Game Thread for SIU vs. Northwestern

[lou v]

It is HOT again on the field. I thought we would have a little more cloud cover today, but the clouds have parted and the sun is blazing. It's 78 degrees but feels hotter. At least they have these high-tech cool benches.



It's gonna be a sparse crowd today. REALLY sparse. I think the student section will be packed, but that's about it.

 

[lou v]

It is HOT again on the field. I thought we would have a little more cloud cover today, but the clouds have parted and the sun is blazing. It's 78 degrees but feels hotter. At least they have these high-tech cool benches.

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It's gonna be a sparse crowd today. REALLY sparse. I think the student section will be packed, but that's about it.

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By the way, Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg is in the house today. Not sure why, but I bumped into him on the field before the game.

 

[MotownMedilldo]

3 of 4 starters in the secondary out today. Not good

 

[Rodenthater]

Why can’t we stay healthy? Why?

 

[Rodenthater]

I’m listening to Dave Ennet on the Varsity app and it sounds like he’s sucking helium!

 

[MotownMedilldo]

OL Rowley out for the season.

 

[HawkCat]

Looks like we have the BTN’s clown crew today. This is like OwlVision.

 

[MotownMedilldo]

No audio to start from the TV announcers. Kinda cool, actually.

 

[CatManTrue]

OL Rowley out for the season.

Ugh. Wiederkehr is at RG and Tiernan is starting at RT.

 

[HawkCat]

No booth audio. No game clock.

 

[jensberg]

Also no offense so far

 

[Rebel II]

OL Rowley out for the season.

Ouch!

 

[freewillie07]

OL Rowley out for the season.

Really sad to hear that, both for him and the team.

 

[Cheech210]

OL Rowley out for the season.

Brutal but good Caleb Tieran to get experience honestly.

 

[Rodenthater]

The curse of NU football—injuries!!!

 

[freewillie07]

Brutal but good Caleb Tieran to get experience honestly.

No. Rowley seemed to be playing well. Would be fine if it were just for the noncon but this hurts.

 

[BFDCat]

Apparently we aren't even going to fair catch punts today, gave up 15 yards on that one.

 

[freewillie07]

Apparently we aren't even going to fair catch punts today, gave up 15 yards on that one.

Bizarre efforts on special teams so far, for sure.

 

[Titanium999]

Gordon is an nfl prospect

 

[GeauxCatsGeaux]

Hilinski looked like Thorson there!

 

[freewillie07]

Hilinski looked like Thorson there!

Good to get that one on the tape for opposing teams to at least maybe think about.

 

[Rebel II]

Porter looked very quick. Good to see. Tyus also just made a nice run. Let's get7!

 

[Rodenthater]

Porter looked very quick. Good to see. Tyus also just made a nice run. Let's get7!

No kidding, I’m not so sure that a field goal is a gimme here!

 

[phatcat]

Pretty hot here. Lots of Freshman in stands. Go Cats

 

[NUCat320]

Looking like we’ll see lots of running and a fast boring game, but no Brendan Sullivan touchdown throws.

 

[Rebel II]

Wasn't too good of a QB sneak. Guess they gave it to us. 7-0. That's a first this year

 

[phatcat]

Missed tackles on swing pass

 

[Titanium999]

Wrassler was spot on about keeping Porter in between the tackles! It ain’t rocket 🚀 science 🧫!

 

[FanatiCat]

Wonder if we’re just giving up those short routes to avoid early big play mistakes? Giving up a lot of easy catches.

 

[jensberg]

Their quarterback has not missed the pass yet 8 of 8

 

[GeauxCatsGeaux]

Miami OH up early on Cincinnati.

 

[phatcat]

Wonder if we’re just giving up those short routes to avoid early big play mistakes? Giving up a lot of easy catches.

No pass rush either

 

[AdamOnFirst]

I'd like to see more Greyson Metz please, even in Nickel. he can play.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

Blake Gallagher cannot play. He just got torched by an FCS tight end. Can't cover, can't tackle.

 

[HawkCat]

Blake Gallagher cannot play.

Wow, is he slow!

 

[Titanium999]

Total brain fart!

 

[BFDCat]

This defense is NOT good.

 

[NUCat320]

Looking like we’ll see lots of running and a fast boring game, but no Brendan Sullivan touchdown throws

I was assuming a victory as well, but, well…

 

[Titanium999]

No pass rush either

Blitz em and keep the ball in front of you! Ain’t rocket science! Iowa would have never gave up that play! Ever!

 

[Rodenthater]

We do NOT have the athletes!!!