Zero percent chance it could be worse. That game has to be the worst prepped game of the Bielema era.
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Have a feeling we typically have the same game plan for most games. Power run game, PA-moving pocket pass game, try and be aggressive and make turnovers on defense.
illinifan4249
- Space Coast, FL
Hopefully Kansas with a new OC, who is now at Penn St, won't quite jell yet and have some of that first road game bad luck that we usually have. The fact the Nebraska game is our first road game is also the reason why I assume that will be an automatic loss.
Our defense was literally the opposite of aggressive against Kansas. We tried to contain Daniel’s and not get up the field. It failed miserably
I felt like Henry didn't trust the new secondary a lot last year. Felt like we couldn't quite find an identity. We blitzed a ton when it was Walters.
Let the defense loose.
If you don’t trust a secondary giving the qb all day to pass doesn’t help. The communication with the db’s was very bad, we also need to blitz more.
And the LB's may have been even worse. It was a confused Defense and Illinois was already a step slow compared to the KU offense. It wasn't a good combination. 2024 will be a much better game and much closer.
Bailey will make the defense much better. Hopefully we start to blitz this year.
Every team has a certain identity but schemes change depending on match up. Last year during the season we switched from zone blocking to gap blocking. Just like we ran a lot more zone last year. Also depending on the match up thr defensive front changed.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Appreciate the zag, and very possible that Illinois loses to Kansas. Having a new OC, their first road game, Daniels' injury history, and KU lost a good chunk of talent to the pros, it raises concerns for them. They'll be favored but it won't be anything substantial. Maybe Kansas -5.5?
Kansas is also replacing a lot of their oline. It’ll be a tough game but it’s one of the can steal.
Really hope he can provide the leadership out there that we missed after Syd left
His run fits are very good. You can tell right away when he’s on the field. Getting him back is a huge addition. He was definitely missed when we played Kansas last year
100%. If you watch his limited snaps against Penn State, the impact was obvious. He was making all the adjustments, making sure everyone was lined up correctly, etc.
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You tell yourself that every time the ducks trounce us 70-3.
Hey now. Show the duck some respect.
Fifteen percent chance is most generous. I admire your optimism!
Our power running game will be able to shorten games. That’s what we need against teams with explosive offenses.
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