Game Thread: Illinois vs USF

[McBrush]

Man we need to stop these 4th down conversions, but it sucks that every team we play goes for it.

 

[Spoon House]

Man we need to stop these 4th down conversions, but it sucks that every team we play goes for it.

Because they know they can.

 

[OrangeSoda]

So far looks like the only way we win is if we score every drive.
And if the defense gets at least 1 int or a fumble recovery.

 

[Illinifan533]

Facing another offense ran by a Dino Babers disciple, except USF has some legitimate talent.

 

[Idkhti37]

No expectations for this game. If we keep it within 16, I'll be okay.

 

[Deleted member 716187]

Our 3rd down defense has been good but our 4th down d is terrible

When the secondary plays 20 yards off, off course they will go for it on 4th and 5

 

[blackdog]

Smalling is explosive!

 

[Ramrod2010]

Man USF would be better off just onside kicking it each time.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

Run Forest Run!

 

[Illwinsagain]

Go for this!

 

[Illwinsagain]

Yes, 1st down by penalty!

 

[blackdog]

Hey we benefit from penalties this time!

 

[blackdog]

Hey we benefit from penalties this time!

Again!

 

[MadSeason]

7 would have been nice but we kept their Offense off field for 5 minutes and put points on the board

 

[Deleted member 649710]

Nice gift from USF. Would have been nice to get 7 that drive.

 

[Idkhti37]

Imagine how competitive we'd be if we had all of our starters. Man! Frustrating.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

7 would have been nice but we kept their Offense off field for 5 minutes and put points on the board

And gave our D some time to rest and recover

 

[BWBW]

We really need TDs against this team.

That said, I am glad we are winning.

 

[jaked1121]

Does anyone know if the suspended players are playing?

 

[bigtiny]

Big Ten with losses to Temple, Troy, and Kansas today.

 

[the national]

Let’s hope we kick it out every time.

 

[blackdog]

OK this defensive line is GREAT at knocking down passes.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

need a TO - but when Barnett does run we need to make it hurt - he's not a big guy

 

[Illinifan533]

I wouldn't mind seeing our defensive line just take over.

 

[BWBW]

Wow