Game Thread: Illinois vs UTSA

[DeonThomas]

I don't think Art yet knows all the plays.....

 

[thehass]

Have missed most of the half but it sounds like our old nemesis of not stopping third down conversions has reared its ugly head.

 

[skyIdub]

I'm seeing some heart....

 

[CheifKeith91]

Part of the reason we're sagging off Franklin is because he effortlessly wins the release anytime we get anywhere near him. Impressive player.

Looks like ochocinco 2.0

 

[DeonThomas]

Key to the outcome of this game will be our defensive adjustments at halftime.

 

[blackdog]

Great line call by Sitowski to motion Ford into the backfield to block the weak side on that run

 

[skyIdub]

I'm impressed with Art's decision making....now if the playcalling can catch up.

 

[PNWIllini]

There you go

 

[MoCoMdIllini]

Can we throw to a TE?

I guess so.

 

[SuperMetroid]

Can we throw to a TE?

Yup

 

[ILL_INI]

There's your TE pass

 

[TheChief4Life]

Just when I thought I was done, they pull me back in again!

 

[Pikeillinifan]

This staff is amazing.

 

[skyIdub]

 

[CheifKeith91]

Nice td now make their qb throw it more than 15 yds. Very inaccurate on the deep ball

 

[IlliniForceOne]

All things considered, if we can go into half down 3 I will take it.

 

[DeonThomas]

Took a game and a half to finally target Barker. MORE PLEASE.

 

[blackdog]

I'm looking forward to actually seeing some adjustments!

 

[ILL_INI]

Is the Rose Bowl part of the playoffs this year?

 

[illinoistradition]

THAT is the difference between the Lovie regime and the Bielema regime. It could still be a loss, and the defense still has to step up, but I have confidence I didn’t have the past 5+ years

 

[skyIdub]

I'm ok....we've only barely tapped into our special teams so far!

 

[CheifKeith91]

I don't think Art yet knows all the plays.....

That was McCray running to the wrong side. True fresh but a beast

 

[thehass]

There's your TE pass

About time.

 

[skyIdub]

YOU GOT SPOONED!


Yeah that doesn't work....

 

[DReq]

How long has it been since we saw a coaching staff who made in-game changes successfully? All I can remember in the past 20 years is trying to do more of the same without responding to what the other team is doing. This is fun to watch. I hope we can keep it up and finish this game the good way. It is at least fun to watch for a change!