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meganeck
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So what are we expecting to see tonight? The chances of winning are minimal so, is it basically get out of here with no injuries would that be considered a win. Would a 40-50 point blowout be disappointing? I have no idea what to expect, just anxious to see them play. 
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meganeck wrote:So what are we expecting to see tonight? The chances of winning are minimal so, is it basically get out of here with no injuries would that be considered a win. Would a 40-50 point blowout be disappointing? I have no idea what to expect, just anxious to see them play. 
I’m not really focusing on the defense tonight. If we can put up 17-24 points against #11 Illinois, before garbage time, I’ll be stoked.


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A win for me is D allowing less than 50pts, O scoring 10 and the team getting out of Champaign with no injuries. 
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I understand that when you're playing a FBS team, you're also playing against the refs, but the announcers agreed that was absolutely not a fumble.


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JFC! Everybody knows Illinois is going to win, clear as day the ball is moving forward in QBs hand. These refs want to make sure Illinois covers the spread.
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Anyone know what the E.C.I. on the backs of our helmets stands for?


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This is harsh, Leathernecks were high on themselves vs scout team. 

Of course Illinois is the better team, however, Joe Davis's 'Necks were not ready for this test.
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Illinois won the game 52-3

Chris Irvin was 14 of 29 for 134 yards.  0 Interceptions.

Western had 134 yards Passing and 29 yards Rushing.

Illinois had 231 yards Passing and 209 yards Rushing.

Attendance at UIUC = 56,040

 
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Heading into the game, I thought a  win would be a balanced offensive attack yardage wise.  Did not get close to that stat.
Embrace the pace of the race.
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4EverPurple&Gold
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I wasn't expecting us to lost by heck two scores, but hopefully can be more competitive next week at Northwestern.

It was great to see us on national TV on a friday night.
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