Illinois 30, Nebraska 22 Postgame

[CDRUSN]

Coach BB:

 

[ILL_INI]

I was at the game in 1986 where we lost 59-14. I left when it was 28-0 (first quarter).

Hmmm. Questioning your fandom if you couldn't stay for Butkus' jersey being retired at halftime.

 

[ChiefGritty]

And I gotta say, I was a big time skeptic of the Tony Petersen hire, and you don't totally throw that out the window after one game, but he painted the dang Mona Lisa on that first drive out of the half, which I think was the defining sequence of the game.

 

[MaineIllini]

I stayed until the half, maybe not even that long. Walked across the street to Scott Hall and watched the rest on TV with a friend. It was such a beat down. That was a rough season. About the only bright spot was upsetting a ranked Iowa team.

Watched that game on TV, and Paul Hornung did the commentary. He said “it’s men against boys” and I sure didn’t like that. I seem to recall Illini had more time of possession, because Nebraska scored so quickly. Those days are over.

 

[Stevegarbs]

We are currently #1 in the Big Ten standings

Only undefeated team in all of college football!

 

[MaineIllini]

Hoping Peters doesn’t have broken collarbone

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

Its probably somewhere in one of the pregame, game or post-game threads, but was Brian Hightower hurt today? I remember seeing something that Nebraska had posted saying he was out, and he obviously didn't play today. But I didn't hear anything referring to him in the broadcast and, again, haven't seen it in any of the Loyalty posts. Great win....lots of big mistakes by Nebraska but we'll certainly take it. Heaven knows we've given away enough games with big mistakes over the years. Lots of growing to do, though. Hope Brandon is not out for long but Artur sure picked it up in relief. Also hope Calvin Hart's injury is not serious......man was he huge today or what!

I think I saw Tweet he was hurt, but didn’t elaborate on what type. Can’t remember whose tweet it was.

 

[ChiefGritty]

Hoping Peters doesn’t have broken collarbone

Based on everything we saw I would be shocked if he doesn't.

 

[skyIdub]

And I gotta say, I was a big time skeptic of the Tony Petersen hire, and you don't totally throw that out the window after one game, but he painted the dang Mona Lisa on that first drive out of the half, which I think was the defining sequence of the game.

The 5+ minute drive with 13 left in the 4th was good too. One false start penalty from another piece of art.

 

[BillyBob1]

We are currently #1 in the Big Ten standings

The commissioner might change the rule.

 

[orange100]

And I gotta say, I was a big time skeptic of the Tony Petersen hire, and you don't totally throw that out the window after one game, but he painted the dang Mona Lisa on that first drive out of the half, which I think was the defining sequence of the game.

agree. that was a Beauty.

 

[Illini92and96]

Based on everything we saw I would be shocked if he doesn't.

If so Is that recoverable or out for season?

 

[Stevegarbs]

And I remember the Illini loss to Nebraska in 1985 52-25. Remember the score from the palindrome. They were so much faster and bigger than we were. The score made it seem we competed. We did not. So nice to just win. Go Illini! We are entering a new era.

Had to suffer through that one in person fall of my senior year. Quite the rapid tumble from the highs of the '83 season...

 

[skyIdub]

We are currently #1 in the Big Ten standings

And scUM declared B1G champs. /s

 

[orange100]

This was a lot better than Zook's first game when we had to rally in OT v Rutgers to win 33-30. https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/252460356

 

[blackdog]

If I ever think of going to a week 0 game again slap some sense into me. August is way too hot to be at a football game with no shade. Saw many people suffering from heat stroke.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

I’ve been waiting to see a well coached team for so long. We have a long way to go, but that was a great first step.

 

[purcy51]

LET'S GOOOOOO!

Frost is very hateable. Good riddance!

He does have a very, how shall I say it diplomatically, punchable face.

 

[Butkus68]

If so Is that recoverable or out for season?

Unfortunately if scapula it is career ending. Best timeline to heal would be 6 weeks. And no throwing in the meantime.

 

[GForce]

So are we all happy with the Bret Bielema hire now?

I think his best offseason move was bringing in Artur S. What a luxury to have an experienced big ten QB on the sideline to step in like that.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

If I ever think of going to a week 0 game again slap some sense into me. August is way too hot to be at a football game with no shade. Saw many people suffering from heat stroke.

Liquid hydration, hydration, hydration.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

So are we all happy with the Bret Bielema hire now?

I think his best offseason move was bringing in Artur S. What a luxury to have an experienced big ten QB on the sideline to step in like that.

For some reason I was very excited we hired him. I know he flamed out at Arkansas, but when driven people fail, they learn and improve. So far, it looks like he’s made some strides.

 

[orange100]

So are we all happy with the Bret Bielema hire now?

I think his best offseason move was bringing in Artur S. What a luxury to have an experienced big ten QB on the sideline to step in like that.

I admit to being pleasantly- hugely- surprised by both.

 

[skyIdub]

I mean...I'm assuiming the "other" BB touched him at least once in NE? That alone could break the Gunther/Beckman Curse.

Edit: I apologize for the potential mental image from this...

 

[phats22]

really really liked the way Isaiah Williams was used and look forward to him growing into the role (and he's only a freshman!!!)