Game Thread: Northwestern vs. No. 22 Illinois

[mesacat]

Great series by the D. Where have they been til now?

 

[AdamOnFirst]

This QB rotation is a head scratcher. Lausch completes a nice 3rd down pass and then Boe comes in. At least rotate them by series so there is a chance r developing rythm.

Or maybe, and hear me out: rotating QBs is for the birds. You had many snaps vs Michigan and Iowa to get them a look. You’re in a rivalry game that’s a big opportunity to end your season on a high note, play the better guy. It’s not September, this is screwy stuff.

 

[FeralFelidae]

The defense is a train wreck and the red zone is obviously a disaster.

The D did their job on this drive.

 

[SimpsonElmwood]

Boe hasn’t shown anything to get even remotely excited about

Boe’s throws have a lot more zip. He just needs more game day awareness.

 

[MC_Cat]

Finally a pass rush Saka. Altimeter hurt on play.

Corey Wooten moment. We're still in this one. D bowed up and got inspired.

 

[FeralFelidae]

This QB rotation is a head scratcher. Lausch completes a nice 3rd down pass and then Boe comes in. At least rotate them by series so there is a chance r developing rythm.

Lausch DID take a nasty hit on that 3rd down pass, so maybe he needed to sit for a few plays as a precaution.

 

[DaCat]

Corey Wooten moment. We're still in this one. D bowed up and got inspired.

Poor play calling by Illannoys, why have they stopped running it with Laufery?

 

[FeralFelidae]

This is turning into the Michigan game.

I take it back. Somehow it's a one-score game now.

 

[corbi296]

The only one clueless here is the one who still thinks Lausch is going to become a good qb

Both of you clowns are clueless!

 

[stpaulcat]

Well, this is an interesting turn of events. Will Illinois now cave?

 

[DaCat]

That’s what’s so frustrating about Lausch.. the throw to Henning for a TD was a perfect throw.

 

[FanatiCat]

Nice to see the O has eclipsed the D in points scored.

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Finally a TD in the red zone. Lausch to Henning who might be having his best game as a CAT. Eligon looking like he his putting name in as a WR who can not only block but catch passes also. Two receptions this qtr.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Suddenly the D remembers how to stop the run.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

And we wondered where Anto was. He peeped this board from the sideline

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Sake with the pressure Hubbard the sack.Illinois has the punt.

 

[corbi296]

And we wondered where Anto was. He peeped this board from the sideline

Would be nice to get that effort every game.

 

[freewillie07]

Well, at least it’s interesting!

Amazing what happens when players execute and, most of all, the coaches don’t get in the way and actually scheme their best players toward success.

 

[freewillie07]

Well, at least it’s interesting!

Amazing what happens when players execute and, most of all, the coaches don’t get in the way and actually scheme their best players toward success.

Well f***

 

[DaCat]

Lausch giveth, Lausch taketh away

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Lausch must be more accurate. Had Henning open overthrows him interception. That's not good.

 

[peatymeanis]

Both of you clowns are clueless!

#cluelesscorbi knows nothing about football!

 

[FanatiCat]

The last 2 weeks are like JON defense.

 

[jensberg]

Just what it looked like the defense had their act together they collapse completely again

 

[DaCat]

I didn’t know Illannoys had a Heisman running back. Geezus!

 

[Arlcatsfan]

Our D- line is getting pushed half way to Champaign. Another h er long TD run by Illinois

 

[AdamOnFirst]

The last 2 weeks are like JON defense.

Today especially. Just continuous, massive breakdowns in assignments and soundness. Guys getting totally lost on simple run plays. Not like they just look demoralized getting knocked back every play for nine yard carries, it’s continuous breakdowns.

 

[MC_Cat]

Our D's performance is directly proportional to our O's. Quite literally.

 

[DaCat]

Our D's performance is directly proportional to our O's. Quite literally.

The definition of complementary football, it goes both ways good or bad.

 

[WestCoastWildcat]

So frustrating. We are driving and kill the drive with an int then Illini drive down for the td. I like how the Cats are fighting and not giving up.

 

[FeralFelidae]

Boe doesn't look like the quarterback of the future to me.

 

[AdamOnFirst]

This two QB idea is some absolutely dumb ****ing shit. F minus grade to Braun today, horrible coaching performance

 

[Arlcatsfan]

O- Line blows coverage Boe gets creamed fumble on play Illinois recovers.

 

[DaCat]

Boe doesn't look like the quarterback of the future to me.

That’s what happens when you’re fed to the wolves without a single prior snap in your freshman season. Stupidity by the coaches.

 

[JimStarr777]

Boe doesn't look like the quarterback of the future to me.

Hard to say after this little amount of action, but one thing is for sure…there is more than one area on this team that is not big ten caliber.

 

[corbi296]

O- Line blows coverage Boe gets creamed fumble on play Illinois recovers.

That was not on the OL, that was on the QB. They sent one more than OL can block on a delayed blitz. QB has to see that and either scramble away from blitz to buy time or just get rid of the ball. Those are typical mistakes made by a young QB. He’ll learn.

 

[Arlcatsfan]

The D holds. FG for Illini. I don't know about Boe but let's be realistic this is his first college game today. Why this isn't his 3rd or 4th game beats the freakin' hell out of me.

 

[DaCat]

Hoping @lou v asks the difficult questions to Braun in the post-game presser.

 

[Arlcatsfan]

That was not on the OL, that was on the QB. They sent one more than OL can block on a delayed blitz. QB has to see that and either scramble away from blitz to buy time or just get rid of the ball. Those are typical mistakes made by a young QB. He’ll learn.

Experience. This should not be Boe's first game. He could have played 3 more and still preserved his shirt.

 

[JimStarr777]

Lausch just doesn’t have the consistent arm strength for the long and medium-long passes. Takes too long for the ball to get there.