Game Thread: Illinois at Duke

[Oracle21]

I mean when the opponent is -5 on turnovers you should win 45-19

 

[BDMAN]

Tell them Valentine set the price from Mortimer DUKE!!!!!

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Great 4th quarter fellas. The first three weren't good, but this was an extremely well played final quarter to close it out.

 

[OrangeBlue98]

From my prediction on Monday….

“. I think it’s close until the 4th quarter, but Illinois’ ability to run the ball wears Duke down and they dominate the last 15 minutes.”

Sometimes, it’s a simple game to figure out.

 

[IlliniKat91]

I wonder how Vegas is feeling about that line now

 

[SuperMetroid]

EVERY single mistake they’ve made we’ve made them pay for it. Love it

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

Duke fans were a liiiiiitle premature on that overrated chant.

 

[abchew2]

I think this team can comfortably say they make their own luck with this group after what they were able to do last year

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

I think the players thought like I did. Duke isn't that good. I think this wake up call is going to be followed by a great second half.

 

[Greensboro]

What are they saying now

 

[Ramrod2010]

I want to drop a shoutout to @Dan for granting us this place to enjoy this game today.

Thank you, kind sir.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

if we get the ball back , do we see Hampton ?

 

[thehass]

Valentine should be the featured back. He is fast, quick and elusive.

 

[illinifan1987]

There's not even enough attending Pukie fan tears to fill a milk jug. They are mighty delicious, though!

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

I wonder how Vegas is feeling about that line now

Vegas got crushed on this game! Illinois was one of the most bet teams today. Love it!!

 

[spillini]

Beat em by 40. Revenge for the basketball game in February

Need a pick 6 version of the short guy’s stepback 3 here

 

[IlliniKat91]

What are they saying now

Nothing. They all left 10 minutes ago

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Good response in the second half after a poor first half.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

What are they saying now

thought I heard an ILL INI

 

[SummerofGeorge]

Great seasons always have games where you grind and find a way to win. I am most optimistic because of the halftime adjustments that were made. Solid second half gentlemen. Well done!

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

But, but ESPN's FPI gave Dook a 51% chance of a win. I'm gutted.....

This isn't as much of an own on ESPN as you think it is.

 

[CDRUSN]

As Manny slides down the banister of life, he'll always remember Bret as a huge splinter in his...rear.

 

[WeWillWhen]

Hands down, Duke’s illegal equipment penalty on the punt was the turning point of this game.

 

[MajorNathanMaxwellJanice]

To his credit, Manny has held Illini to 7 less points than wiu

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Anyone else catch the fox sports all going for Duke this morning

ESPN was the opposite. Only Trae Young and Herbstreit went against us and I couldn't give less of a F what Trae Young thinks about literally anything.