Rutgers vs Illinois / Game Thread

[RutgersRaRa]

Are they gonna sit Edwards now like they sat Hicks after he fumbled?

So far it looks that way.

 

[DHajekRC84]

WHy did Harris run out of bounds there? Come on stick your head in George Jr's gut and pick up 5-7 more yards.

BINGO! or make a move and try and score...WTHellwas that?

 

[koleszar]

21-10 at the half. Not bad considering two turnovers.

Could easily be a 24-7 game without them.

 

[DHajekRC84]

PLEASE FINISH THIS....

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Of course !!!

Should have stepped left and it would not have been an issue.

Except for the possible separated shoulder from the DB waiting to unload on him.

 

[rutgersguy1_rivals]

There were 77 seconds and we're at our own 11. With only one timeout left.

And we actually have turned the ball over a couple times and been sloppy. Do we want to risk that deep in our own end? I think risk/reward in that scenario says sit on it and take the lead into the lockerroom.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Anyone else feel like this game will get uncomfortably close before it's over?

It already is.

 

[RUScrew85]

Anyone else feel like this game will get uncomfortably close before it's over?

Nope.

 

[Extra Point_rivals157299]

The running game is working good. If not for the two fumbles Rutgers may have a higher lead.

 

[bac2therac]

Very solid enjoyable half to watch...look like a real team for the first time in Ash era...yes Illinois sucks but obviously the switch to Gio was needed and is producing. Need to close it out and clean up those stupid penalties. A win today goes a long way to this team believing it can win next week

 

[Extra Point_rivals157299]

When will we see Lewis come in and scramble for a score?

 

[shields]

If RU fumbled there people would be screaming.

 

[RUinBoston]

It's the smart play your at your 11 for pete's sake. Anything stupid could lead directly to a TD for them. Get into the half and scream at your RB's

It would be one thing if we had a legitimate 2 min drill. (hint, we don't) But right now it's pretty obvious we're a running team, and you ain't gonna run your way into the end zone in 1 1/2 mins from your own 10. Just take a knee save it for the second half.

 

[RUMBA-JK]

At the earliest possible opportunity they will be getting the Performer / Professional lecture - Performer can do dazzling things - Professional can dazzle - while taking care of every last detail - like HOLDING ON TO THE BALL!!

 

[TM514]

Illinois had 3 timeouts left and disnt use them at end if half there. Now that is,poor coaching!

 

[mikebal9]

Just walked in from a little family time at the Turtle Back Zoo. What'd I miss?

 

[daneman100]

No one here think that the rushing and blocking success might have something to do with the defense having to account for a mobile QB???

 

[Abro1975]

400 yards of Offense in first half !

 

[koleszar]

Look for them to blitz more in the 2nd half they know they can't play it straight up. Washington coming back could be huge. Kill should be ready with some schemes to beat the blitz.

 

[mildone_rivals]

Hicks.

 

[Graduatedayear2early]

if gio sparks the offense and they manage to win a few games the remainder of the year...and make others competative. Ash-will
1. look like he made a good choice but also 2. Be criticized for taking so long when the offense was generating nothing (especially given how gio came in last year and kinda added a spark plug)

 

[Scarlet_Monster]

I swear it seems every WR turns into FRED FREAKING BILETNIKOFF against us

 

[RUgrad]

Its crazy that Illinois is starting 4 freshman on their OL, a freshman RB, and of course a Soph QB

 

[mildone_rivals]

Time for an early game-sealing interception.

 

[mildone_rivals]

Hah. I called it, bitches!

 

[rutgersguy1_rivals]

if gio sparks the offense and they manage to win a few games the remainder of the year...and make others competative. Ash-will
1. look like he made a good choice but also 2. Be criticized for taking so long when the offense was generating nothing (especially given how gio came in last year and kinda added a spark plug)

Well there's a fine line between itchy trigger finger and being too stubborn.

 

[ClassOf02v.2]

Time for an early game-sealing interception.

Excellent call sir.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

If Gray hadn't been shoe-string tackled there he was going a long way.

 

[soundcrib]

D!

 

[koleszar]

Nice interception, but blitz designs are not innovative, just plain stupid. It should be 1st guy acts like a blocker 2nd guy runs through clean hole. Ours is 1st guy runs left through hole stops by Oline, second guy runs right through hole stops by Oline.

 

[FELONIOUSMONK]

21 in a half against a non FBS team ?Must be a flashback to the early part of this century. I still fear rhe 2nd half reaper.

 

[RUSK97]

How is it that they start 4 freshmen on the Oline and we can't get any pressure?!!? They are a few months separated from high school for cryin out loud.

 

[BobRC72]

Look for them to blitz more in the 2nd half they know they can't play it straight up. Washington coming back could be huge. Kill should be ready with some schemes to beat the blitz.

I am not sure they realize they cant play us straight up.

 

[mildone_rivals]

Nice interception, but blitz designs are not innovative, just plain stupid.

Stop raining on my parade!

 

[RC85]

Nice interception, but blitz designs are not innovative, just plain stupid.

the ill wr was open lucky the pass was just a bit too tall

 

[Purple-Ed]

No one here think that the rushing and blocking success might have something to do with the defense having to account for a mobile QB???

Aaaah, no.

 

[BrunswickBob]

Stop raining on my parade!

Seriously. We get so little to enjoy as RU football fans. Nothing wrong with enjoying an effort without pointing out every imperfection.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

Wow, a penalty. So rare.

 

[JonathanAlan]

Rutgers lucky break on defense. They need to pressure the quarterback. Are the linebackers capable of blitzing
? Do they have the speed?

 

[mildone_rivals]

Need an eight yard play.