illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
Report from the ground: they are definitely trying for a white out
Pregame: Illinois at Penn State, Saturday, September 28th, 6:30pm CT, NBC
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I am getting nervous that all these comments about the line being incomprehensible (I agree) are karma-ing us into a nineteen point loss. Please, god, no!
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
Are they succeeding?
Krombopulos_Michael
- Aurora, Illinois (that’s a suburb of Chicago)
IF the beloved win, this would have to be one of the sweetest W’s I can remember considering everything surrounding this game from the manufactured outrage on the PSU side to whatever “analysis” came out of the major pregame shows today.
illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
Eh from what I see so far I would expect it to pretty much be a white out, haven’t seen a single blip of orange except for myself, where’s everybody at!?
If you’re in Illinois currently, they won’t show it because you can’t bet on in state universities while in Illinois.
Love the start time for this game. Perfect for those in eastern time zone.
Everybody sing it with me!
Happy birthday to Pru…………….
let’s beat PSU…………..
Grab two neighbor ladies…………..
And throw back a brew (or his medication of choice, of course)!
I-L-L!
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
At least via app. You can bet within a physical sportsbook location in Illinois.
Listening to the talking heads on a betting show:
In their last 18 games, PSU is 17-0-1 against the spread when it is +7 to +24.
People are just jumping on that.
Years and years of heartbreak mean I can't see a path to victory today, but that's why I'm not on the coaching staff. Hope Bret and Barry and Aaron have done nothing but eat, sleep, and breathe PSU film and have a flawless game plan ready to execute tonight. It feels like we're in a better position than we have been for a long, long time.
Outside of Valentine, we don't have a back that can get out of the backfield quickly and with a burst. We've seen that against FAR worse defense than we'll see tonight.
The offensive line had better be great. If we can't establish the run, Luke will be running for his life. Sadly, I do expect that to be the case.
17-7 PSU at the half
31-10 PSU Final
The offensive line had better be great. If we can't establish the run, Luke will be running for his life. Sadly, I do expect that to be the case.
17-7 PSU at the half
31-10 PSU Final
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
A bunch of over paid blow hards. No research regarding our Illini. I haven't watched ESPN in quite awhile. Worthless.
illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
They are serving Blue Guys in Kams cups in Champs out here….I’ve seen several signs today but this one is the most clear!
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
I hope that we get a chance to field some punts.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
like this years team has all that much to do with the teams from 2022 & 2023 ?
Someone say blue guys??? I’m in…
The show came out in about '72. We still had B & W in those days (of course we had just gotten rid of party lines, too, in rural Illinois).
illinipioneer
- Richmond, VA
One down…3.5 hours still to game time
The bartenders have shirts made for today that say “big whiteout energy”
Folks they are leaning into it and it’s gonna be a good time!
I’ve listened to a ton of podcasts breaking this down. Most are talking out of their butts expecting a big cover.
I have seen one or two give really good analysis, and yes they still pick PSU to win.
Sounds like the concerns for Illinois are that Penn state basically hasn’t played anyone yet so they might be conservative and have some stuff we haven’t seen, plus it’s gonna be a huge home advantage, and there’s way more depth. Their run game is really, really good and they have a top-notch OC guiding it. If there’s weaknesses, kotelnicky will find them. He’s beat AHen’s brakes off before, I think he’s ready to do it again.
We win if Luke’s hot streak continues, Drew Allar falters against what is unquestionably the best defense he’s faced this season, and we take advantage of our favorable special teams unit.
WWWWWillinois.
I have seen one or two give really good analysis, and yes they still pick PSU to win.
Sounds like the concerns for Illinois are that Penn state basically hasn’t played anyone yet so they might be conservative and have some stuff we haven’t seen, plus it’s gonna be a huge home advantage, and there’s way more depth. Their run game is really, really good and they have a top-notch OC guiding it. If there’s weaknesses, kotelnicky will find them. He’s beat AHen’s brakes off before, I think he’s ready to do it again.
We win if Luke’s hot streak continues, Drew Allar falters against what is unquestionably the best defense he’s faced this season, and we take advantage of our favorable special teams unit.
WWWWWillinois.
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