All to be expected. However, after November 18, the Illini will be checking in their equipment. I believe the Bucks may still have a game.
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All to be expected. However, after November 18, the Illini will be checking in their equipment. I believe the Bucks may still have a game.
osugrad21;652901; said:
I couldn't agree more, besides if the team takes care of business next week it will give Troy the stage to shine on the 18th. Troy's stats against Ill or NW simply do not matter. It is the game on the 18th that matters. If OSU wins and Troy puts up respectable numbers and perhaps has a Heisman moment the trophy is his to take home.
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martinss01
blissfully stupid
DocJohn;653048; said:
alot of people seem conscerned for troy's heisman hopes for some odd reason. ts didn't help his heisman run any tonight but then, at this point he doesn't really have too. he doesn't need style points to prove he is deserving. quinn and co. on the other hand... so long as we win out, the worst that will come of this will be a slightly closer vote.
the worst i see happening to beanie if his fumble issues cotinue against nw is him not getting carries against scum or the bowl game while either are still in question. your absolutely correct, as with eddie. beanie will be just fine.
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Carmen Ohio
All-American
We played nailbiters in 2002. Today was simply a hard fought victory... and as hard as it is to swallow every championship team has at least one in a season.
Here's what I saw:
First, Illinois has some top-flight athletes who wanted to make a statement at home against the #1 team in the nation. You know what... they did. Their performance today and their close losses all season show me this will be a team to be reckoned with as early as next year. Illinois beat MSU on the road and should have beaten Wisconsin on the road.
Second, we played the game without our star left tackle and most of it with one tailback who miraculously didn't get hurt while carrying the load. I'm not sure many other teams can win a game without their best quarterback protector and at least one other person to tote the rock. Smith's scrambles didn't appear to be and should not have been much of a surprise.
Third, the weather neutralized the passing game. Even with the wind at OSU's back it was a problem for Troy who had a several balls, including the interception appear to sail on him.
Fourth, the combination of those factors forced the play-calling we saw in the second half. There are times when you've only got a team beat with your defense and you're playing with fire with your offense. I think Tressel sensed that the worst strategy was to force it on offense and was hoping for scoring opportunities from the defense.
And last, an OSU defense that's not going to let us lose. I can see why they won the scarlet jerseys.
Here's what I saw:
First, Illinois has some top-flight athletes who wanted to make a statement at home against the #1 team in the nation. You know what... they did. Their performance today and their close losses all season show me this will be a team to be reckoned with as early as next year. Illinois beat MSU on the road and should have beaten Wisconsin on the road.
Second, we played the game without our star left tackle and most of it with one tailback who miraculously didn't get hurt while carrying the load. I'm not sure many other teams can win a game without their best quarterback protector and at least one other person to tote the rock. Smith's scrambles didn't appear to be and should not have been much of a surprise.
Third, the weather neutralized the passing game. Even with the wind at OSU's back it was a problem for Troy who had a several balls, including the interception appear to sail on him.
Fourth, the combination of those factors forced the play-calling we saw in the second half. There are times when you've only got a team beat with your defense and you're playing with fire with your offense. I think Tressel sensed that the worst strategy was to force it on offense and was hoping for scoring opportunities from the defense.
And last, an OSU defense that's not going to let us lose. I can see why they won the scarlet jerseys.
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Regardless of what alot of folks may think, when you go on the road in the Big Ten in November and come home with a win, you had a GOOD day. Peace.
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scooter1369
HTTR Forever.
VprHis;653081; said:
I heard that too.
The again maybe they were saying "We have no Heisman". Hard to tell.
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VprHis
Get off my lawn, you hooligans!
Well, I guess when you've only beaten one 1-A team all season, you have to get your enthusiasm where you can find it.
Managing to stop an offensive scheme that was perfectly clear to anyone with an 8th grade education (and I'm NOT trying to re-open that particular can of worms--JT was running clock) is a major accomplishment for them. They can pile back into their orange creme locker room and have a celebratory game of grab-ass.
Managing to stop an offensive scheme that was perfectly clear to anyone with an 8th grade education (and I'm NOT trying to re-open that particular can of worms--JT was running clock) is a major accomplishment for them. They can pile back into their orange creme locker room and have a celebratory game of grab-ass.
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BrutusMaximus
I Heart Boobs
Geez fellas. I go to work today, and you always lose this one for us. WTF man 
I could only listen on the radio today, but I could tell in the second half that Tress basically packed it in for whatever reason, either to keep it close and get them used to winning a close game, etc. Didnt watch it yet, not really sure I want to either. :)
I could only listen on the radio today, but I could tell in the second half that Tress basically packed it in for whatever reason, either to keep it close and get them used to winning a close game, etc. Didnt watch it yet, not really sure I want to either. :)
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craigblitz
Juice, Full of Juice!!
I am usually a pretty up tight fan and over-react to everything in the moment but for some reason this game does not me have concerned at all. First, most of our drives in the first half were awesome. We moved the ball with ease for the most part. After we went up 17-0 and the way our D DOMINATED I knew JT would button it up. When we went into half time Illinois had done nothing... they had that one 47 yard run that was it. Well's fumble most likely cost us some points as well. With the D playing as well as they were I am confident that JT did not let the Stallions run.
I heard a lot of fans say JT just doesn't want to show anything to Michigan when he doesn't have to. I am not sure I buy that either. Even with reigns pulled in you want more then 25 yards in a half (exaggeration). All I know is I am not football mastermind and I called correctly about 3/4 time what JT was going to run. 1st down off tackle left, 2nd down counter, 3rd a vanilla pass route.
Concerns from the game
Wells continues to fumble
Troy taking backside hits
O Line out of sync
Likes
Robo... I will be demonized for this, but I think he may be the best receiver on this team.
Freeman... He played a whale of a game
Terry... Kid has to stay in the field. PLAYMAKER
DL - Several great plays today. Chasing RB's down, WR's... Very fast and aggressive unit.
Overall I would love to see us be more productive, but it might be a good opportunity for us to learn as well. Whether JT was holding back for the scUM game.. who knows, who cares I will take a 17-10 not even close win any day of the week. At this point it is JUST WIN BABY!
I heard a lot of fans say JT just doesn't want to show anything to Michigan when he doesn't have to. I am not sure I buy that either. Even with reigns pulled in you want more then 25 yards in a half (exaggeration). All I know is I am not football mastermind and I called correctly about 3/4 time what JT was going to run. 1st down off tackle left, 2nd down counter, 3rd a vanilla pass route.
Concerns from the game
Wells continues to fumble
Troy taking backside hits
O Line out of sync
Likes
Robo... I will be demonized for this, but I think he may be the best receiver on this team.
Freeman... He played a whale of a game
Terry... Kid has to stay in the field. PLAYMAKER
DL - Several great plays today. Chasing RB's down, WR's... Very fast and aggressive unit.
Overall I would love to see us be more productive, but it might be a good opportunity for us to learn as well. Whether JT was holding back for the scUM game.. who knows, who cares I will take a 17-10 not even close win any day of the week. At this point it is JUST WIN BABY!
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