Agree and it wasn’t close
Iowa 15, Illinois 13, Postgame
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Simply can't win only scoring 13 points (net 11 points).
Defense looked good overall, but that is also because Iowa has no real offense.
The key stat to me was no rushing yards by Paddock. I think Paddock played an ok game, but his lack of threat to run hurt in the end, especially with passing lanes getting closed off down the stretch. Some of the batted balls down in 4th quarter were telegraphed, especially the final 4th down play.
To be clear, the Illini did not lose because of Paddock, but I think we can really use Altmyer's legs going forward. I want to see how Altmyer performs in a must win game next week.
Defense looked good overall, but that is also because Iowa has no real offense.
The key stat to me was no rushing yards by Paddock. I think Paddock played an ok game, but his lack of threat to run hurt in the end, especially with passing lanes getting closed off down the stretch. Some of the batted balls down in 4th quarter were telegraphed, especially the final 4th down play.
To be clear, the Illini did not lose because of Paddock, but I think we can really use Altmyer's legs going forward. I want to see how Altmyer performs in a must win game next week.
At least we’re not Wisky, making Nebraska look like Oregon so far.
Yes. On the hurt scale, Wisconsin was a 9, this one’s about a 3. I can move on from this.
blackdog
- Champaign
I'm quoting myself to follow up. Iowa won the B1G west averaging 18.4 PPG which was the LOWEST average of any team in the division! Absolutely insane.
Henry (unless he’s taking direction from Brett) doesn’t know how to close out a game on defense.
Sucks the safety ended up being a factor in this.
Wonder if playing Altmyer would’ve given us another run option.
Sucks the safety ended up being a factor in this.
Wonder if playing Altmyer would’ve given us another run option.
Because they only gave up an average of ~12 ppg . . .
Some big picture things I see compared to last year.
1. Our best games have been the last 5, the first 5 we were not prepared compared to opponents
2. Devito plays for NFL team, QB was more consistent last year.
3. RB, Chase is on NFL had historic good year. Led college football RBs in yards or very close
4. Defense, near top of college football
5. Depth seemed to better last year
That is the difference why we won 8 games last year and right now sitting at 5. Also lost extremely close games to Indiana and Michigan last year.
1. Our best games have been the last 5, the first 5 we were not prepared compared to opponents
2. Devito plays for NFL team, QB was more consistent last year.
3. RB, Chase is on NFL had historic good year. Led college football RBs in yards or very close
4. Defense, near top of college football
5. Depth seemed to better last year
That is the difference why we won 8 games last year and right now sitting at 5. Also lost extremely close games to Indiana and Michigan last year.
That wasn’t the worst walk of shame out of a stadium I’ve ever had. Last year in Ann Arbor probably was. But man it sucked leaving tonight….
Maybe a not such a bad outcome. LA starts next week without as much controversy and guides UI to win and bowl game, but also retains his confidence while maturing into next 2 seasons. Has already learned/grown a lot. JP had his moment and rightfully so but it was coming to an end either way. Not like we were going to be playing in a much better bowl game. Only with the help of the gods were we going to win the West.
This was ridiculous. And the announcers or program or whatever never even looked at it again. Baffling.
They called the FG that missed short "incomplete".
I know it is totally juvenile but did anyone else want to punch the head official in the face?
Some not-so-smart takes tonight. Good game, not the results we wanted, but not 63-0
Good game. Would be more upset if not for the magic against Minny and IU. The fact we were able to throw the way we did against that defense when we really didn’t have a choice was encouraging. Gutsy effort by Reggie. I don’t think he had much more than 18 carries in him.
Just a play or 2 here or there. Paddock dives forward instead of spinning. There was a play late where there was a good ball to Casey but he just couldn’t quite squeeze it. A poor spot on an Isaiah catch. A little more oomph on Caleb’s FG.
Overall a good game and encouraging the way we are finishing the season, especially with all the injuries. I think this team deserves a bowl game on how they’ve improved this year. Let’s gut one out next weekend.
Just a play or 2 here or there. Paddock dives forward instead of spinning. There was a play late where there was a good ball to Casey but he just couldn’t quite squeeze it. A poor spot on an Isaiah catch. A little more oomph on Caleb’s FG.
Overall a good game and encouraging the way we are finishing the season, especially with all the injuries. I think this team deserves a bowl game on how they’ve improved this year. Let’s gut one out next weekend.
Same with the Iowa dropped catch. It felt like they weren't watching the game
illini80
- Forgottonia
Had the same problem last year in November. Line play is just not good enough to convert those.
Need to cut down the penalties and need better all around decisions from the coaching staff.
since it was short Iowa could have caught it and ran it back like Auburn did a few years back. That might be why they said that
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Penalties generally weren't an issue today. The team played a pretty clean game. The holding on Iowa's game winning drive was actually a good play. Could have easily been a touchdown.
Can't really fault coaching decisions either. Team just didn't execute when needed.
Still can’t understand even after a timeout why we didn’t challenge the spot.