Recent content by EmeraldCityIllini

It's so nice knowing that A) I think we will, B) If we don't, it's because better options came up, and C) I truly believe that and I'm not just trying to make myself feel better. We've come a long way from hanging on to these recruiting weekends knowing our program hung in balance. The Jawun...

Not gonna be the bball guy who only posts when complaining. Credit where it's due today. After the second SIU drive, defense looked much better. Tackled in open field. Secondary flew around a bit more. Its SIU, but best result of year so far and not close. A little optimism for me.

Hes got a few wayyyy too non-chalant throws where he's just pissed away tds

I feel like the illini offense is either rolling or comes to a total halt. It seems too difficult to get it moving again when it stalls

phew looked horrible live. But more of ankle turn than knee

I don't love when we get pinned deep and when we give the ball back, they opponent is still in our territory.

a few decent open field tackles this drive though.

Refs are horrible.

If illinois was called for a QB late hit. Than that should have been easily one too.

its such a cop out to blame NIL when you get fooled on an option by SIU every time.

two awful calls lmao

I have no idea where to put this - so please move this to the right spot Dan if im flooding the wrong thread, but for any card collectors, thought you might enjoy this checklist release. Panini Noir 2025-26 recently came out, and they have college players this year and Illini are represented...

Honestly, yay. I really didn’t want Purdue or MSU here

I’m not sure I really care about class as much when it comes to Brad staying with current course or switching up. What matters most to me (what do I know, just a basketball fan compared to a D1 lifelong Coach) is Brad continues on with the roster makeup. Size, skill, shooting, rebounding ability.

Interesting. I have just penciled him in as taking a big leap - based off the pedigree and he was coming back from injury last year. But to your point, I think everyone is just assuming his big leap without thinking much about it. I think people are doing the same thing with the other...