Illinois 34, USC 32 Postgame

[WhereDoWeStandWithStorr?]

Tanner Heckel starting is the biggest problem in that secondary (and team). Giving up the 4th&7 TD is brutal. I think CB is overall okay with Clarke and Cox getting majority of the reps.

That was one of the most infuriating drives I've seen. Legitimately every play they were not ready and didn't know where to line up. We were lucky to even have a 4th and 7 as their QB missed Lemon when literally no one lined up with him pre snap.

The on field communication was really poor - really need Matt Bailey back.

 

[WolfpackIllini]

That was the correct call in the Oregon game. Knee was down. In our game, I am not sure what the refs saw but it looked like to me that KF was down.

Feagan was definitely down. Looked to me like he knew he was down and relaxed his grip.

 

[Hingle McCringleberry]

Key & Peele East/West College Bowl Game was decent

"Hingle McCringleberry... Penn State..."

I was at that one!!

 

[Iamgroot]

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

The view from COSM in LA.

Olano’s Walk Off Winner

Luke’s TD Reception

 

[the juiceman cometh]

The view from COSM in LA.

Olano’s Walk Off Winner

Luke’s TD Reception

 

[blackdog]

Mandatory Tuesday film review

 

[altgeld88]

The view from COSM in LA.

Olano’s Walk Off Winner

Luke’s TD Reception

I want one of those.

 

[SuperintendentChalmers]

Incredibly foolish move by Mackovic. Still frustrating

Mackovic never for a second intended, or even intimated, that he viewed Illinois as anything but a stepping-stone to what he felt was a job (NFL or top-level college) he deserved. It was kind of a 50/50 feeling where you admire the rare honesty, while being offended by the slight.

Maybe in retrospect, he realized that he might have been able to have long-term success here, and that we were a good fit. On the other hand, he’s someone who lost HC jobs in both college and the NFL as a result of player mutinies.

 

[1m4tr]

Mandatory Tuesday film review

Such a great breakdown and analysis by J here.

 

[chiefini]

Mackovic never for a second intended, or even intimated, that he viewed Illinois as anything but a stepping-stone to what he felt was a job (NFL or top-level college) he deserved. It was kind of a 50/50 feeling where you admire the rare honesty, while being offended by the slight.

Maybe in retrospect, he realized that he might have been able to have long-term success here, and that we were a good fit. On the other hand, he’s someone who lost HC jobs in both college and the NFL as a result of player mutinies.

As I’ve said on Loyalty before, Mackovic was a real @$$hole who would turn his charm on or off depending on whom he was with and what he wanted from them…He was a smart coach, but not a very nice person. I wasn’t sorry to see him go at all back then…

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Mandatory Tuesday film review

What is Patterson doing on that 3rd and 16? Not exactly sure about the "really, really good throw"... it worked out for them, but 50% of the time that gets picked off.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

I want one of those.

I haven’t been yet. It ain’t cheap.

 

[Red77sng]

Just two things to “fix” on defense.
Tackling and consistent pressure on the QB.

All the hand wringing about Sat, but that was the best offense in CFB.
If X was healthy we win that game by 3 TDs.

If we don’t fumble we win by 3 TD’s

 

[PleaseMakeABowlGame]

What is Patterson doing on that 3rd and 16? Not exactly sure about the "really, really good throw"... it worked out for them, but 50% of the time that gets picked off.

He has a clear play on the ball, but seems like he's afraid of getting cut from underneath or hurting his body. He's looked hurt the whole year, and just hasn't played well.

He's likely the 4th corner option had Scott been healthy (since you can move him inside or out).

 

[Battle89]

Mackovic never for a second intended, or even intimated, that he viewed Illinois as anything but a stepping-stone to what he felt was a job (NFL or top-level college) he deserved. It was kind of a 50/50 feeling where you admire the rare honesty, while being offended by the slight.

Maybe in retrospect, he realized that he might have been able to have long-term success here, and that we were a good fit. On the other hand, he’s someone who lost HC jobs in both college and the NFL as a result of player mutinies.

 

[foby]

You could see on Matt lienerts (sp?) face at halftime who was the better team. Very much enjoy seeing him pouting

 

[MechSE10]

Anyone know if there is any merit to the reports that USC had food poison?

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973176125657592067

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

Anyone know if there is any merit to the reports that USC had food poison?

Yes, it's true. USC can't graciously accept defeat

 

[IlliniSon]

Watching various YouTube USC podcasts the consensus is that many(not sure how many)players especially on defense were suffering from food poisoning. They were weakened by illness and couldn’t generate a pass rush or stop our ground game.

FYI: Coach Lincoln Riley has NOT verified or used sickness as an excuse for the loss to a low level Illinois team. However lots of post game excuse making by some players about food poisoning being a cause for their poor performance. Their poor clock management at the end of the game was their biggest excuse.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

Anyone know if there is any merit to the reports that USC had food poison?

“I’m not here to make excuses… but here’s my excuse. It was food poisoning.”

Tainted Chicken?

 

[Illini2010-11]

Anyone know if there is any merit to the reports that USC had food poison?

If the whole team had food poisoning, I hate to see what Makai Lemon looks like fully healthy.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

Anyone know if there is any merit to the reports that USC had food poison?

 

[pruman91]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973176125657592067

that clip is just.................................................................................beautiful............................................................it really really really is......