As far as the blown coverages, can my football minded people tell me what we’ve cleaned up? Vs Maryland I was in good position to see we dropped 8 a lot more; a lot of 5 guys around the sticks with 3 deep over the top. Is that what we’re living off still or is there more?
Pregame: Illinois vs Wisconsin, Saturday, October 9th, 2:30pm CT, BTN
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So they based the strategy for the whole season on developing Art Sitkowski?
Joel Goodson
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Bucky has problems. If we can pass (first downs), we can win. Have little faith in Peters. If he struggles again, he should get the quick hook.
So Robinson is now the 4th string guy. Didn't know that, thank you
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I'm not sure either team gets to 8 points in this game.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I'm shocked. Roughly the same as MD (home) and Purdue (away).
How the mighty have fallen. Weren't we just 30 point "dogs" to WISC at home two years ago?
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
This is a bad Wisconsin offense and, famous last words, a less blowout-prone Illini team.
I think that's about right for the line, but I confess I like Wisconsin.
Not on Art, but in not ruining someone we think bus going to have to start for us next year. Especially, when this year is the year that we can get away with losing more
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I am absolute dead certain that's not what's going on, and I'm glad it's not because that would be ludicrous.
Totally agree. One of the silliest things I’ve read on here.
TheFlyingIllini1317
- Chicago, IL
If you saw this line before the season you'd think we are 4-2. We should be 4-2, idk about non-con, starting 3-0 in B1G would've been awesome.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Brandon Peters could not be trusted to complete a play action pass when he had a running game piling up 250+ yards with 10 in the box on the defense.
Either the guys below him are worse ( doubtful ) or BP does well in the protected cocoon of practice, only to regress under the pressure of games.
The OC has some blame here too.
Either the guys below him are worse ( doubtful ) or BP does well in the protected cocoon of practice, only to regress under the pressure of games.
The OC has some blame here too.
orange100
time to hop on the wife
well said.
The Over/Under is what has be curious. I like the under no matter what it is.
It was the second quarter. And TB marched down and kicked a field goal and NE lost by 2.
For some reason I can see Belichik arguing with random fans on a Patriots forum about his play calling with very long-winded and precise responses with related all-22 footage. He can't stand it when his genius is questioned. Username is probably BillMadeTom.
Still the best coach ever.
Completely different circumstances and it still came back to bite him.
Go Nats 88 Illini
Fairfax, VA
Send him the chart. I'm sure he'll appreciate the guidance.
Wisconsin is currently 4th in the nation at opponent 3rd down conversion percentage, allowing around 27% conversions. If we do that thing we do where we run ourselves to a 3 and 7 after 1st and 2nd down, we will be in significantly more trouble than we normally are.
Here’s to hoping that play action on first down last game was a tune up for this one.
Here’s to hoping that play action on first down last game was a tune up for this one.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Edging a bit toward WISC --- now at -8.5. Over/under stands at 42.5, so not much respect for these two offenses (#13 & #14 in Big Ten).
Vegas is definitely going to drive/influence my prediction this week. I think they've got it right.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Spot on!
We must have set a record vs. CLT for putting ourselves in 3rd and 7 situations. (And that was against a defense that gave up 334 rushing yards.)
Please mix it up Tony!
Yeah, we must have broken some record for number of 3rd and 7's.
I'm not feeling too good about this game. I'm thinking it'll be a game that provides an opportunity for Wisconsin to "fix" many of their ills at our expense.
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