Second-half thread for NU vs. Purdue

[lou v]

Well, NU is back in the game after than TD with five seconds left in the half. You knew Fitz was going for it down there. I can’t say I understand the quarterback rotation…but who can?

NU’s defense has been bending but not breaking, save for that 53-yard TD to Wright. Still, Purdue has just two FGs on three trips into the red zone.

NU has a shot. And they get the ball to start the second half.

 

[NUCat320]

Hilarity. Purdue gets the ball.

 

[boileralum07]

We planned that. Yeah.

 

[MC_Cat]

Unbelieveable. I know it was bang bang, but that front blocker did not need to even touch that ball it would've probably gone about of bounds.

 

[freewillie07]

We lost the Middle 8 advantage because the Wrigley turf sucks. Wonderful.

 

[IMC Cat]

Not AJ Hampton's finest game.

 

[TheC]

Hampton beat again. Sooo little talent.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Inexcusable to let that offside kick happen! Brain fart

 

[MC_Cat]

Needs work.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Well, NU is back in the game after than TD with five seconds left in the half. You knew Fitz was going for it down there. I can’t say I understand the quarterback rotation…but who can?

NU’s defense has been bending but not breaking, save for that 53-yard TD to Wright. Still, Purdue has just two FGs on three trips into the red zone.

NU has a shot. And they get the ball to start the second half.

Not exactly as planned!

 

[stpaulcat]

Well, we were back in the game for a few seconds.

 

[NUCat320]

Well, we were back in the game for a few seconds.

Technically, two seconds of game time, right?

 

[ubercat]

Evan runs downHull

 

[TheC]

We ran it down their throats that drive. Impressive! Wish we could get a stop here.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Wear em out! Pound em! Great ground game!

 

[NREPP Fraud]

We ran it down their throats that drive. Impressive! Wish we could get a stop here.

Really solid! I told ya! November to Remember!

 

[freewillie07]

It’s on the defense now. Get a 3 and out and have Hull/Clair/Marty run it down their throats.

It’s not sexy but it just might work.

 

[gocatsgo2003]

Moderately effective Fitzball for the first time all year.

 

[Jaguar 88]

Where was this before? They are finally somewhat competitive. Iowa was close, but somehow it felt that the game was lost.

 

[freewillie07]

Where was this before? They are finally somewhat competitive. Iowa was close, but somehow it felt that the game was lost.

Um Iowa’s run defense was way better?

 

[Jaguar 88]

Um Iowa’s run defense was way better?

Yeah, you are right about that. We needed a competent passing game to help out there. The line is still sub par be for rushing.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Stop em now

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Evan runs downHull

Only a sophomore! Kid is better than Justin Jackson!

 

[NREPP Fraud]

It ain’t rocket science! Don’t let that guy Wright behind you! That is a coaching mistake which Iowa doesn’t make!

 

[NREPP Fraud]

More movement needed

 

[TheC]

This 4th down play may be the game.

 

[TheC]

God… our passing game is beyond awful. How is that possible?? It looks like a bad high school offense.

 

[TheC]

I know our DBs are getting beat but the problem is really that we have no pass rush. The QB has a huge comfortable pocket all day.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Basically three guys are beating us! Wright, Bell and O’Connell!

 

[freewillie07]

Basically three guys are beating us! Wright, Bell and O’Connell!

No sh*t Sherlock.

 

[TheC]

Sooooooooooo boring.

 

[loyolacat]

8 minutes down 2 scores and we are running the ball...maybe the goal is beat the spread

 

[loyolacat]

ok now I get it,

 

[BFDCat]

How do you take 4 straight sacks? Unbelievable.

 

[NREPP Fraud]

Four sacks! I’m done ✅

 

[TheC]

I’m done with Fitz and his unwillingness to develop a 21st century offense. It’s time to try something else.

 

[CatManTrue]

At least we scored two touchdowns today. Maybe we have a shot in Champaign.

What a disappointing season.

 

[MC_Cat]

I don't know if I've ever seen 4 straight sacks in 40+ years of watching football. That was amazingly awful offense.

 

[jensberg]

At least we scored two touchdowns today. Maybe we have a shot in Champaign.

What a disappointing season.

Sadly I don't think we have any shot in Champaign. Illinois is giving Iowa all they can handle and they obviously be a couple very good teams already

 

[stpaulcat]

At least we scored two touchdowns today. Maybe we have a shot in Champaign.

What a disappointing season.

Something is disappointing, for sure.