*** Official Illinois Game Thread ***
- Thread starter Mavric
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I think we have 4 games remaining after today. I would play every player in the program the rest of the way and see what is on the bench, on this roster.
I would also strip Whipple of any play calling. NO MORE! Finish this season off in reboot mode. Find out whats really on this roster and either have players going forward who are good enough or have players leave who are not Big 10 material.
We just plainly don't have, and have not had a Big 10 roster yet since joining. We haven't. We haven't developed those players at least, but I haven't seen too many players on our roster now for years that WOW me.
I would also strip Whipple of any play calling. NO MORE! Finish this season off in reboot mode. Find out whats really on this roster and either have players going forward who are good enough or have players leave who are not Big 10 material.
We just plainly don't have, and have not had a Big 10 roster yet since joining. We haven't. We haven't developed those players at least, but I haven't seen too many players on our roster now for years that WOW me.
huskerfan74
All-American
The coaches have losers written all over their faces in this game and this rubs off on their players. Not a single player on this team actually believes they can win and that shows in their play calling and performance.
Whipple is not good
Whipple is not good
Yep. Actually develop guys...And AM was having a great year until the injury. He'd definitely be a no nonsense accountability type of coach. Not the "wow" hire IMO. I think a lot of folks outside the midwest would have to google him, but I think his resume would be impressive. His time at KSU has resulted in winning seasons. BUT I am sure some fans would not see the conference titles, 10+ wins seasons and want to pass.
huskerfan74
All-American
Watching this team play is like sitting on lava.
JJ Husker
Assistant Coach
The problem imo is that we haven’t developed the players and haven’t built serviceable lines. Sure, we need players but we’ve out recruited most of the conference. The problem is what we’re not doing with them once we get them.
huskerfan74
All-American
If after this game, Bret is not even considered, Trev is blind…he just methodically won this game by running it down our throats while we spent the entire game throwing interceptions. Please purdy enter the transfer portal, I will pay the fees if there are any.
Other than Cam, I am truly hard pressed to see a player who improved. There are more, I'd think, but not across the board. As a team we have not improved in any facet of the game save ST this season. We have recruited well enough to win, but can't develop or scheme.
ColoradoHusk
Heisman Trophy Winner
The reason why AM and now the backup has done well this season is because they don’t build their offense around the QB. The QB is part of a balanced, physical offense. It doesn’t wow a lot of people, but it’s effective. I think the first step for NU is to get back to a winning culture, and he can establish that culture.
huskerfan74
All-American
I don’t think we touch the ball again…Mickey, may be you learned something from Bret.
huskerfan74
All-American
And by the way, if Mickey says it is on him, I will throw my beer at him. I don’t give a crap who it is on, I want to see improvement on the field.
No disagreement here. As a fan, NU of old was fun to watch, but it was really just physical, sound and fundamental football on both sides. I'd love a boring sound team that simply wins.