Game Thread: Indiana vs. Illinois (9/2) 8 p.m. EST on FS1

[IUc2016 7,121]

I will be there and cannot wait.

Last year didn't happen. If UM, MSU, and PSU get to say that the 2020 season didn't happen, I say that 2021 didn't happen.

It's a new year and nobody expects IU to win more than 3-4 games. Let's prove them wrong, LEO.

Wanted to get this started early since we have some week 0 scouting to do. Illinois takes on Wyoming this Saturday at 4pm EST on BTN. It should be a pretty good first game test for them so I will be watching. 

LET'S GO HOOSIERS! Oh and Bret Bielema is a jack***

[ThompsonHoosier 3,414]

Remember when his Wisconsin team ran up the score on us back in 2010-2011? Final score ended up being 83-20. So yeah Bielema is definitely a JACK***! 

GO HOOSIERS!

[IUc2016 7,121]

I also remember him flopping on the sideline and getting a penalty thrown against an Alabama player who didn't even come close to touching him.

Then he danced around in celebration when a flag was thrown on the player. Most definitely a JACK***

[Loaded Chicken Sandwich 8,577]

Daughter is due to be born next Wednesday. So she'll be 1-2 days old for the Illinois game... My son was also a day old when Indiana lost to Iowa in 2018 16-42.. maybe this one will bring us some luck but... Who knows. My other daughter was born in April if 2020 and there wasn't an NCAA going on that year Soo... 

[Stuhoo 79,302]

6 minutes ago, Loaded Chicken Sandwich said:

Daughter is due to be born next Wednesday. So she'll be 1-2 days old for the Illinois game... My son was also a day old when Indiana lost to Iowa in 2018 16-42.. maybe this one will bring us some luck but... Who knows. My other daughter was born in April if 2020 and there wasn't an NCAA going on that year Soo... 

Hey congrats!!

Here's to a healthy, happy new addition.

[IUc2016 7,121]

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/34458601/illinois-names-syracuse-transfer-tommy-devito-starting-quarterback

Syracuse transfer Tommy Devito named Illinois starting quarterback. Bielema already comparing him to Russell Wilson...

[Dave from Dayton 2,888]

Indiana is undefeated and leads the Big Ten East!  Whoo Hooo!

Now for my game prediction:  IU starts at home, under the lights,  against an Illinois team that will have gotten one game under it's belt.  An excellent opportunity for IU.  Close game, IU 24 - UI 21.

[mamasa 15,115]

Bloomington already has the "Go IU Beat The Illini" traffic signs going!

[mamasa 15,115]

Anyone have their gameday menu ready?  Still deciding, but beer will be involved

[mamasa 15,115]

IU -3, O/U 45.5

 

[Chris007 43,453]

14 minutes ago, mamasa said:

Anyone have their gameday menu ready?  Still deciding, but beer will be involved

I'm off that day but my wife and son have school so I'm keeping it simple. Sloppy joes, hot dogs, chips, mac and cheese. Also doing some BBQ meatballs for an apptizer. Probably a fruit or veggie tray too. 

[mamasa 15,115]

^^Cannot go wrong with that!

[BeerBQ 255]

I’ll be there!

We’re doing grilled chicken parm sliders and mojo pork sliders. There will probably be some kind of side, but probably just chips. 

[Dave from Dayton 2,888]

Johnny Drum private stock 101 vs OGD 114 head to head competition; turkey & avocado & cheese & bacon & tomato sliders; mixed fruit salad; mixed nuts; popcorn; craft beers; water; Tylenol, Toppers St. Marteen Rhum.  lemon bars, the other half will have dry red wine.

PS.  May have to fix up a strawberry daiquiri at the half.  Got family and a few friends bringing some good stuff, too.

[IUc2016 7,121]

They don’t have Cockburn so we should be fine. 
 

[Joe_hoopsier 971]

4 hours ago, IUc2016 said:

They don’t have Cockburn so we should be fine. 
 

They will after we rub theirs in the turf. 32-9 IU.

[Hovadipo 54,695]

Been seeing on the tweet machine that we got some permanent LED stadium lighting put in. A welcome addition considering when we had night games, the TV networks had to haul in ugly temporary lighting on the west side to get the light they needed. 

[Chris007 43,453]

My father in law was at practice today. There was no scrimmage but during drills Tuttle was first, Dexter Williams second, then Connor. Not sure if this means anything or not. Last week it was Connor, Tuttle then Dexter. I guess we’ll know in about 50 hours.

[maharkn 1,662]

My father in law was at practice today. There was no scrimmage but during drills Tuttle was first, Dexter Williams second, then Connor. Not sure if this means anything or not. Last week it was Connor, Tuttle then Dexter. I guess we’ll know in about 50 hours.

I would like to see Dexter start. I imagine they have been game planning for a quarterback who can't move, would really throw them off

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[Hovadipo 54,695]

5 minutes ago, maharkn said:

I would like to see Dexter start. I imagine they have been game planning for a quarterback who can't move, would really throw them off

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Trust me, you would not like this lol.