So how about some Illinois talk?
So seeing as the day after tomorrow we are playing a pretty big football game against Illinois, I figured it may be appropriate to actually, you know, discuss this. Here are some relevant statistics for the game Saturday:
Quarterbacks:
Illinois | Yds | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int |
Nathan Scheelhaase | 1099 | 61.45 | 6.6 | 10/7 |
Michigan | Yds | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int |
Denard Robinson | 1509 | 65.06 | 9.1 | 10/5 |
Tate Forcier | 349 | 73.17 | 8.5 | 2/2 |
Devin Gardner | 85 | 70.00 | 8.5 | 1/0 |
Overall Statistics:
Offense | Avg | Yards | Pass | Rush | Y/R | Y/A |
ILL MICH |
26.9 35.4 |
337.5 518.4 |
143.1 242.9 |
194.4 275.5 |
4.5 6.4 |
6.5 9.0 |
Defense | Avg | Yards | Pass | Rush | Y/R | Y/A |
ILL MICH |
16.8 30.0 |
301.4 440.2 |
183.9 290.5 |
117.5 149.8 |
3.6 4.0 |
5.9 8.2 |
Last 3 Games:
Offense | Avg | Yards | Pass | Rush | Y/R | Y/A |
ILL MICH |
31.0 25.3 |
311.7 440.7 |
156.0 246.7 |
155.7 194.0 |
3.8 4.9 |
6.5 7.6 |
Defense | Avg | Yards | Pass | Rush | Y/R | Y/A |
ILL MICH |
16.3 37.7 |
295.7 451.3 |
177.3 261.7 |
118.3 189.7 |
3.6 4.6 |
5.7 10.1 |
Michigan Stats/Rankings:
Offense | Record | Rank |
Total Yards | 518.4 | 4 |
Passing Yards | 242.9 | 43 |
Rushing Yards | 275.5 | 8 |
Points Scored | 35.4 | 19 |
Field Goal % | 33.3 | 119 |
Defense | Record | Rank |
Total Yards | 440.2 | 106 |
Passing Yards | 290.5 | 117 |
Rushing Yards | 149.8 | 57 |
Points Allowed | 30 | 89 |
Field Goal % | 88.9 | 103 |
Illinois Stats/Rankings:
Offense | Record | Rank |
Total Yards | 337.5 | 85 |
Passing Yards | 143.1 | 111 |
Rushing Yards | 194.4 | 24 |
Points Scored | 26.9 | 62 |
Field Goal % | 88.2 |
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Defense | Record | Rank |
Total Yards | 301.4 | 15 |
Passing Yards | 183.9 | 19 |
Rushing Yards | 117.5 | 26 |
Points Allowed | 16.8 | 12 |
Field Goal % | 83.3 | 89 |
Illinois Injury Report:
Player | Injury | Status/Updated | Notes | |
Jarred Fayson | WR | Leg | Prob Sat - 11/3/10 | Fayson is recovering from a leg injury but is expected to play Saturday against Michigan. |
Jason Ford | RB | Ankle | Prob Sat - 11/1/10 | Ford missed last game against Purdue due to an ankle injury but has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game against Michigan. |
Steve Hull | WR | Ankle | Prob Sat - 11/4/10 | Hull missed last game against Purdue due to an ankle injury but expects to play Saturday against Michigan. |
Russell Ellington | LB | Shoulder | Ques Sat - 10/31/10 | Ellington missed last game against Purdue due to a shoulder injury and remains questionable for Saturday's game against Michigan. |
Corey Lewis | OL | Knee | out for season - 9/3/10 | Lewis will miss the entire 2010 season after tearing his ACL in a spring game. |
Supo Sanni | DB | Achilles | out for season - 9/1/10 | Sanni will miss the entire 2010 season after rupturing his right Achilles tendon. |
So there you go. Let's talk Illinois. Illinois has a tough defense but their passing offense is one of the worst in the nation. Now our defense can certainly make anyone look good, but our team has a tendency to rotate on/off games. I think this game is at least competitive with Illinois winning 31-28 due to some missed opportunities on offense.
Thread rules: no talk about NCAA rulings, Rodriguez's job security, or who should replace GERG.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:12 PM ^
but their passing offense is one of the worst in the nation
I have a funny feeling that's about to change
November 4th, 2010 at 9:42 PM ^
Why? Do they also possess an walk-on, third string QB making his first start? Everyone knows when you have one of those secret weapons at your disposal you have an unstoppable offense that is going to score at will.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:46 PM ^
has the uncanny ability to make the opposing team's QB look like Joe Montana...
November 4th, 2010 at 11:29 PM ^
Unless you're actually the son of Joe Montana.
November 5th, 2010 at 9:36 AM ^
this made me smile. +1
November 5th, 2010 at 10:12 AM ^
And, JimBobTressel, "when you smile I smile".
(Yes, I should be ashamed of myself)
November 5th, 2010 at 9:34 AM ^
Fayson ate up the OSU secondary all day. It was really frustrating. The announcers even brought up that Fayson "has a NC ring from the 2006 game against Ohio State". It was a real kick in the dong. Yeah, expect to hear his name frequently and brace yourself emotionally (a cup for your soul dong?).
November 4th, 2010 at 9:12 PM ^
Would really enjoy seeing Shaw in there. However, since the offense is fine for the most part, I wonder what the defensive plan is for this game. Will guys be put back at their positions pre-Penn State game since that obviously didn't work? Will we see more Thomas Gordon than Cam since he can, you know, tackle? Should be very interesting to see what happens, but all logic goes out the window once the ball is kicked Saturday. Then we all go back to believing our defense can actually do something productive. Pray to whoever you must that it does.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:15 PM ^
Will we see more Thomas Gordon than Cam since he can, you know, tackle
I'm feeling tired of the pissing on 18 year olds.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^
I agree. FWIW, Cam leads the team in interceptions.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:41 PM ^
And Yeah Cam Gordon leads the teams in interceptions, so maybe leave him further away from the line of scrimmage and put Thomas Gordon, who has been a more sound tackler up closer to the line. Whatever works. Sorry if I offended you, I was just wondering what the game plan might be.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:12 PM ^
... but we're talking about a sport. Nobody's criticizing the 18-year-old person. If he can't handle being praised for good athletic performances and criticized for negative ones, he shouldn't be playing.
I just think it's a little ridiculous that we can't rightfully point out positives and negatives of the players. When did this become tee-ball?
November 4th, 2010 at 9:16 PM ^
Michigan wins in a walk...38-21
Go Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 4th, 2010 at 9:21 PM ^
I hope you're right. I'll be at the game this Saturday. First game all year, so if you know of a good tailgate party let me in on it! GO BLUE!
November 4th, 2010 at 9:47 PM ^
I dont. I've only been to one game myself. I live in the south so I'll be watching on tv
November 4th, 2010 at 9:18 PM ^
anything can happen in college football. It would be nice to see some turnovers go our way, especially early to shake up their quarterback. If Martin is really healthy, we can slow the run down and get a win so everyone can relax.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:23 PM ^
You want Illinois talk, here is some subjective bitching why we can't lose:
My sister married a complete Chode who is 10 years older than she is - he is 39 years old and wears sunglasses inside, in the winter, at baby-showers. He wears a blue-tooth 24/7 to make sure you know how important he is... and has "work" calls at 2pm on Sunday as he paces in the house while there is a party going on just so everyone sees and hears his "urgent importance."
He tells everyone he "went to Illinois." In reality, he went for two years, drank too much (like most of us) but couldn't get the grades and Daddy made him transfer. He graduated from Northern Illinois. To this day (@17 years later) he still lies to peoples' faces (including my friends on 3 occasions) and volunteers that he "went to Illinois." When confronted with his attempt to manipulate "his resume" he responded, "Hey, I never lied, I went there for 2 years."
Anywho.... I hate him. I do not like Illinois because they are Big 10 foes. I hate Illinois because of him.
We have lost 2 in a row to his "alma mater." He reminds me of this when I have to see him at my parents' house.
As a bonus, we are sharing a ride with my sister (a UM alum) and this Chode to-and-from the game on Saturday.
If we lose stabbing myself in the eyeball so I can go to the hospital and not have to share a ride with him.
How's that for Illinois talk?
November 4th, 2010 at 9:29 PM ^
There is no element of surprise... I knew his type the first time I met him.
There is only a lot of Cousin-Eddie-Caliber-Eye-Rolling and a deep loss of respect for my sister.
And, hoping she divorces him to make my life better.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:53 PM ^
Let me know where you're sitting. We can follow the douche to the bathroom and take him out for you. Or at least knock his sunglasses in the toilet after a nice deuce bomb was dropped.
November 5th, 2010 at 1:09 AM ^
wears sunglasses inside, in the winter, at baby-showers.
Why does he attend baby showers?
November 5th, 2010 at 8:38 AM ^
And while we're at it, wtf is a Chode?
EDIT: ok, I Googled, and the resutls on Urban Dictionary are substantially hilarious. I would say my favorite part is the auto-generated link to purchase chode mugs, t-shirts, and magnets. A chode mug or magnet may be the ultimate stocking stuffer this Xmas.
1. Chodebuy chode mugs, tshirts and magnetsA penis wider than it is longMy boyfriend wanted a hand-job but i couldn't get a good grip because he had a chode.by kooli Dec 9, 20022. Chodebuy chode mugs, tshirts and magnetsa chode is a bunch of people that sit around and argue over the definition of the word chodeby doober Jun 12, 20033. Chodebuy chode mugs, tshirts and magnetsI don't know where most of you got your fucking definitions for this word, but the Chode has nothing to do with a short or fat penis. It is a synonym of "taint" and "gooch". It is the area between your sac and your asshole. Why would you create a definition for something that doesn't exist, you morons?"Last night, you mom tongued my chode."
November 5th, 2010 at 9:56 AM ^
It's #3. It's basically a Douche who tries everything in his power to prove his worth and coolness without any social understanding of how much of a Jack-ass he makes of himself.
My definition of a Chode is the kind of guy that does the following:
-Wears sunglasses inside; the Blue-Tooth-of-Importance; Orders a round for everyone in the group with his credit card even though his credit card is almost maxed out; Leases a BMW but tells everyone he owns it; Was "Next to Make Partner" in each of the last three jobs he has had; Wears White pants; Doesn't button the top two buttons of his shirt while wearing White Pants (at my daughter's 2nd birthday party - while wearing sunglasses and the Blue-Tooth); Wears plaid (sp?) shorts because he saw "the kids" wearing them on the new 90210; Lies about where he graduated to make himself look more important
And, yes, I appreciate the risk I'm taking of being a Chode (as to definition #1) by having this discussion.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:31 PM ^
Are nothing compared to this! Thanks for the pick me up.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:32 PM ^
How's that for Illinois talk?
Works for me. At least it's not when Rodriguez will get fired and who's going to replace GERG.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:34 PM ^
November 4th, 2010 at 9:23 PM ^
English is a second language.
They accept American currency.
Still a third world country.
One of worst fan bases -second only to OSU.
Bad teeth.
Have indoor bathrooms...
(Will hook them up to water and sewers within next ten years.)
Any questions?
November 4th, 2010 at 9:30 PM ^
UM's defense puts up some serious yards. The last three games the UM defene averaged more yards than the UM offense. Drob would win three Heisman's this year if he could play against UM's D.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:38 PM ^
What's that amorphous object in the foreground of your avatar pic? I don't have my glasses.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:32 PM ^
does gerg coach the D against illinois?
just kidding...
November 4th, 2010 at 9:34 PM ^
Its really important to keep in mind that Scheelhaase is a true freshman. On the road. At the biggest football stadium in the country.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:39 PM ^
I really hope this matters. With our defense, I fear it doesn't.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:57 PM ^
Yeah, that went so badly for him at Penn State. He completed only 15 passes out of a whole 19 attempts, and Illinois only won by 20 points.
I'm not abandoning hope or anything, but I think the big stadium magic isn't really going to work on him at this point.
November 5th, 2010 at 12:35 AM ^
Well he is actually a redshirt freshman FWIW, but he still has never played in the big house. He did get to learn from Juice for a whole year.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:35 PM ^
Their passing offense may not be the best but A.J. Jenkins is someone we need to be careful of. Sure Leshoure, Ford, and Pollard will get their touches but Jenkins is the type of receiver that will give Michigan fans like us all headaches.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:37 PM ^
After reflecting on my current emotional well being and the affect that "Michigan Football" is having on my, I have decided it is in my best interests to no longer view live games, but rather DVR them and depending on the outcome, watch the mayhem leading to victory in a more placid and therapeutic mindset, whereby avoiding all stress and negative consequences to my mental and emotional well being.
If this seems in anyway abnormal, it is due to an inseparable tie between my emotions and michigan football, and three years of this is more than I can take.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:38 PM ^
I almost picked Illinois in the two online pick 'ems I play each week. But I just. Couldn't. Do it. I have never picked against Michigan. And I never will, damn it.
M 35
Illinois 31
GO BLUE
November 4th, 2010 at 9:38 PM ^
I believe our Offense can score and run on anyone so I am not concerned about Illinois defense. I am worried that we will beat ourselves on Offense...Turnovers/Mistakes. If our D comes up with a few stops here and there and our O is on top of its game than watch out.
UM 42
Ill 38
November 4th, 2010 at 9:41 PM ^
I find it amazing to see that we are outgaining them offensively by approximately 130 yards over the last three games, but they are averaging almost 6 points per game more than us. That goes to show how efficient Illinois has been on both sides of the ball lately.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:56 PM ^
their D may have scored some pts, iirc.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:59 PM ^
Yeah, I haven't watched any Illinois games but I can only assume that it's their defense that is creating turnovers or their special teams giving the offense a short field to work with. Either way, the Points/Yard stat over the last 3 games for Illinois is impressive.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:54 PM ^
They ran an effective onside kick against Purdue last week after their 1st touchdown. Although, it didn't seem as they did it on purpose as the kicker simply drilled one of the up-men for Purdue.
Nonetheless, their special teams is outstanding, especially blocking punts.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:41 PM ^
From what i've seen from Illinois this year they are quite good at running the read option. I don't think Michigan has faced an offense like this so far this year, I know ND runs the spread but it's much more of a passing spread O. With Martin healthy in the middle I think we have a good shot at disrupting the run, Rich would kill to have a back like Leshoure with Denard.
November 4th, 2010 at 9:59 PM ^
As we've seen, Michigan defense tends to make unimpressive QBs look All-American. Add in a Royster-caliber RB and we'll all be biting our nails and pounding tables and sofa arms with our fists all Saturday afternoon.
Home field argument has some validity as our worst showing this year was in hostile PSU, but also has no validity as we've played just as bad defense at home and connected on clutch offense drives at ND and Indiana.
Hoping for a flawless Michigan offense and some sort of divine intervention for turnovers and field goals.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:03 PM ^
Wait a minute, you mean they are going to actually play the game on Saturday? I thought we already lost.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:33 PM ^
Illinois is like MSU, because when their football team is good, they love to talk, but when their football team sucks, they just say they're a basketball school.
And every Illinois fans thinks that we are BIG rivals, which I find rather amusing because despite these past two years, we typically beat up on them.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:38 PM ^
At the Penn State game i turned to the Michigan fan sitting next to me in the Michigan section and said, "if we get 5 stops on D we will win". We got 2 and lost. 2...wow...only 2. So i think im going to say this week if we get 4 we will win. Its a good thing I dont have to count very high when Im drunk, cause I will be counting and praying for those stops.
November 4th, 2010 at 10:47 PM ^
to see Michigan ranked #89 in terms of defense giving up points (30), I would have guessed we were worse than that.............giving up yards is bad, but the points aren't as bad as I would have thought.
I think this game will be close in terms of yardage on both sides and the score is within one posession.............hopefully MI can pull this one out.
November 4th, 2010 at 11:56 PM ^
Illinois run defense if pretty stout, so praying for a blizzard probably wont help. We're going to get rolled.