Pregame: Illinois vs Northwestern, Saturday, November 25th, 2:30pm CT, BTN

pruman91 · Nov 25, 2023

Ander1345 said:
Didn't he announce Paddock as the starter after Iowa game?

I guess I missed it.......I figured JP , but we all know about the " practice " performance figures in with BB's decisions..........I need to listen to BB's presser just above this post.......I really really do.................

Dkayak · Nov 25, 2023

Ander1345 said:
Didn't he announce Paddock as the starter after Iowa game?

That’s what I recall, midweek?

Ander1345 · Nov 25, 2023

pruman91 said:
I guess I missed it.......I figured JP , but we all know about the " practice " performance figures in with BB's decisions..........I need to listen to BB's presser just above this post.......I really really do.................

Eh, Bret knows how to use gamesmanship within the rules so perhaps there's some grains of salt to be mindful of... but it's not like Luke was playing horrendous he just got hurt.

pruman91 · Nov 25, 2023

Ander1345 said:
Eh, Bret knows how to use gamesmanship within the rules so perhaps there's some grains of salt to be mindful of... but it's not like Luke was playing horrendous he just got hurt.

Also , I forgot about today's game being Senior Day.......So , I guess that solves my question.....Thanks to all the sleuth's who responded.....I really really mean that.................

DeonThomas · Nov 25, 2023

SescIllini said:
According to footballs, Coleman, Tip Reiman, and Isiah Williams gone.

I sorta need to hear all of these decisions from BB. Newton and Randolph have presumably made their official decisions (per BB), but I think anything else is still speculation.

On that topic, does anyone have a definitive list of which of these 25 "seniors" still have eligibility next season?

Orangeandbrew · Nov 25, 2023

Starting to sink in that this is the last time we see Johnny Newton in the Orange and Blue. He’s been such a fun one to watch.

Kendall Gill’s Uncle · Nov 25, 2023

RML said:
So many of our games decided by who gets the ball last. It would be fitting for this game to be a double switcheroo: they get a last minute score to take the lead, but we nonetheless get another miracle drive for a last second field goal. (Stay strong, Robert.)
Not saying I want to give up the lead late, just saying it would be so this season.

I would like to beat them by two touchdowns. My heart and emotions are done with these close games.

KnoxIllini2 · Nov 25, 2023

Orangeandbrew said:
Starting to sink in that this is the last time we see Johnny Newton in the Orange and Blue. He’s been such a fun one to watch.

I mean, I’m not ruling out he doesn’t play for Chicago or Denver.

cuillini · Nov 25, 2023

KnoxIllini2 said:
I mean, I’m not ruling out he doesn’t play for Chicago or Denver.

Chargers could use him too.

phats22 · Nov 25, 2023

Prediction - win for the good guys and JP lights NW up

Also, as frustrating as parts I'd this season has been, I really want to see them okay one more game!!

Orangeandbrew · Nov 25, 2023

KnoxIllini2 said:
I mean, I’m not ruling out he doesn’t play for Chicago or Denver.

I wouldn’t wish that on anybody

band camp · Nov 25, 2023

NW has given up the most sacks in the B1G. Johnny and co feast today.
Secondary has me worried though. Especially fourth quarter.

illiniE · Nov 25, 2023

IlliniInBuckeyeState said:
Final Memorial Stadium Sellout Watch of the season. Thanks for following along with me this year. While attendance was more encouraging this season, we're still searching for our first official sellout crowd since 2016. Hopefully that comes in 2024.

The ticket tracker for Northwestern tomorrow is showing 41,378 tickets sold. That is an increase of only 215 since Tuesday's update. I expect the official announced attendance to be slightly higher, though I'm sure there will be more no-shows than usual for those that have tickets to the game. My official guess: 42,878.

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Expect a lot of no shows. I cannot make the game and my 30 yard line tickets remain unsold on Seatgeek with a $10 price.