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<blockquote data-quote="FT35" data-source="post: 1352015" data-attributes="member: 10675"><p>I went to the game yesterday and am still kind of reeling from the loss. I didn't expect to win and was beyond thrilled with the way the 1st Quarter unfolded. The guys around me were really into the game and were there cheering until things really got out of hand. Unlike a lot of people who get angry at the results on the field, I just get sad. It's so hard to see us getting to a point where we all want to be at this point but things will get better. </p><p></p><p>This is one of Jeremy Werner's best articles by the way and I'd recommend those who are bailing on this program read it. It made me feel a lot better about making the 6 hour round trip to the games this season:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Werner-The-few-hopeful-souls-of-Illini-footballs-north-end-zone-111127331" target="_blank">https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Werner-The-few-hopeful-souls-of-Illini-footballs-north-end-zone-111127331</a></p><p></p><p>I actually liked what I saw from Thomas yesterday. In addition to his blinding speed, he has the arm strength to be a B1G QB. This is one thing I wasn't really expecting from him coming into the season. Yeah, his decision making is poor at times and he's still learning how to run a B1G offense but he has all the tools to succeed. Throwing the ball downfield he was a bit off, but I hope another set of Spring practices along with Fall Training camp can get him in more sync with the #1 WRs. The transfer from Appalachian State will be here in January so hopefully he is healthy and ready to go by the Spring. One of the things he talked about when he announced transferring here is mentoring Dorsey and Smalling. </p><p></p><p>This is where coaching (Thomas improving) comes into play and it's got to improve on the Offensive side of the ball. I love listening to McGee interviews as he is quite entertaining and he comes across as very likeable. However, we need to see results on the field. I also know Butkus bleeds orange and blue and the OL was as grossly inexperienced as I've ever seen at Illinois but we have to improve next year. </p><p></p><p>I liked Dorsey out of the slot. Maybe keep him there? We've seen that he can be an amazing playmaker as a receiver. He really is match up nightmare from opposing teams. Walker (a walk-on) took a lot of snaps at TE from what I could see from the stands. I just don't know how much strength Dorsey can gain in 9-10 months. I really hope Echard can get a 6th year as he was/is the best blocker on the roster. If not him, maybe Barker is an option but all of the Senior tape had him lining up out of the slot. I didn't see one block in his highlights. </p><p></p><p>Carmoni Green made another horrific mistake on a hold that wasn't even necessary which wiped out Brown's potential 1st career touchdown. You can see the talent/speed from him and you'd like to chalk his up to Freshman mistakes, but it doesn't help that some of his mistakes have been glaringly bad. </p><p></p><p>Odebingo will probably be out for the first half the Kent State game just like Green was out of the first half of this year's Ball State game. They may just end up suspending him for a few games as well, and it is deserved. Gay was also getting chippy yesterday and came very close to getting tossed from what I could see. I can understand the frustration but I don't like to see this as a fan.</p><p></p><p>Let's get on the recruiting trail while other teams are preparing for bowl games and/or scrambling to find coaches. I see Kansas State offered Petersen so let's just hope he remembers where his first D1 offer came from. When we offered him he didn't even have an FCS offer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FT35, post: 1352015, member: 10675"] I went to the game yesterday and am still kind of reeling from the loss. I didn't expect to win and was beyond thrilled with the way the 1st Quarter unfolded. The guys around me were really into the game and were there cheering until things really got out of hand. Unlike a lot of people who get angry at the results on the field, I just get sad. It's so hard to see us getting to a point where we all want to be at this point but things will get better. This is one of Jeremy Werner's best articles by the way and I'd recommend those who are bailing on this program read it. It made me feel a lot better about making the 6 hour round trip to the games this season: [URL]https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Werner-The-few-hopeful-souls-of-Illini-footballs-north-end-zone-111127331[/URL] I actually liked what I saw from Thomas yesterday. In addition to his blinding speed, he has the arm strength to be a B1G QB. This is one thing I wasn't really expecting from him coming into the season. Yeah, his decision making is poor at times and he's still learning how to run a B1G offense but he has all the tools to succeed. Throwing the ball downfield he was a bit off, but I hope another set of Spring practices along with Fall Training camp can get him in more sync with the #1 WRs. The transfer from Appalachian State will be here in January so hopefully he is healthy and ready to go by the Spring. One of the things he talked about when he announced transferring here is mentoring Dorsey and Smalling. This is where coaching (Thomas improving) comes into play and it's got to improve on the Offensive side of the ball. I love listening to McGee interviews as he is quite entertaining and he comes across as very likeable. However, we need to see results on the field. I also know Butkus bleeds orange and blue and the OL was as grossly inexperienced as I've ever seen at Illinois but we have to improve next year. I liked Dorsey out of the slot. Maybe keep him there? We've seen that he can be an amazing playmaker as a receiver. He really is match up nightmare from opposing teams. Walker (a walk-on) took a lot of snaps at TE from what I could see from the stands. I just don't know how much strength Dorsey can gain in 9-10 months. I really hope Echard can get a 6th year as he was/is the best blocker on the roster. If not him, maybe Barker is an option but all of the Senior tape had him lining up out of the slot. I didn't see one block in his highlights. Carmoni Green made another horrific mistake on a hold that wasn't even necessary which wiped out Brown's potential 1st career touchdown. You can see the talent/speed from him and you'd like to chalk his up to Freshman mistakes, but it doesn't help that some of his mistakes have been glaringly bad. Odebingo will probably be out for the first half the Kent State game just like Green was out of the first half of this year's Ball State game. They may just end up suspending him for a few games as well, and it is deserved. Gay was also getting chippy yesterday and came very close to getting tossed from what I could see. I can understand the frustration but I don't like to see this as a fan. Let's get on the recruiting trail while other teams are preparing for bowl games and/or scrambling to find coaches. I see Kansas State offered Petersen so let's just hope he remembers where his first D1 offer came from. When we offered him he didn't even have an FCS offer. [/QUOTE]
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