Pregame: Illinois at Maryland, Saturday, October 14th, 2:30pm CT, NBC
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Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
It was a slightly different week ... but in October of 2021, we were sitting at 2-5 as we went into a tough road game that many thought we had no chance in. We won our first game but then got smoked on the road vs. a Power Five opponent, and we were coming off an absolute low point in the form of a potential "turnaround" game at home vs. a Big Ten West foe turning into a demoralizing beatdown in front of our home fans.
We then went on the road and shocked #7 Penn State! And not only that, we looked like a completely different team than we had seen to that point in the season. Don't get me wrong, I am not optimistic for Saturday ... but man, what a great opportunity to FINALLY click! Unfortunately, I fear a beatdown.
We then went on the road and shocked #7 Penn State! And not only that, we looked like a completely different team than we had seen to that point in the season. Don't get me wrong, I am not optimistic for Saturday ... but man, what a great opportunity to FINALLY click! Unfortunately, I fear a beatdown.
cuillini
- San Bernardino, Ca.
I just took a look at our roster on fi.com. Out of 21 offensive linemen, there are 3 seniors and 1 junior. The rest are sophomores and freshmen. When BB talked about losing two committed transfers and a lack of depth he wasn't kidding.
33-0 Maryland
95th in scoring offense last season
119th in scoring offense currently this season
Anything can happen but Illinois will need the A game this week and Maryland show up with a C game to win this game. Considering we haven't played a complete or good game this season I think Maryland wins pretty easy. Maryland has way too much firepower for us to hang.....
119th in scoring offense currently this season
Anything can happen but Illinois will need the A game this week and Maryland show up with a C game to win this game. Considering we haven't played a complete or good game this season I think Maryland wins pretty easy. Maryland has way too much firepower for us to hang.....
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
lol. I called it last week: the next memorable BLJ quote would effectively be "mistakes were made."
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. addressed the early play calling and being stopped in the red zone.
"Obviously, when you look back at things with hindsight, you say, well, was this the right call? We felt good about the call. And we didn't execute when we needed to execute.
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Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. addressed the early play calling and being stopped in the red zone.
"Obviously, when you look back at things with hindsight, you say, well, was this the right call? We felt good about the call. And we didn't execute when we needed to execute.
Illinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. reacts to offensive struggles against Nebr
Illinois fell on Friday night to Nebraska, which left fans disappointed with how the season had begun for the Illini.
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hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
bummer that excitement for this season has already more or less dissipated. Hope to see BB hire JL as DC and Paul Chryst as OC.
Enjoyed listening to this the other day. I appreciate his take on what is going on, next steps, etc. Good listen if have some free time and not heard it yet
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Illinois set to get starters back on the line for its struggling offense
Zy Crisler and Josh Gesky are on track to return for the Illini, according to coach Bret Bielema.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Solid, if completely depressing. Thanks.Enjoyed listening to this the other day. I appreciate his take on what is going on, next steps, etc. Good listen if have some free time and not heard it yet
Nice story about Locksley at the end. Very entertaining.Enjoyed listening to this the other day. I appreciate his take on what is going on, next steps, etc. Good listen if have some free time and not heard it yet
Illinois 45 -Maryland 20
Kaden Feagin - 17 carries 88 yards. 2 TD
Aiden Laughery - 9 carries 59 yards. 1 TD
Luke Altmyer - 27/35, 287 yards, 2 TD
Isaiah Williams - 9 receptions, 116 yards TD
Tip Reiman - 3 receptions, 26 yards TD
Caleb Griffin - 1/1 FG, 43yd
X. Scott - INT, TD
Kaden Feagin - 17 carries 88 yards. 2 TD
Aiden Laughery - 9 carries 59 yards. 1 TD
Luke Altmyer - 27/35, 287 yards, 2 TD
Isaiah Williams - 9 receptions, 116 yards TD
Tip Reiman - 3 receptions, 26 yards TD
Caleb Griffin - 1/1 FG, 43yd
X. Scott - INT, TD
the national
- the Front Range
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Maryland hasn't run up the score on offense compared to prior years and they also have struggled with slow starts spotting other teams early leads. That said this is a good team that has a lot of speed and whi has made very solid strides defensively. Their offense would be expected to stress our defense and on the other side of the ball, it's just difficult to expect much of any improvement from our o-line. And if we can't control clock and time of possession, this Maryland team will wear us down and it'll get ugly.
Overall, Maryland would need to show up just DOA for us to have any chance in this one in my opinion. Just not a good matchup for us as they have all the tools to exploit our team. That said, I half expect us to start out with a 10-0 lead before everything crashes in on us.
My pick:
Maryland- 38
Illinois- 17
This season:
5-1 ML
4-2 ATS
Overall, Maryland would need to show up just DOA for us to have any chance in this one in my opinion. Just not a good matchup for us as they have all the tools to exploit our team. That said, I half expect us to start out with a 10-0 lead before everything crashes in on us.
My pick:
Maryland- 38
Illinois- 17
This season:
5-1 ML
4-2 ATS
cuillini
- San Bernardino, Ca.
I still can't figure out why Jordan Slalughter was pulling on 4th and goal from the 6" line.lol. I called it last week: the next memorable BLJ quote would effectively be "mistakes were made."
Illinois offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. addressed the early play calling and being stopped in the red zone.
"Obviously, when you look back at things with hindsight, you say, well, was this the right call? We felt good about the call. And we didn't execute when we needed to execute.
Illinois Offensive Coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. reacts to offensive struggles against Nebr
Illinois fell on Friday night to Nebraska, which left fans disappointed with how the season had begun for the Illini.
I'm still stuck on calling a reverse on 2nd and 19 after Reggie Love lost 9 yards AND got hurt.
I really don't think I will ever get over that play call
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
42-7 bad guys.
MD looked good last week against a top 10 opponent. We...didn't, against a fellow bottom feeder.
MD looked good last week against a top 10 opponent. We...didn't, against a fellow bottom feeder.
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