Game Thread: Illinois vs Central Michigan

[TentakilRex]

My awful hot take is Feagin is a better blocker than a runner. Young man has all the physical gifts but I don't know seems to lose his feet easily with the ball in hand.

Optimistic counterpoint, Emmitt Smith and Marshall Faulk among others were good pass blockers

 

[Illiniam1984]

I have no idea how they recovered that.

 

[redwingillini11]

Nice start to the half. Let’s get another 7.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

CMU's punter is good

Heck of a punt...

Could've had it at their 20...unfortunate...

Still, terrific stop!

 

[Witherspoon_illini]

I know that this happened a while ago. But that 59 yard field right before the half is a new school record. The fact that wasn’t mentioned just amazes me. Just shows you how terrible of a broadcast peacock truly is.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Not sure what kind of coverage Cox was in maybe time for Brooks

Cox has looked out of sorts today. Got burned a few times in the first half also. Definitely not playing to the level he was at in the first 2 games today.

 

[Old.Edgy]

I know that this happened a while ago. But that 59 yard field right before the half is a new school record. The fact that wasn’t mentioned just amazes me. Just shows you how terrible of a broadcast peacock truly is.

It was mentioned...

 

[pruman91]

great stop by the D......Jacas was outstanding as was Briggs jr........BTW , peecock sucks with the constant changing to commercials with live game play going on..................

 

[ChiefGritty]

Ridiculous throw from Altmyer

 

[BDMAN]

Lunney that have that paly figured out already...jeez

 

[KBLEE]

Stop running our big backs east and west.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

I know that this happened a while ago. But that 59 yard field right before the half is a new school record. The fact that wasn’t mentioned just amazes me. Just shows you how terrible of a broadcast peacock truly is.

I thought I heard them mention it a couple times.

 

[Witherspoon_illini]

It was mentioned...

It was? I guess I just missed it

 

[MoCoMdIllini]

Cox has looked out of sorts today. Got burned a few times in the first half also. Definitely not playing to the level he was at in the first 2 games today.

I'm guessing the Chips are very familiar with his game.

 

[skyIdub]

Luke in rhythm is outstanding.

 

[Fighting I 95]

We are so much better when we pass to set up the run than the other way around.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Franklin and Bryant feasting...

Ridiculous throw from Altmyer

he too...

 

[BlueFlag]

Luke Altmyer to get a 300 yard passing game today?

 

[Old.Edgy]

Run blocking is BAD...

 

[aaeismacgychel]

first time seeing brooks today...looks like they put him in for Cox after that play...

terrific stop there by the D...

This is what Brooks needs to put himself back in position to be the starter he absolutely should be. Consistent play the rest of the game and then hard work in practice.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

CMU down to bluffing injured...

MSU style...

 

[FloridaMan]

See, now that's a great run play call. Fake it up the middle and keep for 15. Nice!

 

[Illiniam1984]

We are starting to wear them down a little bit.

 

[eas23]

Chicken and egg how I see it. I do not think Luke is audibling to the hot route, I think Lunney is sending in the pay with the hot route as 1st read in the progression. Lunney needs to call more plays like that as Luke is elite at throwing quick slants. I think Luke's problem at times is waiting too long on his progressions waiting for his 1st or 2nd route to get open.

Neither the Dixon nor Bryant plays on the TD drive were the first read.

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

Need to see that play 2 or 3 times every game. Keep the defense guessing.