Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Has Fickell named a DC yet?
Mississippi State 19, Illinois 10 Postgame
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Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
At least we aren't Purdue.
MsSt ONLY scored 13 points!
If we would have Tommy DeVito next season, we would be unbelievable.
I say that, but throughout this season, we never blew anybody out. We never scored at will and maintained it.
And I can put the finishing touch on the season by repeating my mantra, Lunney's middle name is "2nd and 9".
I say that, but throughout this season, we never blew anybody out. We never scored at will and maintained it.
And I can put the finishing touch on the season by repeating my mantra, Lunney's middle name is "2nd and 9".
DaChief4ever
- Urbana
That last FREE FOR ALL.....oh my....look like the old HOT POTATO game.......OH well....we got Purdue to poke at...
And I thought I had too much time on my hands
. That was actually fun to read. i don't know how I missed that episode?That was so such a throw away line. Like, 'Who doesn't?"
Probably poor wording on my part. He doesn't look like he can make the first tackler miss. Run over him, maybe. Chase, and to a lesser extent Love, look more able to get through lesser holes than McCray. (Having said this, I do love McCray being on this roster. Just need to have the right plays called for him).
And the double entendre WAS intended.
Yeah, where's Walter Payton when you need him?
You’re a 18-20 year old kid playing in a bowl game on national tv and you’re not going to run with a fumble? Really
the national
- the Front Range
Heard them say it on air, but don't know if there is any veracity to it
-35 yards from devito sacks did not help. Love was actually 4.4 ypc, but was only handed the ball 13 times. Wish they would have used him a bit more on first downs
Good call! Chase Brown reminded me ALOT of Walter... I said so after this game to my siblings as I was returning from the game. (he's NOT Walter Payton but has the same style of never settling for yardage.) Chase would have been a clear difference-maker in today's game and afforded more rest for the defense. but...hindsight...
I think we missed him more than the DBs., but then he was our best offensive player in many a year, maybe since Mendenhall?
sbillini
- st petersburg, fl
Was at the game. Tough one. Illini fans really did show up in force. Probably 3 to 1 ratio vs bulldog fans. The cowbells do help them in the noise department - makes them sound twice the size they are.
Offensive rhythm just wasn’t there. Brown not being there probably hurt, but this felt beyond that. TDV just didn’t have a great day.
Speaking of TDV, we ended up in the section with where his family was sitting. And by family, I mean classic Italian extended family in the dozens all there to cheer on their guy. They it was awesome hanging out with them.
Would’ve loved the win, but was just great to see the team in person after forever, and at a new years bowl to boot. I think we have a foundation to build on.
Offensive rhythm just wasn’t there. Brown not being there probably hurt, but this felt beyond that. TDV just didn’t have a great day.
Speaking of TDV, we ended up in the section with where his family was sitting. And by family, I mean classic Italian extended family in the dozens all there to cheer on their guy. They it was awesome hanging out with them.
Would’ve loved the win, but was just great to see the team in person after forever, and at a new years bowl to boot. I think we have a foundation to build on.
Agree about the offensive rhythm and TDV had a decent day. A couple first down drops that would have made a big difference. I wish he didn't take so many sacksWas at the game. Tough one. Illini fans really did show up in force. Probably 3 to 1 ratio vs bulldog fans. The cowbells do help them in the noise department - makes them sound twice the size they are.
Offensive rhythm just wasn’t there. Brown not being there probably hurt, but this felt beyond that. TDV just didn’t have a great day.
Speaking of TDV, we ended up in the section with where his family was sitting. And by family, I mean classic Italian extended family in the dozens all there to cheer on their guy. They it was awesome hanging out with them.
Would’ve loved the win, but was just great to see the team in person after forever, and at a new years bowl to boot. I think we have a foundation to build on.
KrushCow31
Former Krush Cow
- Chicago, IL
I also heard it but was with a lot of people and thought I must have heard wrong.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but these kids are not playing the game for you. I would have advised my own kids to skip the game too. Really proud of the effort today and content with the outcome and season. Hopeful for the future rather than disappointed with what could have been.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
It's a (quasi) holiday at the beginning of January and I spent the afternoon watching the Illini in contention until the final seconds to win a marquee bowl game. I haven't been able to experience that since January 1, 1989 when we beat Virginia in the Citrus Bowl.
This season was a great gift to Illini fans. Thanks to the players and coaches for giving it to us. Thanks to TDV for choosing us and giving his all this year. Thanks to Ryan Walters and his staff for developing that stonewall D and holding opponents to 12.8 ppg on average. Thanks to Chase, Sydney, Devon and all the guys for their Herculean efforts. I can't recall the last time I was as proud of an Illini football team as I was in Ann Arbor on Nov. 19. It has been many years.
Let's do what we need to do to keep BB, and to continue building on what has been remarkable progress in two years. Compared with what I expected in August to unfold this season, what we enjoyed was spectacular. It's difficult articulately to express the extent of my gratitude to these guys for the thrills, enjoyment, and sense of Illini community they gave us.
This season was a great gift to Illini fans. Thanks to the players and coaches for giving it to us. Thanks to TDV for choosing us and giving his all this year. Thanks to Ryan Walters and his staff for developing that stonewall D and holding opponents to 12.8 ppg on average. Thanks to Chase, Sydney, Devon and all the guys for their Herculean efforts. I can't recall the last time I was as proud of an Illini football team as I was in Ann Arbor on Nov. 19. It has been many years.
Let's do what we need to do to keep BB, and to continue building on what has been remarkable progress in two years. Compared with what I expected in August to unfold this season, what we enjoyed was spectacular. It's difficult articulately to express the extent of my gratitude to these guys for the thrills, enjoyment, and sense of Illini community they gave us.
32 point win against Wyoming, 21 point win against Virginia, 31 point win against Chattanooga, 24 point win against Wisconsin and 38 point win against Northwestern. if those aren't blowouts I don't know what is. in our wins the margins of victory were generally impressive
On the plus side, we may end up on SVP's Bad Beats this week with the Pitchie Woo Woo on the final play.
We will see how he fits. He was pretty good with Tony when we were under center a lot more. We will see. If I were a betting man I’d bet they bring in a RB from the portal.
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