Against Duke we also had a miscommunication about how many players were on the field. I’m sure the defense would look better if we had more talent on the field. My problem is this isn’t a well coached team. Way too many mental mistakes. We paid Platt and Perry to come in and start and neither has played a snap this year. We also paid a ton to retain our secondary and 2/3 guys have been horrible. You can’t control injuries and I understand wanting to bring back all the defensive backs. It’s just hard to imagine this offseason being any worse.
Illinois vs Purdue, Saturday, October 3rd, 3:15pm CT, BTN
Against Duke we also had a miscommunication about how many players were on the field. I’m sure the defense would look better if we had more talent on the field. My problem is this isn’t a well coached team. Way too many mental mistakes. We paid Platt and Perry to come in and start and neither has played a snap this year. We also paid a ton to retain our secondary and 2/3 guys have been horrible. You can’t control injuries and I understand wanting to bring back all the defensive backs. It’s just hard to imagine this offseason being any worse.
Yeah, this backs up the “trust your eyes” feeling about this defense. It’s pretty much a hot knife through butter situation.
I haven't heard which plays we played with 9. Anyone know?
One was the last OSU rushing TD where their RB just ran up the middle at the goal line. I didn't notice others at the time.
(I still don't know why Bret didn't call a TO?)
Before yesterday's game, I was not optimistic about the rest of the season and I had the Purdue Game as toss-up...After yesterday, assuming we give the same effort as we did against TOSU, we should win...
Regarding the rest of the season, I see 2 more losses (Oregon and Iowa), three toss-ups (Nebraska, UCLA (UCLA cause its on the road), and Northwestern) and three probable wins (Purdue, MSU, and Maryland)...We should get at least five wins. six wins is an optimistic take...Regardless , this season is shaping up to be a major step back in the football program..
Regarding the rest of the season, I see 2 more losses (Oregon and Iowa), three toss-ups (Nebraska, UCLA (UCLA cause its on the road), and Northwestern) and three probable wins (Purdue, MSU, and Maryland)...We should get at least five wins. six wins is an optimistic take...Regardless , this season is shaping up to be a major step back in the football program..
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I'm seeing Illini -9.5
We're the biggest backdoor cover risk on planet earth, so that seems about fair.
We're the biggest backdoor cover risk on planet earth, so that seems about fair.
agree
we’ll be winning by 23 and then give up two scores in the fourth to end up winning by 9