Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Think their D is gonna have difficulty stopping us. I we have ball security, we'll win. Kansas will move the ball, but am assuming our D is gonna impede them more than their D impeding us.
Pregame: Illinois at Kansas, Friday, September 8th, 6:30pm CT, ESPN2
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
To be candid, I have rock bottom expectations for this game. I was shook by what I saw on Saturday. Prove me wrong fellas.
In positive news, if we went with the all white approach vs. Kansas' all-black, there are statistical studies out there that suggest a natural tendency by refs to bias penalties against the team wearing the all-black jerseys in a black vs white jersey matchup. I'd take all the help we can get in this one.
Maybe we have super double secret white helmets?
Even if we go O/W/W, I’ll be pleased.
Key will be using misdirection early to spread them out, open up the running lanes to gash them, and using playaction and slants to light them up. Methodical drives down the field ending in touchdowns. If we can do that, eventually our defense will get some stops. We need to do our part though on defense to stop the run and get some pressure on an ailing qb. Hard to throw accurate passes when you're under pressure and have a tight back. Just find a way to get it done.
Game 1 is about working out the kinks. I fully expect Toledo to go 12-1. We will take care of business tonight, but it may be close. After game 2 last year at Indiana, and the rotten reviewed call that they blew for one of our TDs, the college football gods will be on our side tonight. Chief Illini is still mad about that reversed call at Indiana, and wants to make this right. The game last week was sloppy, and we had some bad penalties to keep Toledo close. I fully expect that to be cleaned up tonight.
Illinois 35
Kansas 31
Illinois 35
Kansas 31
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Lockbox.....Lockbox.....Lockbox........Lock him up ......Lock him up.......Lock him up.....
Lets go Illini........Lock dem jayhawks up......H*lls Yeah !!!!.....woooooohooooooo.....I'm super cereal....I really really am...It's Gameday..
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Something like thatKnee meets groin conversation?
I predicted a close win last week (albeit with the run game and defense strangling Toledo at the end), and I think Kansas probably isn't as good as we are top to bottom. However, the whole first road trip thing will continue to be a thing until we can consistently ratchet up our early season readiness and preparation. I think we lose a close one.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
I have no feel for this game whatsoever, so I'll go with what usually happens: a game that we can and should win, but Something Stupid (TM) happens and we lose. So...looking forward to one of their O-linemen picking up a fumble and rumbling 60 yards for a TD or an Altmyer pass deflecting off the ref for a back-breaking INT.
KU 33 - 28 ILL
KU 33 - 28 ILL
Finn was a really poor passer. Maybe it was my imagination, but he seemed to only throw with his arm and his weight on his back foot even we he didn't have to.
I'm a big believer in BB (wow, that's a lot of B's). As such, I am expecting a significant bounce back in terms of our line play this week. I know Bret will have put that front and center in prepping for this game. And after seeing what LA is capable of, I'm feeling like we take this one.
Illini 35 - Kansas 24
I-L-L!
Illini 35 - Kansas 24
I-L-L!
Reread it
Both statements can be true. Opposing OCs had a lot more players to plan & scheme against last year, now more of their attention may be on our DL. And if so, this may free up the new DBs to make plays.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
OH boy, I am getting pumped. The (pregnant) wife and I just officially signed the lease for our new 2-bed room in Chicago, so we will be moving from Gold Coast to Roscoe Village in mid-October. So tonight we are going to go check out a few places in that area with some of our friends ... I said my only stipulation is that I am in front of a TV at all times!! Having a few drinks while watching usually heightens the joy of winning AND numbs the pain of defeat ... but every once in a while, it makes every play carry too much weight!
Either way, I have that gameday mood! Let's do this!
I-L-L!
P.S. I actually don't mind the Illini playing on Friday night every once in a while IF it's not at Memorial Stadium ... I think it fundamentally hurts our gameday atmosphere given how many fans we have who presumably come from out of town, but if it's at another team's stadium ... eh, it's nice to have one fewer day to wait!
Either way, I have that gameday mood! Let's do this!
I-L-L!
P.S. I actually don't mind the Illini playing on Friday night every once in a while IF it's not at Memorial Stadium ... I think it fundamentally hurts our gameday atmosphere given how many fans we have who presumably come from out of town, but if it's at another team's stadium ... eh, it's nice to have one fewer day to wait!
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Personally, these night games are a pain because they are squarely happening when I am trying to get my toddlers to bed (usually an hour + endeavor)....
Just add it to the list of things I didn’t read very close.
IlliniMike_Aurora
Straight outta Champaign
i see what you did there, illini will prove you wrong and 'chalk' up the W
Conversely this is the same reason Bret and Henry enjoy them
I kidWe threw to him again. Lukes INT was to the TE
IlliniMike_Aurora
Straight outta Champaign
good catch.. no pun intended
You should see more TE involvement tonight though. At least more of the TE being the primary read for Luke. They play a lot of zone coverage, look for Tip to sit in the holes of their quarters coverage as well as some play action looks to suck the LBs up and dump it over them to the TEs/Slot guys.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Disclaimer notice...............pics involved......................
Howdy boys & girls.....another one of those Friday Night Lights games tonight......I think our last Friday Night game was the stolen loosier missed Illini TD catch .....I might be wrong , as always , I am heavily medded up these days and my memory might be wanting for accurate info.....anywho , LETS GIT IT ON !!!!!!...........woohoooooooooooo,,,,,,I'm stoked fired up , ready to rumble........
Today's music.......well , it has to be the rockin tunes of KANSAS........duh !.........Carry on my Wayward Illini Bro's........
Today's menu...................................
Gayhawk Gizzards / fried to a crispy crisp by the Illini D
Altmyer Air Raid Avocado Dip / dipping into the end zone for 3 Illini scores
I. Williams Won Ton Soup / delicious passes caught for numerous 1st downs
Tip Reiman Leftover Noodles / tasty and 1 catch last week left us wanting more
Bret's No Penalties Pizza / a delicious change from last week's overindulgence of flags
Newton's Penetrating Sack Lunch / open at your own peril jayhawk players
for dessert....................
Great Scott summer Supreme Pie
today's guest chef...............
pru , I love cooking with you....I really really do.........................
BYOB
BYONL
Hey guys , i'm just here for pru's tailgating ......OK ??
Illini 31
j-hawks 24
See you all at the TV screen .................................
Heavy........................It really really is....................
Howdy boys & girls.....another one of those Friday Night Lights games tonight......I think our last Friday Night game was the stolen loosier missed Illini TD catch .....I might be wrong , as always , I am heavily medded up these days and my memory might be wanting for accurate info.....anywho , LETS GIT IT ON !!!!!!...........woohoooooooooooo,,,,,,I'm stoked fired up , ready to rumble........
Today's music.......well , it has to be the rockin tunes of KANSAS........duh !.........Carry on my Wayward Illini Bro's........
Today's menu...................................
Gayhawk Gizzards / fried to a crispy crisp by the Illini D
Altmyer Air Raid Avocado Dip / dipping into the end zone for 3 Illini scores
I. Williams Won Ton Soup / delicious passes caught for numerous 1st downs
Tip Reiman Leftover Noodles / tasty and 1 catch last week left us wanting more
Bret's No Penalties Pizza / a delicious change from last week's overindulgence of flags
Newton's Penetrating Sack Lunch / open at your own peril jayhawk players
for dessert....................
Great Scott summer Supreme Pie
today's guest chef...............
pru , I love cooking with you....I really really do.........................
BYOB
BYONL
Hey guys , i'm just here for pru's tailgating ......OK ??
Illini 31
j-hawks 24
See you all at the TV screen .................................
Heavy........................It really really is....................
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