Illini vs Minnesota Openthread: Don't stop us now
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 10:15 AM CST
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Illinois Fighting Illini at Minnesota Golden Gophers, Nov 7, 2009 11:00 AM CST
Now that we have made believers out of everyone again, it is time to actually follow up a win with another win. Lucky(?) for us we are going up against an equally streaky and bi-polar team in Minnesota. Tim Brewster may have a giant football shaped locker room, but we have heart, grit, stick-to-it-iveness and many other sports cliches on our side.
Just remember the philosophy of the day is run run run and then a high % pass. It worked two years ago, and hopefully it will work again today. Also Corey Liuget sitting on Adam Weber wouldn't hurt either,
Enough talk though, FOOTBALL.
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Will the real Fighting Illini please stand up?
Where did this team come from? What a damn good first half! Too bad about Juice though.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So i had some internet problems...
what did i miss? boring game huh?
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 12:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jason Ford, Justin Green, Mikel Leshoure
suddenly we have powerful and fast running backs coming out of our ass.
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 12:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
So, I take back all of my criticism of Ron Zook just looking for a spark for this team
because this team is completely on fire right now. white hot and engulfed in flames
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 12:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't take it all back. This team played like total bullshit for the first half of the season.
It’s not all his fault, but he had a team to win with and didn’t.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Zook must have given them one helluva halftime speech last week is all I can say.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 12:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
in other news,
Iowa is without Stanzi the manzi, do the dreams of a Big Ten national championship die in the cornfields of Iowa?
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 12:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Unless they have a pile of four-leaf clover on their side of the field.
That’s the problem with just barely winning games, sooner or later you’re not gonna pull one out.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I predict a 2 point win on the last play of the game
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't suprise me a bit.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
so um yeah
terry hawthorne is about the best thing that has ever happened to this team. its kind of unreal
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
look at charest out there
making huge passes in the face of the blitz. the one thing we have not been able to do since last year’s western michigan game.
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so minnesota is trying to run the wildcat
and it has officially jumped the shark
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so clay nurse is good.
along with corey liuget, i am happy with where this dline is.
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can we say
“OWNED”?!
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well there is a TD for Minny
illini still up by more than 2 scores
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well that sucks!
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Charest looks like a freshman.
He does really good, then looks not so much.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so we need to hold them to a field goal
or really bleed the clock and score next possesion
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
dline did not look ready for that for some reason
gotta get a much better push
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This ain't looking so good.
Minnesota woke up.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright
only up by 4/3 this team must score on the next possession
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Let's just hope Charest can put it together next time out.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright then
backs up against the wall now. lets see a good solid drive to take the wind out of their sails
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah alot of pressure on him
especially since he has so little actual play experience prior to today
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
anyone watching this iowa game? im so conflictedi want them to win this. its good for the big ten but they are iowa
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and eddie mcgee
is a great WR all of the sudden
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha, no, the illini are up by 3 in the 4th
whats the score on the NW Iowa game?
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
These guys are almost clutch, ya know?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 1:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
17-10 nw. iowa has the ball with 1:31 left on like thier own 35
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 1:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
illinois game isnt on tv so i have to watch is
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 1:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow, jason ford looked like a super ball on that play
big bounce back
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 1:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i guess thats the downside for living in iowa
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 1:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
And we have a heartbeat folks!
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alot of sad people will be seen around the state of iowa this week
now they are playing for “just” the rose bowl
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well it looks like it finally caught up with iowa
there will be no MNC Big Ten representative
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Man was that wide open.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
dude what if by some miracle we make a bowl game. its possible…EXTREMELY unlikely but cant help but think about it
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 2:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
take it one week at a time dude
i still see a top 5 cincy team sitting on our schedule
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
yeah i know. still the thought is there and i cant get rid of it and i like to dream.
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 2:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
so seeing as i cannot watch this game. hows charest looking. numbers look sharp
by jumpshot86 on Nov 7, 2009 2:08 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh well that doesnt help matters
blocked punt, game most definitely not over
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WELL SHIT!!!!!!!!!!
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, but there was nothing else that would suffice for that crap play.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How close do we have to get for our kicker to actually make a field goal?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Charest is the player of the game.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i dont wven want to think about that
just run the ball into the ground and take the clock with it
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and that is the game folks
once again with the illini, it is never ever a dull moment.
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
but hey a win is a win is a win
and we will take our first winning streak in what feels like 10 years
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Feels good, don't it?
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
it does, even if it means we are just spoiling another team's season
enjoy that Brewster, let it sink in
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I bet the field goal unit gets some extra work after that last play.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
alright, a quick reaction post soon, full write up will be up tomorrow at some point
also don’t forget, exhibition game against quincy tomorrow afternoon. HTTO will be there once again, come on down and enjoy some basketball, while we try not to get lemoyned
by Joe Kutsunis on Nov 7, 2009 2:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"Win another game, and it's called a WINNING STREAK.
“It HAS happened before.”
I knew things were going to go well when I saw Jason Ford’s first run. From the 20, he goes to the 24 and turns some dude facing him up into mush . . . dude landed on his FACE! 17-yard run . . . and momentum early.
Dude is a fucking HORSE!
Had to hang on for dear life, but that was fun to watch.
One day, David Backes and Albert Pujols will combine forces to become the most awesome piece of violent force known to man.
by Donut King on Nov 7, 2009 2:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful baseball movie reference to a fellow VEBer.
You're the fail to my win?
"There is not a better feeling in the whole world than knowing that you are the best team in both leagues."- Bob Forsch on winning the 1982 World Series.
by MaytheForschbewithyou on Nov 7, 2009 2:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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