This was a reversal of Illini fortunes
November 1, 2009 4:31 PM
Midgame experiences have been bad for the Illini. And boos emanated from crowd of 60,119 as Michigan cashed two field goals for a 13-7 lead before halftime. The last three UI possessions ended three-and-out with Juice Williams sacked for minus-9 each time. Of the UI's 94 halftime yards, 82 came on a perfectly executed opening drive.
Who released the genie from the halftime bottle? Who created those truck-sized holes in the Michigan defense?
All of a sudden, everything worked. Offensive coordinator Mike Schultz's ground attack nearly put three Illini over the 100-yard mark with a 377-yard overland explosion. Jeff Cumberland, moving to tight end Monday after the 1-2 regulars were sidelined, caught two Williams strikes for 51 yards. Chris James came out of hibernation with a brilliant 37-yard reception ... and it happened so stunningly that the Illini must have thought they were playing Illinois State.
Tate
Who released the genie from the halftime bottle? Who created those truck-sized holes in the Michigan defense?
All of a sudden, everything worked. Offensive coordinator Mike Schultz's ground attack nearly put three Illini over the 100-yard mark with a 377-yard overland explosion. Jeff Cumberland, moving to tight end Monday after the 1-2 regulars were sidelined, caught two Williams strikes for 51 yards. Chris James came out of hibernation with a brilliant 37-yard reception ... and it happened so stunningly that the Illini must have thought they were playing Illinois State.
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