Like I said I don't feel that way and I don't ever think it's a waste of time or money to see the Illini play in any sport. But I do think there are a good number of fans that do feel that way. Then throw in a 2, 3 or 4 hour drive or more and I can understand that sentiment.
Pregame: Illinois vs Purdue, Saturday, November 12th, 11:00am CT, ESPN2
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After a day to soak it all in, I cannot wait for the Purdue game and get this bad taste out of my mouth. We aren't in this position enough to give up, or let our team down as fans. We can all pinpoint several things that went wrong yesterday. I'm inclined to say that MSU caught a lot of breaks, and was was darn lucky to come away with a W.
This upcoming Saturday's weather in Champaign looks like a high of 38 and low of 21, so it will be typical November Big Ten weather. I think we will come out victorious. If we don't, then we never deserved to go to Indy. The coaches and players have to want it more than Purdue. I sure want it. Iowa's defense is similar to ours, so just follow the same scheme that they just used to shut down their offense.
Win 2 of the last 3 (in my head 3 of 3 is not realistic, but I'm all for it). That's all. The Citrus Bowl or ReliaQuest Bowl is within reach. Let's do this.
We love no other so let our motto be......Victory, Illinois.....Varsity!!!
This upcoming Saturday's weather in Champaign looks like a high of 38 and low of 21, so it will be typical November Big Ten weather. I think we will come out victorious. If we don't, then we never deserved to go to Indy. The coaches and players have to want it more than Purdue. I sure want it. Iowa's defense is similar to ours, so just follow the same scheme that they just used to shut down their offense.
Win 2 of the last 3 (in my head 3 of 3 is not realistic, but I'm all for it). That's all. The Citrus Bowl or ReliaQuest Bowl is within reach. Let's do this.
We love no other so let our motto be......Victory, Illinois.....Varsity!!!
Dan
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Win next Saturday against Purdue and special season back on track!
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
BEAT PURDUE.
The line has moved to ILL -6. People are still putting money on the good guys.
Illini4Chief
- TENNESSEE
IT'S Senior Day Vs Purdue.......don't ruin a happy day for our Seniors......COME ON !!!!
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Just arrived home from a weekend out-of-town wedding. Debating whether or not to watch the game I have on Tivo.
I've thus far read nothing about the MSU game except for a brief summary. Haven't even yet watched the highlights (lowlights). Sounds like the Offense was a bit sloppy and particularly ineffective in the red zone.
Curious -- why does the DIA owe us?
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Amen!!
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Agree with this. If we were going to lose one our first two games in November, we chose the right game.
get tix!!!
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
Not an expert and I’m not going off of any intel in particular, but my guess is 5k fewer than the Michigan State game.
I'm debating on going to Purdue game. I know I should but hour drive, 30 degree weather vs watching game in my recliner, under a blanket in my sweats. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh
Beat PURDUE!!! And pray they don't fake a bunch of injuries during the game.
Slightly spurned fanbase. 11AM start. Cold, 37 and (oh God) breezy. I think one fairly low-key point with this past week was that it was Dad's Weekend, which it is not this weekend.
I'm thinking 10k less... Hoping for 48,000.
Shhhhh, we’re hoping nobody notices.
Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day wouldn't be enough to draw people in?
In our 2 loses this season there have been a few similarities
1. D line could not get consistent pressure
2. Could not get momentum. Either a penalty or an unforced error on our part
3. Bad special teams play
4. The ball bounce seems to favor the other team
5. Questionable calls by refs
6. Questionable offense play calling
7. A QB playing one of their best games of the season
Some of these factors we can control others we have to play harder than the other team to make our own luck while playing smart
We can win this one and need to forget about last week
1. D line could not get consistent pressure
2. Could not get momentum. Either a penalty or an unforced error on our part
3. Bad special teams play
4. The ball bounce seems to favor the other team
5. Questionable calls by refs
6. Questionable offense play calling
7. A QB playing one of their best games of the season
Some of these factors we can control others we have to play harder than the other team to make our own luck while playing smart
We can win this one and need to forget about last week
Captain 14
- The Last Best Place
Exactly......eyes forward please
As you sat out of the wind in your cozy and warm house you were disappointed that more students didn’t want to sit in the end zone with 40-50 mph gusts of wind hitting them in the face all afternoon? Why didn’t you go?
If nothing else go for the seniors. Show your support for the team.
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