Week 5 Games

[EmeraldCityIllini]

Lose to Indiana and Ohio State, which are probably two CFP teams, and I think you're on the right side of the bubble. Obviously that bubble is packed with 4-6 teams with similar resumes. You can point to a decimated defense as a reason for the score disparity with Indiana.

Gotta see how the bubble shakes out. It’s possible.

But I think losing to Indiana in THAT fashion changed the equation a bit.

 

[Ryllini]

This is the first I've seen of Dierre Hill Jr. since the 1a title game last year and I've seen enough. This kid will be an absolute stud. 5-11 and 203lbs. That is perfect. Probably get up to 210 before he leaves Eugen. This kid is lightening quick and isn't afraid of contact. I like what I see. The vision.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

This is such an unbelievably meatball take.

Public safety be damned for most people I guess.

It clear both ESPN and Fox, with Pat McAfee and Dave Portnoy, scanned the American demographics and said “oh sh*t! We need someone on our shows to appeal to the mass idiot audience.”

 

[Retro62]

Last week's game was a combination of Indiana playing absolutely lights out and us playing as badly as we possibly can. If that game was today between the two teams that played today, it's a competitive game. It was just a nightmarish fluke of a game that I don't see repeating itself.

I also watched the Iowa game and I am convinced that Cignetti is a colossal prick. He looked annoyed at having to answer questions at half and did everything but roll his eyes. He's obviously a great coach, but, as someone mentioned in another thread, maybe his attitude is why it took him this long to make it to a league like the BIG.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Portnoy is FAR more of a clown than McAfee. Pat is an absolute goofball and he leans into it, and even uses some pro wrestling style working of the crowds, but it's still good fun.

 

[DeeIL89]

Alabama up on Georgia 24-14 at the half. Kirby's track record not really that great when he goes up against Alabama if I am not mistaken.

 

[band camp]

They are nice no question. Chameleon numbers, next level.
I think they should've went green and yellow and put the old school duck on the helmet. Match their traditional old school and add vibrancy.

I cant disagree. Old school v old school is classic. Classic is king.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1972100961998196803

 

[fuddrules]

It clear both ESPN and Fox, with Pat McAfee and Dave Portnoy, scanned the American demographics and said “oh sh*t! We need someone on our shows to appeal to the mass idiot audience.”

Or someone who understands statistics.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1972100961998196803

A&M finally found the right guy to coach there

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

It clear both ESPN and Fox, with Pat McAfee and Dave Portnoy, scanned the American demographics and said “oh sh*t! We need someone on our shows to appeal to the mass idiot audience.”

well, both networks came to the same conclusion about adding that type of personally to attract more viewers . You might not like it or agree with it , but it’s all about attracting more people in order to sell “soap” ( in this case , beer, medicine & pop)

 

[DeeIL89]

Oregon's running back with a Derek Henry-sque fumble in the redzone. Penn State's ball. 3-3 tied game 5 minutes in the 3rd quarter.

 

[DeeIL89]

Oregon's running back with a Mark Henry-sque fumble in the redzone. Penn State's ball. 3-3 tied game 5 minutes in the 3rd quarter.

Ruling on the field overturned. The runner had his knee on the grass prior to losing the ball.

 

[Ryllini]

Ruling on the field overturned. The runner had his knee on the grass prior to losing the ball.

You know who wasn't afforded the grazing of a blade of grass today?

 

[DeeIL89]

Ruling on the field overturned. The runner had his knee on the grass prior to losing the ball.

Following the overturned on the fumble, we finally have the first touchdown of the game. Oregon up 10-3. Took 3 minutes in the 3rd quarter for the first touchdown by either team. Lol.

 

[hooraybeer]

Ruling on the field overturned. The runner had his knee on the grass prior to losing the ball.

weird call. does grazing the grass count as knee down?

 

[OB positive]

Oregon just got an unbelievable reversal of a fumble call. There was still air between knee and ground but announcers are saying it brushed some grass blades so it was ruled down. Feagin was laying on the ground with his shoulders but that was a fumble. You can't make this stuff up.

 

[abchew2]

You know who wasn't afforded the grazing of a blade of grass today?

Shows that they can call someone down when there is video evidence. Thought that wasn’t allowed.

 

[Ryllini]

Shows that they can call someone down when there is video evidence. Thought that wasn’t allowed.

Well, excuse my crudeness, but when the broadcast spent the last 1.5 hours of the pregame using their obliques to stroke the Trojans, I didn't expect much to go our way if a call was tight. For them to bring out 3 USC former players at a road game told me all I needed to know. This win was no small feat.

 

[Ramrod2010]

McCray is such a dude.

 

[illinifan4249]

Happy to see him getting a featured role at Georgia though wish he was still at Illinois

 

[Illini2010-11]

Gotta love the Quiet Whiteout.

 

[Ryllini]

Gotta love the Quiet Whiteout.

I think Oregon is definitely top 3 in the country. They seem to be on a mission. Let's see how they finish.

 

[Illini2010-11]

I think Oregon is definitely top 3 in the country. They seem to be on a mission. Let's see how they finish.

If they hold on here, it is highly likely that College Gameday will be in Eugene in two weeks for their matchup vs IU (both teams on byes next week).

And as I type, Penn State just marched down field.

 

[pruman91]

looks like the " Franklin can't win the big game " mantra will continue.......

same as above post about psu just scored to pull within 7..............