Iowa-Illinois Pregame Prediction and News Thread

HeartofaChampion · Oct 26, 2008, 07:02 PM

Bounce-back time. Juice plays like he's on a mission, 320 yards passing and 3 TDs. Two-game win streak forthcoming heading into OSU game.

UI 34
Iowa 23

OlivetNaz · Oct 26, 2008, 07:39 PM

Illinois defense gives up more points than it should to an average offense. Juice is unable to overcome the difference, and the Marching Illini become the highlight of the afternoon for a polite crowd working on perfecting the golf clap during the football game.

Iowa - 34
Illinois - 27

zogillinifan · Oct 26, 2008, 07:40 PM

I just noticed from looking at our schedule that aside from the EIU game, we have failed to score more than 20 points in a game starting at 11AM. In games starting after 11AM, we have scored 24+. Not saying that because this is a 2:30 kickoff that we'll play well, but that has certainly been a trend this season. Even the losses to PSU and Mizzou were "better" losses than to MN and Wiscy, in terms of how the team played.

I predict we come out fired up with something to prove.

ILL 38
Iowa 28

Flyfishingnut · Oct 26, 2008, 08:02 PM

How many TD's has Illinois scored against Iowa in the last two games? I don't see Illinois having a breakout game this year. With that, I'll go with Iowa by 3 to 7 points. Hope I'm wrong.

Grav · Oct 26, 2008, 08:51 PM

Illinois- 24
Iowa- 21

Juice's three passing TDs and an Eller field goal will beat out Shonn Greene's 3 rushing TDs.

Dan · Oct 26, 2008, 08:57 PM

zog's analysis beats anything I've seen anywhere else, which is pretty much everywhere.

*Illest* · Oct 26, 2008, 10:10 PM

30-24, Illini. Iowa might have a better team than we do, but I think we'll be in a better mental space.

Dan · Oct 26, 2008, 10:17 PM

We're not playing at 11am, so we play more gooder than last time!

28-27 Illini

Pasadena · Oct 26, 2008, 10:30 PM

Illini will play well this Sat. and will beat Iowa by 10 plus. Juice will have his good game this week.

OlivetNaz · Oct 26, 2008, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

We're not playing at 11am, so we play more gooder than last time!

As for this language arts teacher...this statement was PAINFUL to read...from a grammatical standpoint.

More gooder? What's a gooder?

OrangeandBlue4eva · Oct 26, 2008, 11:16 PM

true gooder isn't a word

*IlliniSteve* · Oct 27, 2008, 01:29 AM

Team thats gooder (ILL) - 35
Team thats worser (iowa) - 17

*illynifan34* · Oct 27, 2008, 07:34 AM

We play the bestest of all the teams on the field and finally score a touchdown against Iowa, but only 1

Illinois 7
Iowa 3

illinination · Oct 27, 2008, 10:26 AM

the seemingly "every other" trend continues... I think we win a shootout, juice and co put up big numbers but we give up 200+ to Greene on the ground.....

Air Illini - 38
Ground Hawk - 35

BananaShampoo · Oct 27, 2008, 10:47 AM

Illinois Fighting Illini - 24
Iowa Avian Oculi - 20

*uiba99* · Oct 27, 2008, 12:52 PM

I've already made it clear to the Illini that losing on my wedding day is not an option. Especially since one of my bridesmaids is married to a Hawkeye fan.

That being said, the TV at the reception hall better have good reception, damn it! Folks keep insisting that I'll be focused on other things, but Illini sports govern my life, no matter what day it is...

Illini 30
Herky 21

*davidlee930* · Oct 27, 2008, 01:16 PM

Traditionally a low scoring game, but it seems like Iowa has figured out ways to score this year with Shonne Green and the Illinois offense is as explosive as they come.

35-21 Illinois over Iowa.

OlivetNaz · Oct 27, 2008, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uiba99

I've already made it clear to the Illini that losing on my wedding day is not an option. Especially since one of my bridesmaids is married to a Hawkeye fan.

That being said, the TV at the reception hall better have good reception, damn it! Folks keep insisting that I'll be focused on other things, but Illini sports govern my life, no matter what day it is...

Illini 30
Herky 21

Congrats on your impending marriage!!!

ILLstock · Oct 27, 2008, 01:58 PM

I'm curious to see what kind of changes are made that Zook is talking about.

*illini4everjp* · Oct 27, 2008, 06:01 PM

I'm tired of having to bounce back from bad games. That being said . . .

Illinois - 42
Stupid Birds made of crap - 13

OrangeandBlue4eva · Oct 27, 2008, 08:38 PM

Zook had a confernece after practice that was cut short. He seemed very irritated by the players but at the same time he siad the team would be ready ready to play, i think these guys r all business this week. I wouldn't b surprised if come saturday u dont see many smiles, all attitudes. I wouldn't want to be Iowa now.

Dan · Oct 28, 2008, 12:10 AM

Zook vs Iowa

The Hawkeyes are RZ's bugaboo.... no other team has had better success against the Zooker.

*KBLEE* · Oct 28, 2008, 07:30 AM

So - the Zooker is 0-4 vs. Iowa. If I remember, Wisconsin was 0-4 in the Big Ten before playing us last week. I predict that Zook breaks his Iowa curse in a big way.

Illini 38
Squawks 17

BananaShampoo · Oct 28, 2008, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uiba99

I've already made it clear to the Illini that losing on my wedding day is not an option. Especially since one of my bridesmaids is married to a Hawkeye fan.

That being said, the TV at the reception hall better have good reception, damn it! Folks keep insisting that I'll be focused on other things, but Illini sports govern my life, no matter what day it is...

Illini 30
Herky 21

Congrats! Hopefully the Illini give you SOMETHING to cheer about on your wedding day (aside from the obvious).

StylinIllini · Oct 28, 2008, 10:09 AM

The win one, lose one trend lives on:

ILLINI: 31
chickenhawks: 17

Zook finally gets the first of many victories over the Squawkeyes.

Oct 26, 2008, 08:57 PM	#6
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	zog's analysis beats anything I've seen anywhere else, which is pretty much everywhere. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Oct 26, 2008, 10:17 PM	#8
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	We're not playing at 11am, so we play more gooder than last time! 28-27 Illini __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Oct 27, 2008, 07:34 AM	#13
illynifan34 No More Rose Bowl Victories Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5,317	We play the bestest of all the teams on the field and finally score a touchdown against Iowa, but only 1 Illinois 7 Iowa 3 __________________ www.afsp.org

Oct 27, 2008, 10:47 AM	#15
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 7,288	Illinois Fighting Illini - 24 Iowa Avian Oculi - 20 __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Oct 27, 2008, 12:52 PM	#16
uiba99 Baby Illini Location: Mil-town Posts: 767	I've already made it clear to the Illini that losing on my wedding day is not an option. Especially since one of my bridesmaids is married to a Hawkeye fan. That being said, the TV at the reception hall better have good reception, damn it! Folks keep insisting that I'll be focused on other things, but Illini sports govern my life, no matter what day it is... Illini 30 Herky 21 __________________ My permanent state of being.

Oct 26, 2008, 07:02 PM	#1
HeartofaChampion Posts: 5,208	Bounce-back time. Juice plays like he's on a mission, 320 yards passing and 3 TDs. Two-game win streak forthcoming heading into OSU game. UI 34 Iowa 23

Oct 26, 2008, 07:39 PM	#2
OlivetNaz Location: East Central IL Posts: 3,158	Illinois defense gives up more points than it should to an average offense. Juice is unable to overcome the difference, and the Marching Illini become the highlight of the afternoon for a polite crowd working on perfecting the golf clap during the football game. *Iowa - 34* Illinois - 27

Oct 26, 2008, 07:40 PM	#3
zogillinifan Posts: 1,230	I just noticed from looking at our schedule that aside from the EIU game, we have failed to score more than 20 points in a game starting at 11AM. In games starting after 11AM, we have scored 24+. Not saying that because this is a 2:30 kickoff that we'll play well, but that has certainly been a trend this season. Even the losses to PSU and Mizzou were "better" losses than to MN and Wiscy, in terms of how the team played. I predict we come out fired up with something to prove. ILL 38 Iowa 28

Oct 26, 2008, 08:02 PM	#4
Flyfishingnut Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 22	How many TD's has Illinois scored against Iowa in the last two games? I don't see Illinois having a breakout game this year. With that, I'll go with Iowa by 3 to 7 points. Hope I'm wrong.

Oct 26, 2008, 08:51 PM	#5
Grav Posts: 63	Illinois- 24 Iowa- 21 Juice's three passing TDs and an Eller field goal will beat out Shonn Greene's 3 rushing TDs.

Oct 26, 2008, 10:10 PM	#7
Illest Location: Boston Posts: 5,064	30-24, Illini. Iowa might have a better team than we do, but I think we'll be in a better mental space.

Oct 26, 2008, 10:30 PM	#9
Pasadena Posts: 109	Illini will play well this Sat. and will beat Iowa by 10 plus. Juice will have his good game this week.

Oct 26, 2008, 11:16 PM	#11
OrangeandBlue4eva Location: Secretcity Posts: 162	true gooder isn't a word

Oct 27, 2008, 01:29 AM	#12
IlliniSteve Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 4,381	Team thats gooder (ILL) - 35 Team thats worser (iowa) - 17

Oct 27, 2008, 10:26 AM	#14
illinination Location: Saint Joseph, IL Posts: 177	the seemingly "every other" trend continues... I think we win a shootout, juice and co put up big numbers but we give up 200+ to Greene on the ground..... Air Illini - 38 Ground Hawk - 35

Oct 27, 2008, 01:16 PM	#17
davidlee930 Location: New York, NY Posts: 3,626	Traditionally a low scoring game, but it seems like Iowa has figured out ways to score this year with Shonne Green and the Illinois offense is as explosive as they come. 35-21 Illinois over Iowa.

Oct 27, 2008, 01:58 PM	#19
ILLstock Posts: 185	I'm curious to see what kind of changes are made that Zook is talking about. __________________ God must be an Illini fan. Explains why sunsets are orange and the sky is blue.

Oct 27, 2008, 06:01 PM	#20
illini4everjp Illini Foot Soldier Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 17,581	I'm tired of having to bounce back from bad games. That being said . . . Illinois - 42 Stupid Birds made of crap - 13 __________________

Oct 27, 2008, 08:38 PM	#21
OrangeandBlue4eva Location: Secretcity Posts: 162	Zook had a confernece after practice that was cut short. He seemed very irritated by the players but at the same time he siad the team would be ready ready to play, i think these guys r all business this week. I wouldn't b surprised if come saturday u dont see many smiles, all attitudes. I wouldn't want to be Iowa now.

Oct 28, 2008, 12:10 AM	#22
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	Zook vs Iowa The Hawkeyes are RZ's bugaboo.... no other team has had better success against the Zooker. __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Oct 28, 2008, 07:30 AM	#23
KBLEE Location: Montgomery, IL Posts: 3,441	So - the Zooker is 0-4 vs. Iowa. If I remember, Wisconsin was 0-4 in the Big Ten before playing us last week. I predict that Zook breaks his Iowa curse in a big way. Illini 38 Squawks 17

Oct 28, 2008, 10:09 AM	#25
StylinIllini Illini and Cubbie Junkie Location: Chicago Posts: 490	The win one, lose one trend lives on: ILLINI: 31 chickenhawks: 17 Zook finally gets the first of many victories over the Squawkeyes.