Game Thread: Illinois vs Purdue

[IceCuban]

I actually feel this is true. And, while it sucks short term (especially for us season ticket holders), I think it's actually important he DOES do it this way. Maybe it will not be the right way. Time will tell.

Develop the system now, get the players later, I honestly think it's the way to go. He has the full support of the AD and the fan base, expectations are low. But a lot of these guys are plugged in to situations they wouldn't have been recruited for.

 

[Paignt It Orange]

Never going for it on 4th and 1 is going to make me break my tv sometime over the next few years

Especially with Crouch at QB. He can't sneak it for 1 yard? He's 6'4" for God's sake.

 

[TownieMatt]

Honestly seems like any progress we made last week was just an adoration. This is the team that got destroyed by Western Michigan.

 

[Oskeefan]

hell just froze over

 

[StateFarmCenter]

If that was a break, it's well deserved

 

[Second and Chalmers]

And the horrible spot gods have repaid their debt.

 

[dsg]

'bout damned time!

 

[TownieMatt]

Wow that stop was far more challenging than it should ever be against PU.

 

[Oskeefan]

Especially with Crouch at QB. He can't sneak it for 1 yard? He's 6'4" for God's sake.

never going for it is just chicken$$$t

 

[basementcheetos]

Crouch cannot throw the ball consistently.

 

[Paignt It Orange]

Crouch cannot throw the ball consistently.

Not in the pocket, need to roll him out

 

[Oskeefan]

Not in the pocket, need to roll him out

in the pocket he has "happy feet"

 

[StateFarmCenter]

Well Purdue isn't scared of our offense

 

[basementcheetos]

Purdue can load the box with impunity now.

 

[dsg]

Well, seems some calls might start going in our favor. Now if we can just start playing better.....

 

[Paignt It Orange]

So Taylor who can't catch a pass is back returning punts now? Probably not the best move.

 

[Oskeefan]

our only WR that can actually catch a ball!

 

[dsg]

What concentration!

 

[AutoPoster 3000]

If you're wondering what's happening here, that's the Purdue effect. Until further notice, it's still worse to be a fan of them.

 

[Deleted member 11159]

That's excessive celebration? Jeebus.

 

[illinidarrin]

i can't believe that penalty.

 

[Second and Chalmers]

Football is facsist garbage sometimes.

 

[Paignt It Orange]

That's a weak unsportsmanlike conduct penalty against Crouch. Guaranteed that doesn't get called against an Ohio St. or Michigan.

 

[basementcheetos]

So Illinois to take the lead then give them thirty free yards.

 

[Paignt It Orange]

How is there not a penalty on the Purdue guy too???