There’s no way we win, but could you imagine if we did and we’re suddenly 2-0 in the Big 10 after the last 2 weeks?I’m not sure Maryland is much better than Nebraska. This is a winnable game at home.
Also going head to head with high school football.With the late start and poor showing the last 2 games, I suspect there won’t be a great crowd. 25K?
And the season suddenly ends and we are declared Big Ten champions....There’s no way we win, but could you imagine if we did and we’re suddenly 2-0 in the Big 10 after the last 2 weeks?
Send me some.Illinois 38
Maryland 36
(Swilling orange Kool-Aid)
I think everyone on this board hopes you are right. It would be nice to be relevant again.I don't know when it will it happen, but I believe over the season we will see things start to "click" with our team. I am not sure how many games we will win, but I am confident by the end of the season we will at least see a glimmer of the light at the end of the tunnel. We have a staff of competent, professional coaches that will turn things around. ILL!
Harbaugh said he does not want Friday home games. I think OSU said no to Friday home games as well. Of course, Illinois doesn't have the clout of The Big 2, but I would really appreciate it Whitman told the BTN that UI will not host Friday nights.Also going head to head with high school football.
Why are we acting like Maryland is ‘Bama? They’re most likely a middle-of-the-pack team in the conference. Being at home makes a big difference too. I don’t think we’re the favorite here but I also won’t be shocked if we win. Fresh slate here, we can still be undefeated in conference playThere’s no way we win, but could you imagine if we did and we’re suddenly 2-0 in the Big 10 after the last 2 weeks?
Saw a tweet that they’re giving students free tickets, so that should help. I think it said 7k or 8k had been claimed thus far. I also wonder if announcing Peters as the starter now isn’t in some part to possibly help lure those who were on the fence about attending the game — fans think “got our starting QB back so maybe we’ll play better this week.”With the late start and poor showing the last 2 games, I suspect there won’t be a great crowd. 25K?
The business schools is also having their online graduate students in town for their "iConverge" and going to the game and tailgating on Friday is a big part of the event. So I think a lot of students will show up, but there will still be probably less than 35k people there.Saw a tweet that they’re giving students free tickets, so that should help. I think it said 7k or 8k had been claimed thus far. I also wonder if announcing Peters as the starter now isn’t in some part to possibly help lure those who were on the fence about attending the game — fans think “got our starting QB back so maybe we’ll play better this week.”
Only way it's that close is if we bring Mini Bielema.I think if all goes to plan 63-0 illini
This argument always perplexes me. HS football is not on television. And the only folks who go to a high school football game are those students, the parents of the players, and the band. Those who cater to college football on Friday are going to watch and attend college football.Also going head to head with high school football.
Not sure where you live but I'll wager that it's not in a small town within an hour of CU. Those towns turn out for high school football on Friday nights. What's more, there are hundreds of players across the state who aren't able to attend a college game on that night. How many recruits will be at Memorial Stadium when they have a game of their own that night?This argument always perplexes me. HS football is not on television. And the only folks who go to a high school football game are those students, the parents of the players, and the band. Those who cater to college football on Friday are going to watch and attend college football.
I agreeNot sure where you live but I'll wager that it's not in a small town within an hour of CU. Those towns turn out for high school football on Friday nights. What's more, there are hundreds of players across the state who aren't able to attend a college game on that night. How many recruits will be at Memorial Stadium when they have a game of their own that night?
It has its problems, but TV money rules. As an Illini fan living in Ohio (so wouldn’t be going to game no matter what day), I actually like Friday night games. Wouldn’t want a steady diet of them, but frees up my Saturday and actually makes something worthwhile to watch on a Friday.I agree
Friday night college football is a dumb idea .
for many chicago or st. louis / downstate fans , a 2-3 hour drive on Friday afternoon/evening is not an easy thing . and playing on a night that is traditionally for prep ball , is a bad idea .
eh, high school football is a much bigger deal than you realize. Small-town powerhouse programs that dominate their conference litter the state. Chicago HS football draws massive crowds from the surrounding neighborhoods. Everybody knows someone's kid who plays at a high level and is looking for a scholly. It's a bad idea fro the state school to go head to head vs that.This argument always perplexes me. HS football is not on television. And the only folks who go to a high school football game are those students, the parents of the players, and the band. Those who cater to college football on Friday are going to watch and attend college football.
Particularly when the chances of winning are slim. If you could pay $5 to watch a team you follow win (or at least be competitive) or $30 to watch your team get beat down, which would you choose?eh, high school football is a much bigger deal than you realize. Small-town powerhouse programs that dominate their conference litter the state. Chicago HS football draws massive crowds from the surrounding neighborhoods. Everybody knows someone's kid who plays at a high level and is looking for a scholly. It's a bad idea fro the state school to go head to head vs that.
man that's for sure. Drive 5 mins- or walk- to watch the hometown heroes, in the stands with your neighbors, or drive 30 mins and pay $$+ to watch the State school get thrashed? Easy choice.Particularly when the chances of winning are slim. If you could pay $5 to watch a team you follow win (or at least be competitive) or $30 to watch your team get beat down, which would you choose?
This argument always perplexes me. HS football is not on television. And the only folks who go to a high school football game are those students, the parents of the players, and the band. Those who cater to college football on Friday are going to watch and attend college footbal