Pregame: Illinois vs Ohio State, Saturday, October 11th, 11:00am CT, FOX
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I am sure about that! I just expect more...
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
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Is there a way that I can do this too? I think that I would like to forget the IU game. I do think a win Saturday, by any margin would certainly help.
16%? Just do it.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
I was there and remember that game well. Illinois jumped out to a 14-0 lead then Ohio State proceeded to score the next 28. Illinois then scored two touchdowns to tie it at 28 before Chris White won it with a FG as time ran out.
You had to be there if you wanted to see it live. Illinois couldn’t be on live television that year because of NCAa probation. It was broadcast on tape delay later that night with local announcers.
Scary comment right there!
All along I’ve been worried about our DB’s showing up, taking for granted that our offense would find a way to score 30+……starting to sense that I need to rethink the latter.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
lol. I was at that game. When the Illini blocked that punt early and scored a TD off of it (right in front of where I was sitting) I had a feeling it would be our day. OSU's starting QB struggled and then they brought in the third-string QB, some guy named Craig Krenzel, in the 2H. He'd turn out to be OK in the end, and in fact had a lot of passing yardage that day, but what a stroke of luck that Bellisari was a complete idiot and got suspended the day before the game.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
RIP to the no-brainer idea of putting temp bleachers in front for this huge game. 
What could have been!!
What could have been!!
Captain
- The Last Best Place
That 1985 panoramic frames out at an impressive 42"w x 10"h. Someone might know for sure and the memory is clouded by many things here -- but I thought the camera used for this panoramic was decades old, possibly the same one used in 1924 for the MS dedication, and taken from virtually the same vantage point.
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Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I think I was there. It was my first year in the fraternity/sorority block, so I may not have been fully sober or focused. I am sure that I enjoyed it though.
MDchicago
- Lake Norman NC
They say everyone should learn something new everyday, and today I learned that in the beginning the Illiibuck "trophy" was a live 50 year old, 25 pound snapping turtle purchased from a Columbus pet store, apparently the brainchild of junior honorary societies from both schools (Bucket and Dipper at OSU and Atius-Sachem at Illinois).
From OSU sources, the turtle was mistreated in the hands of a couple Illinois fraternities (after the UI zoology dept declined to take possession) before passing away within a couple of years (in 1926), followed by the more sensible choice to get a wooden trophy Link (last part of story).
Same...too much bota.
Does anyone know why they blocked the street for trucks to come drop something off?RIP to the no-brainer idea of putting temp bleachers in front for this huge game.
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altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
It was in Columbus. I hope you would have remembered the drive from Champaign if not the game!
I still don't really understand what happened. Ignorance is bliss and to me it’s nothing more than the “1” in 5-1.
Just think about the win vs USC the week after
blackdog
- Champaign
BNK equipment. Same as before USC.
Shief
- Champaign Area
Know something we don't? Are they working on the internet or some of the smaller projects during this week?RIP to the no-brainer idea of putting temp bleachers in front for this huge game.
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I agree that I'd like to see the SEZ filled in with temp seats for a few years, and then see what get built long term.
Unfortunately, that guy isn't coming back. Maybe the MI could incorporate some basic choreography vaguely reminiscent of what Chief used to perform, with moves simple and fun enough for spectators to adopt it and dance along? Anything would be an improvement of what the MI does now, which is a six-times-a-year reminder that something great is missing.
Just as it does today, in 2007, the Ohio State had the #1 team defense in the country. Eight of their eleven starters went on to play in the NFL.
And yet, an unranked Illini squad with a worse coaching staff than it has now beat the Ohio State at the Horseshoe. Anything can happen. In Bret I Trust.
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Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Definitely not, just being a well-earned pessimist when it comes to the DIA addressing the Horseshoe or picking good uniforms to wear.
Plus, as was posted, most seem confident it was for Big Noon Kickoff returning.Regarding this part of your post, I was at a game last year (think it was MSU) and at one point when the game was still in question there was me and like one other guy in the next section over standing and cheering on a 2nd down while on defense.
Real recognized real as we acknowledged each other, but it was still a bit disappointing because nobody else was into it.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Love your message and I support it fully, but to get that result ... we'll need a similarly perfect performance! D has to step up with some huge takeaways ... our defense had 3 interceptions and 1 forced fumble that OSU recovered on that day in 2007. I have total confidence Luke can keep us in this one if the defense provides enough reason for hope!!Just as it does today, in 2007, the Ohio State had the #1 team defense in the country. Eight of their eleven starters went on to play in the NFL.
And yet, an unranked Illini squad with a worse coaching staff than it has now beat the Ohio State at the Horseshoe. Anything can happen. In Bret I Trust.
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