Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan, Saturday, October 19th, 2:30pm CT, CBS

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SoCal Illini
DeonThomas said:
Been watching the line move in Michigan's favor, so I guess the traditional powerhouse is gaining momentum.

Since I don't expect us to win in Oregon, THIS is the game that really matters and gives a shot at turning the corner. With a win this weekend, we can instantly be ranked in the Top 15 and be in the discussion for the CFP. A loss, however, probably drops us out of the Top 25. The last two games (PSU and Purdue) have significantly impacted my confidence in this team. But if we can pull off a victory against the Wolverines ----- the trip out West could be really, really fun, playing with house money!!!

24 Michigan
16 ILLINI

(5-1 against the spread. 6-0 in predicting the winner.)
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Despite your solid record Deon, I think the cassette tapes come out for you this week. Illini with the win against UM.

I predict some frustrating aspects (possibly something like their qb all of a sudden looking like an all American, or difficulty against the run) but not enough that won’t be overcome. Passing game for Illinois should open it up for McCray and valentine to break a few. Valentine (or laughery) will channel some Rocky Harvey echoes.

Illini 31, UM 29
 
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dsg
BZuppke said:
Offensively I think we need to be more aggressive in the passing game. Right now that is our strength. Protect and FREE Luke.
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OrangeBlue98 said:
I'll see you that year and raise you my senior year of 1997. 0-11.

(The fact that there can even be a legitimate debate about "worst year in Illini football history) when there was an 0-11 season is sad in and of itself . . .)
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Lot of arguments for worst year. 0-11 is bad, but did you have expectations? My senior year of 1995, we were ranked to start the year and had the #2 and #3 draft pick on our defense (Rice and Hardy). We proceeded to go 5-5-1 with a 3-3 tie in the last game to miss a bowl game. Last tie in college football as the added overtime the following year.
 
#283      
GatorMcKlusky
The Sweep likes us.
ILLINOIS over Michigan - The Illini is 2-8 SU but are 7-3 ATS in their last ten matchups. Last
meeting was in the Big House (‘22), Illinois (+17’) held the 17-16 lead with 3:14 left but went 3 &
out and gave up a GW FG with :09 left. Mich is coming off a bye but in their last matchup they were
at Washington. Wolverines (+1’) were outgained 429-287 and lost 27-17. Illinois (-22’) was looking
ahead last week and blew a 27-3 3Q lead vs Purdue then stopped na OT 2-point conv to win 50-49.
Illinois QB Altmyer has been solid with a 14-1 ratio while Michigan’s QB combine for a 6-8 ratio.
Entering this week Illinois HC Bielema is 14-5 as a B10 dog including 8 outright upsets so we will
back the home dog with a sold out crowd here! FORECAST: ILLINOIS by 4
 
#284      
ptgrd23
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Moeller was bad. Of course not Cubitt / Lovie bad. Mike White started as HC my freshman year and gave us hope again. Never should have fired him. Bleep the NCAA. he would have won just as many games as Mackovic. Jeff George was a Mike White recruit.
 
#287      
illiram
Everyone keeps expecting a close game. I actually think we may blow them out. Our players and coaches seem to play carefree, and not scared at all. They know what is at stake here. Stack the line. Stop the run. They don't have a pass game.

Illini 31
Michigan 13
 
#289      
redwingillini11
Pretty devastating. Not to bash the guy, I actually think our other RBs have done better than him this year. But losing the depth is just not ideal heading into the toughest part of the season. I really hope he gets well and we see him dominate on the field for us in the future.
 
#290      
Illiniam1984
He will be missed but we will be fine. We needed more speed at the position and we already have McCray as the big back so we’ll be ok.
 
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Dkayak
Indy Illini Fan said:
He’s done for the year from everything I’ve been told …

Depending what doctors say and what the decision is going forward … Good chance he could be out for all of spring as well … Just depends …
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We’ve all hyperextended a knee. Ouch! But I don’t understand the effects and treatment for of a more acute version. Anyone here know?
 
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