I remember the tune, but not who did it. I remember Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets did a Jan & Dean workup "The fighting Illini in Pasadena" and another local band called Rathskeller did "Get Ready" (Rare Earth) with Illini themed lyrics
Your first Illini FB game you attended in person
I remember the tune, but not who did it. I remember Captain Rat and the Blind Rivets did a Jan & Dean workup "The fighting Illini in Pasadena" and another local band called Rathskeller did "Get Ready" (Rare Earth) with Illini themed lyrics
Another fun find while searching for "The 80's belong to the Illini". Entertaining read.
http://twib.me/syndication/i-hate-you-rick-neuheisel/
http://twib.me/syndication/i-hate-you-rick-neuheisel/
frankfortillini
- Frankfort, IL
'79 Navy game - was only 5 years old. Still pissed we lost.
The Illini version of "Get Ready" is the one I remember..."and in the 80s it will be the Orange & Blue, so get ready...get ready" (or something like that).
I spent a bit of time Googling and can't find any mention of the song (did find several references to the band though).
Thanks Illinimobile!
MoCoMdIllini
- Montgomery County, Maryland
It was back in1989 against The Ohio State. We smoked em good that day.
I think my first game was Oct 16, 1999, homecoming that year. I went with my parents, who are both alum. But I had to look that up. I remember enjoying the experience, but I don't remember anything about the game.
The first game I remember specifically was the opening game of the 2004 season, my freshman year at UI, against Florida A&M. It was a truly dominating performance and, not yet a college football fan, I didn't understand the significant gap between the programs. I thought the team was destined for greatness.
I would go on to attend nearly every home football game during my three years at the University, and was blessed with but one home conference win (against Indiana in 2004). 2007 would have been the reward for my three years of misery, but I graduated early.
The first game I remember specifically was the opening game of the 2004 season, my freshman year at UI, against Florida A&M. It was a truly dominating performance and, not yet a college football fan, I didn't understand the significant gap between the programs. I thought the team was destined for greatness.
I would go on to attend nearly every home football game during my three years at the University, and was blessed with but one home conference win (against Indiana in 2004). 2007 would have been the reward for my three years of misery, but I graduated early.
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
I was at that game. That was the game the official fell over dead. Having seen the way he dropped, like a tree face first if a tree had a face, it was really weird when the crowd cheered as he was taken off the field.
My first game was the 0-0 tie vs. Northwestern in 1978. Pretty appropriate start to life as an Illini fan.
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
Wow, never heard about that before. 83 was the first Illini football season I really remember. Had to look it up: UPI story
Stevegarbs
- Mokena, IL
Hmm, I think I have to amend my original post as now I recall being at the game where the official died. I had that one in my head as being in the 1983 season and not 1982. Guess I attended two games my freshman year. :huh:
My first game was in Nov. 1962, last game of the season vs. MSU: Illini had broken a two-year losing streak three games previously vs. Purdue. Won this one 7-6. Dick Butkus dominated MSU's All American center, including disruption of place-kicking attempts. Illini had the ball as time was running out, and the starters were doing summersaults coming off of the field as subs replaced them. (FYI, have read forums since BTFF days, but hate to post...)
HoustonIllini
- Houston, TX
The magical season of '83 - first game was Sept. 17, '83, a 17-0 win over Stanford. I had student season tickets, and didn't miss a game that year. And what a year it was . . . .
For a vet just out of the service, what an introduction to big time college and college football. An affliction and love affair that has lasted ever since.
For a vet just out of the service, what an introduction to big time college and college football. An affliction and love affair that has lasted ever since.
aiwpfan
- Springfield, Il
Hadn't there been a snow storm the day before? And MSU's kicker was a bare-footed kicker?
dgcrow
- Kelso, WA
Dick Kenney. Played from 1964 through 1966. Made 19 field goals in his career and 50 extra points.
Didn't know that. It was certainly very cold. From my memory, the kicking attempts were very hurried (in one case failed to get it off?) - the defensive pressure was immediate.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
1986 - Nebraska. My first week on campus as a student. We left when it was 28-0 Nebraska.
One thing I truly miss about the pregame is when all 100+ Illini guys walked out to the hashmark or closer for the coin toss. Was really cool to see from the stands.
Wow, I got to that game when it was 21-0, 1st quarter. Ugly game.
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Illiniorange on TOS
- Los Angeles
Illinois vs Indiana Nov 14, 1981 -- I remember Indiana's white uniforms had a tinge of pink. We all joked either the whites got washed with the red socks OR they made them wear pink unis because they sucked so bad.. 
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This was mine too, but as a freshmen in my fraternity block. Had season tickets for that year and the next four. (4.5 year plan��
Great times, regardless of the team on the field.Illinir1
- Camdenton, MO
I was a Sr. at Illinois when a housemate invited me to go to my first Illini game on Oct. 18th, 1980 - Purdue 45 Illini 20
Purdue's Mark Herrmann was 24/35, 341 yds., 4 TD
Illini QB was Dave Wilson....game stats unknown, but he finished 3rd in NCAA in passing and 2nd in B1G, behind Purdue's Mark Herrmann.
After I graduated the following May ('81), I purchased season tickets for what was the 2nd season of the Mike White era and the beginning of the Illini's ascent to be the 1983 B1G champions.
This will be my 36th year as a season ticket holder. Those first three years ('81-'83) of Illini football were magical and have kept me coming back ever since.
Purdue's Mark Herrmann was 24/35, 341 yds., 4 TD
Illini QB was Dave Wilson....game stats unknown, but he finished 3rd in NCAA in passing and 2nd in B1G, behind Purdue's Mark Herrmann.
After I graduated the following May ('81), I purchased season tickets for what was the 2nd season of the Mike White era and the beginning of the Illini's ascent to be the 1983 B1G champions.
This will be my 36th year as a season ticket holder. Those first three years ('81-'83) of Illini football were magical and have kept me coming back ever since.
trevdv
- Champaign
October 27, 2007 -- Illinois vs. Ball State
Didn't see much of the game, though. It was extremely foggy that day, but there was supposed to be a plane flyover (I think it was homecoming?) prior to kickoff. So instead of calling it off the plane flew extremely low and it was one of the louder noises I've ever heard. Spooked my little cousins and we had to leave before the first quarter was over because they were crying.
Didn't see much of the game, though. It was extremely foggy that day, but there was supposed to be a plane flyover (I think it was homecoming?) prior to kickoff. So instead of calling it off the plane flew extremely low and it was one of the louder noises I've ever heard. Spooked my little cousins and we had to leave before the first quarter was over because they were crying.