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Very good point sir.That's only true until it's not. See: Illinois vs. Wisconsin
Very good point sir.That's only true until it's not. See: Illinois vs. Wisconsin
It is interesting how, through different players and coaches, certain programs have others' numbers. It's likely mostly chance or just that one has been better than the other, but I am sure some psychological factors and style of play matter, as well.Wisconsin has their number, 15-0 streak. Go Badgers(hurts to say).
CUSHION PLEASEIt’s weird having these other games ACTUALLY really matter, lol … part of me wants Purdue ranked when we get them, but part of me wants the 1-game cushion in case we have a mess up game elsewhere.
I'm confident Illinois will play well against Nebraska. I also think Palmer is going to test this secondary in ways they haven't been so far this season. Both of these things can be true. Illinois hasn't faced a WR as good as Palmer all year (by a wide margin). Here are the PFF ratings of the top WR for each team they've faced (including Palmer for the upcoming game)
1. Palmer (NE) - 89.4
50. Chimere Dike (WI) - 79.2
201. Keytaon Thompson (VA) - 71.9
309. Daniel Jackson (MN) - 68.7
352. Cam Camper (IN) - 67.5
552. Joshua Cobbs (WY) - 63.1
630. Nico Rigaini (IA) - 61.7
Palmer is excellent and Thompson can sling it. Can Illinois get enough pressure on Thompson that eliminates their explosive down-field throws? Does Illinois shade help to Palmer? Do they scheme to maximize Witherspoon's coverage on him? I'm fascinated to see the gameplan.
Woh not sure about this one. I have a feeling the winner of the west is going to be by tiebreaker. I personally consider Purdue to be our biggest competition (outside maybe Minny) to win the west. I’m not going to assume we beat them, Purdue having another loss at this point in the season is more beneficial to us than Wisconsin winning.Wisconsin has their number, 15-0 streak. Go Badgers(hurts to say).
Hey, now...Same here. It's a win-win for our illini either way.
I'm a nobody, but I think the badgers take care of business on Saturday.
Stuart Smalley. Great skit.Hey, now...
And then the actor became a Senator! Crazy world we live in.Stuart Smalley. Great skit.
Thank you for this, had a nice chuckle.
Minnesota loves the celebrity politicians.And then the actor became a Senator! Crazy world we live in.
Sorry to clutter the thread, but the best ever Stuart Smalley has got to be this one, with Charles Barkley:Stuart Smalley. Great skit.
Thank you for this, had a nice chuckle.
I get the sneaky suspicion that Coach Bielema's time in the NFL has taken him to another level in leading a program. His structure for player and coach meetings. Tape watching, players, and managing his/coaches schedule and recruiting. Practice and game bubble to preparation then execution on Saturday. He's always been successful, but now I think he is firing on all cylinders. Gongrats Coach B.
Good timing for a bye week.Illinois at Nebraska
Saturday, October 29th
2:30pm CT
ABC or ESPN
I think this game might be most important all season for the Illini brand, and all of the national momentum this team created. Both ABC and ESPN should gather the largest national audience to date, and a great showing can go a long way reinforcing the stats that the Illini are headlining both individually and as a team.Good timing for a bye week.
HUGE game. The college football playoff comes out with its first ranking of the year on November 1st. A great chance for national exposure.I think this game might be most important all season for the Illini brand, and all of the national momentum this team created. Both ABC and ESPN should gather the largest national audience to date, and a great showing can go a long way reinforcing the stats that the Illini are headlining both individually and as a team.
If they have a good showing in this time slot, and then can win out until Michigan then it really sets them up to get all eyes on them against Michigan.
My experience with Nebraska fans has always been positive.For anyone thinking of going to Lincoln for a game - absolutely do it. The tailgating is great, the stadium is fantastic, the majority of fans are good people. It's an easy albeit boring drive along i80 to get there but it's a great experience.
Imagine a 9-1 vs 10-0 Ill vs UM game. That will be huge.I think this game might be most important all season for the Illini brand, and all of the national momentum this team created. Both ABC and ESPN should gather the largest national audience to date, and a great showing can go a long way reinforcing the stats that the Illini are headlining both individually and as a team.
If they have a good showing in this time slot, and then can win out until Michigan then it really sets them up to get all eyes on them against Michigan.
I think any way you slice it we’re just gonna have to beat Purdue head to head.It’s weird having these other games ACTUALLY really matter, lol … part of me wants Purdue ranked when we get them, but part of me wants the 1-game cushion in case we have a mess up game elsewhere.
Yes, worried. I’m worried about every game though, except maybe Northwestern.Anyone else a bit worried about this one? I definitely think we’re the better team, but we’re also going into a very tough road environment after a couple big home wins, and Nebraska isn’t as bad as the Northwestern loss made them look. I like our chances but this just feels like a classic trap.
Also, who would’ve thought 5 years ago that we’d be talking about a road game at Nebraska being a trap game. We’ve come a long way.
Yes, if we lose to Purdue & Michigan, Purdue would have to lose 3 other games for us to win the West, which is highly unlikely.I think any way you slice it we’re just gonna have to beat Purdue head to head.
The what if is tough because if Bielema was 100% on his Quattro calls then the Illini go bowling last year, and are undefeated this year, but maybe then they wouldn’t have That Mentality.Imagine a 9-1 vs 10-0 Ill vs UM game. That will be huge.
then if you want to play “what if” imagine both teams at 10-0. Damn Indiana game.
So average starting position is the 21? Sounds like you don't think much of our defense.I hope Chase Brown runs for 947 yards vs. Nebraska. 12 rushes, 12 TDs.