Redbox Bowl Game Thread: Illinois vs Cal

[Soxfreak64]

Can Isiah still red shirt or has he played the requisite games? Dont know the rule.

He'll redshirt

 

[MoCoMdIllini]

Daniel Barker!

 

[Deleted member 746654]

So we get him for 4 more years. Nice!!

 

[jbmay83]

Allright!

 

[IlliniReb]

Nice!!!!

 

[skyIdub]

Barker!!

Come on down!!

 

[Twangers]

Nice combo of motion and pass to IW, then bring him again but hand it to Dre...

Exactly.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

Love, Love, Love Barker! He has great hands - thats a very tough catch at the thigh from that short distance.

And Kudos for showing the joy off the field instead of on and a 15 yard penalty.

 

[Twangers]

There it is. Cal bites down and Barker gets open outside.

 

[ivwilsoniv]

Can Isiah still red shirt or has he played the requisite games? Dont know the rule.

He can still redshirt. This is his 4th game.

 

[DonIllini]

Can Isiah still red shirt or has he played the requisite games? Dont know the rule.

I think this is his 4th game so he still maintains his redshirt

 

[Retro62]

We don’t lose to NW with Peters...his legs alone would have made the difference. I know, I shouldn’t dwell...but it was NW.

 

[ivwilsoniv]

So far good game plan by Rod. I like it. Peters makes such a big difference with his arm, legs, and game processing. And the wrinkle of One playing some backfield is a good touch.

P.S. Is Barker an NFL prospect?

 

[illini2002]

Run run run , pass, run , run, run, pass, run run run, pass score!

 

[Ramrod2010]

I missed the beginning and fast forward to catch up so sorry if I missed it, but what's up with the formations? Is it related to the WR situation?

 

[illinoistradition]

That might have been their best and most time-consuming drive of the year (outside of the Wisconsin game). Excellent!

 

[Butkus68]

So far good game plan by Rod. I like it. Peters makes such a big difference with his arm, legs, and game processing. And the wrinkle of One playing some backfield is a good touch.

P.S. Is Barker an NFL prospect?

Barker is a Florida kid, by the way.

 

[Twangers]

We can run the ball effectively if we get our looks. We need to keep Brandon on the move and keep mixing in the pass game outside in order to ensure we get those looks.

 

[Twangers]

I missed the beginning and fast forward to catch up so sorry if I missed it, but what's up with the formations? Is it related to the WR situation?

Yes.

 

[BananaShampoo]

That might have been their best and most time-consuming drive of the year (outside of the Wisconsin game). Excellent!

Yes. That was a well playcalled drive by Rod, and great execution mostly thanks to Peters.

 

[Ramrod2010]

So far good game plan by Rod. I like it. Peters makes such a big difference with his arm, legs, and game processing. And the wrinkle of One playing some backfield is a good touch.

P.S. Is Barker an NFL prospect?

Depends on how a team wants to use him. I feel like he needs to lose a little weight and get faster, but I think he could play in the NFL.

 

[PlayAZ]

Would love to see Williams utilized much like an Edelman/Sproles type...limited play so far, but man he has some moves and speed.

 

[Deleted member 746654]

Our TE's and RB's have to play a big role in passing game today

 

[Ramrod2010]

Yes.

Thanks, interesting look for sure.

 

[skyIdub]

I'm excited to see Peters after the off season with his nose in Rod's offense. Healthy receivers and a solid line and next year will be fun too.

If IW grows and plants himself at #2 then there could be some exciting options.