Rutgers @ Illinois

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 09:16 AM

The Scarlet Knights are actually favored in this one, with the line at -2 last I checked. I'm hoping Brian Leonard runs wild today, and Ryan Hart can keep the INTs to a minimum.

I believe this is the national game on ESPN2, so you guys can all watch too!

R-U Rah Rah, R-U Rah Rah....

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 09:19 AM

I'll be watching...

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 09:22 AM

Brian Leonard Named to Doak Walker Watchlist
September 1, 2005
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rutgers University junior running back Brian Leonard (Gouverneur, NY) has been named a preseason candidate for the 2005 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation’s top running back. It is the second-straight year in which Leonard has been nominated for the award. FULL STORY

Harris Named to Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List
August 24, 2005
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Clark Harris (Manahawkin, NJ) has been named to the Rotary Lombardi Award watch list, presented annually to the college football lineman -- offense or defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi. He is one of 11 tight ends on the 123-member watch list. FULL STORY

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I said this during his freshman year - Leonard will be playing in the NFL.

JeeberD · 09-03-2005, 09:30 AM

I'll try to catch as much of the game as I can and I'll be pulling for the Knights...

Joe · 09-03-2005, 09:32 AM

I'll be watching. Any team that beats a Big-10 school is a-ok in my book. Go Rutgers!

Passacaglia · 09-03-2005, 09:35 AM

I'm the opposite of GWB -- always root for the Big 10 team. Although, there are execptions -- the bad guys in green and the bad guys in red and gray. I rooted for Rutgers last year against MSU. It'll be interesting -- I bet Rutgers could have beat Illinois last year, but this year, with Zook there, and in Champaign? It'll probably be on here, so I'll watch as much as I can.

hoopsguy · 09-03-2005, 09:50 AM

As an Illini fan, I'm cautiously optimistic about the start of the Ron Zook era. It sounds like he is already making strides in recruiting, which was his biggest strength at Florida. But the cupboard isn't exactly overflowing right now, which means this could be an ugly year until Zook starts getting his guys in next year.

This game could set the tone for the season. If they aren't beating Rutgers, then it is going to be hard to make a case for many more wins (San Jose St, at Indiana) on the schedule.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 10:22 AM

pregame pick?

Rutgers 34, Illinois 26

Ray Rice is gonna go bananas.

Swaggs · 09-03-2005, 10:57 AM

This would be a nice win for the NBE. Go Rutgers!

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:07 AM

that was some nice yac

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:10 AM

Rice looks impressive.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:17 AM

God damn. He pushed it.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 11:18 AM

kill me now.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:21 AM

3 and out baby. Now bring the punt block! Bring it!

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:25 AM

We gotta get 6 here.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:26 AM

GD JC. ugg

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:26 AM

sabotai · 09-03-2005, 11:27 AM

Rutgers dominating so far, but only 3 to show for it.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:32 AM

Girault~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:33 AM

Gotta start getting TD's here

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:36 AM

Damn, this game should be at least 13-0

Swaggs · 09-03-2005, 11:36 AM

I'm not liking this. Rutgers should be up, at least, 13-0.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:38 AM

god damn. Come on Ito, you can do it.

Z²+ · 09-03-2005, 11:39 AM

Jeremy Ito named to the Doug Brien Award WatchList.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:39 AM

If Illinois gets a TD here it is gonna kill the Knights morale

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

If Illinois gets a TD here it is gonna kill the Knights morale

My morale too.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by General Mike

My morale too.

PM me if you need some therapy...

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:53 AM

anyone watching the bowling green-wisconson game?

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 11:55 AM

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!111111111111

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:55 AM

TD Rutgers~!!!!!!!

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

anyone watching the bowling green-wisconson game?

Not really. TD Wisky tho.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 11:58 AM

about time

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:02 PM

another solid defensive stand by Rutgers.

ISiddiqui · 09-03-2005, 12:04 PM

HAW HAW!!

Illinois sucks!

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:06 PM

moving the chains.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:08 PM

Ito from 25, it's good.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 12:08 PM

Hey Schiano... not sure if you're aware, but you get more points if you take the ball across the goal line.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cthomer5000

Hey Schiano... not sure if you're aware, but you get more points if you take the ball across the goal line.

lol, but that was a very mature play by Hart. Last year he throws a pick there.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 12:13 PM

Sweet Pick

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:14 PM

Corey Barnes with the good pick.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lathum

lol, but that was a very mature play by Hart. Last year he throws a pick there.

The playcalling sucked though. Two passes when you have 2nd and 3 that close to the endzone?

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:18 PM

Illinois' turf sucks. Great coverage on the punt tho.

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:24 PM

Except that one drive, the D is playing great. We need to punch one in tho.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 12:24 PM

RU needs to get in the endzone here to end the half on a high note.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 12:35 PM

Absolutely awful call there. Rutgers was robbed.

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 12:35 PM

can the officials hump RU anymore

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:36 PM

Way to get the call right crappy Big East officials.

cthomer5000 · 09-03-2005, 12:36 PM

boom goes the dynamite!

20-7 Rutgers!

General Mike · 09-03-2005, 12:37 PM

Lathum · 09-03-2005, 12:39 PM

great pass across his body

09-03-2005, 09:30 AM	#4
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	I'll try to catch as much of the game as I can and I'll be pulling for the Knights... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

09-03-2005, 10:57 AM	#9
Swaggs Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	This would be a nice win for the NBE. Go Rutgers! __________________ DOWN WITH HATTRICK!!! The RWBL Are you reading In The Bleachers?

09-03-2005, 11:07 AM	#10
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	that was some nice yac __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:10 AM	#11
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Rice looks impressive. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:17 AM	#12
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	God damn. He pushed it. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 09:19 AM	#2
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I'll be watching...

09-03-2005, 09:22 AM	#3
cthomer5000 Strategy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: North Carolina	Brian Leonard Named to Doak Walker Watchlist September 1, 2005 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Rutgers University junior running back Brian Leonard (Gouverneur, NY) has been named a preseason candidate for the 2005 Doak Walker Award, presented annually to the nation’s top running back. It is the second-straight year in which Leonard has been nominated for the award. FULL STORY Harris Named to Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List August 24, 2005 PISCATAWAY, NJ – Clark Harris (Manahawkin, NJ) has been named to the Rotary Lombardi Award watch list, presented annually to the college football lineman -- offense or defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi. He is one of 11 tight ends on the 123-member watch list. FULL STORY ----- I said this during his freshman year - Leonard will be playing in the NFL.

09-03-2005, 09:32 AM	#5
Joe Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Minneapolis	I'll be watching. Any team that beats a Big-10 school is a-ok in my book. Go Rutgers!

09-03-2005, 09:35 AM	#6
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	I'm the opposite of GWB -- always root for the Big 10 team. Although, there are execptions -- the bad guys in green and the bad guys in red and gray. I rooted for Rutgers last year against MSU. It'll be interesting -- I bet Rutgers could have beat Illinois last year, but this year, with Zook there, and in Champaign? It'll probably be on here, so I'll watch as much as I can.

09-03-2005, 09:50 AM	#7
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	As an Illini fan, I'm cautiously optimistic about the start of the Ron Zook era. It sounds like he is already making strides in recruiting, which was his biggest strength at Florida. But the cupboard isn't exactly overflowing right now, which means this could be an ugly year until Zook starts getting his guys in next year. This game could set the tone for the season. If they aren't beating Rutgers, then it is going to be hard to make a case for many more wins (San Jose St, at Indiana) on the schedule.

09-03-2005, 10:22 AM	#8
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	pregame pick? Rutgers 34, Illinois 26 Ray Rice is gonna go bananas.

09-03-2005, 11:21 AM	#14
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	3 and out baby. Now bring the punt block! Bring it! __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:25 AM	#15
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	We gotta get 6 here. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:26 AM	#16
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	GD JC. ugg __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:26 AM	#17
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	3-0. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:27 AM	#18
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Rutgers dominating so far, but only 3 to show for it.

09-03-2005, 11:32 AM	#19
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Girault~!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:33 AM	#20
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Gotta start getting TD's here

09-03-2005, 11:36 AM	#21
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Damn, this game should be at least 13-0

09-03-2005, 11:38 AM	#23
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	god damn. Come on Ito, you can do it.

09-03-2005, 11:39 AM	#24
Z²+ High School JV Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh	Jeremy Ito named to the Doug Brien Award WatchList. __________________ Chicks dig exponents P-I-T-T Let's go Pitt! Last edited by Z²+ : 09-03-2005 at 11:40 AM.

09-03-2005, 11:53 AM	#28
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	anyone watching the bowling green-wisconson game?

09-03-2005, 11:55 AM	#30
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	TD Rutgers~!!!!!!! __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 11:58 AM	#32
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	about time

09-03-2005, 12:02 PM	#33
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	another solid defensive stand by Rutgers.

09-03-2005, 12:04 PM	#34
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	HAW HAW!! Illinois sucks! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

09-03-2005, 12:06 PM	#35
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	moving the chains.

09-03-2005, 12:08 PM	#36
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Ito from 25, it's good. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 12:13 PM	#39
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Sweet Pick

09-03-2005, 12:14 PM	#40
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Corey Barnes with the good pick. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 12:18 PM	#42
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Illinois' turf sucks. Great coverage on the punt tho.

09-03-2005, 12:24 PM	#43
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Except that one drive, the D is playing great. We need to punch one in tho. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 12:35 PM	#46
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	can the officials hump RU anymore

09-03-2005, 12:36 PM	#47
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	Way to get the call right crappy Big East officials. __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF

09-03-2005, 12:37 PM	#49
General Mike Pro Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The State of Rutgers	20-7 __________________ Boise Stampede Continental Football League Jacksonville Jaguars GM North American Football League Nebraska Coach FOFC-BBCF Rutgers & Washington coach Bowl Bound-BBCF