Pregame: Illinois vs Mississippi State, Monday, January 2nd, 11:00am CT, ESPN2
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Wonder if the team wears their ‘gray ghosts’ uniform. Sounds like a pirate if that will be a theme.
Mississippi State is promoting DC Zach Arnett to full time coach
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Sources: Miss. St. to turn to DC Arnett as coach
Mississippi State will name defensive coordinator Zach Arnett its new head coach, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel, with the school opting to keep the hire in-house after Mike Leach's death earlier this week.
OnlyOrange
- Belleville, IL
Good question - IMO, in a bowl game (and I think we'll be the only one on TV for an hour), I hope we go as heavy orange as possible. Rock the brand.
Neidermeyer
- Faber College
A skull and cross bones sticker on the back of the helmet would work. Or an ML patch?
I thought I saw they were doing a Jolly Roger sticker on the helmet.
He was already dying and would be dead four weeks later.
Please, never wear those again.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
yea, those look like pajamas
December 11 - I have not seen anything more recent.
.......Illinois practiced for the third time Saturday before its annual year-end banquet at the IHotel in Champaign. Several Illini will likely face opt-out decisions, most notably potential first round draft pick Devon Witherspoon. He was rated the 24th-best prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft by Mel Kiper Jr. this week. Both senior captains Alex Palczewski and Sydney Brown said they will respect whatever decision their teammates make, with even Brown thinking about sitting out.
“It’s extremely hard because I don’t want to be selfish,” Sydney Brown said. “I’m a captain of this team and there’s nothing I want more than to do than to be here for this program and the guys on this team. I’d do anything for this program and I don’t feel like I’ve made a selfish decision yet. At the end of the day I’ve got to do what’s best for me.”.....
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.......Illinois practiced for the third time Saturday before its annual year-end banquet at the IHotel in Champaign. Several Illini will likely face opt-out decisions, most notably potential first round draft pick Devon Witherspoon. He was rated the 24th-best prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft by Mel Kiper Jr. this week. Both senior captains Alex Palczewski and Sydney Brown said they will respect whatever decision their teammates make, with even Brown thinking about sitting out.
“It’s extremely hard because I don’t want to be selfish,” Sydney Brown said. “I’m a captain of this team and there’s nothing I want more than to do than to be here for this program and the guys on this team. I’d do anything for this program and I don’t feel like I’ve made a selfish decision yet. At the end of the day I’ve got to do what’s best for me.”.....
Sitkowski to end playing career at bowl game, several Illini weighing opt-out decisions
CHAMPAIGN (WCIA) — Illinois quarterback Art Sitkowski will suit up in his last college football game at the ReliaQuest Bowl. Illini head coach Bret Bielema said the fifth-year player will not…
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pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Speaking of bowl games , I just spent an enjoyable hour watching the 12/29/2010 Texas Bowl victory over the baylor bears and rg3...........
Plenty of familiar names and performances which brought a smile to my face , as did the 38-14 win...........
I hope we can get another bowl win this season and add to the rise of Illini FB.........LET'S GO ILLINI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plenty of familiar names and performances which brought a smile to my face , as did the 38-14 win...........
I hope we can get another bowl win this season and add to the rise of Illini FB.........LET'S GO ILLINI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Remember being extremely hyped for Milines and then he was just gone from the team after fizzling.
Neale Stoner Fan Club
Tailgreat
- Chiraq
he ended up going D2 at Colorado State-Pueblo https://gothunderwolves.com/sports/football/roster/darius-millines/1446
His last victory, tainted, however, by two uncalled late hits on Eason bringing Kris Jenner to infamy with two passes thrown for two interceptions.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
yea, the refs had their thumb on the scale for Bear Bryant in that game. I recall watching it. Pretty sure it was a Wed night. Two good buddies of mine went to Memphis via train and froze there butts off there. Wasnt the temps there in low-mid 20's that night ?
rifraf
- Glenarm, IL
Yes, I was at that game with my brother and 2 friends. Drove there from Illinois. Froze our b***s off. Very damp and cold. We went down for some refreshments before the game and saw the limo pull up with BB. He and some attendants walked right passed us. He looked very ill. I believe he passed shortly after this game was played. And yes, two obvious late hits on Eason when the team was driving toward a touchdown. Followed by an interception which changed the outcome of the game. The luck of the Illini.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Really hard to predict what could happen. Coaching changes on both teams and players sitting out. Either or both teams could look very different than they did during the regular season. I’m not much of a betting person, but I wouldn’t want to put any money on this game.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Bowls are kinda going back to the glorified exhibitions they were back in the old old days.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I think it was Matt Stevens that called it a glorified spring practice game. I’d agree except there is enough money on the table that it has to be worth the fans attention.
And the players care, except the ones that opt out.
Mississippi State alum here. State will be fired up for the game for sure. OTOH, we always enjoyed Coach Bilema (?) when he was at Arkansas, always thought he was somewhat of a character as well. He seemed to have bad luck at Arky and lost a lot of games that could have gone either way. Looking forward to a good competive game and agree it could go either way. It may be one of the more entertaining bowl games. Good luck.
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