Game Thread: Illinois vs Michigan State
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Interesting final minute for nothing happening...
Fortunately MSU is even stooopider with the clock management! LOL
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Clock management by committee?
Illini2010-11
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I am fine with the way it played out (from our side). If the third down is converted downfield around midfield, there is still 30 seconds and a timeout or 2 to get in field goal range. Snap too quick and MSU has more time.
It was really an in between situation. It is more telling of what MSU thinks about stopping us (not calling timeout), and that bodes well for the 2nd half.
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OK. Two score lead. MSU's only TD was on a brain cramp by Patterson. Miles Scott back in 2nd half.
Need to hold them on first drive and impose our will from there.
Need to hold them on first drive and impose our will from there.
Let's double up the score.... 42 - 18 final
There's more to clock management than running as many plays as you can as fast as you.
The first down play makes sure you don't get behind the sticks. The 2nd down screen is a high percentage throw to get the ball in Franklin's hands. The 3rd down play was a shot down the field where Luke put it up high away from the defender to avoid the chance at a turnover.
Just because the plays didn't work doesn't mean they were bad calls.
The first down play makes sure you don't get behind the sticks. The 2nd down screen is a high percentage throw to get the ball in Franklin's hands. The 3rd down play was a shot down the field where Luke put it up high away from the defender to avoid the chance at a turnover.
Just because the plays didn't work doesn't mean they were bad calls.
We have had some good runs by all 3 of our backs this game, our receivers are grabbing everything in reach, and Luke has been hotter than Death Valley in July. Defensive tackling technique is noticeably improved and Chiles is getting pressure. Great first half, let's pour it on in the second half and not get complacent.
Snapping it with 25 seconds on the play clock leaving msu with 30+ seconds with the ball is the questionable call. And if they were calling plays to score, then yes the plays called were head scratching, might as well of ran the ball and run the clock out if your goal is 3 yards to "stay ahead of the sticks"
skyIdub
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Uhhh... why isn't M Scott in there to start?
What a play by T Cox on 2nd down!
Outstanding stuff by Edwards
Damn...
What are we doing here???
This D is just really disappointing. A few good plays here and there but just letting M St walk down the field.
skyIdub
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Division III defense.
Our O better keep our foot on the gas
Great 1 on 1 play by Resetich
Huge 4th and 2... giving up two 4th downs to start half 2 would be backbreaking...
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