On a 3rd and 10, he finds the Illini's Kevin Mitchell for his 10th pick in 12 quarters (and change). Illinois takes over at its own 29 and Juice runs for 11 on the first play.
1st and 10 Illini at the 40. 12:55 to go.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
NU captains adept at games of chance
Seemingly for the 12th time in 12 games, NU wins the toss. It elects to receive and we're just about underway. Sherrick McManis and Stephen Simmons back to receive. SUPERback Mark Woodsum is flexing his muscles.
Kick goes out of bounds. NU gets it at the 35.
IT'S FUHBAW TIME!!!!!
Kick goes out of bounds. NU gets it at the 35.
IT'S FUHBAW TIME!!!!!
10 minutes to kickoff
Predictions:
David: NU 28, Illinois 24 - Illini overlook Cats and fall at home. Juice goes 5 of 100 passing, but still rushes for 120 yards. Not enough. Adam Kadela registers 39 tackles and a key pick to preserve a fourth-quarter lead.
Chris: NU 31, Illinois 24 - As it has most of the season, offense trumps defense. NU gets the classic meltdown victory from Illinois.
Matt: Illinois 31, NU 28 - Illinois lets down ... but not enough. Too many interceptions by C.J. Bacher spoil the Cats' bowl hopes.
The Illini seniors are being introduced. I thought that was just an NU tradition!!!!!
The applause for senior linebacker J Leman is deafening. Leman leads the Illini in tackles, with 114. Something tells me the words "applause" and "J Leman" won't be strangers to each other during this game. The equipment managers might have to wash Tyrell Sutton's jersey a couple of extra times after the game to get the imprint of Leman's "47" out of it.
Illinois is already leading NU in syllables, thanks to the efforts of individuals like starting tight end Michael Hoomanawanui.
David: NU 28, Illinois 24 - Illini overlook Cats and fall at home. Juice goes 5 of 100 passing, but still rushes for 120 yards. Not enough. Adam Kadela registers 39 tackles and a key pick to preserve a fourth-quarter lead.
Chris: NU 31, Illinois 24 - As it has most of the season, offense trumps defense. NU gets the classic meltdown victory from Illinois.
Matt: Illinois 31, NU 28 - Illinois lets down ... but not enough. Too many interceptions by C.J. Bacher spoil the Cats' bowl hopes.
The Illini seniors are being introduced. I thought that was just an NU tradition!!!!!
The applause for senior linebacker J Leman is deafening. Leman leads the Illini in tackles, with 114. Something tells me the words "applause" and "J Leman" won't be strangers to each other during this game. The equipment managers might have to wash Tyrell Sutton's jersey a couple of extra times after the game to get the imprint of Leman's "47" out of it.
Illinois is already leading NU in syllables, thanks to the efforts of individuals like starting tight end Michael Hoomanawanui.
I Can Haz Football Blog???
Hello and welcome one and all to pre-game at Northwestern against Illinois. My last football game (unless the Cats go to a bowl ... fingers crossed) and the last football game ever for the Memorial Stadium Honorary Ang Lee Press Box. I totally made the name up, but interesting Illini alumnus, no?
I get the distinct feeling that I've been transported to the mid-1990s. Not only is this Illinois-NU tilt actually a meaningful game for the first time in a while, but the songs wafting over the P.A. system are less the Soulja Boys and Frays of today, but the R.E.M.s and Spin Doctors of mid-90s, university alt-rock.
In football news, a win and NU all but has a bowl bid locked up. A loss and, well, a .500 record sure looks nice to recruits? The Illini are still in the clouds after the win over Ohio State, and they could have their minds on Florida bowl destinations instead of playing this wildly erratic Wildcat team on a day that can only be described as having all the trappings of, in coach Fitzgerald's words, "Big Ten football weather."
Sit back, relax and enjoy the blogging. All 13 of you (and that's a generous estimate.)
I may not have Microsoft Paint to enhance my efforts today (like a certain other outlet did for a certain other sport), but I feel confident my words can paint an adequate picture. I am a writer after all.
It's what we're supposed to do.
I get the distinct feeling that I've been transported to the mid-1990s. Not only is this Illinois-NU tilt actually a meaningful game for the first time in a while, but the songs wafting over the P.A. system are less the Soulja Boys and Frays of today, but the R.E.M.s and Spin Doctors of mid-90s, university alt-rock.
In football news, a win and NU all but has a bowl bid locked up. A loss and, well, a .500 record sure looks nice to recruits? The Illini are still in the clouds after the win over Ohio State, and they could have their minds on Florida bowl destinations instead of playing this wildly erratic Wildcat team on a day that can only be described as having all the trappings of, in coach Fitzgerald's words, "Big Ten football weather."
Sit back, relax and enjoy the blogging. All 13 of you (and that's a generous estimate.)
I may not have Microsoft Paint to enhance my efforts today (like a certain other outlet did for a certain other sport), but I feel confident my words can paint an adequate picture. I am a writer after all.
It's what we're supposed to do.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
NU = bowl eligible
Crazy finish.
NU capitalizes on its final red zone trip, ending on a three-yard TD pass from Bacher to Lane. Lane lined up in the slot, found a soft spot in the zone and just camped out there waiting for Bacher's pass. Great pass, great catch.
NU's defense makes a stand to save the game moments later, as David Ngene sacked Lewis in the backfield. Lewis tried to spike the ball to save the down, but it bounces away. Adam Kadela makes a balla play on Senior Day, pouncing on the loose ball to preserve the win.
NU is bowl eligible.
Final score: NU 31, IU 28
Peace out.
NU capitalizes on its final red zone trip, ending on a three-yard TD pass from Bacher to Lane. Lane lined up in the slot, found a soft spot in the zone and just camped out there waiting for Bacher's pass. Great pass, great catch.
NU's defense makes a stand to save the game moments later, as David Ngene sacked Lewis in the backfield. Lewis tried to spike the ball to save the down, but it bounces away. Adam Kadela makes a balla play on Senior Day, pouncing on the loose ball to preserve the win.
NU is bowl eligible.
Final score: NU 31, IU 28
Peace out.
The Final Countdown
NU leads a nice drive with some rushes by Sutton and key passes by Bacher, including an 18-yard pass to Sutton and a 15-yarder to Lane.
Second and 7 from the 8
Second and 7 from the 8
TD - IU
IU makes the most of Bacher's INT, marching 80 yards for a touchdown.
Great play by the Hoosiers on 3rd-and-goal from the 5. Hardy is in single coverage on the left side by Sherick McManis. Hardy fakes the fade pattern which everyone in the building - including, um, me - saw coming. He jukes inside and is wide open for a 5-yard TD strike to give the Hoosiers a 28-24 lead.
McManis returns the kickoff to the 27.
NU is down 4 with 5:25 left. The game and the season are on the line. We'll see what happens....
Great play by the Hoosiers on 3rd-and-goal from the 5. Hardy is in single coverage on the left side by Sherick McManis. Hardy fakes the fade pattern which everyone in the building - including, um, me - saw coming. He jukes inside and is wide open for a 5-yard TD strike to give the Hoosiers a 28-24 lead.
McManis returns the kickoff to the 27.
NU is down 4 with 5:25 left. The game and the season are on the line. We'll see what happens....
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