That game was on Thanksgiving, postponed because of the Kennedy assassination. Listened on the radio at my uncles house in Sesser.
That game was on Thanksgiving, postponed because of the Kennedy assassination. Listened on the radio at my uncles house in Sesser.
Looks like the deck is also free on Saturdays?And if you get lazy, there is a bus that runs from the garage at university and Goodwin down Goodwin to gregory (stops at the ceramics building just north of green) which then proceeds almost directly to the stadium (east side along 4th st). It's $2 with the return trip included
I think attendance is going to start climbing. People are jumping on the bandwagon. its a shame the Michigan game is on the road but anything is possible.
1999 Kittner and crew win 35-29. Beat the GOAT - Tom Brady- Illinois was down 27-7 with 6 minutes to go in Q3.
1993 Johnny Johnson / Simeon Rice leads 2nd half comeback in Ann Arbor 24-21
I know that most of Butkus's awards were at center and, thus, the announcer here refers to him in that manner but I remember him much more as a linebacker.
I'd really like to see a stripe-out on a national attention game, but the problem with doing it at Illinois in November is that not enough people have orange jackets to make the orange sections look strong. Maybe next year when we open the B1G home schedule, on Sep. 16th, against Penn State would be a good time to dial up stripe-the-stadium.I was just thinking it is surprising that they have not had a "stripe-out" announced for either Michigan State or Purdue. I don't love (or hate) that gimmick, but it still surprises me, lol.
Oh! What a Lovely War! playing at the CO-ED. Don't recall that one but what a perfect backdrop for a (ahem) demonstration.
Yep it isLooks like the deck is also free on Saturdays?
Bielema is here for the duration.When Bielema was hired, I was cautiously optimistic. But in the back of my mind I was doubtful he could turn this program around given the complete hole it was in. In the second season, in what was expected to be a step BACK from last season, he has wildly exceeded any and all expectations I had. We are very fortunate to have him as a coach, connecting with our players the way he is. He comes across as absolutely genuine in his appreciation for the position he is in. Recruits and their families have to be taking notice of this. Again, we are very fortunate he is leading the program and has assembled the staff that he has; if we are able to hold on to him for several years we will be extremely happy with our program for many years to come!
We tailgate across for Grange Grove each game but... if I were looking for free parking I'd think about parking at or near the Campbell Alumni Center. MTD picks up from there (and several other spots) for $2 transport to Memorial Stadium. https://mtd.org/maps-and-schedules/routes/280-transport-urbana/ Dunno if that helps the guy that originally asked. Parking at Campbell is limited but free on weekends.That’s what we do too. It’s 1.7 miles each way and there’s no pre or post game traffic whatsoever. Swing thru Campustown in one direction and down the Quad the other. Lots of parking options if you enjoy a walk.
When Bielema was hired, I was cautiously optimistic. But in the back of my mind I was doubtful he could turn this program around given the complete hole it was in. In the second season, in what was expected to be a step BACK from last season, he has wildly exceeded any and all expectations I had. We are very fortunate to have him as a coach, connecting with our players the way he is. He comes across as absolutely genuine in his appreciation for the position he is in. Recruits and their families have to be taking notice of this. Again, we are very fortunate he is leading the program and has assembled the staff that he has; if we are able to hold on to him for several years we will be extremely happy with our program for many years to come!
If so, he very likely will become the Barry Alvarez of Illinois, resurrecting a moribund program and radically altering its trajectory for the long term.Bielema is here for the duration.
Bielema's interview here is a must-watch. I'm completely impressed with him as a CEO, football coach, and person. I wasn't thrilled when he was hired, mostly because of a few headlines/perceptions from his past. But I'm very happy that I was completely wrong about him; he's the most complete coach/human being we've had in the job in my lifetime. And I'm guessing he's developed much as a coach and person over the past couple decades. I like to think I'm a bit better person than I was 20 years ago, and I'm thinking Bielema would say that about himself also.
if you havent got tix yet GET EM. This program deserves our support!Looks like 82 seats left for Saturday.
We seem to have caught the perfect sweet spot of him having chilled out a bit after becoming a husband and father and reaching age 50 but losing none of his hunger (literally or figuratively ) or his edge.I wasn't thrilled when he was hired, mostly because of a few headlines/perceptions from his past.
I am getting ahead of myself. I would like Lunney to unleash the deep passing game against MSU.
Sooner or later somebody will get smart and put 8 guys in the box to stop our running game.
Lets do more play action and hit Bryant and Hightower deep. They have shown great speed and pass catching ability.
I wish Isiah success but until he cuts out the turnovers its hard to call his number.
I have lots of orange, but also blue, and grey with orange and/or blue!Wait. You guys buy clothes that aren't orange???
And they even opened the restricted view seats for the first time in how long? Those went quick! Now they need to get something going for the Purdue game--way too many seats still available for such a big one!Looks like 82 seats left for Saturday.