Game Thread: Illinois at Ohio State

[kyillinifan]

Cox did a heck of job covering Smith. We missed two other times on Sayin.

 

[UCantHideYer]

I am not even upset… D actually playing better today than last 3 games

Same here. D improved. O looks good. Refs established early on that we are not permitted to compete. Keeping my cool.

 

[phats22]

We didn’t need a Jeremiah Smith to put up a bit more of a fight on 4th and 7, though.

or tackle sayin for 4th and 30

 

[hhoene]

Play soft DB coverage and keep giving up 7 to 15 every time. Is coach Henry back on the sideline?

 

[RoundBalcs]

At this point, between the NFL and NCAA I legitimately have no idea what is a catch and what isn’t.

 

[Retro62]

No way they would have given us that TD. Listening to them, they were just working on convincing themselves to give him the TD, not questioning it.

 

[Scoregasm]

Tywan has replaced Juice on Smith. Juice was struggling staying with Smith. Tywan is more sticky but way undersized vs. Smith.

 

[RML]

Not sure he retained control there, but not clear that he didn't.

 

[IlliniWu]

Let's get it down the field. 7 is preferable, 3 is acceptable. Getting the ball back at half it can be either 21-14 or 21-10. I'll take that. I like how they're starting to scheme things up. Should be a good one the rest of the way.

 

[IlliniWu]

I also want to see Nick Hankins more involved here (Also more Cam Thomas). Think he would make a big play here somewhere.

 

[Homecoming 2019]

Ref in new york gave no room for discussion

 

[fuddrules]

Cox did a heck of job covering Smith. We missed two other times on Sayin.

He's having a game. He looks very good.

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

I have liked getting other WRs involved today

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

Any idea how Coach Hauck can minimize Smith’s impact in the second half?

 

[BWBW]

A touchdown on this drive would be so nice.

 

[Scoregasm]

Any idea how Coach Hauck can minimize Smith’s impact in the second half?

Pizza Hut parking lot?

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Any idea how Coach Hauck can minimize Smith’s impact in the second half?

Get Sayin on the ground.

 

[Hereforit]

Any idea how Coach Hauck can minimize Smith’s impact in the second half?

Bracket him with a corner and a safety. Take your chances elsewhere. He’s got 3 TD’s so it’s safe to say we have nothing to lose. Lol

 

[biglug58]

Valentine cut that inside, dude!

 

[dsg]

Wide open!

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Any idea how Coach Hauck can minimize Smith’s impact in the second half?

Move a safety over and double cover. That's a lot of pressure on the other corner.

 

[Hereforit]

Busted coverage there. I’ll take it!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Now that’s what I’m talking about in how to get Valentine involved in this offense

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

Am I out of my mind, or could Valentine tried to make a little more at the end of that?

He was 1 on 1 with huge space

 

[DeonThomas]

I'll settle for 21-15 at the half.