Game Thread: Illinois vs Western Illinois

[biglug58]

I’m trying to rationalize why Luke is still in there. Maybe they want to toughen him up and take a few hits?

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Luke needs to get rid of it...

 

[FloridaMan]

We definitely looked the part against an FCS opponent after the first defensive series and despite the O line letting up a bit at the end of the half. Looking forward to seeing A LOT out of the reserves in the second!

 

[Scoregasm]

2 minute offense needs some work.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That was not the most confidence inspiring punt

 

[Calvin]

At least Kittner. Luke is more accurate though and has better timing. Kittner had a hell of deep ball and arm.

Kittner was a great game manager too. Could really trust him with the ball. Game's more wide open now but still.
Luke every bit the baller in his own way.

 

[eas23]

What the hell just happened? Two awful plays then a terrible first punt from Crimmins.

 

[MajorNathanMaxwellJanice]

34-0 good guys. Convincing victory but some rough edges to iron out.

 

[MajorNathanMaxwellJanice]

That’s closer to the halftime score

 

[aaeismacgychel]

That's where a defensive pass rushers like Jacas kills you. You commit so much effort to him it opens up inside rushers space to blow up the middle

 

[TheFlyingIllini1317]

Good half, would like to see the O-line clean some things up but they didn't get a lot of time in camp together. Also, for Luke to avoid these sacks and hits.

D-line has been as expected and except for the play by Patterson I think they've been great.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

What the hell just happened? Two awful plays then a terrible first punt from Crimmins.

Bret just lit up the RG said he blocked the wrong way and is trying to find a way off the field. This has honestly been a great game for us for film. Bret is going to be relentless this week before Duke

 

[illiram]

We have a very good chance to win this game.

 

[phats22]

Bielema is going to light them up at half, he was salty.in that interview

 

[IlliniKat91]

Bielema is going to light them up at half, he was salty.in that interview

I'm not sure she finished her question before he had his answer out. They're gonna get an earful about that last offensive possession

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Gabe first half stats - 5 tackles, 2 sacks, 2.5 TFLs, 1 FF, 1 PBU.

 

[Illini4Christ]

Valentine is special.

 

[FloridaMan]

Gotta love it when the coach has the opportunity (and, frankly, expectation) to light the offense up in a 31-0 game at the half! We've come a long way Illini fans!!!

 

[Illini4Christ]

I'm not sure she finished her question before he had his answer out. They're gonna get an earful about that last offensive possession

Henderson or Hanson is getting an earful.

 

[Red77sng]

Luke please get rid of the ball instead of taking a sack

 

[Illini4Christ]

Luke please get rid of the ball instead of taking a sack

Luke, slide feet first from now on; EVERY teams defenders will want to see you out of the game.

 

[thehass]

We are up 31-0. Not overly impressed but I should be.

 

[pweo]

I'd feel good about -45.5.

Great teams cover

 

[sacraig]

Great teams cover

Great teams win. Repeatedly. They're not gamblers.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

We are up 31-0. Not overly impressed but I should be.

Honestly, the ease they're doing this with and the overall job in the trenches is damn impressive. They're making Week 1 mistakes out there which honestly is a fantastic thing for a coaching staff. This game is going about as fantastic as we could hope for. So yeah, I've been impressed