Game Thread: Illinois vs Maryland

[aaeismacgychel]

Really big 3rd down here. Need to hold them to a field goal

 

[LFOD]

Great stop

 

[BDMAN]

We can't cover, we can't bring pressure and we can't stop the run. At least we held them to a field goal.

 

[FloridaMan]

I would almost take the ball on a coin flip win at this point with this putrid D; maybe you get an additional possession out of it. Total regression on that side of the ball.

At least they held for a FG. Gotta get a lot better than this.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

When the QB is getting the ball out that fast maybe don't play the DBs 10 yards off the LOS?

 

[DERV64]

The gap between Illini DBs and any teams WRs is larger than the gap between the horseshoe and the endzone.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

We never seem to be able to stop a team from going on a long sustained opening drive Henry's D kicks their butt kicked each time

The game plan for Henry is to line up 8-10yds off their WRs. So if the opponent is willing they get a free 5+ yds every down. Maryland looks like they did their homework as they're taking advantage of hot routes. It's a terrible defensive scheme and there's no chance our players have of stopping anything.

 

[ohioillini77]

Didn't Henry watch Craig with the Scout on Illiniboard. This is what Maryland does. RPO, short passes and occasionally over the top.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

The gap between Illini DBs and any teams WRs is larger than the gap between the horseshoe and the endzone.

Pretty amazing when they are at our 13 with 3rd and 7 and our DBs are lining up within our own 5. Makes very little sense

 

[FloridaMan]

Might have gotten away with one there, but big pick up

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Great pushoff by Clement to pick that up. Glad the refs didn't call OPI

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

do we get Clement for one more year ?

 

[FloridaMan]

Ground can't cause a fumble refs

 

[PNWIllini]

VAR ruining another one

 

[hiberto]

why are they even looking at this?

 

[TheodoreRex]

Clear as day he had possession-ATROCIOUS call. Not even close.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Lol 2 feet and 2 additional steps before the ground forces it loose. No chance that should be overturned

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

terrible call

 

[dsg]

WTF???!!!

 

[skyIdub]

It's unreal how bad officiating is. Insane.

 

[Iloveorangekoolaid]

An insane call honestly

 

[FloridaMan]

Totally inexcusable. This is the worst crew in college football. And that's saying something. Total failure by the NCAA

 

[aaeismacgychel]

WHAT?!?!?!?!??!?@ HOW IS THAT EFFING POSSIBLE?!?!??@!? HOW MANY STEPS DO YOU NEED?!?!??!?! THAT'S INSANE

 

[FoundersClub]

Just inexcusable after a review

 

[DeeIL89]

BULLCRAP!