Or he thinks the rest of the o will be LOSING yardage? I don't get why he's so negative.../s
Pregame: Illinois at Nebraska, Saturday, October 29th, 2:30pm CT, ABC
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Well 12 Ints on long passes is a possibility as well.
Ah, that's probably it
I watched Nebraska last week. Yes we should beat them playing better with a different coach and do have some speed. I think many fans are over looking the challenge they bring us on the road. I know Coach B isn't. Let's play and win one game at a time. Let's not get too cocky. If the team follows this pattern they will end up in a good bowl game.
Ransom Stoddard
Ordained Dudeist Priest
- Bloomington, IL
As people they're nice. As fans they're kind of insufferable with the GBR (Go big red) and Blackshirt nonsense. My experience is that a Nebraska fan will let you know within 5 minutes of meeting them, even if football, alumni status, etc. never comes up.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
The 2022 Illini are on the Dean’s List
Spoiler alert: This bye week check-in is going to be overwhelmingly positive.
t.co
That Champaign Room piece is a breath of fresh air after years of downers. However, the Pulp Fiction reference to Winston Wolf:
Coach Bret Bielema is like The Wolf from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. He came to Illinois with a job in mind. Speed and efficiency were the expectations of a hungry fanbase. And Coach B delivered on that promise even faster than the astronomical expectations speculated that he would.
reminds me of the Wolf's admonition to Jules and Vincent after they clean up a certain mess in the interior of their car resulting from an accidentally discharged gun, and their colleague Jimmie is admiring the thoroughness of the job. I'd embed the video but the moderators might ban me. The quote I'm thinking of begins "Well, let's not start..." Basically "we're not out of the woods quite yet." This entire clip on YouTube is a perfect metaphor for what Bret and his staff inherited and have accomplished so far
I'm keeping his caution in mind because, as a longtime Illini football fan, while I do believe things are different this time, we've still got five regular season games left. I take nothing for granted. But I do believe we'll beat Michigan.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
My response to this is a quote from The Wolf which I dare not print here.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Oh shoot, I should have read the whole thing lol.
Neale Stoner Fan Club
Tailgreat
- Chiraq
loved The Wire reference! Beat Nebraska!
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
The 2022 Illini are on the Dean’s List
Spoiler alert: This bye week check-in is going to be overwhelmingly positive.
That Champaign Room piece is a breath of fresh air after years of downers. However, the Pulp Fiction reference to Winston Wolf:
Coach Bret Bielema is like The Wolf from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. He came to Illinois with a job in mind. Speed and efficiency were the expectations of a hungry fanbase. And Coach B delivered on that promise even faster than the astronomical expectations speculated that he would.
reminds me of the Wolf's admonition to Jules and Vincent after they clean up a certain mess in the interior of their car resulting from an accidentally discharged gun, and their colleague Jimmie is admiring the thoroughness of the job. I'd embed the video but the moderators might ban me. The quote I'm thinking of begins "Well, let's not start..." Basically "we're not out of the woods quite yet." This entire clip on YouTube is a perfect metaphor for what Bret and his staff inherited and have accomplished so far
I'm keeping his caution in mind because, as a longtime Illini football fan, while I do believe things are different this time, we've still got five regular season games left. I take nothing for granted. But I do believe we'll beat Michigan.
Quinton , that's a great cup of coffee.......BTW , I hear you and your wife are Illini fanatic's.........................
I also use the Winston Wolf Admonition as a frequent go-to when enthusiasm threatens to get out of hand.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Illini fans woulda been satisfied with some Tim Beckman/Lovie Smith freeze-dried Taster's Choice. Bret's springin' the serious gourmet s**t on us!
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Henceforth to be denoted in Loyalty shorthand as "the WWA."
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Top 5 on my bucket list..........having an afternoon with BU and BB talkin the talk over pizza and adult beverages.........
Every one of these pressers with BB or BU fires me up so much ........so very much........Now , I have to fire up some Heady Betty to chill out .........
I really really do.........................
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
The 2022 Illini are on the Dean’s List
Spoiler alert: This bye week check-in is going to be overwhelmingly positive.
That Champaign Room piece is a breath of fresh air after years of downers. However, the Pulp Fiction reference to Winston Wolf:
Coach Bret Bielema is like The Wolf from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. He came to Illinois with a job in mind. Speed and efficiency were the expectations of a hungry fanbase. And Coach B delivered on that promise even faster than the astronomical expectations speculated that he would.
reminds me of the Wolf's admonition to Jules and Vincent after they clean up a certain mess in the interior of their car resulting from an accidentally discharged gun, and their colleague Jimmie is admiring the thoroughness of the job. I'd embed the video but the moderators might ban me. The quote I'm thinking of begins "Well, let's not start..." Basically "we're not out of the woods quite yet." This entire clip on YouTube is a perfect metaphor for what Bret and his staff inherited and have accomplished so far
I'm keeping his caution in mind because, as a longtime Illini football fan, while I do believe things are different this time, we've still got five regular season games left. I take nothing for granted. But I do believe we'll beat Michigan.
That Champaign Room article might be the best thing I've ever read in my entire life. I'm guzzling orange kool aid now.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
As I have mentioned before, I lived in Iowa City for many years and most of my friends are Hawkeyes fans (including one who lives in Omaha...), so I have developed a bit more of a dislike for Nebraska fans and their cockiness than most. With that said, it has been kind of hilarious being back (in Iowa City) for Thanksgiving every year and seeing Iowa just utterly dominate the recent series with Nebraska, driving Nebby's fans insane . The thought of the Fighting Illini winning three straight vs. Nebraska and two straight in Lincoln is absolutely awesome ... and the fact that we will be nationally ranked playing at 2:30 pm on ABC or ESPN would make a beatdown so much sweeter.
Let's do this!
. The thought of the Fighting Illini winning three straight vs. Nebraska and two straight in Lincoln is absolutely awesome ... and the fact that we will be nationally ranked playing at 2:30 pm on ABC or ESPN would make a beatdown so much sweeter.Let's do this!
I was told there would be no math.
that was a great article. Appreciate the link. Loved the Pulp Fiction & the Wire references and I definitely agree with the author's last line. "...just enjoy the ride"The 2022 Illini are on the Dean’s List
Spoiler alert: This bye week check-in is going to be overwhelmingly positive.
That Champaign Room piece is a breath of fresh air after years of downers. However, the Pulp Fiction reference to Winston Wolf:
Coach Bret Bielema is like The Wolf from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. He came to Illinois with a job in mind. Speed and efficiency were the expectations of a hungry fanbase. And Coach B delivered on that promise even faster than the astronomical expectations speculated that he would.
reminds me of the Wolf's admonition to Jules and Vincent after they clean up a certain mess in the interior of their car resulting from an accidentally discharged gun, and their colleague Jimmie is admiring the thoroughness of the job. I'd embed the video but the moderators might ban me. The quote I'm thinking of begins "Well, let's not start..." Basically "we're not out of the woods quite yet." This entire clip on YouTube is a perfect metaphor for what Bret and his staff inherited and have accomplished so far
I'm keeping his caution in mind because, as a longtime Illini football fan, while I do believe things are different this time, we've still got five regular season games left. I take nothing for granted. But I do believe we'll beat Michigan.
Hell yes I will. Been way too damn long since we've been able to say that.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Someone please find that GIF of the weeping Nebraska-fan child in the stands at Folsom Field in 2001 when Colorado beat the living he!! out them 62-36. It was shock and awe worthy of Conan the Barbarian.As I have mentioned before, I lived in Iowa City for many years and most of my friends are Hawkeyes fans (including one who lives in Omaha...), so I have developed a bit more of a dislike for Nebraska fans and their cockiness than most. With that said, it has been kind of hilarious being back (in Iowa City) for Thanksgiving every year and seeing Iowa just utterly dominate the recent series with Nebraska, driving Nebby's fans insane
Let's do this!
As I have mentioned before, I lived in Iowa City for many years and most of my friends are Hawkeyes fans (including one who lives in Omaha...), so I have developed a bit more of a dislike for Nebraska fans and their cockiness than most. With that said, it has been kind of hilarious being back (in Iowa City) for Thanksgiving every year and seeing Iowa just utterly dominate the recent series with Nebraska, driving Nebby's fans insane
Let's do this!
In my experience, the average Nebraska fan is approximately 1000x less obnoxious, less cocky and nicer than the average Iowa fan.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Obviously, my experience is quite different, haha. I feel like Nebraska fans are nice in person (from what I have heard), but their online fan base is really elitist and delusional and kind of nasty.
If you assume that they're going to lose to Michigan, this game represents Nebraska's best chance to have a "big" win. I'm thinking they'll be particularly pumped for it.
Also, you have to figure that this is a good week for a new coach to bring in some new things that he didn't have time to prepare for in other weeks. So I expect we'll see some things from them that we haven't yet this season.
Also, you have to figure that this is a good week for a new coach to bring in some new things that he didn't have time to prepare for in other weeks. So I expect we'll see some things from them that we haven't yet this season.
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