Purdue 20, Illinois 17 POSTGAME

Dan · Nov 17, 2012, 04:52 PM

ctblaisdell83 · Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM

3 hours I'll neveer get back

IlliniFail · Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM

At least we only lost by three. That's progress in Tim Beckman's program.

DrewD007 · Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM

Everything that can be said has been said. Thankfully there's just one game left before this disaster of a season is over.

jackman404 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:00 PM

We covered!

illinois_hustle · Nov 17, 2012, 05:00 PM

I don't know. I haven't been around this.

AHSIllini32 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:02 PM

Justin Staples should be told he won't be dressing after that pathetic effort he gave on PU's last TD on SR. day. What a complete joke of an "effort" and it sums up Staples' season this year. I don't usually criticize players but that effort really set me off especially with how he's played so far this year.

Lankford's two fumbles (I mean really?) and the other TO in the first half turned out to be pretty critical.

Return game looked pretty darn good again this week.

Illin1 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:02 PM

The good thing out of this game is that we actually saw the offense score some points and that Lankford was benched after two fumbles. Defense played well in the first quarter but over time our lack of depth and lack of talent were exposed.

Hopefully next week our younger guys get chances and we can at the very least keep within 7 of NU (if not win). I really don't know how we could hold onto our current offensive staff with the way that whole unit has played this season.

AHSIllini32 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Illin1

The good thing out of this game is that we actually saw the offense score some points and that Lankford was benched after two fumbles. Defense played well in the first quarter but over time our lack of depth and lack of talent were exposed.

Hopefully next week our younger guys get chances and we can at the very least keep within 7 of NU (if not win). I really don't know how we could hold onto our current offensive staff with the way that whole unit has played this season.

It's hard to completely blame the staff when they're playing with half a deck at best but from what we've been hearing it sounds like one or two offensive coaches won't be back but we'll see.

aberger · Nov 17, 2012, 05:05 PM

Good effort today. The offense looked good towards the end of the game. Without Jon Davis today, not a bad job. You can certainly criticize the coaches, but anyone who cannot see the lack of talent here really has blind hatred towards Beckman/Thomas.

We need a wide receiver who can create some separation. Nice catch by Milines.

Chris Yates · Nov 17, 2012, 05:07 PM

Rock. Bottom. We have played one of the easiest schedules in the B1G and have nothing to show for it.

drumanimal · Nov 17, 2012, 05:09 PM

So press conference on November 25th?

Letswinagain · Nov 17, 2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

It's hard to completely blame the staff when they're playing with half a deck at best but from what we've been hearing it sounds like one or two offensive coaches won't be back but we'll see.

I don't know if you meant this to be a double entendre, but it's one of the best I've seen in a while, and it's perfect for this team,coaching staff and season.

NicelyDone · Nov 17, 2012, 05:10 PM

They played hard for four quarters. That's all I can ask.

WingDinger · Nov 17, 2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

It's hard to completely blame the staff when they're playing with half a deck at best but from what we've been hearing it sounds like one or two offensive coaches won't be back but we'll see.

When compared against their peers in the Big Ten, this coaching staff is horrendous. Beyond bad. Ron Turner & Co. were better and that’s saying a lot.

AHSIllini32 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Letswinagain

I don't know if you meant this to be a double entendre, but it's one of the best I've seen in a while, and it's perfect for this team,coaching staff and season.

I was referring to talent on the roster.

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Originally Posted by drumanimal

So press conference on November 25th?

For.....???

Chris Yates · Nov 17, 2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NicelyDone

They played hard for four quarters. That's all I can ask.

I understand your point, but we've lost to Indiana at home, Minnesota at home, and now Purdue at home. It's hard to find a silver lining in that slate of losses.

AHSIllini32 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by WingDinger

When compared against their peers in the Big Ten, this coaching staff is horrendous. Beyond bad. Ron Turner & Co. were better and that’s saying a lot.

It's hard for a statement to say anything when it's not true.

illinied · Nov 17, 2012, 05:14 PM

One less game in the tim baccoman era.

USOI · Nov 17, 2012, 05:14 PM

We have hit rock bottom. Lets hope aaron bailey doesnt decommit and he can be are qb...ok he wont be are qb till 2 years but he cant get here soon enough

AHSIllini32 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by USOI

We have hit rock bottom. Lets hope aaron bailey doesnt decommit and he can be are qb...ok he wont be are qb till 2 years but he cant get here soon enough

It's our*

And Bailey reconfimed his commit about a week or so ago.

This is not rock bottom.

FinalFour88 · Nov 17, 2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Yates

I understand your point, but we've lost to Indiana at home, Minnesota at home, and now Purdue at home. It's hard to find a silver lining in that slate of losses.

Agreed. There is no silver lining when you're 0-7 in the Big Ten. I think Beckman should be given two more years (three total) to get things moving in the right direction, but so far he's done an awful job. I also have mixed feelings about a head coach who's doing a poor job getting to fire his assistants while getting to keep his own job. If the team is losing, it's the head coach's fault, not the assistants'.

drumanimal · Nov 17, 2012, 05:16 PM

Pretty clear to me that some coaches are packing their bags.

TooHot4Tots · Nov 17, 2012, 05:17 PM

Pathetic.

WingDinger · Nov 17, 2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AHSIllini32

It's hard for a statement to say anything when it's not true.

Believe what you want.

Illinois got ripped by Indiana - and you think they have more talent?

The Illinois defense still has quite a bit of talent - they just don't consistently use it for whatever reason.

Scheelhause has regressed to the point where.....he's useless. He wouldn't start at Illinois State.

Turner made a number of bowls including the Sugar. This crew will never sniff a bowl. Mark it down.

Edit: Name a staff in the Big Ten that isn't better than Illinois?

Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM	#4
DrewD007 Location: Swansea, IL Posts: 3,524	Everything that can be said has been said. Thankfully there's just one game left before this disaster of a season is over. __________________ Follow me! http://www.twitter.com/illinidrew11

Nov 17, 2012, 05:00 PM	#5
jackman404 Posts: 1,473	We covered! __________________ Williams to tie it with a three......HE DOES!!!

Nov 17, 2012, 05:07 PM	#11
Chris Yates Recruiting Correspondent Location: Michigan Posts: 4,093	Rock. Bottom. We have played one of the easiest schedules in the B1G and have nothing to show for it. __________________ Last living member of Olaf Blab fan club

Nov 17, 2012, 04:52 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886

Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM	#2
ctblaisdell83 Posts: 481	3 hours I'll neveer get back

Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM	#3
IlliniFail Location: Chicago Posts: 109	At least we only lost by three. That's progress in Tim Beckman's program.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:00 PM	#6
illinois_hustle My Kool-Aid needs vodka Location: San Diego Posts: 3,001	I don't know. I haven't been around this.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:02 PM	#7
AHSIllini32 Posts: 6,978	Justin Staples should be told he won't be dressing after that pathetic effort he gave on PU's last TD on SR. day. What a complete joke of an "effort" and it sums up Staples' season this year. I don't usually criticize players but that effort really set me off especially with how he's played so far this year. Lankford's two fumbles (I mean really?) and the other TO in the first half turned out to be pretty critical. Return game looked pretty darn good again this week.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:02 PM	#8
Illin1 Posts: 20	The good thing out of this game is that we actually saw the offense score some points and that Lankford was benched after two fumbles. Defense played well in the first quarter but over time our lack of depth and lack of talent were exposed. Hopefully next week our younger guys get chances and we can at the very least keep within 7 of NU (if not win). I really don't know how we could hold onto our current offensive staff with the way that whole unit has played this season.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:05 PM	#10
aberger Posts: 137	Good effort today. The offense looked good towards the end of the game. Without Jon Davis today, not a bad job. You can certainly criticize the coaches, but anyone who cannot see the lack of talent here really has blind hatred towards Beckman/Thomas. We need a wide receiver who can create some separation. Nice catch by Milines.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:09 PM	#12
drumanimal Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 430	So press conference on November 25th?

Nov 17, 2012, 05:10 PM	#14
NicelyDone Posts: 168	They played hard for four quarters. That's all I can ask.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:14 PM	#19
illinied Posts: 395	One less game in the tim baccoman era.

Nov 17, 2012, 05:14 PM	#20
USOI Posts: 40	We have hit rock bottom. Lets hope aaron bailey doesnt decommit and he can be are qb...ok he wont be are qb till 2 years but he cant get here soon enough

Nov 17, 2012, 05:16 PM	#23
drumanimal Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 430	Pretty clear to me that some coaches are packing their bags.