IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Purdue 13, Illinois 9 Postgame
Very same.
We have had a weak schedule, and we are 1-4. Let me repeat that, we have had a weak schedule, and we are 1-4. We are 2 plays from being 3-2, and I primarily have to put that on some questionable play calls down the stretch of both the Maryland and Purdue games. The play callers are going to need to show improvement in stressful situations. Stop playing to lose, and go for it on 4th and 1 or 4th and 2. Growing up, I watched Bobby Bowden, Joe Paterno, and Tom Osborne go for it in stressful situations. You're better off for it in the long run, even if you don't get it every time.
A pedigreed coaching staff should know not to punt on fourth and short on the opponent’s 34 yard line.
Yeah, you don't net enough to make punting worth it. Gotta go for points there.
That is not a coaching staff decision. That is a BB decision.
blackdog
- Champaign
I was a little confused at the 3 man rush at the end when we had been getting good pressure all day.
You guys can blame BB or TP all you want, but these last 2 loses in my opinion are 
BP fault you can't be a 30yr old 12yr senior and have the football IQ and accuracy of a youth league QB. He owes his teammates an apology.
BP fault you can't be a 30yr old 12yr senior and have the football IQ and accuracy of a youth league QB. He owes his teammates an apology.The QB can't be your worst player on offense ever
Considering that it is 100% BB’s fault, I will!
I wanted him to go for it. However in a defensive low scoring game and an awesome punter I see the logic. If you don’t get it on 4th down Purdue needs 30 yards to kick a field goal
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
For the second week in a row coach Bielema snatched defeat from the jaws of victory
Yep, I said it.....
This is all on BB....
Got a stud running back closer to the end zone than last week and chicken out on trying for a first down
What have we got to lose ?
Oh yeah, another ball game
Show some balls
Be a leader not a wimp
I'm sick of watching BP
I'M sick of losing
I'm sick of playing not to lose
I'm just sick and tired of illini football making me feel sick and tired
On to the next game
PUNT PUNT PUNT
Yep, I said it.....
This is all on BB....
Got a stud running back closer to the end zone than last week and chicken out on trying for a first down
What have we got to lose ?
Oh yeah, another ball game
Show some balls
Be a leader not a wimp
I'm sick of watching BP
I'M sick of losing
I'm sick of playing not to lose
I'm just sick and tired of illini football making me feel sick and tired
On to the next game
PUNT PUNT PUNT
Football 101 says go for it on fourth and short inside your opponent’s 35. Did Bielema miss class that day?
Currently our SOS is 39th. UTSA beat Memphis today who beat an SEC opponent last week. We should have beaten Purdue.
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pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I have less confidence in BB now after he was asked the question about changing QB's in the game and he said no as he was shaking his head...
that answer caused me to shake my head
all the answers about what if you don't make it shows me a culture building of meekness and no confidence in our offense.
oh wait , now I get it...b/c I have zero confidence in BP....zero..........................
McCray is a stud....a good coach will use their stud to win games , not leave him on the sidelines for 40 % of the game
how many yards did McCray have rushing today ? a bunch....i haven't heard exact # yet....i'm to pissed off at bb to look it up....
wonder if we punt next week on Charlotte's 10 yd line on 4th and 1 ?
that answer caused me to shake my head
all the answers about what if you don't make it shows me a culture building of meekness and no confidence in our offense.
oh wait , now I get it...b/c I have zero confidence in BP....zero..........................
McCray is a stud....a good coach will use their stud to win games , not leave him on the sidelines for 40 % of the game
how many yards did McCray have rushing today ? a bunch....i haven't heard exact # yet....i'm to pissed off at bb to look it up....
wonder if we punt next week on Charlotte's 10 yd line on 4th and 1 ?
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McCray had over 100 yards today... 1st start, 1st 100+ yard game...
McCray seemed to keep taking himself out of the game because he was winded. Normally I would blame the coaching staff for a lack of conditioning but considering he's a true freshman without much time in the program I'll give them a pass. I can't help but think we win this game if chase Brown is healthy because there was a big drop off after McCray at RB.
Well... it was a beautiful day. Had a great time with my kids, their friends, and my brother's family. Great food and drink before the game. Awesome spot for a tailgate on Slayter Hill (where the marching band does their pre-game). Then I went to the game. It was so bad, I couldn't get excited and cheer for us to hold on and win. I also couldn't get upset when we lost. I was just numb from the unbelievably bad football being played badly. Ugh.
Don’t coaches pick who plays though? Not following this logicYou guys can blame BB or TP all you want, but these last 2 loses in my opinion are
Captain 14
- The Last Best Place
How the hell did we beat Nebraska??
I feel there is a bit of drop off in RB after McCray. However, I also think they are trying to use different style running backs for the same plays. Instead of trying to get Love outside to use his speed, they were trying use him as a power back like McCray.
Captain 14
- The Last Best Place
Crickets
If the staff has no faith in the offense, second time punting on 4 and 2 with the game on the line. Second straight loss. If they can't be bothered to try winning how do they expect fans to show up and watch? They could have won that game. It was pathetic enough last week. It was nauseating this time around. I have nothing but harsh language to add.