Game Thread: Illinois at Washington

[blife]

we need a TO or a 3 and out.

 

[zentrails]

I'm lost as to what a target is

We made them pay. At least we are FINALLY showing some fight

 

[DeeAndDWill]

Alright. Great drive. Now the defense needs to just make….. lololol I can’t even finish typing that

 

[CDRUSN]

I've seen better defenses put on by a correspondence school public defender intern who failed his bar exam 6 times. We simply have to get that glaring problem addressed soon.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Staring at a 10-point deficit, completely unable to conjure up an idea of how we are gonna get this ball back without being back down 17...

 

[SuperMetroid]

You know that would have been targeting on us.

I legit can’t remember a single targeting call against an opponent of ours, ever

 

[Keisersose]

Luke Altmyer is a total stud.

 

[RML]

Wet track hurt us here. But still.

 

[From the cheap seats]

Luke and the offense are fun to watch.
Problem is the only way they get the ball is after the other team scores. (Or to open a half I suppose.)

 

[the juiceman cometh]

10pt game. In theory, not over but need our D to step up. I would sincerely consider an onside kick here if Olano has a good one in his repertoire

Why not at this point? Our defense hasn't stopped them all day, they're not gonna start now.

 

[GallopingGhost]

Staring at a 10-point deficit, completely unable to conjure up an idea of how we are gonna get this ball back without being back down 17...

Can’t catch up when the defense gives up TDs like

 

[illinidarrin]

Might as well try an on-side kick.

 

[abchew2]

Although there is still a glimmer of hope if you don’t factor in the fact we have not stopped a thing all game, regardless of the outcome this was a very eye opening experience for how far we really are from just great teams, let alone elite ones. Guess we can see if Luke is able to work his magic and inspire everyone else.

 

[Retro62]

The problem now is the clock, and our defense will allow them to chew it up with first down after first down. Our only hope is a turnover.

 

[bleedorange and blue]

We will be lost without Luke next year I fear. If anyone can pull this off it's him,just need a turnover or2

 

[Miles Leonard]

10pt game. In theory, not over but need our D to step up. I would sincerely consider an onside kick here if Olano has a good one in his repertoire

Might as well give it a shot. The defense has proved incapable of stopping their offense all game.

 

[joeybcrazy13]

All right you son of vic's... Im back in...

 

[RDS]

The idea that zero pressure/ zone coverage would work has failed in spectacular fashion all game. Might I suggest we at least try man to man and getting pressure in their QB?

 

[Ryllini]

Still a chance, but what a missed opportunity today. AHen needs more seasoning.

 

[skyIdub]

I’m just gonna say right now, not only is Luke a generational QB at Illinois, as a pure QB he is second only to Jeff George here imo.

No offense to Juice, but Luke with OSU or Ala 5 star speed and talent around him is a serious Heismann QB.

Hot take. Because I’m hot.

 

[HailtotheChief]

We just can't beat ourselves with dumb penalties. Get a TO or 3 n out. Stop the run!

 

[HailtotheChief]

Hold! Thats not a block!

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

What is this defense doing?! This is maddening…

 

[FloridaMan]

Another missed hold by their receiver

 

[Pikeillinifan]

Our defense is just so bad. And it’s not that we have a huge talent deficit.