Thanks for posting this. How incredible to think that's 100 years ago now and watching this old grainy black and white video and we can still see so much of a stadium that all of us here know and love today. Also love the camera angle when you can see a glimpse of the Armory in the background. So much history at this school that means so much to all of us, and so glad for my little stretch of time I got to be part of it.
Illinois vs Michigan, Saturday, October 19th, 2:30pm CT, CBS
Nope, not in any pessimists wildest dreams was that line going to be -10…Not this Michigan team on the road.We might win, we might lose, we might not even be competitive... but there was ZERO chance the line would be - 10.
Like, seriously
Please for the love of Red Grange. Put 8 or 9 within 5 yards of line of scrimmage. Make them beat us throwing. PLEASE!
Let me put it this way. Gamblers here in Vegas will push Michigan to win by 10 plus is my point.We might win, we might lose, we might not even be competitive... but there was ZERO chance the line would be - 10.
Like, seriously
Maybe it’s the Las Vegas resident in me..
-10 was not a for real thing.—-OBVIOUSLY—— Most will be -3.5 to -5 by Friday. Point being, Vegas opened up this line only because of the 2nd half against Purdue. Vegas also saying that Oregon is only 1 touchdown better than we are against Purdue. 28 point spread there right now.
The fact it is +1.5 right now on my MGM app says Vegas has no idea on this game and will let the gamblers decide this by Friday. Oh and get this the betting odds are -115 to take that +1.5 vs -105 to take -1.5 Michigan….compare those to a couple other BIG games. Betting the underdog normally doesn’t give you worst odds…
How dare you, Sir. How dare you…
John Paddock is immortal. Ryan Browne had his little moment…but that is all.
Using Chuck Norris as a unit of measure…I’ve put together an illustration…Ryan is roughly equal to one possessed evil Chucky Norris doll.
(He is tough, mean, and vile…but also plastic and fake like Ryan Walter’s.)
Whereas, John Paddock is equal to roughly 10 thousand full-grown Chuck Norris clones.
Do you see the error of your ways now?
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Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
BetMGM is stupid. They forgot the number in front of Illinois. Vegas gamblers do not have quite as much sway anymore in lines, as gambling across country is generally legalized.
I also do not understand your general point at all. If the line was based solely on 2nd half performance, as you suggest, Illinois would be double digit dogs, not a near pick em. The fact is that analytics show a much closer game, and I highly doubt that gamblers will move the line that much, unless there is a major injury/surprise.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
I repent for my sin. Please spare me John Paddock for I knew not what I was saying in a moment of weakness.
The problem there is that we've shown absolutely no ability to keep contain on the QB. Our LBs are incredibly slow. Michigan can pound the ball between the tackles and their QB is superior athletically. This isn't a good situation for our defense.
I didn't love Henry's second half yesterday, but we have significant personnel problems that won't be able to be addressed until Signing Day 2025.
“I also do not understand your general point at all. If the line was based solely on 2nd half performance, as you suggest, Illinois would be double digit dogs,”
This statement is how it all started when I said “I’m surprised we didn’t open as -10 Michigan…” whixh was sarcasm but not really at the same time.
All in all. Just a fun debate for me.
We really need to figure something out in our run D- scheme, personnel, we almost need a different philosophy- I’d be fine with giving up trying to apply pressure for gap soundness
Move Jacas inside more and give someone else a chance at LB- out LBs have been terrible at stopping the run. It’s to the point we need a whole new gameplan for Michigan - we know what they will do and it’s just a question of it we can stop it
Move Jacas inside more and give someone else a chance at LB- out LBs have been terrible at stopping the run. It’s to the point we need a whole new gameplan for Michigan - we know what they will do and it’s just a question of it we can stop it
TentakilRex
- Land O Insects between Quincy-Macomb-Jacksonville
Even if your don't trust PFF. getting Feagin back is huge just for pass blocking
That Valentine pass block grade is embarrassing.
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