Game Thread: Illinois vs Duke

[superfan]

If we can’t get a stop at 1st and 30, then it’s done

 

[TampaToo]

Have they retrained X Scott on the new tackling system. He has looked lackluster at best.

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

$7 says they get the first down ….

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

#45 is completely lost out there.

That’s Edmundson.

Played on 2-10 Colorado State, wasn’t a great player there. At the end of the day, these aren’t high caliber B10 players in our front 7 (to say the least).

 

[foby]

Penalties our best defense

 

[IlliniwekKDR]

Anyone else not feeling confident we can stop a 1st and 30?

 

[SuperMetroid]

1st and 30…let’s see what happens

 

[punchabove33]

Our best defensive player so far is the middle umpire....

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

We need a pick 6.

 

[bleedorange and blue]

We need a turnover or we are in serious trouble.

THIS!! At least start punching the ball

 

[Mr. Roberts]

1st and 30. What are their chances?

 

[Jimbo]

1st and 30. I like our chances.

 

[SouthFLILLINI]

I can't watch this. My blood is boiling at the lack of any semblence of a defense or anyone knowing how to tackle!

 

[Illini1429]

Come on defense, step it up!!!!!

 

[skyIdub]

1st and 30. Ok defense......here is maybe your last chance.

 

[OB positive]

Where is our pass rush?

 

[Bilbo]

Zero confidence in a stop even now

 

[RDS]

1st and 30 and I have zero confidence in getting a stop

 

[chiefini]

I know last game I said the ribbon for stats below the main scoreboard was confusing, but the ribbons above the students in the Nez and on the balcony of the east stands were great. Here’s proof:

 

[illinidarrin]

Bailey is lucky to not get another penalty.

 

[azillini1]

This is on Bielema. No excuse to be fielding a defense this horrific. Period.

And, this is consecutive years. I am impressed with offense, but defense just getting smoked.

 

[JKR]

Wasn't our secondary supposed to be a strength?

 

[TooHot4Tots]

Kreutz…..just not a true LB

 

[Tyrone HoggLegg]

Anyone else not feeling confident we can stop a 1st and 30?

Oh they’ll score

 

[FloridaMan]

Hopefully BB comes to the pressroom after this loss and tells it like it is. Don't think the fanbase is gonna be in the mood for platitudes about Manny Diaz and excuses about our guys being banged up or missing tackling practice.