Ok now it's Football time

Illinidad · Apr 5, 2005, 10:20 AM

Let's discuss...what's the word from campus?

Dan · Apr 5, 2005, 10:32 AM

Good question. Is it possible to pull out 6 or 7 victories this year?

illini4everjp · Apr 5, 2005, 10:37 AM

I saw a quote from Zook a couple days ago (sorry, can't find the link) but basically that he wants to start new and from the beginning but sees alot of promise in the team. I take this as a good sign because he isn't sugar coating the situation that the team is in. I think a 5 or 6 win season should be considered as a "sucess" and contending 2 or 3 after that for the B10 tournament.

The Ron Zook era is starting at Illinois and I couldn't be more excited!

krillini76 · Apr 5, 2005, 10:46 AM

Yes, on to football. Zook should be able to get us a Motor City Bowl berth at least.

And if anyone wants to discuss Cubbies, I'll be over in the other forum too. 23 hits yesterday. not too shabby.

Great season, Illini! Way to go.

And thanks, Dan, for having this site. I like Illiniboard and all, but this place is 1000x better!!!

The Sprouting Divot · Apr 5, 2005, 01:53 PM

I don't think I'm quite ready for Illinois football just yet...

orange100 · Apr 5, 2005, 02:31 PM

NEW FOOTBALL SIG COMING SOON!

illini4everjp · Apr 5, 2005, 03:16 PM

I am using Illini Football as part of my Illini Basketball mourning, but really, I can't wait, I think Zook will do great things for this program and when that happens, the AD should get a raise for everything that Illini athletics has done over the last couple of years.

illini4everjp · Jul 5, 2005, 06:47 PM

59 Days, 14 hours till Illini Football returns to glory

Beat Rutgers!!!!!!!!!

#1AugustineFan · Jul 5, 2005, 07:33 PM

JP you have too much time on your hands... lol

illini4everjp · Jul 6, 2005, 01:48 PM

Lets get pumped up people!

Dan · Jul 6, 2005, 02:05 PM

Looks great. Remove the tinker toys!

illini4everjp · Jul 7, 2005, 01:40 PM

Fox's 2005 Preseason Rankings

http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/3727628

69. Illinois
The team was young and hit by injuries and inconsistent play over the last two years. Somehow, this is still a young team despite welcoming back 15 starters and both kickers. Pierre Thomas and E.B. Halsey are two good backs to work with and WR Kendrick Jones should put up decent numbers as the number one receiver in a good passing attack. The quarterback situation will sort itself out with Tim Brasic looking good this spring, and there's hope for improvement on defense with good safeties and decent pass rushing prospects. Now it's up to Ron Zook and his staff to upgrade energy and make the team a winner.

Relative strength: Running back
Relative Weakness: Linebacker
Star of the team: RB Pierre Thomas, Jr.
Key game: Sept. 24 vs. Michigan State

orange100 · Jul 10, 2005, 06:50 AM

I think we can crack the top 30 this year. Zook is blowing minds with his recruiting lately, if you haven't been following the scout and rivals recruiting boards. We are getting some big-time players, and I see us in a BCS game in two years. Get on the bandwagon now while there is still room. I will have no patience for Noob fans when the we storm the top 10 again!

illini4everjp · Jul 10, 2005, 05:20 PM

Camp Rantoul in 3 and a half week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan · Jul 10, 2005, 07:18 PM

Football cannot commence soon enough.

54 days until the opener. Side note- the football countdown on the official site doesn't work using Firefox, http://fightingillini.collegesports.com/

illini4everjp · Jul 12, 2005, 01:42 PM

SI Football Preview for the Illini!

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo.../illinois.html

jcbear999 · Jul 13, 2005, 08:13 AM

With the FOOTBALL season getting started, I (as well as everyone else) notices our players are young. Still, I feel that with Zook coaching them we will get more victories and get back to the top of the Big Ten.

CRUSH RUTGERS!!

illini4everjp · Jul 19, 2005, 02:14 PM

45 Days, 18 Hours till Illini Football!

DESTROY RUTGERS!

#1AugustineFan · Jul 19, 2005, 05:18 PM

Too much time on your hands, JP.... too much time.

krillini76 · Jul 20, 2005, 01:22 AM

This year is going to be such a free pass for Zook with the verbal commitments he's been able to get. So no pressure, Illini. Let's do it!

Motor City Bowl, Motor City Bowl!...

Let's hear it!

Motor City Bowl! Motor City Bowl!...

illini4everjp · Jul 20, 2005, 06:54 AM

ESPNEWS to broadcast 2005 Big Ten Football Media Day!

http://bigten.collegesports.com/spor...071405aaa.html

Let the Ron Zook era begin!

illini4everjp · Jul 26, 2005, 10:44 AM

Less than two weeks away!

illini4everjp · Jul 29, 2005, 06:40 AM

http://www.herald-review.com/article...er/1009203.txt

Quote:

"I'm very pleased by the number of new accounts that have come on board," said Johnson, an assistant athletics director. "Ron Zook has been a dynamic salesman for the program. When we needed a theme for this season, he came up with it. It's "I believe," and the idea is that I believe in the Illini football program and this coaching staff and what we're going to do to get it done. That logo is on everything we do - on schedule cards, posters and in our print, TV and radio ads.

illini4everjp · Aug 1, 2005, 06:45 AM

33 more days and we will be living the dream that is Illinois Football!

illini4everjp · Aug 2, 2005, 08:05 AM

Camp Rantoul in 2 Days

Apr 5, 2005, 10:32 AM	#2
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 26,026	Re: Ok now it's Football time Good question. Is it possible to pull out 6 or 7 victories this year?

Apr 5, 2005, 10:37 AM	#3
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time I saw a quote from Zook a couple days ago (sorry, can't find the link) but basically that he wants to start new and from the beginning but sees alot of promise in the team. I take this as a good sign because he isn't sugar coating the situation that the team is in. I think a 5 or 6 win season should be considered as a "sucess" and contending 2 or 3 after that for the B10 tournament. The Ron Zook era is starting at Illinois and I couldn't be more excited! __________________

Apr 5, 2005, 10:46 AM	#4
krillini76 Dismember Location: LA, LA, big city and dreams. Posts: 253	Re: Ok now it's Football time Yes, on to football. Zook should be able to get us a Motor City Bowl berth at least. And if anyone wants to discuss Cubbies, I'll be over in the other forum too. 23 hits yesterday. not too shabby. Great season, Illini! Way to go. And thanks, Dan, for having this site. I like Illiniboard and all, but this place is 1000x better!!!

Apr 5, 2005, 01:53 PM	#5
The Sprouting Divot Invisible and Bulletproof Location: MIA Posts: 285	Re: Ok now it's Football time I don't think I'm quite ready for Illinois football just yet... __________________ The waitress said, "We have stuffed mushrooms, veal-stuffed shells, white pizza, pasta, steamed mussels...." "Just keep it coming," Rick Majerus replied. "Would you like some veal parmesan?" "Yeah, we'll take five of those." The waitress walked away. "Does she know I'm not kidding?" Majerus said. "I hope she knows I'm not kidding." [Sports Illustrated, 3/17/2000]

Apr 5, 2005, 02:31 PM	#6
orange100 Location: Cherokee County, Georgia Posts: 475	Re: Ok now it's Football time NEW FOOTBALL SIG COMING SOON!

Apr 5, 2005, 10:20 AM	#1
Illinidad Location: NW suburbs of Chicago Posts: 68	Let's discuss...what's the word from campus? __________________ REMEMBER THE CHIEF

Apr 5, 2005, 03:16 PM	#7
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time I am using Illini Football as part of my Illini Basketball mourning, but really, I can't wait, I think Zook will do great things for this program and when that happens, the AD should get a raise for everything that Illini athletics has done over the last couple of years. __________________

Jul 5, 2005, 06:47 PM	#8
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time 59 Days, 14 hours till Illini Football returns to glory Beat Rutgers!!!!!!!!! __________________

Jul 5, 2005, 07:33 PM	#9
#1AugustineFan Location: Savoy Posts: 742	Re: Ok now it's Football time JP you have too much time on your hands... lol __________________ ILLINI- Forever Champs SENIORS #40 & #11 - FOREVER ILLINI

Jul 6, 2005, 01:48 PM	#10
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Lets get pumped up people! Attached Thumbnails (click for larger image) __________________

Jul 6, 2005, 02:05 PM	#11
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 26,026	Re: Ok now it's Football time Looks great. Remove the tinker toys!

Jul 7, 2005, 01:40 PM	#12
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Fox's 2005 Preseason Rankings http://msn.foxsports.com/cfb/story/3727628 69. Illinois The team was young and hit by injuries and inconsistent play over the last two years. Somehow, this is still a young team despite welcoming back 15 starters and both kickers. Pierre Thomas and E.B. Halsey are two good backs to work with and WR Kendrick Jones should put up decent numbers as the number one receiver in a good passing attack. The quarterback situation will sort itself out with Tim Brasic looking good this spring, and there's hope for improvement on defense with good safeties and decent pass rushing prospects. Now it's up to Ron Zook and his staff to upgrade energy and make the team a winner. Relative strength: Running back Relative Weakness: Linebacker Star of the team: RB Pierre Thomas, Jr. Key game: Sept. 24 vs. Michigan State __________________

Jul 10, 2005, 06:50 AM	#13
orange100 Location: Cherokee County, Georgia Posts: 475	Re: Ok now it's Football time I think we can crack the top 30 this year. Zook is blowing minds with his recruiting lately, if you haven't been following the scout and rivals recruiting boards. We are getting some big-time players, and I see us in a BCS game in two years. Get on the bandwagon now while there is still room. I will have no patience for Noob fans when the we storm the top 10 again!

Jul 10, 2005, 05:20 PM	#14
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Camp Rantoul in 3 and a half week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________

Jul 10, 2005, 07:18 PM	#15
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 26,026	Re: Ok now it's Football time Football cannot commence soon enough. 54 days until the opener. Side note- the football countdown on the official site doesn't work using Firefox, http://fightingillini.collegesports.com/

Jul 12, 2005, 01:42 PM	#16
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time SI Football Preview for the Illini! http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo.../illinois.html __________________

Jul 13, 2005, 08:13 AM	#17
jcbear999 Location: Milan Illinois Posts: 48	Re: Ok now it's Football time With the FOOTBALL season getting started, I (as well as everyone else) notices our players are young. Still, I feel that with Zook coaching them we will get more victories and get back to the top of the Big Ten. CRUSH RUTGERS!!

Jul 19, 2005, 02:14 PM	#18
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time 45 Days, 18 Hours till Illini Football! DESTROY RUTGERS! __________________

Jul 19, 2005, 05:18 PM	#19
#1AugustineFan Location: Savoy Posts: 742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Too much time on your hands, JP.... too much time. __________________ ILLINI- Forever Champs SENIORS #40 & #11 - FOREVER ILLINI

Jul 20, 2005, 01:22 AM	#20
krillini76 Dismember Location: LA, LA, big city and dreams. Posts: 253	Re: Ok now it's Football time This year is going to be such a free pass for Zook with the verbal commitments he's been able to get. So no pressure, Illini. Let's do it! Motor City Bowl, Motor City Bowl!... Let's hear it! Motor City Bowl! Motor City Bowl!... __________________ GO ILLINI!!! GO ILLINI!!! GO ILLINI!!! GO ILLINI!!!

Jul 20, 2005, 06:54 AM	#21
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time ESPNEWS to broadcast 2005 Big Ten Football Media Day! http://bigten.collegesports.com/spor...071405aaa.html Let the Ron Zook era begin! __________________

Jul 26, 2005, 10:44 AM	#22
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Less than two weeks away! __________________

Aug 1, 2005, 06:45 AM	#24
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time 33 more days and we will be living the dream that is Illinois Football! __________________

Aug 2, 2005, 08:05 AM	#25
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 18,742	Re: Ok now it's Football time Camp Rantoul in 2 Days __________________