Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

[Nuffievanhaven]

That ball hit Taz in the hands.

How many interceptions should we had this year that were on our hands that we didn't catch?!?! Seems like a lot?!

 

[dbjm]

Alright, going into the half with a 1 point lead is not bad!

Not bad? . We are playing an away game, against the 16th ranked team in the country. Horrific reffing and yet we’re still winning. Let’s give our team some deserved props

 

[CDRUSN]

Hill has no future as an NFL QB, since he has to stick out his arms to see if he's walkin' or rollin'. He may have a future in acting though, if they ever bring back the Teletubbies.

 

[WeWillWhen]

Thrilled to have the lead at the half plus getting the ball first after halftime.

No turnovers and only one penalty is HUGE — need to maintain that to have a chance to win.

 

[phats22]

Ugh, can't do it anymore. Can someone please (yet again) remind me of the home online radio broadcast ?

 

[Miles Leonard]

Hill has no future as an NFL QB, since he has to stick out his arms to see if he's walkin' or rollin'. He may have a future in acting though, if they ever bring back the Teletubbies.

 

[Frumundawood]

Not a bad half considering how it started.

Are you copying and pasting between sites, sir?

 

[phats22]

Hill has no future as an NFL QB, since he has to stick out his arms to see if he's walkin' or rollin'. He may have a future in acting though, if they ever bring back the Teletubbies.

In my heart, they never really went away....

 

[CV Illini]

Bring it home fellas! I’m surrounded by Iowa faithful. Please let me be the happy one!

 

[skyIdub]

Hill has no future as an NFL QB, since he has to stick out his arms to see if he's walkin' or rollin'. He may have a future in acting though, if they ever bring back the Teletubbies.

Mayonnaise and butter smoothies will do that to you.

 

[ugottabjoshinme]

I can’t believe that was a fumble
go figure
we miss a recovery and they get a first down out of it

Why it was clearly a fumble. It was loose in his hand after the hit then the arm came forward projecting the loose ball

 

[1970 John]

It’s Illinois versus everyone!

Oh, it is.

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

Why it was clearly a fumble. It was loose in his hand after the hit then the arm came forward projecting the loose ball

ok
i have lousy vision now

 

[OskieWowWow]

Keep working the middle of the field

 

[phats22]

Keep working the middle of the field

TEs!!!

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Keep working the middle of the field

I agree. The sideline throws are way risky.

 

[PattyOBryant]

Read some of Iowa board at half. They make fun of Brett's weight. Everyone here making fun of Hill's weight.

I suspect there must be atleast a few glass houses somewhere

 

[eas23]

Why it was clearly a fumble. It was loose in his hand after the hit then the arm came forward projecting the loose ball

A variation of that play happens like 10 times a year.

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

Time of possession - 20:08 to 9:52 - Iowa

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Deacon Hill is listed at 6'3'', 258 lbs.

By comparison, when JaMarcus Russell played QB he was listed at 6'6'', 260 lbs.

Not trying to say that Hill is JaMarcus as a QB. Just pointing out how they were both bigger QBs.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Great cut by Love to pick up the first

 

[TheChief4Life]

Time of possession - 20:08 to 9:52 - Iowa

A little misleading though. It was 12ish to 3ish at the end of the first qtr. plus, Iowa had a worthless final two minutes of possession to end the half. So, we’ve narrowed the gap considerably.

Need to do more, though

Edit: they also started with the ball, so that helped.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Michael Martin reporting that Odeluga is doubtful to return as he was carted off.

 

[tcb13]

Seems like JP has thrown several passes several yards out of bounds

 

[Illiniaaron]

Paddock is so much quicker making decisions than Altmayer.