*** Official Illinois Game Thread ***

[Bryon]

A-Mart used to run over guys last year now he's running like T-Mart, trying to run without fumbling.

 

[lo country]

I know we can win this by a bunch if we just play clean football.

But that's always the issue, isn't it.

For years.  Truly at least 15. I said earlier, that's our identity.  Not smash mouth, physical, fast, aggressive, spread, zone read etc...Nope.  Undisciplined, mistake prone.

 

[Hayseed]

Eastern Michigan must have been really good. I remember hearing they killed them with the zone read. If only Nebraska could do that.

We’re missing a runner for that.

 

[ActualCornHusker]

I noticed last game that he missed people who were incredibly open, too, and that’s happened quite a few times this game as well. 

And the high throws are hanging our receivers out to dry

 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Eastern Michigan must have been really good. I remember hearing they killed them with the zone read. If only Nebraska could do that.

and yet Eastern Michigan needed a blocked punt with under 10 seconds left today to beat Central Connecticut

 

[LumberJackSker]

We’re missing a runner for that.

Time to break out the old wildcat formation

 

[The Maudfather]

21-21 at half woulda been nice, but Huskers get ball and a chance to reset!

Hopefully we don't come out with the 3rd quarter yips.

 

[lo country]

Remember, Illinois' plan was to go fast and wear our defense out.

We have more plays, more yards, better time of possession.

Kudos to Frost for the TOP issue.  I know he addressed it in the presser.  Nice to see game planning for this.

 

[The Scarlet Pimpernel]

Remember, Illinois' plan was to go fast and wear our defense out.

We have more plays, more yards, better time of possession.

Yeah, except none of that matters. The only thing that matters is the score, and Illinois is winning in that category.

 

[krc1995]

Same old problems. Different week. Ball security is something we'll never master.

Mills is bad. Honestly, sprinkle in Rhamir or get Wandale more involved in the run game.

The fact that Martinez is somehow slower this year is boat anchoring our offense. 

slower physically and mentally 

 

[southernoregonhusker]

Tired of this offense. Just bring back our old ground and pound offense. With the focus on the offensive line.

I’d rather live AND die by that than sit through this finesse s#!t.

You better go root for one of the service academies.  Frost has a 7 year deal.

 

[lo country]

We’re missing a runner for that.

And sadly the QB to make the reads....Wish we knew what was up with Martinez.

 

[KCBuc]

Enough excuses.  Two offseason conditioning seasons and they're still not in shape.  How many years do they need?  10?

Look at year 4-5 with Frost’s guys. Make the determination then. Not year 2. Players can get stronger and faster from freshman to senior seasons. Gain better understanding of the scheme. If they still suck after then, it’s a coaching fail or injury.

 

[hskerprid]

Time to break out the old wildcat formation

Diamond formation with Robinson, rahmir & mills

 

[CheeseHusker]

Time to break out the old wildcat formation

I'm actually digging the direct snap to Mo; I feel like he's hitting the hole quicker than AM which is why it seems to be working.