and then the almost delay weren't on him, but on the staff not getting the plays in timely. I know the family of someone that was in the huddle, that's as far as I'll go. And they definitely sat on the lead in the 2nd half with conservative play calling. It was pretty obvious was it not?

I think you all will be pleasantly surprised with qb play tomorrow. Watch and learn.

I wish i had your confidence on that. I think O'toole would be a good qb if he had some targets (multiple). Unfortunately, our team isn't currently built that way. I think we see Miles line up with O'toole on several plays just to mess with ASU.

It is a good sign that nate practiced and flew out with the team.

[Lake Camelot]

Originally Posted by 99Devil

I hope you all aren't offended by this, but I think it's pretty funny. A couple trolls came over to our board a while back and started posting outrageous things about the Ill defense (like the Defense is an NFL quality defense), and this thread emerged.

If this offends I'm sorry, I'm hoping it doesn't.

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=43&f=1679&t=9307604

That is one of the best threads I have seen on a board. I really enjoyed it. Let's not copy it though. I already am bored with copied opponent look alike threads.

[drumanimal]

Originally Posted by Lake Camelot

That is one of the best threads I have seen on a board. I really enjoyed it. Let's not copy it though. I already am bored with copied opponent look alike threads.

+1 :laugh::laugh::laugh:

[TheChiefRises]

Originally Posted by IlliniKrush

I'm not much for predicting outcomes but if I'm going to do it then I might as well go all the way.

31 - 13 Illini

What's the one thing that was the talk of training camp but ASU has zero game tape of? . . . Miles Osei

My prediction: Nate's fine but Miles accounts for 3 touchdowns, one receiving, one rushing and one passing.
Miles beats his man over the middle for a deep score.
Goal line read option and Miles outruns the defense to the corner.
And my favorite: ball inside the ten, Osei lines up in the backfield and takes a direct snap, roles left, ASU is caught of guard and not wanting to get beat again forget about Nate who slips through the line, the lefty throws back across his body hitting a wide open Scheelhaase in the back of the end zone.

Accounts for 120 all purpose yards.

Osei Wow Wow

You bring up an interesting point. Osei was shown very little in our first game.
Can he be our difference maker this game? If so:
Illini - 24
ASU: 20

W/O Scheel:
ASU: 24ish
Illini:10

Keep in mind, our defense IS really top notch. I'm not seeing ASU dumping 30+ points on us.

[Dan]

#Illini doing their Friday walkthrough at the ASU's practice field. #ILLvsASU http://twitpic.com/as6rsx



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ASU is finishing up painting the field. Great view here. http://pic.twitter.com/pQuo0xkC



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Forks down for Sparky this weekend. #Illini @IlliniFootball http://pic.twitter.com/K5jDrEJE



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Just arrived!!! http://pic.twitter.com/ClMeFZyh



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Final preparations to Sun Devil Stadium before we play them tomorrow night. Go #ILLINI!!! http://pic.twitter.com/1MwbIxNq



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#Illini players checking out Sun Devil Stadium. Kickoff for #ILLvsASU in just over 24 hours. http://twitpic.com/as77i9



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[Dan]

Just talked to coach Beckman. Says no internal official decision on quarterback. Said team doesn't know who will start. Decision in AM.

Beckman added if Scheelhaase doesn't play, they will use 2 quarterbacks.

Asked coach if he thought not announcing starter gave a competitive advantage...essentially said no

http://twitter.com/MattWettersten

[Dan]

#Illini had to move walk through to ASU practice dome tonight instead of game field. It was still being painted tonight.

http://twitter.com/MattWettersten

[AHSIllini32]

I don't believe for one second that the coaches don't know who's starting tomorrow yet.

[wpr]

After traveling with my wife and Mother in law for 2 full days I got a chance to relax so I turned on the tv and saw the IL ASU game was being broadcast. I was a little surprised. I wasn't exactly sure what day it was. I thought it was still Friday but witht he game on it must be Saturday. Then I was really confused when I saw the game was at IL instead of ASU. Then I noticed it was week 3. I knew I was tried but I didn't realize i was so tired that for a while I thought last year's game was this year's game.

[TooHot4Tots]

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I don't believe for one second that the coaches don't know who's starting tomorrow yet.

Ya think

[AzIlliniFan]

Originally Posted by wpr

After traveling with my wife and Mother in law for 2 full days I got a chance to relax so I turned on the tv and saw the IL ASU game was being broadcast. I was a little surprised. I wasn't exactly sure what day it was. I thought it was still Friday but witht he game on it must be Saturday. Then I was really confused when I saw the game was at IL instead of ASU. Then I noticed it was week 3. I knew I was tried but I didn't realize i was so tired that for a while I thought last year's game was this year's game.

I firmly believe it was the traveling with the wife and mother-in-law for 2 days that has your brain addled, not tiredness. It shall pass my friend.

Regards to the womenfolk

[wpr]

Originally Posted by AzIlliniFan

I firmly believe it was the traveling with the wife and mother-in-law for 2 days that has your brain addled, not tiredness. It shall pass my friend.

Regards to the womenfolk

Hey I was thrilled we won. (again) The funniest part was that we were sitting in the living room and I turned to my wife and asked her why Tim Beckman looks so much like Ron Zook.

[Clemens]

ARIZONA STATE VS. ILLINOIS

Opened: Arizona State pick ‘em
Current: Arizona State -4

Commentary: If Illinois QB Nathan Scheelhaase plays, take the points.

http://www.beyondthebets.com/college...ead-for-pokes/

This seems to be the consensus from betting sites

[256ILLINI]

Jonathan Brown tweeted about going to bed about 2 hours ago, so that makes it about 12:30 pacific time. That's a pretty good bedtime for a 9 30 game

[thedewed]

O'toole gives us the best chance to win this game and you'll see why tonight, if they let him throw the ball downfield unlike last week.

[AzIllini94]

As I said in my orginal post some of you Illiniois fans are giving asu way to much credit. This is a team with a qb that has little to none big time playing experince and they are weak at defensive backs position. Plus there o line not a whole better than ours. Plus you need to stop worring about the weather out it has been stormy all week and the high was dropped to below 100 plus it just rained huge all day friday. Lets no forget ASU is only getting 4 points and that because the game is here and Sun Devils stadium is far from hostile.

[AHSIllini32]

SOC - Arizona State

Our defense plays surprisingly well. Forces a lot of punts. But we still give up 27 points because our offense keeps giving ASU a short field. The offense does come alive under Miles Osei in the second half, cutting a 20-3 Arizona State lead to 20-17, but Osei’s inexperience rears it’s head and he throws a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. Arizona State scores with that short field, and our comeback is shot.

Arizona State 27, Illinois 17