Game Thread: Illinois vs Oregon

[Illini92and96]

Why do I always find myself counting the number of defenders we have on the field now?

Maybe we can have an AI managed sideline camera that counts the players in the huddle and blares a horn when we are short?

 

[TheChief4Life]

too quick of a 3-and-out…

 

[CentralILLini]

pull out the Duke fake punt right here!! Hahaha

 

[CentralILLini]

Couple stops here, 10-7 at halftime…take that.

 

[Illini-Rule]

3rd and 2, we've been better running the ball than passing it today so hey let's pass it.

 

[Ryllini]

No home runs. Everything in front of you

 

[OskieWowWow]

Did Bielema take over Special teams? Cameras showing him on the walkie talkie

 

[TheChief4Life]

Defense played their best first half of the season (at least it feels like it).

 

[Juju]

Probably will be an unpopular opinion, but I think they should've gone for it on 4th & 1. We're playing to win, not to not lose...or at least we should be playing that way.

 

[dsg]

10 - 7 @ the half? Better than expected. I'll take it.

 

[Illini2010-11]

About as optimal of a half from a scoreboard perspective.

Score coming out of half, and the Illini have a better than good chance of pulling off the upset

 

[Illiniaaron]

“Evan Stewart battling an injury, he was also arrested last weekend.”

 

[Dkayak]

Couple stops here, 10-7 at halftime…take that.

Defense would be half decent if we could just tackle.

 

[InDaAZ]

Maybe we can have an AI managed sideline camera that counts the players in the huddle and blares a horn when we are short?

 

[RML]

Ok, our offense has one good play in the first half. If we can get TWO more in the second half, plus another turnover, maybe we have a chance?

 

[Illini92and96]

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Can he/she/it play D-line or linebacker??

 

[Illinisam]

What is Platt’s injury?

If he doesn’t play will he get an extra year? I can’t remember a team whose primary NIL transfers don’t play during the season.

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

Really strange half. We have looked very mediocre to poor, but are only down by 3.
We need better pass protection, better throws by Clayton, and the defense to start tackling better to have a chance to win this thing.

 

[Ryllini]

A couple of things, just accept the fact that you belong on the field with Oregon. Defense, keep grinding. Tackling had been passable and they have done good on the edges.
I hope Barry shortens the field for MC. Get him on some rollouts and waggles. Maybe a little RPO and quick one reads. And for christ's sake, keep pounding the rock.

 

[TheChief4Life]

Really strange half. We have looked very mediocre to poor, but are only down by 3.

Normally I’m pretty pessimistic, but even I’d say “poor” is hyperbole today. Defensively at least.

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

The Legend of Dylan Raiola continues to be a comedy. Dude is just not it and maybe never has been. But credit the defense for getting stops

I'm sorry though, Resetich is just not starter quality on defense. A good ST guy for sure.

 

[Illinois_2_AZ]

Normally I’m pretty pessimistic, but even I’d say “poor” is hyperbole today. Defensively at least.

Yes. The offense has definitely looked worse today.

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

Probably will be an unpopular opinion, but I think they should've gone for it on 4th & 1. We're playing to win, not to not lose...or at least we should be playing that way.

Not that deep in our territory.

 

[spotter]

Offense make an adjustment. Defense respond to Oregon adjustments. Illinois has a chance.

 

[pweo]

The Legend of Dylan Raiola continues to be a comedy. Dude is just not it and maybe never has been. But credit the defense for getting stops

I'm sorry though, Resetich is just not starter quality on defense. A good ST guy for sure.

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