As much as we all appreciate Luke, he's got too many NFL scouting limitations to be a Day 2 pick. You can't get away with his size at the next level without some combination of elite arm strength/accuracy/athleticism. As dumb as it sounds, the truth is that someone like Drew Allar will always have better chance of going Day 2 despite getting hurt and zero accuracy on the run because you can't teach 6'5" 230 with physical tools
Pregame: Illinois vs Tennessee, Tuesday, December 30th, 4:30pm CT, ESPN
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I guess I assumed that was our uniform choice, but it would be cool if our fans actually organized themselves enough to pull that off. If that’s really the goal, though, massive fail by the DIA … it should be posted on all social media constantly.
How worried should we be about Tennessee's "quality losses"? 41-44 against now #3 Georgia on Sept. 13th, and 27-33 against now #8 Oklahoma on Nov. 1st.
Not saying they are unbeatable, but it feels like a win won't come easy. Haven't researched what all went on in those 2 games, just the final scores.
Not saying they are unbeatable, but it feels like a win won't come easy. Haven't researched what all went on in those 2 games, just the final scores.
They said that last year against South Carolina
In that game we had everyone other than PB. In this game we’ll be missing our three best non-QB players.
Not at all. It’s a bowl game. Enjoy the ride!
Bobby Douglas just sayin' LOL
I will certainly enjoy, but don't think there's anything wrong with talking about the game and wanting to win.
Those are 2 impressive losses, especially the Georgia one, which does tell be something about Tennessee.
Been watching Tennessee all morning. DANG that offense is good. I think Heupel is a great schemer. Aguilar can get "chucky" when facing 3rd and long so I could see a pick or two if we can get them in that down and distance. I don't see our defense doing much to slow them down.
That being said, their defense is garbage. I think Bielema ensures we junk up the game similarly to the South Carolina matchup last year.
34-31 ILLINI
That being said, their defense is garbage. I think Bielema ensures we junk up the game similarly to the South Carolina matchup last year.
34-31 ILLINI
Their offense will not be anywhere near it's full capability without Chris Brazzell II. Dude is a stud.
Getting teams in 3rd and long scares the crap out of me. It typically results in a first down.
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Sometimes I honestly DO think it's helpful to step back and think about thinks from a less objective, data-backed way every once in a while. And to that end, it's obvious Tennessee is a good team even if they haven't snagged any great wins. We can't control what Tennessee shows up, but for us it could be a as simple as this...
1. Bring the effort we had at Wisconsin, and we will get smoked.
2. Bring the effort we had against Purdue, and we are playing with fire ... we could beat Tennessee if they don't bring it, and we are unlikely to if they do.
3. Bring the effort we had against USC, and we can beat 'em.
Sad, but true.
Received my I Fund tickets today! Is anyone else having trouble moving the tickets from their Seat Geek App to their Apple Wallet?
I don't think they can be added to apple wallet. Just through the Seat Geek app.
Yes, I get what get are saying and don't disagree, but compared to what? 3rd and short? That scares me to, as did 4th and short. I guess I just don't have any confidence in our defense getting stops period.
Indeed. Here's a note from my ticket confirmation email:
NOTE: Tickets at Nissan Stadium cannot be added to your Apple Wallet or Google Pay – please make sure to have your tickets accessible via the SeatGeek website or app prior to arriving at Nissan Stadium.
Too bad technology has almost entirely replaced paper tickets.
indeed
I always liked the ability to have paper tickets in my pocket/wallet/hand
some things about new technology just don’t always make things “better”
Dan
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Luke Altmyer Named Loren Tate Award Winner - University of Illinois Athletics
The award, named after longtime Champaign News-Gazette writer Loren Tate, is awarded to the Illinois football player who not only is most cooperative with local
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we may never see a better student/athlete/loyslist than Luke , everLuke Altmyer Named Loren Tate Award Winner - University of Illinois Athletics
The award, named after longtime Champaign News-Gazette writer Loren Tate, is awarded to the Illinois football player who not only is most cooperative with local
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He wasn't on the field, but he was in attendance and loudly cheering and supporting the kids at the Tom Jones Challenger League All Star baseball game for kids with disabilities. It's a great organization and they do great work.
My son's baseball team helps with it every year. After it was over I was near him and thanked him for coming as it was a pretty big deal for all the kids there to see him.
I do agree that he's a stud and it will negatively impact them, of course, not having him. Still have a couple other dudes at WR. No one near Brazzell's level but I think their offensive fall off is way less than our defensive fall off without Jacas and Bailey.
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