Game Thread: Illinois vs Maryland

[derrick6]

So far I do not recall a single post blaming refs for our overall performance. What I do see is fans calling out some egregious calls. I understand there is a contingent on here who don't like anyone disagreeing with a call no matter how terrible it is, so much so that they bend over backwards trying to say why the call is correct even when it very much isn't. That said we should all agree to disagree because as much as the ref defenders hate fans bashing refs, there is as much dislike for people defending terrible calls

Who said refs responsible for our performance? Just because we disagree with the definition provided doesn’t make it a bad call. It’s a bad rule or definition.

I do see a lot of posts generally complaining though even with our poor performance.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Hammer time!

 

[skyIdub]

Absolutely must commend our defensive line today. Incredibly active hands making all the difference

I'd also add that the tackling has been noticeably better today.

 

[derrick6]

Defense coming through again. Thankful for a Locksley run team.

 

[zentrails]

I'd also add that the tackling has been noticeably better today.

Yep and the D as a whole looks a little more aggressive this half.
Haven't given their QB all day to throw so far IIRC

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989824850358136908

 

[GrayGhost77]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1989824850358136908

Gotta love orange and blue sunsets.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

What a throw and catch!

 

[skyIdub]

Ballet Bowick!!

 

[AutoPoster 3000]

Let’s end this right here.

 

[BrimfieldBomber]

Got away with one there.

 

[Piotyr]

Two feet in on that catch, should get extra credit.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That was some incredible run blocking by the OL

 

[Iamgroot]

Lol forget the mandatory living your whole life under high powered power lines

 

[skyIdub]

Looks like it was in fact save the bruiser for the second half!!!

KF running like a tank.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

We have absolutely run down the Maryland defense

 

[FloridaMan]

Where has this KF been all season? Great running by both he and CV this half!

 

[CDRUSN]

Both the offense and defense are noticeably sharper and more aggressive this half, taking it to these Turts. My guess is coach B gave them a little attitudanal adjustment in the locker room.

 

[phats22]

That was some incredible run blocking by the OL

Henderson with the chip and 2nd level block. nice

 

[CDRUSN]

Like Luke always says,

 

[BWBW]

Looks like Feagin may start feasting...

 

[Piotyr]

72 yards rushing in the first half, 61 yards rushing in 8 minutes of the second half so far.

 

[TheodoreRex]

SMASH MOUTH football- ram it down their throats...

 

[Iamgroot]

I like how were playing this 2nd half imagine if we could put a full 4 quarters of playing like this.if we could we still might be in playoff contention.lets go ILL

 

[TheodoreRex]

Valentine up the middle ain't it Lunney...