This is the correct take. Deep breathing exercises for a week to help with the anticipation and then kickoff.not me. We rest up, get McCray back and then run the ball down Nebraska's throat.
This is the correct take. Deep breathing exercises for a week to help with the anticipation and then kickoff.not me. We rest up, get McCray back and then run the ball down Nebraska's throat.
only concerns for me are that the huskers are also coming off a bye week.Nebraska rush defense is the worst in the Big Ten. Even worse than Northwestern. They have yet to play any of the top 6 rushing offenses in the Big. Nebraska may pick up a few big plays on the Illinois D but this game should not be close, IMO.
Some Husker fans are seriously delusional.
In the thread linked above, there are fans suggesting they should poach Bielema from us just to use him as a stepping stone to a better coach that can help them become national contenders again. Well, tune in next week and see what this "stepping-stone" coach does on national TV.
My Wolf, I just want to tell you it was a real pleasure watching you work.The 2022 Illini are on the Dean’s List
Spoiler alert: This bye week check-in is going to be overwhelmingly positive.t.co
That Champaign Room piece is a breath of fresh air after years of downers. However, the Pulp Fiction reference to Winston Wolf:
Coach Bret Bielema is like The Wolf from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. He came to Illinois with a job in mind. Speed and efficiency were the expectations of a hungry fanbase. And Coach B delivered on that promise even faster than the astronomical expectations speculated that he would.
reminds me of the Wolf's admonition to Jules and Vincent after they clean up a certain mess in the interior of their car resulting from an accidentally discharged gun, and their colleague Jimmie is admiring the thoroughness of the job. I'd embed the video but the moderators might ban me. The quote I'm thinking of begins "Well, let's not start..." Basically "we're not out of the woods quite yet." This entire clip on YouTube is a perfect metaphor for what Bret and his staff inherited and have accomplished so far
I'm keeping his caution in mind because, as a longtime Illini football fan, while I do believe things are different this time, we've still got five regular season games left. I take nothing for granted. But I do believe we'll beat Michigan.
Could be a worry. But Minnesota was coming off a bye week when they played the Illini.only concerns for me are that the huskers are also coming off a bye week.
that's much easier said than done imo. After having watched our defense all season (whether it be breaking up passes, intercepting anything that comes their way or just flat out knocking the living snot out of the opposing offensive players) I am very confident our Defense will be up for the task.I thought that was a pretty good listen. His suggestion that one way to attack our D is by passing to the TEs makes me nervous.
Some Husker fans are seriously delusional.
In the thread linked above, there are fans suggesting they should poach Bielema from us just to use him as a stepping stone to a better coach that can help them become national contenders again. Well, tune in next week and see what this "stepping-stone" coach does on national TV.
Ok, reading that Nebby fan sites was entertaining.....Some Husker fans are seriously delusional.
In the thread linked above, there are fans suggesting they should poach Bielema from us just to use him as a stepping stone to a better coach that can help them become national contenders again. Well, tune in next week and see what this "stepping-stone" coach does on national TV.
I have driven through Nebraska more than a few times. Believe me when I say that is the only thing in Nebraska that is entertaining.Ok, reading that Nebby fan sites was entertaining.....
"You've gotta remember that these are just simple farmers. These are people of the land. The common clay of the new west. You know... ... morons."Has anyone ever driven through Nebraska? Please do not give their fans any credit for brain power. On paper this game should not be close, but that's why we play the games. Stick to the game plan, avoid silly penalties and turnovers, and the Illini will take care of business.
I have driven through Nebraska more than a few times. Believe me when I say that is the only thing in Nebraska that is entertaining.
When driving through Nebraksa from the west, I just try to remember that it is the gateway to.....IOWA!I have driven through Nebraska more than a few times. Believe me when I say that is the only thing in Nebraska that is entertaining.
Yep.Unless we're extremely careless with the ball, we're taking Nebraska to the woodshed.
Agree 100%.Unless we're extremely careless with the ball, we're taking Nebraska to the woodshed.