Recent content by illinoistradition

If someone is able to definitively say that they believe WMU would have been given the same opportunity if the roles were reversed and they had thrown the Hail Mary, then I feel like the controversy would die out. Problem is, we know that wouldn't have happened. Full stop.

I'm not sure I believe that data. Only two on the entire defensive side? AI can be wonky with stuff like that.

That was the start of the first team in NCAA history’s 6 game losing streak after winning 6 games. Slightly different than now.

Zook got to the Rose Bowl with a 9-3 team because of one of the craziest seasons in college football history. BB had a 9-3 team in 2024 that was on par with that 2007 team and would have done the same if the setting was the same. He has also maintained that bar instead of moving immediately to...

People also need to consider that we are, and should, keeping the playbook on O fairly vanilla. I’m hoping that’s the reason for the bland 4th down calls, though our inability to get a yard has been an issue for years now.

I think we will get flagged every play if we try any of those defenses.

Not a great play call. Would have preferred to punt and pin them. That said, Anderson stopped his feet on contact!

I do like that our front 3/4 has been able to get some pressure. That will help if that continues against Duke next week.

32 is getting picked on.

I will also remind people that last year’s first series from WIU saw them drive down into Illini territory. Yes, indicative of that defense, but that was also a bad FCS school.

Beautiful stunt there!

For a Thursday after 8 when we have record-breaking heat. Absolutely.

Just personal preference, but I actually like what we already have more than these. The shoulder stripe on these ones is too subtle, and I like that ours features the combo of our colors so prominently.

I’m curious what effect the heat will have on attendance Thursday. Already going to be tough with a Thursday game, but the extreme heat this week is going to present another issue.

More reason to not throw millions to an incoming freshman QB. You just never know what will happen, and it is easier to throw those same millions at a proven product (Houser, in this case). I think Michigan may end up wasting that money on Lopati, and while they may be able to afford it now...