Conversely, we should be starting 10.5 points up.
Pregame: Illinois at Virginia, Saturday, September 11th, 10:00am CT, ACCN
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Sitkowski on the road is a scary prospect.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
I’ve experienced pretty much the same…people saying they went to UVA like it’s Harvard Law. Not all, there are, as you say, those who laugh at the pretentiousness of their own alma mater, but the smugness and disdain for other schools certainly does exist.
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You won't find it. Comcast doesn't carry the ACC Network.
I'm not really sure about that.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Best place for a 55 yr old alum to watch the game on campus this weekend? I would be happy to hang with the youth, if they don't mind an old fart.
I never knew until this morning that Hulu carries ACCN, so I guess I'll have the pleasure of watching this one. Here's hoping we learned enough lessons from UTSA to get our groove back defensively and on the o-line.
Go Nats 88 Illini
Fairfax, VA
UVA is a legit team nowadays. Mendenhal, their coach, reminde me of what I am seeing in BB. He took over from a pretty deisasterous coach in '16 who absolutely could not rectuir in state, giving way the VT on the very good player while great players went out of state all together after Beamer retire at VT. The team lacked discipline and Mendenhall definitlely got them back to basics. They went 9-5 in '19, losing close games to Miami and Louisville and were competetive until the 4th quarter with ND. They got blown out in the ACC champioship game to Clemson, but that was to be expected. I'd like to see the Illini there 3 years into the BB era. The fifth loss was to I think Florida in the Orange Bowl.
Most of that team is back. Not a juggernaut, but a legit power 5 now. We can win this game, and I'll be there to cheer them - the Illini of course - on.
By the way, as a parent of three UVA alums, while i see the snubbery from some current and former Wahoos, there are a lot of grounded alum as well
It is less of a tradition, but the gentelman students were wearing coats and ties to the games. Not sure how much of that is still happening, but don;t be surprised if you see that.With all of that I am still going to predict an Illini victory in a fairly high scoring game. Illinois 33 - UVA 29
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Goals.
Play consistent on both sides of ball.
Have confidence from the start.
Keep the game interesting.
Keep it within a score until the end of the game.
Play consistent on both sides of ball.
Have confidence from the start.
Keep the game interesting.
Keep it within a score until the end of the game.
Actually, it kind of felt like that was exactly what we did against UTSA. 14-0 before we got our act together even a little.
If the defense can stop UVA on third down, we can win this. Big “if.”
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
* past performance is no guarantee of future results.
This is huge. We have to dial things up and get off the field. I think having film on UVA will help. Coaches seemed to have the ability to adjust but having current film to make those adjustments might help us not "start slow"
We have to get our OL to compete. They got whipped by UTSA and anytime out team had the DL playing on our side of the ball we are going to lose. So I hope we get the the bull dozers warmed up and ready as they are the most important part of this team.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
I don't wanna be that guy, but defensive stops on third down is key to winning just about any football game at any level anywhere.
cuillini
- San Bernardino, Ca.
I agree with this. I noted a a defensive improvement after Witherspoon and Adams switched sides.
illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
I took the plunge, not often I can see the team in person but an hour drive beats 12!
I know next to nothing about the Cavs except apparently a horse is their head coach….
Anyways, hoping for a win, I think that comes from an established run game early to open up the easy passes for Artur!
If you happen to be coming to the game, I hope to be well hydrated by game time so shout an ILL, you won’t miss me in the crowd of orange and blue Wahoos!
I know next to nothing about the Cavs except apparently a horse is their head coach….
Anyways, hoping for a win, I think that comes from an established run game early to open up the easy passes for Artur!
If you happen to be coming to the game, I hope to be well hydrated by game time so shout an ILL, you won’t miss me in the crowd of orange and blue Wahoos!
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
BRucks for someone who bleeds O&B, I feel like I’ve seen you shoot down the idea that Illinois has a high ceiling on more than one occasion.
Hard to achieve our potential and sell a new generation of recruits on it if our own most loyal fans can’t even buy in…
Illinifan533
- Normal, Illinois
Side note: Found out a few days that our friend Rod Smith joined Virginia's staff as an analyst. I always wonder how much former coaches who know the roster of the opponent can impact a game.
I was going to trek down from New York to watch this game in person as I typically do whenever we play a game east of Columbus. But then I saw that start time. How does a person even tailgate for an 11am local kickoff? Bacon? Scones? Mimosas and avocado toast?
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