Yes, I think you were. He was injured (ever disclosed?) and missed the entire preseason camp.
Pregame: Illinois at Iowa, Saturday, October 7th, 11:00am CT, BTN
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Yes, I think you were. He was injured (ever disclosed?) and missed the entire preseason camp.
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
I thought Illinois' performance coming off a bye week was very disappointing. The team looked completely unprepared against a very average Nebraska team. Until the Illini show me something different its hard to predict any wins for this squad going forward. Iowa will be desperate to avoid going 0-3 in the conference. Both of their lines will dominate the Illini. I really don't see how we score any points this week. Iowa 31, Illinois 0.
Glory Days
- Palmetto, FL
Honestly, Crouch will graduate transfer after this season. Barring injury to 2 Qbs or the punter, he's done at Illinois.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
By the time my mom and dad come over to my house by Kinnick, I think I will be rocking a 35 to 3 Hawkeyes:Illini ratio. :thumb:
Maybe, but he hasn't exactly seen any other program he is a worthy QB candidate. Who knows, maybe a position switch, if successful, might open some NFL eyes, cuz it ain't coming at QB
FT35
- Naperville
Might as well, especially after the Rutgers game. It's going to be hard for any QB to be successful with this OL. If Kramer is healthy by Saturday, we could be starting 3 Freshmen.
Thomas won't do well but at least it would give him much needed game experience. I am concerned about him getting hurt since it looks like he needs to add another 20 lbs to his frame but at least we can get a glimpse of what he can do heading into 2018.
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
Points
Hawkeyes 41
Fighting McGees 9
Yards
Hawkeyes 485
Fighting McGees 220
Questionable Play Calls
Hawkeyes 1
Fighting McGees 14
Missed Opportunities to Get Ball in Hands of Playmakers
Hawkeyes 2
Fighting McGees 17
Missed Blocks
Hawkeyes 0
Fighting Butkuses 9
Interceptions
Hawkeyes 0
Fighting Jeff Georges 4
Hawkeyes 41
Fighting McGees 9
Yards
Hawkeyes 485
Fighting McGees 220
Questionable Play Calls
Hawkeyes 1
Fighting McGees 14
Missed Opportunities to Get Ball in Hands of Playmakers
Hawkeyes 2
Fighting McGees 17
Missed Blocks
Hawkeyes 0
Fighting Butkuses 9
Interceptions
Hawkeyes 0
Fighting Jeff Georges 4
Illiniaaron
- Geneseo, IL
Those eyes would have to be wearing beer goggles
Dan
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All white uniforms in Iowa City this weekend. #IlliniFootball
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RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Only hesitation on a spread that large is that Iowa's offense has been pretty much AWOL. I haven't really looked at them very closely but if they have a QB that can throw, our secondary has looked completely lost the last couple games and will get picked apart. If so, 24+ should be pretty easy for them to attain. I have a feeling we're going to fix a lot of broken offenses and defenses this year.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
None of my friends watched Illinois-Nebraska, and all of them are super down on the Hawkeyes after their loss at Michigan State. They probably all still expect a victory, but I'm getting a lot of, "Might actually be a pretty close one!" LOL. Part of me wants to let them keep believing that and get pumped for the game, and part of me wants to be like, "Stop; you'll kill us" to temper expectations.
And people are complaining we don't have an identity.
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
I've gotten the same reaction from my buddies. I've made it very clear I expect us to get dog walked and that I'm in this for the tailgate. I've got a babysitter line up for the kids. Lets have fun.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal with Do Not Contact Tag
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Maybe this pregame fact will help us channel the luck of past Illini greats and eek out a win this Saturday? 
There are only two programs in the Big Ten that we have a winning record against all-time at their place. Indiana and...
IOWA!
Illinois is 38-32-2 vs. Iowa all-time, 20-14 in Champaign and 18-17-2 in Iowa City. Let's not give away the edge this weekend, boys!
There are only two programs in the Big Ten that we have a winning record against all-time at their place. Indiana and...
IOWA!
Illinois is 38-32-2 vs. Iowa all-time, 20-14 in Champaign and 18-17-2 in Iowa City. Let's not give away the edge this weekend, boys!
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
Ill put those stats in my back pocket for Saturday when I decide its time to run my mouth.Maybe this pregame fact will help us channel the luck of past Illini greats and eek out a win this Saturday?
There are only two programs in the Big Ten that we have a winning record against all-time at their place. Indiana and...
IOWA!
Illinois is 38-32-2 vs. Iowa all-time, 20-14 in Champaign and 18-17-2 in Iowa City. Let's not give away the edge this weekend, boys!
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
Let's not get carried away. This is college football. Teams only average around 28-30 points per game. 3 yards and a cloud of dust, I tell ya. That's how you win games in the modern age. When in doubt on 3rd down, punt.
Naaah, they will bump into each other and drop the ball and Iowa recovers. Not a good idea.
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