Game Thread: Illinois at Washington

[RML]

Yeh, if we're not even gonna try to apply pressure, let's just rush three.

 

[BZuppke]

Need to force a turnover.

 

[DeonThomas]

I have a hunch today's game (and outcome) may seal Henry's fate for 2026. If we lose to WASH in a rout, and finish the season ranked in the bottom half of the Big 10 on Defense, I think BB will look elsewhere.

 

[BZuppke]

The UW players like to jaw a lot

They’re punks

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

Put the Ohio State and Indiana game on. Those are teams with NFL talent and plenty of speed. He might get drafted, but he'll more than likely be a UFA, which doesn't mean he won't make a roster.

 

[HailtotheChief]

I want Luke to be safe and not take big huts but him using his legs is great today and is gonna slow that rush down a bit if he keeps it up and is successful.

 

[skyIdub]

Nick Offerman just seems like a good guy and great representation of U of I.

A man after my heart.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Need to cover and tackle.

IMO the most disappointing aspect is the tackling. Cox has had a few.

 

[DERV64]

Offense- decent and fun to watch

Defense- Horrid, soft, painful to watch

This is an easy 9-3 or 10-2 team with a slightly below average defense

With this wretched defense....8-4 will be lucky. I can see losses to Rutgers, Maryland, and northwestern.


#firehenry

 

[SemperFiIllini]

Really like to know what Brett sees in Henry....

 

[Illini4Christ]

Can we put some pressure on the quarterback? Please?

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Henry isn’t the guy, as much as I’d love him to be, he isn’t up to the task.

Hate to say it but … This …

 

[BlabDunkAnd1]

I totally wanted Dixon to stand up and do the thumbs down in the DBs face after that TD

 

[Miles Leonard]

Henry is so focused on keeping Williams in the pocket that he probably forgot that we still have to cover their receivers.

 

[joeybcrazy13]

Rip their heads off!!!!

 

[mbelang]

Washington defenders are holding and using their hands on every receiver. They’re playing like that defensive back for Ohio State who was holding on every play.

It’s a Ryan Walters defense. Spoon was pretty handsy as well in 2022.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

At this point, if you're Henry, you can't trust your D Linemen anymore. If you blitz, they have to keep this kid in the pocket. If not ....big plays will follow.

 

[TheodoreRex]

They play arrogantly- probably got that from their D-coordinator...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Big 3rd and 3...

Big drop...

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Big 3rd down here. Stop em guys

 

[BDMAN]

Dang it there are just gashing our defense

 

[LJ22]

Does this board have special powers...

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Ha! The drop we've been scheming for!

 

[madillini4]

Nice hands!!!

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Our best defensive play is them dropping the ball. I'll take it.