Illini failed in every phase
October 23, 2011 11:26 AM
Illinois has once again been cast into that great mix of football teams obliged to compete for pride after championship ambitions have been crushed.
What happened at Ross-Ade Stadium was not an upset. Not when the home team forges ahead 21-0 and dominates the first 50 minutes. Not when Illini Nation had plenty of warning in last week's 17-7 loss to Ohio State.
Purdue isn't special. The two wins needed for bowl eligibility will be hard to find. But the Boilermakers were way too much for sliding Illinois, 21-14.
Tate
What happened at Ross-Ade Stadium was not an upset. Not when the home team forges ahead 21-0 and dominates the first 50 minutes. Not when Illini Nation had plenty of warning in last week's 17-7 loss to Ohio State.
Purdue isn't special. The two wins needed for bowl eligibility will be hard to find. But the Boilermakers were way too much for sliding Illinois, 21-14.
Tate
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