Game Thread: Illinois vs Nebraska

[LFOD]

Well, we knew this team wasn't going to be very good this year. Losing Lunt was huge, and there was no good replacement. The players are mostly young, and the only position of strength is WR. Things will get better, but not this season.

 

[basementcheetos]

Wes would be gun shy with this OL

He wouldn't miss high on five yard "turn and look" routes like are current QB.

 

[Idkhti37]

FS1 quote, "Let's be honest, this opponent isn't the toughest one they'll play."

Was this: A) Said about Nebraska versus Illinois, or B) Said about the United States Military when it invaded Grenada?

 

[IlliniNation1010]

Will we get that far? The Chicago media will try and bury Lovie when we lose every game in the Big Ten this year.

JW has Lovie's back. He'll have the time. The question is can he turn it around.

 

[blmillini]

Need to strip on those sacks. Lee not strong with the ball.

 

[GoIllini23]

The rbs for Nebraska been holding all game long

 

[LFOD]

JW has Lovie's back. He'll have the time. The question is can he turn it around.

I agree.

 

[blmillini]

JW has Lovie's back. He'll have the time. The question is can he turn it around.

Yes. He's doing it right.

 

[breadman]

It's almost like at this point in this game, let's keep everybody healthy for the next game.

 

[IlliniJim20]

dating his daughter? Holding a gambling marker? I don't get it, how can he hold a division one scholarship?

He's done some good this year. My point was he us not physically ready. True freshman against a seasoned (senior?) veteran.

 

[blmillini]

It's almost like at this point in this game, let's keep everybody healthy for the next game.

Healthy for the next season?

 

[IllinoisFanAtFSU]

-Start JGJr the rest of the season
-Run on almost every first down, with Epstein, Corbin, Foster, and Bonner. Feed the hot hand.
-Run more in general.
-Throw quick hitters. Slants, screens, use the TEs, etc.
-Run on every 2nd and short
-Run on every 3rd and short
-Run
-Edit: call plays significantly quicker. Seriously, McGee?

And I think we can win a couple more games. Otherwise, this season will be incredibly painful to observe.

 

[blmillini]

Best throw of the game.

 

[breadman]

Nice to see Reggie in the game tonight, but where are those break away runs he had last year. Seems like he is getting stuffed just like Foster is this year.

 

[blmillini]

Why is he still in?

 

[BRucks]

Did we save Riley's job tonight?

 

[blmillini]

Did we save Riley's job tonight?

No

 

[DonIllini]

They know if George gets the offense going they start a controversy.

 

[breadman]

Did we save Riley's job tonight?

No, of course not.

 

[GoIllini23]

The only thing worse than our qb play is the offensive game plan. Do we just lose Epstein on the bench for long periods of time. Do we realize it is not illegal to throw a screen or maybe to a tight end.

 

[ebakola]

I'm over Crouch - it's like watching Brasic all over again. We should give JG a chance.

 

[blmillini]

This is Nebraska's last win. Maybe Northwestern.

 

[blmillini]

Lee is not good

 

[breadman]

why is their Ozigbo even in the game at this point?

 

[Idkhti37]

I'm over Crouch - it's like watching Brasic all over again. We should give JG a chance.

I would take Timmy B right now in a heartbeat.