Second-half NU vs Illinois

[BFDCat]

Why did they not go for two?

Because you don't go for it until you need too. 1 is the right call there.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

You don't even believe the crap you're typing anymore. You just hate more than life itself to admit maybe you are wrong.

No, I’m giving my best guess. I would have guessed Fitz would allow Green to continue playing.

 

[zeek55]

Fitz probably did take Bowser out of the game a bit early, but dunno, guess we see the starters again.

 

[scru]

Illinois clearly care about winning this game. It is weird that our coaches don't.

"We just want to go 1-0 each week."

Isn't that our mantra? Win what is in front of you. Pulling your starters while the game is very much in question, and hand the ball back to your opponent is not about winning what you have in front of you. Sadly, today, Fitz has actually forgotten who he is and what got him here.

 

[DaCat]

Thorson not back in. Stupid game management.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Wait for it, about to hear accolades to justify the fact this has become a game. Mike, DaCat, gcg, corbi - whose got this?

Accolades? That doesn’t make any sense.

Fitz has openly admitted that he expects guys out today to play next week, including Hall who was eligible the second half. That is Fitz for “we sat guys because they stuck.”

 

[DaCat]

I hate this.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Wrong again. Football-knower.

Update: you’re right.

Does it suck to have to admit you’re wrong?

 

[TheC]

Fitz is disrespecting the game today. Its that simple.

 

[DaCat]

Wait for it, about to hear accolades to justify the fact this has become a game. Mike, DaCat, gcg, corbi - whose got this?

Wrong. Get lost. You broke the rules. You should be banned.

 

[HappyNUyear]

There’s a lynch mob awaiting McCall in the stands. It isn’t us

 

[NUCat320]

Does it suck to have to admit you’re wrong?

No, it sucks that Fitz is too stubborn to admit he’s wrong. This is garbage.

 

[BFDCat]

This is making me ill.

 

[wocka]

this is beyond infuriating

 

[TheC]

Crap.... that could have been a pick. What the hell is this???!!

 

[NUCat320]

There’s a lynch mob awaiting McCall in the stands

Following orders.

 

[BFDCat]

I'm sorry, losing this game will be totally demoralizing for the team.

 

[HappyNUyear]

They lose this game the people will probably lynch both of them

 

[IGNORE2]

Illinois looks like the better team today

No

Yes

 

[scru]

I'm sorry, losing this game will be totally demoralizing for the team.

Totally agree. This is stupid leadership by our staff. They are plain wrong.

Go 1-0 each week.

 

[Chuckster1973]

Amazing just giving away the game you think this will motivate our team for next week we are toast beyond belief horrible coaching

 

[stpaulcat]

This is pissing me off. Division championship team playing like crap, As though the coaches don't don't care if they lose it. OSU will demolish us. Very bad coaching to treat this like it doesn't matter--not a good way to go into next week.

 

[HappyNUyear]

The lynching mob is ready to hang people. They’re very vocal behind us

 

[NUCat320]

Every single boo is deserved.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Yes

They really don’t. Honestly. They look like they’re running a more aggressive scheme with all their 1s.

 

[IGNORE2]

Illinois looks like the better team today

No

Does it suck to have to admit you’re wrong?

Funny, was gonna ask you the same question.

 

[phatcat]

Amazing just giving away the game you think this will motivate our team for next week we are toast beyond belief horrible coaching

It is really sad for the players. Presumably they care more about the game than the staff

 

[BFDCat]

And Paddy saves Fitz' ass.

 

[DaCat]

This game is unwatchable. Thanks Fitz. Embarrassing.

 

[zeek55]

No reason to overreact guys.

But yes, we're playing risky here; coaches are treating this like it doesn't matter.

We're not going to look like this next week. Not any consolation for what we're watching, but that's reality.

 

[corbi296]

There it is, Illinois being Illinois. Had it all along.

 

[DaCat]

Paddy! Nice grab. Salvaged my evening. For now.

 

[zeek55]

Yep, Fisher saves the day.

Fitz had this planned all along.

 

[ChappyCat]

Wow- that INT was CLUTCH from a great MLB. Let's gain yardage and chew the clock now!

 

[HappyNUyear]

Play like this next week and OSU will torch us

 

[NUCat320]

It is really sad for the players. Presumably they care more about the game than the staff

WGN just reported Thorson is healthy and expected to return for the last drive. It’s a bad look from the staff.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Funny, was gonna ask you the same question.

But I wasn’t...

 

[TheC]

Illinois will get the ball back with more than 2 minutes left. This ain't over.

 

[zeek55]

Play like this next week and OSU will torch us

We won't. We've literally rested this whole quarter.

You can hate this strategy while acknowledging we won't look anything like this next week.

 

[phatcat]

WGN just reported Thorson is healthy and expected to return for the last drive. It’s a bad look from the staff.

I have no words. The arrogance is beyond belief