Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Not sure I would ever use an Iowa offense as the baseline for how good a defense is...just saying.
Penn State 30, Illinois 13 Postgame
Would you believe that I typed in "regressed" and the spell check changed it to "digressed"?
As a team, we still don't know how to win. Some solid individual performances but not solid in all phases. That will come with better recruiting, continuing development and better decision making and increased confidence that comes from experience. I'm keeping the faith. As a diehard Illini football fan, it's all I can do. Never been one of those "oh well, on the basketball". Never will be.
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On days like this, the Illini defense has a pretty tall order. The Illini ‘D’ was playing against 22 guys – the Opposition... and the lllini offense. Hard to win when it’s 11 against 22.
Stop it! Paddock is not a B1G QB. Altmyer had a terrible game but it’s only his 3rd start of his career. Not surprised he had a tough game against a team that has national championship talent.
Those interceptions are absolutely on him, but he is still not getting the protection he should be getting.
That extra pressure contributed to some poor decisions.
Yeh, I know they're terrible. But if they move the ball against that d, then maybe our o really is bad. But I don't think so.
I don't know if this has been mentioned, but I was furious that they left Johnny Newton in the game, especially in the last 7 or 8 minutes. You don't risk injuring your team's best player in the closing minutes of a game like this.
Secondly, I thought the defense showed a lot of improvement today.
I am not worried about Altmyer; I think he just had an off day. It doesn't help that he is running for his life on every passing play and that the recievers continue to be unable to get any separation from the DBs.
My biggest concern right now is the OL. I am hoping they show improvement as we start playing weaker competition.
I hope Matt Bailey's injury isn't too bad. We really need him.
Secondly, I thought the defense showed a lot of improvement today.
I am not worried about Altmyer; I think he just had an off day. It doesn't help that he is running for his life on every passing play and that the recievers continue to be unable to get any separation from the DBs.
My biggest concern right now is the OL. I am hoping they show improvement as we start playing weaker competition.
I hope Matt Bailey's injury isn't too bad. We really need him.
I was also surprised Newton and Randolph were still in the game in the 4th quarter. Substitutions were obvious except for them.
Defense looked prepared and tough. Hopefully, they continue to play like this for the rest of the year. One thing I noticed is they seemed better last year bringing pressure up the middle late in the pass rush when the pocket is collapsing.
The offense is a disaster for the 3rd year in a row. Lunney had plays called that got guys open, but Altmeyer wasn’t finding them. Seems like the preparation chronically isn’t there on that side of the ball. Calling the play is one aspect, but its clear the protection schemes aren’t there, the read progression isn’t the right order, the situational play calling isn’t there.
The offense is a disaster for the 3rd year in a row. Lunney had plays called that got guys open, but Altmeyer wasn’t finding them. Seems like the preparation chronically isn’t there on that side of the ball. Calling the play is one aspect, but its clear the protection schemes aren’t there, the read progression isn’t the right order, the situational play calling isn’t there.
Maybe because of the scouts in attendance? I don’t know if coaches or players consider that.
They mentioned on broadcast that scouts were very interested in Kreutz too, obviously because of the pedigree.
Cook
- Richmond, VA
Bottom line not getting results, doesn't seem any better than Peterson's
Ryllini
- Lombard
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Please be careful what you say about Looney, I texted about my concerns about his wide open offense last year. And was beat down by so called Illinois insiders. Now I'm reading there are others about their concern. Yes, the O Line is pass protection problem but this guy came from a UTSA team with less talent and still put 40 on Illini. Defense played as well as could be expected considering time amount on field.
We need to recruit better and greatly improve when the big 4 from the PAC join the BIG. The PAC has greatly improved this year and there are some very good coaches coming with them
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
Was at the game, raucus crowd for much of the first half, then it got quieter, and quieter, and quieter until we were close to outnumbered by PSU fans. If I never hear "We Are...." again it will be too soon.
Seems like there were some iffy non-calls on holiding and PI (both ways), and I was really, really annoyed to see PSU go for it on 4th down with the game completely in hand.
We walked through the parking lot with some PSU fans and they were very complimentary--to the effect of "clean up the turnovers and this would have been a game". I have a hard time taking praise from people that supported PedU, however.
Seems like there were some iffy non-calls on holiding and PI (both ways), and I was really, really annoyed to see PSU go for it on 4th down with the game completely in hand.
We walked through the parking lot with some PSU fans and they were very complimentary--to the effect of "clean up the turnovers and this would have been a game". I have a hard time taking praise from people that supported PedU, however.
Every week we are "cleaning up" something. Bielema was brought in to make this stuff go away. I'm not happy, and I'm not sure running the score up on FAU would be enough to make me happy again.
Agreed, but I feel like we put Altmeyer in positions to make bad decisions. They put the backup in and the play calling went with quick, simple routes, the receivers were open and said backup missed (wildly) the throws. Those were throws Luke easily completes. Why not put Altmeyer in positions to succeed. We completed a long pass and... went back to the same throw to the same DB who grabbed the ball. Just no. Go hurry up, run the ball, keep them backfooted, simple and quick throws. That pass protection just isn't there for those long plays to develop and bad things happen under pressure. On the bright side, special teams looked okay and the defense made Penn St look mediocre. All those turnovers... just ask Nebraska fans how that turns out. Woof.
