Game Thread: Illinois vs Western Michigan

[Pikeillinifan]

So much for o-line improvement.

 

[Battle89]

This game sucks so far

Want to disagree but our line is tissue paper

 

[D1959]

Indiana licking their chops

 

[ChiTown]

Pass protection leaves a lot to be desired again.

 

[BDMAN]

Our O-line has some issues Bart Miller that feeling in your buns is heat being brought to your butt and Lunny if you keep these play calls up yours may not be too far behind...lol but seriously comon!!!!

 

[LFOD]

valentine is fast

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I am very onboard the just hand the ball off to Valentine plan

 

[logjam]

Mr Valentine your table is ready...

 

[CDRUSN]

Valentine continuing to make his case to be RB1 on the depth chart. Man, he is exciting to watch with the ball in his hands.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Over 6 yards per carry for Valentine. Special, special future.

 

[PasadenaIllini]

I'm not convinced by Lunny's play calling at all. WMU is crowding all their guys between the hashmarks. Give LA a sweep play to audible on to the outside or something. And that 3rd down? Yikes. We need to coach better to achieve our potential, which is really high.

 

[illinifan1987]

O-line? More like No-line...

 

[Naborman88]

Valentine had nice run and getting extra yards after contact, but shouldn’t we be able to push for one with Luke?

 

[DeeAndDWill]

I would be ok with Valentine getting more carries than Feagin. At least the first 3 quarters.

 

[logjam]

Valentine had nice run and getting extra yards after contact, but shouldn’t we be able to push for one with Luke?

We could but I don't want ANYTHING to happen to him so...

 

[Retro62]

Valentine looking like a clear RB1

 

[pruman91]

Shake & Bake Ca'lil has supreme burst and get's yards after the intial contact....I agree Valentine should be RB1.........
He really really should.....

 

[skyIdub]

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

We could but I don't want ANYTHING to happen to him so...

This!^^^^^

 

[WWWWRocU]

So far it looks like we are playing to fall out of the top ten. I'm pretty sure we can accomplish that.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Oh man... that's a pretty perfect pass

 

[Pikeillinifan]

It seems like Luke always starts slow, then gets into the groove, same with the entire team.

Let’s hope we pick into next week.

 

[PleaseMakeABowlGame]

Very confused at the staffs unwillingness to let Valentine go. CLEARLY your top option.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Luke is so good at throwing slants

 

[TheChief4Life]

Finally… TD!