Game Thread: Illinois vs Minnesota

[Turpin & Tate in 2008!]

3 scoring drives over 70yrd. Each drive they got a 4th down conversation

And even better, they got 4th down conversions too!

All kidding aside, I like the psychological impact of converting on 4th. So deflating for the opposing defense. And as others have noted, all that time Minny D has been forced to stay on the field should pay dividends for us in half number two.

 

[DeeAndDWill]

Probably can just skip the end zone fade moving forward.

 

[thehass]

First series of the 2nd half is big.

You're right. We need a 3 and out.

 

[chudaman]

Most important half of the season upcoming.

I'm ready for Calvin Hart Jr. to do what he does and start things off by again planting the return man on the kick off. I-L-L !

 

[MoCoMdIllini]

Bert was about a quarter step from Boomhauer in that interview lol

Dang ol' field goals, man.

 

[Illiniaaron]

We have made great halftime adjustments all year, especially on Defense. I think the Fire Department goes varmint hunting this half and bags a whole nest of gophers.

Heh heh he said varmint

 

[TheChief4Life]

I’m at the game again today, and it feels like we should be winning 28-0 right now…

With the exception of a couple decent running plays by Minnesota, we have outplayed them by a wide margin in my opinion.

Stadium looks fuller here too, but I’m always way off on my attendance predictions…

 

[SampsonRelpenk]

Sure would be nice to still have Barker as a red zone target.

 

[Illiniaaron]

Really the 44 yard run was about all they got done in the first half

 

[WWWWRocU]

BTN suppressing the crowd noise for some reason.

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

I don't mind the officiating crew throwing flags, but they have to be consistent. Minny OL getting away with way too many holds.

 

[skyIdub]

The difference now is we are a smarter, well coached team that knows how to finish games.

 

[Gunner23]

Need a stop here...6 point lead is not very comfortable...

 

[One Man Fast Break]

well !!!!

 

[skyIdub]

Welp

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Whelp.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

More missed holds.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

straight up block in the back

 

[dbeverly26]

Man, throw that flag for the block in the back ffs

 

[KingWolf11]

The absolute worst part about that is Fleck 1000% thinks whatever speech he gave at half time is why that happened. Puke.

 

[Gunner23]

Need a kicker that can force touchbacks...

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

Block in the back right in front of the f ing ref

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Most demoralizing thing ever. Can't even imagine how the defense is feeling.

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

I love Chase Brown but he has 21 carries and 2 receptions. Hayden and Love have 1 carry each. We really need another RB to step up and give Lunney some confidence to let Chase have some rest.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

I saw a block in the back, by the way.