Game Thread: Illinois vs Mississippi State

[jaked1121]

I must have missed it, but Luke Ford is no longer with the team?

correct

 

[Scoregasm]

I'm hoping for a better offense next year.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Yeah, sometimes you are gonna miss 50+ yarder kicks. But I am encouraged by the drive.

Mentioned on radio broadcast that that was first kick that Griffin had missed since Virginia game back in September.

 

[BillyBob1]

Did our punter get good in the last month?

It was the extra practices!

 

[BDMAN]

The long field goal miss has cost us field position with our inability to sustain any type of long drive D is playing pretty great

 

[Ramrod2010]

Mentioned on radio broadcast that that was first kick that Griffin had missed since Virginia game back in September.

Him being hurt may have helped lengthen that timeframe. That said he's been better than most feared at the beginning of the season.

 

[IlliniReb]

correct

What happened there? (with Luke)

 

[hiberto]

not getting much pressure on their QB seems like he has all day to throw

 

[TheChief4Life]

Is now the appropriate time to post a fire truck, GIF?!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

THERE WE GO, D!!!!

 

[IlliniForceOne]

Bend, but don’t break. The story of our defense in 2022.

 

[Illini_1979]

Big pick!

 

[madillini4]

All my homies love Matthew Bailey

 

[jaked1121]

lets gooo! im happy for bailey, really deserves it

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Is now the appropriate time to post a fire truck, GIF?!

Yes, yes it is!

 

[Ramrod2010]

DBs have been pretty good.

Number 11 on MSU doesn't know how to tackle, either.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Defense under Aaron Henry is still great at bending, but not breaking.

 

[Illini1429]

We needed that big time, nice pick!!!!

 

[Spacecity]

Nice pick! Defensive stand!

 

[WeWillWhen]

Future Star Matt Bailey!

 

[Mr. Tibbs]

was Ford a late opt out ?

kinda makes sense if he’s serious about an NFL job

 

[Clngpl94]

YES!!!! Heads up Matthew Bailey!!!!

 

[jaked1121]

and awesome announcer jinx for state fans, talking about illini interceptions being a signature right before that play

 

[eas23]

What happened there? (with Luke)

He played 5 seasons and is 23 years old. His stats were of course never where we wanted them to be, but his athleticism and run blocking will get him in a camp at minimum. Makes sense to shoot his shot.

 

[CDRUSN]

We should be solid on defense next year. These young guys are really stepping up against good competition and a high powered offense. Coach Henry will prove to be a terrific hire as DC.