We've played them twice, both at home. Lost in 1909 and won in 1913.
Oops, Dan beat me.
Pregame: Illinois vs South Carolina, Tuesday, December 31st, 2:00pm CT, ABC
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Oops, Dan beat me.
I think they are way better than Miss. St. was, and we're worse (love our team, but let's be realistic).
The fun part is, though, that I don't care! Win or lose this is freaking awesome! I am just amazed at how much of Bielema's vision has already come to fruition regarding this program. I hope the team gains a lot from this regardless of outcome. Come back better next year and aim for the playoff!
To quote our favorite basketball coach, this defense is truly "ELITE". Going to be a problem for Luke, I worry. I've watched a lot of both of these teams.
It's so weird seeing people type "Lets go Cocks". That's something you'd expect on a completely different site
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I don't think the comparison between the two is so obvious. Of course when you take the significant opt outs from two years ago definitely doesn't necessarily hold.
I'm an avid fan of both teams. Knew this day would come one day, lol. It's funny to see the cultures of the two fan bases finally clash directly.
On the surface, I'd be lying if I said that I saw the Illini being up to the challenge here, but it might depend on opt-outs to a certain degree. Also, the Gamecocks' OC recently accepted the head coaching job at App State, so that could make things interesting.
Interesting feeling to know that I'll be pleased and disappointed, regardless of the game's outcome, but I think a victory might mean a bit more to the Illini, so I'm hoping they come out strong and show me something I haven't seen out of them yet.
I-L-L!
On the surface, I'd be lying if I said that I saw the Illini being up to the challenge here, but it might depend on opt-outs to a certain degree. Also, the Gamecocks' OC recently accepted the head coaching job at App State, so that could make things interesting.
Interesting feeling to know that I'll be pleased and disappointed, regardless of the game's outcome, but I think a victory might mean a bit more to the Illini, so I'm hoping they come out strong and show me something I haven't seen out of them yet.
I-L-L!
What about the Rose Bowl in 07? Did you watch that game? If so...could you do us a favor and not watch this one?
1967 season We lost to Florida in Gainesville 14-0
A year after Steve Spurrier played there
They Had a very good running* back, Larry Smith
Maybe a more devastating fact is that Illinois has only ever played SEC teams 6 times.
We aren't worth bothering with most years.
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One of my good friends went to South Carolina. This is going to be a fun couple weeks of nerdy-style trash talk.
someone on their board said we got thumped by 3 of the 4 ranked teams we played. we played 5 ranked teams not 4 and lost to the best 2 of thoseSouth Carolina fans sound a lot like Illinois fans.
Can you really blame them?
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Man I would hate to live my life this way. Time for Zakhari and the youngins to step up. LET’S GO!!!!
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“Timeout South Carolina”
You know the move. Release the Cocks you’ve been holding on to and accept the Illini as your one and only true rooting interest.
I mean SC is favored by 10.5 and we will be missing our best player
Right there with you! Such a strange feeling, but can't wait for this game.
No Bryant is the least of our worries. They have real speed on offense. Think Oregon. I hope we can make a game of it
The Illini were my first sports love. I was born with Orange and Blue in my veins. Nothing will ever truly come before the Beloved.
Having South Carolina as my side piece has been relatively safe and without conflict, until now!
People talk a lot about opt outs but for players who can't do that, this game could be huge for their NIL negotiations. If Luke puts up a big game, for example, then it would surely boost his NIL....either coming from us (hopefully) or another team.
It is not even close
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