Second-half thread for NU vs. Illinois

[lou v]

There was a lot to like about that first half. I would like to have a bigger lead, but hey, I'll take it.

NU is just POUNDING the ball. Some eye-opening numbers in that first half.

Total yards: NU 180 UI 30
Rush yards: NU 162 UI 1
First downs: NU 12 UI 1
Total Plays: NU 46 UI 14
TOP: NU 25:08 UI 4:52

Marty is 4-7 passing and had two receivers drop the ball -- one for a TD. He threw one pick and probably should've had another.

 

[phatcat]

How 'bout that crowd?

 

[GECat2]

We are going to lose this game because they can complete passes and we can not.

 

[TheC]

We are so susceptible to the slant.

 

[TheC]

Great hold by the D! They are playing well on that line.

 

[phatcat]

Yay we made a FG and they miss

 

[GECat2]

COCO-LOCO!!!!

 

[TheC]

COCO-LOCO!!!!

Where has that speed been hiding??

 

[GECat2]

A Completed PASSSSSSSSSSS!

 

[Titanium999]

Azima ain't bad
May start next year for NU
Haiku on my mind!

 

[TerraCat]

Wow! Nice throw Marty!

 

[NUCat320]

 

[TheC]

I've heard of those long TD passes, but I haven't actually seen one!!! Awesome play!!!

 

[Titanium999]

Nice pass by Marty
Our starting QB next year
Wrassler on a roll!

 

[BFDCat]

That was a nice ball by Marty, if he can do that consistently with his run game he could be a good one for us.

 

[IGNORE2]

Only been watching here and there, but pretty impressive throw and catch on that TD.

Marty also seems to have an impressive motor, but I fear he will get beat up early in a full B1G season.

 

[Titanium999]

Someone shut me up!
That dude is friggin insane!
A Haiku Trainwreck!

 

[phatcat]

Best pass of the year so far?

 

[Rodenthater]

What am I watching!!!!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Momentum with the Cats!

Nice to see offense has been able to keep defense off the field,

 

[NUera]

Tim Tebow isn’t nearly an accurate comparison but does anyone remember Bradlee Van Pelt? Started at MSU but they wanted him to switch to LB so he ended up playing QB at Colorado State? That’s who Marty reminds me of. Big, physical runner who feeds off the energy of the game and inspires teammates, but isn’t the world’s most consistent passer. Always a hell of a lot of fun to watch.

 

[TheC]

That was an illegal forward pass!!! What the heck???

 

[phatcat]

On the other side I don't like that they are catching EVERYTHING

Pass rush would help

 

[TheC]

We cannot stop the slant. It amazes me that teams don't run it every single play.

 

[corbi296]

Borrowing an expression from Turk, our Cornerbacks “need work”.

 

[TheC]

Of course they hit the 50 ydr against us.

 

[phatcat]

Of course they hit the 50 ydr against us.

He made a 57 yarder this year, so it's legit

 

[TheC]

Its cute that teams in the BIG play football, but there is Ohio State and then there is everybody else. My god are they good.

 

[Titanium999]

The Illinois kid got clocked!

 

[NUCat320]

COCO B WARE!!

 

[TheC]

I'm sorry but why the heck was Evan Hull playing before this kid???

 

[Titanium999]

Hit a play action pass!

 

[Titanium999]

I'm sorry but why the heck was Evan Hull playing before this kid???

Agreed!

 

[GECat2]

COCO LOCO 2!!!!!!!!

 

[Alaskawildkat]

Zoom Zooma!

 

[gocatsgo2003]

I'm sorry but why the heck was Evan Hull playing before this kid???

Because they’ve both looked pretty good?

 

[corbi296]

I'm sorry but why the heck was Evan Hull playing before this kid???

Because Azema is a safety who hits like a ton of bricks.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Because Azema is a safety who hits like a ton of bricks.

He’s just a good athlete. Period.

 

[TheC]

Because Azema is a safety who hits like a ton of bricks.

It might be nice... for a change... to play some of our athletes on the offensive side of the ball.

 

[NUera]

Of course they hit the 50 ydr against us.

I mean, he’s 4-5 on the year from 50+. It’s annoying but the kid can boot it.