Capn12 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Its a damn shame that Iowa has the schedule they have, else they could really make a run this year. That is a helluva talented team setup with the wrong road games this year. I'm looking forward to my boys starting the season off in Raleigh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Make or Break year for Weis. He needs to get a BCS bid or he's fired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I gotta say I'm absolutely stunned at the confidence from the Illinois people. A team that was atrocious last year and they are expecting a bunch of newbies to be stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 06:47 PM) I gotta say I'm absolutely stunned at the confidence from the Illinois people. A team that was atrocious last year and they are expecting a bunch of newbies to be stars. I wouldn't really say they are returning "crap." Kind of an ignorant comment. The offense doesn't have newbies, minus a few lineman. Best receiving core in the big ten, QB who led the big ten in total offense, and every rushing yard returns. Defense has more question marks, especially at line and lb. Secondary will likely be the strength of the defense as there is more experience there. There could be a lot of shootouts this year. I don't see many reasons why we shouldn't be confident that this team should be pretty decent this year and not atrocius, but if you want to call everyone a homer, so be it. I am not guaranteeing a BTT, that's silly to predict, but I don't see how this team finishes in the bottom to middle of the Big Ten. Maybe the Big Ten is down but I think they finish towards the top somewhere. Edited July 25, 2009 by IlliniKrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 10:51 PM) I wouldn't really say they are returning "crap." Kind of an ignorant comment. The offense doesn't have newbies, minus a few lineman. Best receiving core in the big ten, QB who led the big ten in total offense, and every rushing yard returns. Defense has more question marks, especially at line and lb. Secondary will likely be the strength of the defense as there is more experience there. There could be a lot of shootouts this year. I don't see many reasons why we shouldn't be confident that this team should be pretty decent this year and not atrocius, but if you want to call everyone a homer, so be it. I am not guaranteeing a BTT, that's silly to predict, but I don't see how this team finishes in the bottom to middle of the Big Ten. Maybe the Big Ten is down but I think they finish towards the top somewhere. Ok so either they have newbies or guys that were crap last year. They won 5 games last year. Not sure why the excitement other than expectations from good recruiting classes. I didn't say they would be atrocious this year, but they were last year. 3-5 in a mediocre Big Ten and a loss to Western Michigan was bad. Better is assumed, but what does 'towards the top somewhere' mean? Top 4 in the Big Ten? Far from unthinkable, but shouldn't be an expectation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 11:32 PM) Ok so either they have newbies or guys that were crap last year. They won 5 games last year. Not sure why the excitement other than expectations from good recruiting classes. I didn't say they would be atrocious this year, but they were last year. 3-5 in a mediocre Big Ten and a loss to Western Michigan was bad. Better is assumed, but what does 'towards the top somewhere' mean? Top 4 in the Big Ten? Far from unthinkable, but shouldn't be an expectation. All newbies or crap, got it. With the talent this team has, and looking at the rest of the conference, a top 4 finish should be expected. They should be 5-3 or 6-2. The schedule starts out really tough (though far from guaranteed losses) but there should be a ton of wins after that. If they can't pull that off there will be a ton of heat on Zook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomSlowik Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Illinois is going to have to be A LOT better than they were last year. I watched them lose to Northwestern by 17 in their last game of the year even with Tyrell Sutton out, that should not happen to a "talented team". Williams will have to get a lot better as a passer, he made way too many turnovers last year. The defense will also have to get better, the only teams they held under 20 last year were Louisiana-Lafayette and Indiana. It also doesn't help that Ron Zook is the coach, who has developed a history of underachieving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 There already should be some heat on Zook. I'm just saying you have guys that are new starters or guys that were part of a bad team last year. It's hard to expect a big improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 iowaf***instate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 The Zooker wants to have the 2010 Ill-Northwestern game to be held at Wrigley. That would be pretty cool. http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4358676 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 03:33 PM) The Zooker wants to have the 2010 Ill-Northwestern game to be held at Wrigley. That would be pretty cool. http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/news/story?id=4358676 The stadium is too small seating-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 It wasn't Zook's idea. Northwestern has been throwing this idea out there for a while. Zook just wants Illinois to be the other team. Both sides talked about it during Big Ten media day. They would be replacing the game in Evanston and Ryan Field only holds 47k. Seating isn't a major problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (knightni @ Jul 28, 2009 -> 10:52 PM) The stadium is too small seating-wise. They might be losing out on some fans but they can just raise the ticket prices to offset it. Edited July 29, 2009 by zenryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Just over 38 days 'til kickoff... Also, after watching old game film, Monte Kiffin told Lane last week that he doesn't see how there's any way Berry shouldn't be the #1 pick in the Draft next year. He's that good. Now, I know he might be a little biased, but it's not like he's a long-time Tennessee guy, so he didn't have to say that. Monte knows the NFL, and while he might be exaggerating a bit (b/c DB's never go #1 overall), he should be a Top 5 pick. I know many of you who don't follow the SEC don't know much about him (thanks to UT sucking last year), but go watch his highlights on Youtube and you'll be impressed. Hell, look at what he did to Knowshon Moreno in my signature picture. And that's just another play in the game for Berry. Taylor Who? Edited July 29, 2009 by dasox24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted July 29, 2009 Author Share Posted July 29, 2009 I'd take Berry over Mays everyday of the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 29, 2009 Share Posted July 29, 2009 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Jul 24, 2009 -> 11:51 PM) All newbies or crap, got it. With the talent this team has, and looking at the rest of the conference, a top 4 finish should be expected. They should be 5-3 or 6-2. The schedule starts out really tough (though far from guaranteed losses) but there should be a ton of wins after that. If they can't pull that off there will be a ton of heat on Zook. This is what I dont get, how did ILL get better? How did they get a talent infusion? Did they return more talent than other teams in the conference? They certainly didnt have the best recruiting class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SockMe Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'd say there are only 4 games that Illinois "should" lose. Penn State, Cincy, tOSU, Mizzou We will probably beat Mizzou, could very well beat PSU as it is a home game, Cincy isn't a great team but the Illini play at there place so u never know and I hate to say it but I can pretty much say it will be a loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Tyler Moeller, starting LB for OSU, was assaulted in a bar in Florida while with his family and will be out for the year because of serious head injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 10:59 AM) Tyler Moeller, starting LB for OSU, was assaulted in a bar in Florida while with his family and will be out for the year because of serious head injuries. Damn, never good to hear anything like that, especially "head" injuries. Hope he can make a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 23 days until my boys start this college football season!! I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 11:59 AM) Tyler Moeller, starting LB for OSU, was assaulted in a bar in Florida while with his family and will be out for the year because of serious head injuries. Damn, that sucks. Kinda scary to read that he was with his family when this took place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 QUOTE (zenryan @ Aug 11, 2009 -> 01:35 PM) Damn, that sucks. Kinda scary to read that he was with his family when this took place. Sucker punch, I blame the Gators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Maybe I should have went to college in the south of something, because every August I get incredibly excited about the upcoming start of the college football season, and this year is no exception. Went to the NIU scrimmage Saturday just as a small whetting of the appetite, can't wait for the real games to start nationwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Anybody find the 2009 Helmet Schedule this year? I found one done by Simon on Sports, but it has all throw back helmets and I don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 QUOTE (Rex Hudler @ Aug 18, 2009 -> 05:44 PM) Anybody find the 2009 Helmet Schedule this year? I found one done by Simon on Sports, but it has all throw back helmets and I don't like it. This is the best I can find otherwise, http://www.mghelmets.com/schedules.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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