Lovie That Illini Football....

[Heim]

Geez if there was a classic letdown spot it was today. Dominated 9.5 point favorite Purdue. I think they get to a bowl.

 

[lap18]

Same here. They actually played geat 2nd half against Michigan when they were down and could have won that game before the Wisconsin upset...
Lovie trying to get another extension.

 

[John Kelly]

A win at home next week against Rutgers will get Lovie's team to 5-4.

Then they need one win over their final three games: at MSU, at Iowa and home to Northwestern.

 

[winkyduck]

A win at home next week against Rutgers will get Lovie's team to 5-4.

Then they need one win over their final three games: at MSU, at Iowa and home to Northwestern.

There are your 2 wins to get to 6., And the way Sparty has been playing this season that is a game they could win. Not likely but doubt anyone would be shocked if they did

 

[jimmythegreek]

A win at home next week against Rutgers will get Lovie's team to 5-4.

Then they need one win over their final three games: at MSU, at Iowa and home to Northwestern.

I think 2 of those last 3 are winnable, but assuming they beat Rutgers, who nearly scored the listed total themselves yesterday, it may come down to Northwestern if the Illini find themselves in a 5-6 situation. After a competitive 35 minutes, Wisconsin got picked apart by OSU, ending virtually any chance of a national playoff appearance.

 

[fifty cint]

Broke Landers called Illinois Football a complete joke and to bet against them the rest of the year about 4 weeks ago.They have been lights out ever since. Black coach and all (Railturd)

 

[FairWarning]

Having the Illinois over 4 wins this season is like finding money in the cushions of the couch.

 

[John Kelly]

There are your 2 wins to get to 6., And the way Sparty has been playing this season that is a game they could win. Not likely but doubt anyone would be shocked if they did

NU is 1-6 this season.

 

[John Kelly]

Illinois defeated Rutgers last season, 38-17, as a 4.5-point road favorite.

 

[Foresthill]

Illinios's Lovie Smith saving his job while Missouri's Barry Odom trying to lose his.

Cale Garrett (out for season and college career with torn pec tendon against Troy) and Kelly Bryant injuries (Troy -- knee, Kentucky -- hamstring) not helping with injuries to the leaders on both sides of the ball. But, the team is spiraling.

Maybe the bye week will help, maybe.

 

[Sportsrmylife]

Broke Landers called Illinois Football a complete joke and to bet against them the rest of the year about 4 weeks ago.They have been lights out ever since. Black coach and all (Railturd)

Wow is he still on the forums or where did you see this statement?

 

[fifty cint]

Illinois defeated Rutgers last season, 38-17, as a 4.5-point road favorite.

Johnny Football and coach Nunz coming to town this week.We shall see

 

[blueline]

Lovie carried off the field
The I love Lovie tshirts skyrocketing in value

 

[jimmythegreek]

What an amazing comeback! Good for Lovie and company.

 

[Scooper]

That was an unreal meltdown by Sparty

 

[trytrytry]

that was stunning.

 

[Viejo Dinosaur]

What a fourth quarter.....wow

 

[Sportsrmylife]

Being outcoached by lovie smith is a fireable action.

Michigan st is 4-5. Tine for a change.

 

[blueline]

if he loses here does that hurt the pinstripe bowl projection?

 

[trytrytry]

I think that would hurt quite a bit!

 

[John Kelly]

Known for defense, Lovie allows a feeble offensive football team to score 29 points on the road.

Tsk tsk.

 

[blueline]

Fitzgerald > Lovie

 

[parlaynow]

Good point..NW has no offense

 

[Almost Allright]

Illinois vs MAC champ sounds about right

 

[Valuist]

Illinois vs MAC champ sounds about right

Sounds about right. For last 15 years, NIU has had a better football program than Illinois. Maybe not this year but almost every year last decade and a half.

 

[blueline]

CBS projecting Lovie vs Herm...fascinating