Rutgers vs Illinois / Game Thread

[Block R]

Ash gonna run out the clock.

Isn't that always our offensive strategy?

 

[RU4Real]

Pansy.

 

[BillyC80]

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

 

[hbbsm713]

Wow what a surprise, we aren’t trying to score and just taking it into the half.

 

[Scarlet_Scourge]

Well that went as well as we could had hoped.

 

[TonyLieske]

RU running out the clock with over a minute to go. Yeah they bave a lead but Illinois gets ball next. Ash is so scared.

 

[rurichdog]

@RocktheRac how's the garage coming along? Lol

 

[hbbsm713]

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[RUChow]

Ash playing it very safe, not trying to score

We didn't want to run it up.

 

[koleszar]

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

 

[miketd1]

Defensive coach. It is what it is.

 

[MADHAT1]

Ash has perfected the 1 minute defense when RU has the ball

 

[Duff366]

You are getting on Ash for not taking chances at our own 10 yard line?

 

[BobRC72]

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

 

[RU-Kidding]

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

Agreed.

 

[RUSK97]

Ok, so exactly what did Bolin give us that Gio doesn't? His arm certainly isn't better. Is it just the presence and leadership (remeber he was voted capt'n)?

 

[soundcrib]

Nail biter is inevitable

 

[RU-Kidding]

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

Why would we think otherwise?

 

[j10oreo]

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

Ash definitely telling his kids they're getting a whoopin when they get home.

 

[RUSK97]

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

Of course. Lovie will make adjustments.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

you can thank whomever made the last stupid mistake for that. Had we still had it near the 35-40 I am sure it would have been a whole different plan.

 

[rutgersguy1]

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

I think there are times you can get on him for being too conservative but I don't think this was one of them IMO.

 

[BeantownKnight]

Once again, no killer instinct. Just run out the clock at halftime. Jesus!

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

 

[RU#1fan]

Turnovers and Penalties keeping this game closer than it should be.
Total lack of discipline and focus

 

[miketd1]

Our lines are playing better than theirs. World of a difference.

And their team speed is the same as ours.

 

[RutgersRaRa]

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

So far it looks that way.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

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.

 

[DennisHajekRC84]

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]

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]

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]

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!