Game Thread: Illinois at Maryland

[redwingillini11]

Deep breaths. Run the ball. Get some momentum. Shift the field position.

 

[FloridaMan]

Time for the OL to step up

 

[BWBW]

Thanks to the football gods.

 

[Chase321]

I’d rather see Clayton develop for the rest of the season

Disagree. Always play for this year. Especially if a bowl is still in reach which gives more practice time. We have no idea who will be on the team next year in this era.

 

[skyIdub]

TRICKS AND TREATS ALL UP IN HERE

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

Houser not looking great. Put Boyd in…

 

[New Creation]

 

[ChiefGritty]

One thing we're learning by getting the audio of these reviews is how much the decision is dictated by Rosemont rather than the referees on the field.

That was the right decision though. The ball probably crossed the plane while the Maryland guy still had it. It's probably like 90% certain. But you can't see it on the video, you can't overturn the call on the field when you don't have a conclusive view.

 

[ChiTown]

Over throwing again

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

Houser really has a tendency to overthrow balls. I don't imagine not having a great feel in your hand helps.

 

[Dr Copejam]

Houser looks very rusty.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Good run block there to pick up 5. Let’s get a 1st down here

 

[redwingillini11]

How did he drop that?

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Hands take awhile to heal from surgery, very surprised Houser is back. Have to think the touch and strength is not all back.

There's plenty on the ball. Most definitely not a strength issue. If you want to bail out a god awful throw, the only thing you can potentially point to is rust. It's either that or the receiver ran the wrong route. Dixon dropping a ball that hit him in the bread box doesn't help.

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

if anyone’s earned permission for a mistake

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

That's too bad. But better than giving up an early score. Good play by the db.

 

[Coop70]

So far so.........(heavy sigh)

 

[Altgeld's Bells]

I do not like rejuvenated Maryland. Bring back Locksley!

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Dixon drop.

 

[Marshall_Lucky]

Is that Dixon's first drop this season? Feels like he has had nearly perfect hands

 

[TheodoreRex]

This is a really bad Maryland d and our offense looks atrocious. They've given up 37, 45, 48, and 54 in Big Ten games so far.

 

[BWBW]

Let's hold them again!

 

[Scoregasm]

Tough drop there.....

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

Dang, needed that first. Lars should take a peek and move up to punt or run for that first down

 

[Chase321]

Let’s not overreact to one bad throw. They’d still be driving if Dixon hadn’t dropped the ball there. If Houser’s hand creates throwing issues then pull him but too early to tell.