My feelings are completely impacted by the fact we !!!! the bed the last 2 weeks. This outcome in a vacuum is great, but unfortunately I'm aware of the full context
Michigan 19, Illinois 17 Postgame
Forget all the questionable calls by the refs (bad spot on IW, PIs, the catch at the end of the game that was reviewed, their defense mimicking our snap count to get a false start on 4th and 1, their pick play, their illegal man down field on 2 big screens, the phantom hold call). I think I got the major ones
The 2 plays that stand out in my mind is one play where Tommy had to dive on the ball and end a drive. The other was when the same thing happened to scUM on 3rd down but turned it into a first down
The 2 plays that stand out in my mind is one play where Tommy had to dive on the ball and end a drive. The other was when the same thing happened to scUM on 3rd down but turned it into a first down
They played their hearts out today. Shame the refs have to get involved the way they do. Any idea what BB said to the refs after the game.
I don’t know if it’s been mentioned yet but the fact that the last pass completion wasn’t overturned didn’t just cost the Illini 5 yards. It cost about 25 seconds and a stopped clock. That is a world of time taken away by the refs inability to call the obvious. 35 seconds and a time out is a little different than 9 seconds and a timeout. Just pissed right now.
I agree we should have played to win at the end. 3 min left with the wind in your face you are not going to get bailed out by a long punt to force them to go 75 yds for the FG. Throw the damn ball 3 times and let the chips fall where they may. 3 runs and a 30 yd punt pretty much handed them the game. On to NW and let's beat the Kitties for an 8-4 season and a NYW bowl game. That would be a fantastic 2nd season for this staff regardless of some of the disappointments.
I am sorry to say this. The coaches played not to lose on the drive with 3+ minutes to go NOT TO WIN! The refs called a pass interference on Witherspoon for grabbing the arm but refused to call pass interference on Michigan for the very same play earlier in the 4th quarter that stopped a drive. Michigan got the benefit of every call! It is hard to beat a #3 ranked team when you are playing against Michigan and the refs too!!
Bret is now 3-8 in one score games at Illinois.
The post game thread seems to be filled with ‘played not to lose’ comments every other week.
The post game thread seems to be filled with ‘played not to lose’ comments every other week.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
He mentioned "a lot of pick plays" that will be sent in to the B1G office.
Very proud of our guys. Battled big time. Heartbreaking. Finish strong against NU next weekend.
We could easily be 11-0. Amazing thought right there
Very proud of our guys. Battled big time. Heartbreaking. Finish strong against NU next weekend.
We could easily be 11-0. Amazing thought right there
Yep, troubling stat dating back to last season with the games against Maryland and Purdue off the top of my head
We could be anywhere from 6-5 to 11-0 with our close games. Unfortunately we are near the lower end of that range
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Was the scUM qb1 down on the fumbled snap ??
Is it a completed pass when the nose of the football hits the ground first ??
Was that a PI on Devin W. or just great D ??
There are many more instances of inept officials this season , but sure seemed like the referee got a call from up above to not let the Illini win this game and spoil the much anticipated high TV ratings and ad revenue for next week.......
I hate scUM and I hate the hierarchy that paves the way for them like no other team in the B1G............First it was mr. coward and his refusing to play games and now , like many other Illini -scUM games , idiot refs have too much say into a game's outcome.........
BB just said this game got robbed from our soul on the radio interview..............................I concur.....................
commented on the pick play by scUM recievers that should have been a PI on scUM.......said we will review film and said we would send paperwork in to league officials......
We played our hearts out and it kills me to have some hayseed buffoons have no idea oon what the rules are or refusing to call it the right way.....
We have had at least 3-4 TD passes flagged for that same pick play that scUM executed........SO sad .............It really really is .......................
It's a conspiracy spearheaded by..................................
Here I is.............................
You never call me on my cellphone.........1-scUM-coward-bigfoot...............................wait for the beep............................
Is it a completed pass when the nose of the football hits the ground first ??
Was that a PI on Devin W. or just great D ??
There are many more instances of inept officials this season , but sure seemed like the referee got a call from up above to not let the Illini win this game and spoil the much anticipated high TV ratings and ad revenue for next week.......
I hate scUM and I hate the hierarchy that paves the way for them like no other team in the B1G............First it was mr. coward and his refusing to play games and now , like many other Illini -scUM games , idiot refs have too much say into a game's outcome.........
BB just said this game got robbed from our soul on the radio interview..............................I concur.....................
commented on the pick play by scUM recievers that should have been a PI on scUM.......said we will review film and said we would send paperwork in to league officials......
We played our hearts out and it kills me to have some hayseed buffoons have no idea oon what the rules are or refusing to call it the right way.....
We have had at least 3-4 TD passes flagged for that same pick play that scUM executed........SO sad .............It really really is .......................
It's a conspiracy spearheaded by..................................
Here I is.............................
You never call me on my cellphone.........1-scUM-coward-bigfoot...............................wait for the beep............................
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illinidarrin
- from parts unknown
This is a weird feeling. On one hand, i am very upset how we lost it, but on the other hand, we weren't even supposed to be in this game.
I almost emptied my hitter box during that game... damn nerves!!!!
We Illini fans have short memories and get spoiled easily. This is only Bielema's 2nd year and we have been competitive in every game. Sure there have been disappointments but and games we wish we would have one but I am thrilled with the progress we have made. Shoot, we just got beat by 2 points to the number 3 team in the country who was favored by 18 points or more. It's really easy to second guess what we should have done while sitting in our easy chairs...I for one salute the effort our team made today.
BlindLoyalty
- FartNoiseMotivation
Great effort, players were failed by the philosophy of the program. You are going to lose this game and every similar game in the future 100% of the time if that is the offensive philosophy w/3 min to go w/ the lead vs. #3 on the road. No chance to win, prehistoric football.
I'm going to need something stronger
MustangWally
- Mayfield
I understand the frustration with Lunney, but he works for BB. That's where the buck stops.
1. Big shout out and thank you to the refs for calling a fair and fun to watch game (suck it crew that officiated the Purdue game - this is how good refs do their job).
2. Gratz to Michigan. It was a fun game to watch. Great to be back at the Big House.
3. Our offensive play calling in the 4th qtr was... offensive. What a dog crap job. Sitting with my friends I actually called two series ahead of time... long pass to put us 2nd and long, crap run play to lead to 3rd and long, behind the chains, 4th down punt to give Mich the ball near the 50. Then I prognosticated, sarcastically, three stupid Chase Brown runs to the left side. Shame. SHAME.
I was fully prepared to lose this game with dignity and our coaching staff took that away from in the second half of the fourth quarter. And how does the same guy on the same route get open two plays in a row? Went in playing with house money and no realy hope, they gave me hope, and they snatched it away by not even trying to win in the latter minutes of the game. That just tastes BITTER. Overall I guess great effort.
I am frustrated with our offensive play calling in crucial situations and in the Red Zone this year
However. When you have one of the best defense a great RB I understand the thought process
Last year BB didn’t go for it on 4th and short because our kicking game was awesome
But we are too predictable and we don’t have a line who can consistently drive another good line back off the line
However. When you have one of the best defense a great RB I understand the thought process
Last year BB didn’t go for it on 4th and short because our kicking game was awesome
But we are too predictable and we don’t have a line who can consistently drive another good line back off the line
Palco saved us by making an executive decision and grabbing the penalty IMHO. We joked about it. We all wanted the three. There were some disappointments in the game and that wasn't one for me.
I’d love to know how many calls we send to the Big Ten office. At some point I wonder if they start tuning it out. “Here’s Illinois complaining about something again…” Whatever we’re doing, it doesn’t seem to be working.
The non-call on the 4th down with an official staring right at it when we are literally one play away from winning was the most egregious to me.