Pregame: Illinois vs Purdue, Saturday, November 17th, 2:30pm CT, BTN

Dan · Nov 11, 2012, 07:30 AM

Illinois Fighting Illini (2-8, 0-6) vs Purdue Boilermakers (4-6, 1-5)

Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2012

Location: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL (60,670)

Time: 2:30pm CT

TV: BTN

Check the BTN GameFinder for Illinois-Purdue channel info- http://btn.com/about/btn-gamefinder/

Series: Illinois leads 42-39-6

B1G LEADERS DIVISION
Ohio State*______6-0__10-0
Wisconsin________4-2___7-3
Penn State*______4-2___6-4
Indiana__________2-4___4-6
Purdue___________1-5___4-6
Illinois_________0-6___2-8
*Ohio State and Penn State are eligible to win the Leaders Division, but ineligible to participate in the B1G title game and postseason play.

B1G LEGENDS DIVISION
Nebraska_________5-1___8-2
Michigan_________5-1___7-3
Northwestern_____3-3___7-3
Minnesota________2-4___6-4
Michigan State___2-4___5-5
Iowa_____________2-4___4-6

Judgesmails · Nov 11, 2012, 08:00 AM

Sagarin predictor model says Purdue by 10.
I'll go with that.

Purdue 23
Illini 13

trevdv · Nov 11, 2012, 08:26 AM

Somehow I pictured an idealistic week 13 game at Northwestern where we were both 5-6, and bowl eligibility was on the line. Lol, clearly that's not happening, but this is the only game left I can see with a W next to the box score. This is more of my heart not my head. Here's to hoping we can finish with just one more win...

- 13
Purdue - 10

quhawks12 · Nov 11, 2012, 08:27 AM

I can't see us scoring a TD and I agree with Sagarin so I'll say 13-3.

ILLINISTU · Nov 11, 2012, 01:26 PM

I can't see us scoring a TD, on offense, but after recent improvement I like special teams to get one. Illini steal one and avoid being skunked in the Big Ten!!!

Illini 13
Boilers 9

Dan · Nov 11, 2012, 03:26 PM

Purdue opens a 4.5-pt favorite over Illinois

http://www.betonline.com/sportsbook#

Judgesmails · Nov 11, 2012, 03:32 PM

Good value for boiler fans

illinois_hustle · Nov 11, 2012, 04:18 PM

We're going to win this one, because ... well why the hell not?

A good opening drive is punched in this time. Two more decent drives that stall for FGs. A TD from either ST or the defense, or setup by them. The stale, cold lasagna gives everyone gastrointestinal distress.

Purdue 16
Illinois 20

quhawks12 · Nov 11, 2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

Purdue opens a 4.5-pt favorite over Illinois

http://www.betonline.com/sportsbook#

Purdue already at -7 all over Vegas. That didn't take long.

DrewD007 · Nov 11, 2012, 07:15 PM

Forecast looks decent for Saturday, low 50s and sunny. If it takes a turn for the worse, probably won't end up at the game.

Dan · Nov 11, 2012, 07:31 PM

Just realized we have BTN rollover channel drama for the Purdue game.

Minnesota-Nebraska also on BTN 2:30pm CT.

:laugh:

IlliniWood · Nov 11, 2012, 09:03 PM

I doubt anyone will raise too much of a stink not being able to watch this debacle continue.

AHSIllini32 · Nov 11, 2012, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IlliniWood

I doubt anyone will raise too much of a stink not being able to watch this debacle continue.

I absolutely would.

jackman404 · Nov 11, 2012, 09:54 PM

For some reason, I think we're going to win this game. This season reminds me of Penn State in 2003. They were awful all season, were 2-8 (0-6), and then played phenominal to beat Indiana 52-7. I think we win big in this game, and then Beckman does not win another game at Illinois.

Illinois: 31
Purdue: 15

AHSIllini32 · Nov 12, 2012, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackman404

For some reason, I think we're going to win this game. This season reminds me of Penn State in 2003. They were awful all season, were 2-8 (0-6), and then played phenominal to beat Indiana 52-7. I think we win big in this game, and then Beckman does not win another game at Illinois.

Illinois: 31
Purdue: 15

lovedachief · Nov 12, 2012, 08:15 AM

Purdue 250 fans attending

Illinois 13 fans attending (and 0 fans watching because we will all be up late Friday night and into Saturday morning following what the Basketball team is doing in Hawaii).

One more prediction: Halftime adjustments won't work. That is the most consistent part of the the Iliini team this year.

IlliniWood · Nov 12, 2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I absolutely would.

Correction: I doubt many would raise too much of a stink not being able to watch this debacle continue.

IlliniFail · Nov 12, 2012, 08:37 AM

My prediction: Pain!

illynifan34 · Nov 12, 2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

I absolutely would.

Same here, I want to watch my team every week, win or lose.

Groundhogday · Nov 12, 2012, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quhawks12

I can't see us scoring a TD and I agree with Sagarin so I'll say 13-3.

Hard to see us winning if we can't score. And it is hard to envisioning us scoring. Maybe Ashante will get us another touchdown?

I Hate Lemonier · Nov 12, 2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quhawks12

I can't see us scoring a TD and I agree with Sagarin so I'll say 13-3.

Purdue's defense is somewhere between Indiana and Minnesota so i will say we score 10. I think a rejuvenated Purdue team scores 27 and we go 2-9 ATS

Buster · Nov 12, 2012, 07:51 PM

The only way we can win the football game is to have our football players play football better than the other football team.

quhawks12 · Nov 12, 2012, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhogday

Hard to see us winning if we can't score. And it is hard to envisioning us scoring. Maybe Ashante will get us another touchdown?

That was supposed to have Purdue winning 13-3. And I agree...Ashante is our only hope.

Watching the basketball games I'm seeing some serious parallels between Ashante Williams and Tyler Griffey.

drumanimal · Nov 12, 2012, 08:21 PM

Why can't we get a 9am start for this one. Just get it over with. :laugh: 21-6 Boilers win!!

Dan · Nov 13, 2012, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Game 11 Notes: Illinois vs. Purdue

TV Announcers: Tim Neverett, Glen Mason and Rebecca Haarlow

http://www.fightingillini.com/sports...111312aab.html

Nov 11, 2012, 07:30 AM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,905	Illinois Fighting Illini (2-8, 0-6) vs Purdue Boilermakers (4-6, 1-5) Date: Saturday, November 17th, 2012 Location: Memorial Stadium, Champaign, IL (60,670) Time: 2:30pm CT TV: BTN Check the BTN GameFinder for Illinois-Purdue channel info- http://btn.com/about/btn-gamefinder/ Series: Illinois leads 42-39-6 B1G LEADERS DIVISION Ohio State______6-0__10-0 Wisconsin________4-2___7-3 Penn State______4-2___6-4 Indiana__________2-4___4-6 Purdue___________1-5___4-6 Illinois_________0-6___2-8 Ohio State and Penn State are eligible to win the Leaders Division, but ineligible to participate in the B1G title game and postseason play. B1G LEGENDS DIVISION* Nebraska_________5-1___8-2 Michigan_________5-1___7-3 Northwestern_____3-3___7-3 Minnesota________2-4___6-4 Michigan State___2-4___5-5 Iowa_____________2-4___4-6 Last edited by Dan; Nov 16, 2012 at 09:30 AM.

Nov 11, 2012, 01:26 PM	#5
ILLINISTU Location: Marshall, IL Posts: 426	I can't see us scoring a TD, on offense, but after recent improvement I like special teams to get one. Illini steal one and avoid being skunked in the Big Ten!!! Illini 13 Boilers 9 __________________ Everyone is stupid but me. Homer J. Simpson

Nov 11, 2012, 07:15 PM	#10
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,531	Forecast looks decent for Saturday, low 50s and sunny. If it takes a turn for the worse, probably won't end up at the game. __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Nov 11, 2012, 09:54 PM	#14
jackman404 Posts: 1,475	For some reason, I think we're going to win this game. This season reminds me of Penn State in 2003. They were awful all season, were 2-8 (0-6), and then played phenominal to beat Indiana 52-7. I think we win big in this game, and then Beckman does not win another game at Illinois. Illinois: 31 Purdue: 15 __________________ Williams to tie it with a three......HE DOES!!!

Nov 12, 2012, 07:51 PM	#22
Buster Posts: 175	The only way we can win the football game is to have our football players play football better than the other football team. Last edited by Buster; Nov 12, 2012 at 07:54 PM.

Nov 11, 2012, 08:00 AM	#2
Judgesmails Posts: 89	Sagarin predictor model says Purdue by 10. I'll go with that. Purdue 23 Illini 13

Nov 11, 2012, 08:26 AM	#3
trevdv Location: Champaign Posts: 2,572	Somehow I pictured an idealistic week 13 game at Northwestern where we were both 5-6, and bowl eligibility was on the line. Lol, clearly that's not happening, but this is the only game left I can see with a W next to the box score. This is more of my heart not my head. Here's to hoping we can finish with just one more win... - 13 Purdue - 10

Nov 11, 2012, 08:27 AM	#4
quhawks12 Location: Hamilton County, IN Posts: 3,360	I can't see us scoring a TD and I agree with Sagarin so I'll say 13-3.

Nov 11, 2012, 03:26 PM	#6
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,905	Purdue opens a 4.5-pt favorite over Illinois http://www.betonline.com/sportsbook#

Nov 11, 2012, 03:32 PM	#7
Judgesmails Posts: 89	Good value for boiler fans

Nov 11, 2012, 04:18 PM	#8
illinois_hustle My Kool-Aid needs vodka Location: San Diego Posts: 3,001	We're going to win this one, because ... well why the hell not? A good opening drive is punched in this time. Two more decent drives that stall for FGs. A TD from either ST or the defense, or setup by them. The stale, cold lasagna gives everyone gastrointestinal distress. Purdue 16 Illinois 20

Nov 11, 2012, 07:31 PM	#11
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,905	Just realized we have BTN rollover channel drama for the Purdue game. Minnesota-Nebraska also on BTN 2:30pm CT. :laugh:

Nov 11, 2012, 09:03 PM	#12
IlliniWood Posts: 167	I doubt anyone will raise too much of a stink not being able to watch this debacle continue.

Nov 12, 2012, 08:15 AM	#16
lovedachief Location: Athens,IL Posts: 26	Purdue 250 fans attending Illinois 13 fans attending (and 0 fans watching because we will all be up late Friday night and into Saturday morning following what the Basketball team is doing in Hawaii). One more prediction: Halftime adjustments won't work. That is the most consistent part of the the Iliini team this year.

Nov 12, 2012, 08:37 AM	#18
IlliniFail Location: Chicago Posts: 109	My prediction: Pain!

Nov 12, 2012, 08:21 PM	#24
drumanimal Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 430	Why can't we get a 9am start for this one. Just get it over with. :laugh: 21-6 Boilers win!!