First-half thread for The Hat Game

[lou v]

Here we are, on the last Saturday in November, with only a win over struggling Illinois between NU and winning its seventh straight game for the first time in 21 years, and seventh straight Big Ten game for the first time in 22.

I didn't make the trip to Champaign. I was planning on it, but we have family in from out of town and I couldn't get away. So we'll all enjoy this Thanksgiving Feast on TV.

 

[CatManTrue]

Here we are, on the last Saturday in November, with only a win over struggling Illinois between NU and winning its seventh straight game for the first time in 21 years, and seventh straight Big Ten game for the first time in 22.

I didn't make the trip to Champaign. I was planning on it, but we have family in from out of town and I couldn't get away. So we'll all enjoy this Thanksgiving Feast on TV.

17 MPH winds. I foresee many carries by Jackson, Larkin, Moten, et al.

I recall a game in 2003 or 2004 where Wright & Herron ran it virtually every play against the Illini. Basanez had quite a few carries as well and maybe passed if eight times. We won the game soundly - should work today as well.

 

[NU Houston]

Bad drop by Lees on first drive.

 

[NU Houston]

Bad drop by Lees on first drive.

And another drop on defense by Hall. Gotta catch the ball, guys!

 

[Alvious]

Didn't I miss a memo? When did gray become our school color?

 

[Fanaticat98]

Looks like we didn’t even plan for the QB running today. Come on guys.

 

[Alvious]

I'm having Duke flashbacks.

 

[Figrating]

Looking unprepared...

 

[HawkCat]

We are mailing it in so far.

 

[HawkCat]

Embarrassing performance to this point.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Wtf. Getting pushed around.
Manhandled on the line.
Athletic QB
Dammit

 

[Fanaticat98]

Yup, if we lose this one we deserve to fall as far as they let us in the bowl selection. How can we look this lost against the read option in game 12?

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

The Illinois qb is solid! No worries! We will spank em! Pound the rock!

 

[stpaulcat]

The Cats are asleep.

 

[TerraCat]

This looks like a different defense from last week...let's get it together gentlemen!

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Wtf. Getting pushed around.
Manhandled on the line.
Athletic QB
Dammit

No sweat! We will spank em!

 

[willycat]

Looks like we didn’t even plan for the QB running today. Come on guys.

this is looking like the Duke game. com on

 

[stpaulcat]

Didn't I miss a memo? When did gray become our school color?

I hate the grey pajamas. If the uniforms win, hands down Illini.

 

[julescat]

This is such a setup for embarrassment.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Illinois has had some good starts before so hope things correct in our favor.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Nice run by Thorson to get things going finally.

 

[Fitz51]

This thread is embarrassing.

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Flynn Ryder

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

JJ is fourth all time in BT rushing

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

Go Jilani

 

[nu greek]

Wake Up Gents!!! Let's Go!!!

 

[Alvious]

This thread is embarrassing.

This team's effort is embarrassing.

 

[willycat]

This thread is embarrassing.

Thorson still doesn't know when to tuck and run

 

[Figrating]

This performance sucks donkeys, Fitz!

 

[Catbeast]

This performance sucks donkeys, Fitz!

Unreal

These guys are sleep walking

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

Well, I guess you have to expect those kind of things with a Freshman QB...

Wait! ILL is the one w the Frosh QB

 

[Catbeast]

Thorson another quality throw!!

 

[NWFAN66]

Great pass Lol

 

[CatManTrue]

Terrible decision & throw there to turn it over on the four yard line. Thankfully Skowronek caught #4 or he may have taken it for a 97 yard return.

Nice sack there. The Cats need to wake up.

 

[Alaskawildkat]

On the plus side we had a sustained drive to wear down their defense and the turnover keeps them on their own end of the field.

 

[catcrazy]

This is thus far an embarrassing performance. WTF are we doing?!!

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

This is like Thor's 37th start. Unacceptable

 

[NWFAN66]

Thorson another quality throw!!

If I read one more comment about thorson going pro I'm gonna scream. HES NOT AB NFL QB

 

[phatcat_rivals223240]

So we are two stupid plays away from leading (see Nate Hall drop).

I like how the D stepped up

 

[NWFAN66]

So we are two stupid plays away from leading (see Nate Hall drop).

I like how the D stepped up

So!!! Difference between good teams and not good teams