Illinois 21, South Carolina 17 Postgame

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Miles Leonard
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Beat Mizzou before Christmas
Beat South Carolina on New Year's Eve to get to 10-3

Is this not the best Illini holiday season ever?
 
#153      
The Galloping Ghost
Keisersose said:
I don’t think he was taunting. It was in response to Beamer acting like an idiot. The way Beamer was acting, I’m not sure he understands the substitution rules

When Bret did it the second time, he kinda put his hands up in a shrugging motion. To me it looked like he was saying what’s your problem?

And for those that think he was exploiting a rule, well the rule exists for a reason. If an offense subs late, the defense has a chance to respond. Offense chooses to change personnel, defense gets to match it.

Beamer shouldn’t have been subbing late. Bret owned him today.
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Yup. We've punished offenses that have subbed late all season. Beamer didn't do his homework. It's 100% on him.
 
#155      
KyBourbon
From the cheap seats said:
So very proud of this team! Nothing fazed them, they just kept plugging away a step at a time. In addition to the guys like Luke, PB, Jacas and Cox that deservedly got so many headlines, I am really grateful for guys like McCray (fumbles in end zone...even though it wasn't a fumble, and then becomes the MVP), Laughery and Beatty/ They just kept plugging away and making play after play when their number was called. A healthy Laughery and McCray make for a dynamic running attack.
If the guys I think will return do return, I am really excited about this team next year! But for now, I'll just celebrate shutting up that maniac Beamer and those ridiculous SEC mouthpieces. Great, great win...magical season!
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Amen brother!
 
#161      
Keisersose
OH!!! And no one has mentioned that when Clarke was injured and taking a knee, before the Illini trainers (and Bret) got out there, Beamer went over and smacked Clarke on the butt. Looked like he was trying to get him to get up or something. Anyone else notice that??!
 
#162      
IlliniKat91
Thaillini22 said:
Thanks, so Beamer was upset Bielema was on the field, then BB turned the knife a bit?
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No, he was irritated that Bielema was exploiting the late sub rule to match personnel because it meant the play clock wound down and made the South Carolina offense rush.

When Bielema went to take care of 25, he gave Beamer the matching sub signal (hands out at shoulder height) which was a reminder of what he was upset about in the first half and set him off again
 
#163      
illini.watcher
WHAT A GAME!! WHAT A SEASON!!! TEN WINS!! Who'd have believed it?

The bookies called the Illini as a 10-point underdog before the game. Illinois has dealt with the same disrespect all season. It was VERY satisfying to see the bookies handed a loss today.

HAPPY NEW YEAR, ILLINI NATION!!!
 

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#172      
Illini in Indiana
Keisersose said:
I don’t think he was taunting. It was in response to Beamer acting like an idiot. The way Beamer was acting, I’m not sure he understands the substitution rules

When Bret did it the second time, he kinda put his hands up in a shrugging motion. To me it looked like he was saying what’s your problem?

And for those that think he was exploiting a rule, well the rule exists for a reason. If an offense subs late, the defense has a chance to respond. Offense chooses to change personnel, defense gets to match it.

Beamer shouldn’t have been subbing late. Bret owned him today.
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FWIW, S. Carolina forums are saying Beamer got played.
 
#174      
IllinistuckinGopherland
blackdog said:
Also can we talk about that absolutely masterful defensive gameplan? Not only held a high powered offense to 17 points but only allowed Sellers to run for 19 yards on 11 carries.
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Yes, we can. One or two nice plays for them but in general, the “rush three and spy” defense forced Sellers to throw into coverage, and even with unlimited time, he wasn’t accurate enough. I’ve been a Henry skeptic, but he gets huge credit from me for today, and really most of this season.
 
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