ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
They have an experienced QB in their system.
No they don't, this is their first game under a new head coach and OC.
They have an experienced QB in their system.
No they don't, this is their first game under a new head coach and OC.
They have an experienced QB in their system. Thats something we do not have. They have defensive continuity similar to ours; this is their NU game this year (in terms of importance). They will show up to play. Will we? Thats a much tougher ask for week 1. Especially against a perceived inferior opponent.
IMO UoI should schedule a tough recruiting regional juggernaut for week 1 every year (think Notre Dame). That way it heightens their exposure; may help with in state recruiting.
How'd that work out in the Guenther era when we did that? Not so well as I recall. It probably kept us out of a few bowl games we would have been in otherwise , which by the way would have helped recruiting a whole lot more than getting creamed by a "regional juggernaut".They have an experienced QB in their system. Thats something we do not have. They have defensive continuity similar to ours; this is their NU game this year (in terms of importance). They will show up to play. Will we? Thats a much tougher ask for week 1. Especially against a perceived inferior opponent.
IMO UoI should schedule a tough recruiting regional juggernaut for week 1 every year (think Notre Dame). That way it heightens their exposure; may help with in state recruiting.
"regional juggernaut"
Note the trend. If there had been a game in 1969, the score should have been 69 - 9.
We need to have the talent, but if we do I am all for letting it rip. My two most memorable nonconference games were Jeff George's Illini beating USC on national TV Monday night, and the beloved losing to Dan Marino. If we can compete, bring these folks on.How'd that work out in the Guenther era when we did that? Not so well as I recall. It probably kept us out of a few bowl games we would have been in otherwise , which by the way would have helped recruiting a whole lot more than getting creamed by a "regional juggernaut".
I had a friend watching with me, he passed out with USC up 13-0, a tipped pass helped the comeback. He didn't believe me when I told him we won.We need to have the talent, but if we do I am all for letting it rip. My two most memorable nonconference games were Jeff George's Illini beating USC on national TV Monday night, and the beloved losing to Dan Marino. If we can compete, bring these folks on.
How about some of Dave Wilson's games! Some in the 60's!I had a friend watching with me, he passed out with USC up 13-0, a tipped pass helped the comeback. He didn't believe me when I told him we won.
If we don't post at least 500 yards against the zips, I'll be worried come BTN time...Saturday can't come soon enough!If you consider yourself a betting man take the over vs Akron. Our experienced OL will clear the way for the stable to run free for 250+. The DL's experienced enough now to get the job done and look great against a mac team
If you consider yourself a betting man take the over vs Akron. Our experienced OL will clear the way for the stable to run free for 250+. The DL's experienced enough now to get the job done and look great against a mac team
Go big or go home as they say.
I remember the Pitt game, they put 12 players that year om the Pros. 4th quarter, Illinois is driving for what could be the winner, when we have a ball intercepted on the 4 yard line by a lineman who returns it all the way 90+ yards for the winner.... SadWe need to have the talent, but if we do I am all for letting it rip. My two most memorable nonconference games were Jeff George's Illini beating USC on national TV Monday night, and the beloved losing to Dan Marino. If we can compete, bring these folks on.