Oregon game (Oct. 26th): 2:30pm CT, CBS
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
What can we say, the nation wants more Illini football!
Also, how shocking is it that Michigan State-Michigan has been relegated to B1G Network?? Sad state of affairs up there. Hopefully this means the networks like us to beat Michigan this week
Also, how shocking is it that Michigan State-Michigan has been relegated to B1G Network?? Sad state of affairs up there. Hopefully this means the networks like us to beat Michigan this week
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Two straight weeks on CBS at 2:30. Great opportunities to get a huge win on a grand national stage. So much better than be relegated to BTN or ESPNU (back in the day where we could play on Disney-owned networks). Going to get some of the best commentating in the business...so refreshing.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Go Dawgs!
How cool is it to be the CBS afternoon slot two weeks in a row? Just awesome exposure for the program. I think many of us were concerned we would be 3-3 or 2-4 at this point. To be 5-1 and relevant on the national platforms is so refreshing.
For those wondering, the Rutgers/USC start time is so late as it will follow Game 1 of the World Series.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Imagine games at the Coliseum and Dodger Stadium on a weeknight. Trafficpocalypse.
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
B1G after dark. Full night of sports action on Fox on a Friday. Sounds good to me!
Google maps says the two venues are about 6.5 miles apart and are a 20 minute drive on a normal night.
Timing, dude.
I remember being best man at my Illini buddy's wedding in 1982. We were able to watch most of the game at his house, then listen to the end on the way to the ceremony. Mike Bass split the Camp Randall uprights with the game winning kick just as we pulled into the church parking lot (with another groomsman standing there with his arms raised signaling GOOD!). Illinois 29 - Wisconsin 28. Ah, memories.
A Kick of a Lifetime – Bass’ kick defeats 1982 Badgers - University of Illinois Athletics
By Mike Pearson // FightingIllini.com
fightingillini.com
Congratulations, by the way!
Already got my drink ready for this one. This should be fun.
We need someone like the Allstate Mayhem guy at blackdog's wedding (minus the destruction to property of course).Timing, dude.
I remember being best man at my Illini buddy's wedding in 1982. We were able to watch most of the game at his house, then listen to the end on the way to the ceremony. Mike Bass split the Camp Randall uprights with the game winning kick just as we pulled into the church parking lot (with another groomsman standing there with his arms raised signaling GOOD!). Illinois 29 - Wisconsin 28. Ah, memories.
A Kick of a Lifetime – Bass’ kick defeats 1982 Badgers - University of Illinois Athletics
By Mike Pearson // FightingIllini.com
Congratulations, by the way!
blackdog
- Champaign
Timing, dude.
I remember being best man at my Illini buddy's wedding in 1982. We were able to watch most of the game at his house, then listen to the end on the way to the ceremony. Mike Bass split the Camp Randall uprights with the game winning kick just as we pulled into the church parking lot (with another groomsman standing there with his arms raised signaling GOOD!). Illinois 29 - Wisconsin 28. Ah, memories.
A Kick of a Lifetime – Bass’ kick defeats 1982 Badgers - University of Illinois Athletics
By Mike Pearson // FightingIllini.com
Congratulations, by the way!
Thanks! We're getting married at the I-hotel and have season tickets so had to pick an away game. This seemed the best option.
Illini_1979
- Oregon
My bro is travelling out from Illinois and we will be at the game. I haven't seen us play live for quite a few years. Looking forward to it. Go Illini.
Illini_1979
- Oregon
We have been told to wear blue as their fans will be wearing yellow. I'm conflicted because we don't seem to play as well in blue and most of my Illini gear is orange. Any suggestions on how I should handle this?
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
I’m wearing orange. It clearly identifies you as an Illini. People wear blue as a matter of regular dress so it doesn’t stand out. Not so for orange. If my Oregon friend wears yellow we will look like a highlighter set.
Welcome to Eugene, hope you have a wonderful time up until kickoff...My bro is travelling out from Illinois and we will be at the game. I haven't seen us play live for quite a few years. Looking forward to it. Go Illini.
Late night college games are the best so I’ll take it
My daughter’s wedding reception was there last year. Excellent choice! Good luck!
I just ordered an orange and a gray Illini shirt, so will make it a game-time decision (though if the weather is as crappy as it's forecast to be, will have to go with the blue rain gear).
Ryllini
- Lombard
I've been thinking about that Bucks/Ducks game, especially the ending and what great gamesmanship by Oregon at the end. They ran the 12th man on at the end and sacrificed 5 yards for for precious time to tick off. I'm pretty sure it was intentional. If that was the case, just a great awareness of the rules. Just so long they didn't give up anything positive with an extra man up.
I wonder why teams don’t do 15 men on the field in that situation- why stop at 12?
Didn't really have a horse in this race but I feel that if there is a penalty such as what occurred in the last 2 minutes, the time should stay on the clock. That is just one man's opinion. I could be wrong here. Why penalize the offense when it is a defensive penalty? Just a thought going forward. Now if it happens to us, we will probably get a rule change