IlliniBoard: Football Forum http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:00:50 -0600 5 Big 10 fan survey http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12538 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...2009/big10.html]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:17:58 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12538 And I thought Zooker was a goofy coach http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12494
4th and 2 at the 28 yard line...and the Pats go for it?

Of course, they dont get it, Manning passes to Wayne for a TD with seconds left, win the game 35-34.

There is strategy, then there is strategery. At least our going for it against OSU in 2007 it was less than a yard.

I think the Pats debut the swinging gate for extra points next week.]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:34:06 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12494 Does anyone feel betrayed? (long) http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12479 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 21:06:28 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12479 Reminder for Guenther Apologists http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12505
You see, no matter how bad the coaching is or how injured you are or how big of a bust a recruiting class is, 2 wins is usually attainable in the B10, just pick up 4 other cheap wins and you are, in most years, going bowling.]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:45:05 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12505 <![CDATA[I know it's crazy, but is anyone going to Cincinnati?]]> http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12515 Yes, the season has been a let down, but just trying to see if there are going to be any Illini Tailgaters at the UC game the day after Thanksgiving. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:53:36 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12515 <![CDATA[Illini QB Billy Garza tearing it up at A&M-Kingsville]]> http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4774
He had to compete for the starting job and got it.

Texas A&M-Kingsville senior quarterback Billy Garza hasn't played a football game in almost five years.

Not since 2003, when he completed his high school career at Brownsville Porter, has Garza set up behind center with fans in the stands.

After four frustrating seasons at Illinois, he has returned to South Texas, emerging as the starter for the Division II Javelinas going into their season opener Thursday at North Dakota.

Since then:

The Hogs boast a top ranked offense and run stopping defense. Quarterback Billy Garza (Brownsville/Porter HS) has guided the offense to an average of 463 yards per game, 16th in the nation. The passing offense has been even better averaging 312 yards per game, 11th nationally.


Texas A&M-Kingsville is 3-1

Billy Garza 4 games 997 yards 8 TD 3 INT avg. 249 yards.

Has received player of the week honors.



]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:12:58 -0500 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4774 More proof that Guenther does not really care about football http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12527 http://www.illinihq.com/news/mens_basketba..._in_the_big_ten


Are you kidding me? I understand he keeps us in the black, but you gotta spend money to make money. Oh yeah, and you have to put a good product on the field to make money, which usually requires spending money to buy out crappy coaches and hire competent ones.]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:10:40 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12527 <![CDATA[Bruce Feldman's Blog: Illinois Program]]> http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12528 6. The Illinois program:

I suspect a lot of Florida fans have relished this a little because it has not been a great season for the Zooker. A 1-6 start wasn't what a lot of experts had in mind when they touted the Illini as one of the sleeper teams to watch. Vegas loved Illinois, so did Phil Steele (19th). What was supposed to be an explosive offense led by four-year starting QB Juice Williams and a huge, athletic bunch of receivers didn't score more than 17 points in a game against any FBS program until Halloween.

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index...d_front_xxx_xxx

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:22:14 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12528 The awesome in-game DJ http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12501
I don't know about the Illini team, but I myself get more fired up than ever when they play music from a breakup scene in Dawson's Creek. What happened to ACDC, Metallica, Guns n' Roses and rap music?

We might as well play YMCA on a 4th and 1. Wait they did. Or was it Friends in Low Places, I can't remember.

Terrible.

]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:43:53 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12501 Question?? http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12511 I am attending the Fresno State game and have privileges to a pre-game event at the I hotel / Stadium Club. Where is this? What does it include? Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:39:33 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12511 I hope we lose out so Zook is toast. http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12471 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:02:23 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12471 Worst case coaching scenario http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12503
Jim Harbaugh may be the hottest coach in the country this side of Brian Kelly. He's a michigan guy. If you can win at Stanford, imagine what he can do with Mich's resources...It is possible that he could be in the Maize and blue at this time next year.

Lots of folks have front-butt getting his balloon popped at the end of the year. If so, I look for ND to make a major splash of the Jon Gruden variety or at least a run at Brian Kelly. It is possible that one of them could be coaching under touchdown Jesus at this time next year.

So, two of our recruiting rivals (one of whom is an actual rival) could take gigantic steps forward in the next 365 days and we are stuck with "Happy the Recruiting Clown" for another year.

Thoughts on the chances of this happening or can I come back in from the ledge?]]> Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:34:03 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12503 <![CDATA[Refs statement on "interception"]]> http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12490
It's no surprise, though. They basically said "we were right". Which, they weren't.

http://www.stltoday.com/blogzone/eye-on-th...in-illini-loss/

QUOTE
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Referee Dan Capron made the following statement to a pool reporter:

“What the line judge saw was the Illinois receiver attempt to catch the pass, but he never completed possession of the ball. He was on his back in the field of play and the ball was basically on his chest. The receiver did not firmly grab and possess the ball. Before had had an opportunity to do so, the defender from Northwestern came up and did possess the ball and that’s why it was ruled an interception on the field.

“That play was then buzzed by the replay booth, as we expected it would be given the magnitude of the call. Then, (replay official) Tom Quinn determined that there was no indisputable video evidence available to overturn the call on the field.”

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]]> Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:35:28 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12490 UC gametime? http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12421
*edit UC= Cincinnati.]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:59:22 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12421 We DID NOT lose the game because of officiating....... http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12473 Not even close. Another poorly coached and poorly clock managed game by RZ and staff. If our effing receivers could hang on to the effing football, plays would not need to be reviewed by the officials. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:16:25 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12473 Bad News http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12406 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:28:54 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12406 Post Game Show http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12484 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:35:30 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12484 Big Ten Football http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12470
Our two victories (Minne and Michigan) look worse every day

Iowa will get exposed tonight

NU...can I channel NU grad Seth Meyers? Really? 7 gift points in one half? Against Illinois. Really?

Minne losing to some hockey school. (OK, I see they are now winning at half)

Wisconsin barely winning at home, aided by knucklehead penalties by Team DickRod

Michigan State? Top 25 team starting the season. Seriously?

OSU, throttled by Purdue

Penn State is the only team without a complete head scratching loss.]]> Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:50:18 -0600 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12470 Regus Benn = True Illini http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11089
Hates Iowa]]> Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:20:35 -0500 http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=11089 What a waste http://www.illinihq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=12478 Last week it was nice seeing Benn catch a ball in stride, same with Cumberland. Eddie came in the game today and he did the same thing Schultz asked Jacob to do hand it off so why make the change? The one deep ball Eddie threw it was 10 in front of Benn and you saw his frustrations. Speaking of that, I’m tired of people asking what happened to Benn, NOTHING JUICE CAN’T GET THE BALL TO HIM! You know the players are tired of it, but won’t say anything. WHO cares Jacob was picked off at the end of the half, how many times have we seen Juice get picked off or Eddie to fumble like he did today. Take the handcuffs off the kid and let him THROW IT. During the Minn game last week at one time we ran the ball 6 times in a row. Jacob comes in and the game changes. If this kid was our QB three weeks ago we win more or more competitive or if they throw the ball downfield earlier we win today. The color guy said it on TV today, it’s about time they (Illinois) looked downfield. Also I know Jacob may not be as fast as Juice or Eddie, but he’s not bad.
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