Illinois at Wisconsin - Pick and Write-Up

thomorino · 10-23-20 02:15 PM

Hit with Alabama last week, -.96 units.

I'm on Illinois at +20.5. Illinois returns almost their entire offense except for their running back and one receiver, but the entire offensive line is back as is Peters the qb and most of their receivers. Illinois returns most of their defense except for their starting defensive line, but Illinois has several seniors and a graduate transfer who was recuited by top 25 schools up front. Illinois is also deep on the defensive line.

Wisconsin lost their starting qb from last year Coan to a foot injury the first week of October and the new starter Mertz was the top pocket passer recruit in the nation, but he hasn't had any meaningful snaps in real games and Coan only got hurt 2 weeks ago, so he hasn't had much practice with the first team. Wisconsin also lost both their starting receivers, their starting running back, and 2 key linebackers from last year. Losing Taylor, Wisconsin's star running back from last year should hurt because Wisconsin doesn't have anyone close to his talent to take over either. Wisconsin's offensive line should be good as usual, but they are replacing their center and the center and new qb have only had 2 weeks to work together.

Even though Illinois beat Wisconsin last year, the loss didn't impact Wisconsin's season at all since they still had a chance to win the big ten, so I don't see a revenge spot, and Illinois should have the confidence they can play with Wisconsin.

Their won't be any fans in big ten stadiums except for family members of the players so their is a minimal home field advantage here.

jjgold · 10-23-20 02:34 PM

Illinois defense is horrendous and undersized

Brock Landers · 10-23-20 02:37 PM

I love experts of games with teams that haven't even played a game yet, under these circumstances, you know less than nothing

thomorino · 10-23-20 02:42 PM

Originally Posted by Brock Landers

I love experts of games with teams that haven't even played a game yet, under these circumstances, you know less than nothing

Dumb post.Their is no reason you can’t analyze teams brining back most starters on offense like Illinois and also make projections before week 1.

KnuckleHeadz · 10-23-20 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Brock Landers

I love experts of games with teams that haven't even played a game yet, under these circumstances, you know less than nothing

They can play 6 games straight and this clown morongo still doesn’t have a Fawking clue

pavyracer · 10-23-20 02:59 PM

Final score: Wisconsin 35 - Illinois 14

Eddy Munny · 10-23-20 03:02 PM

Pretty much comes down to what Wisky's offensive line looks like this year. We already know what they wanna do, do they have the personnel up front to execute it? Only 2 returning starters on the offensive line, but if they can't run on Illinois it doesn't bode well for the rest of the conference slate.

thomorino · 10-23-20 03:04 PM

Risking 2.2 units to win 2

Orbison · 10-23-20 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by thomorino

Hit with Alabama last week, -.96 units.

I'm on Illinois at +20.5. Illinois returns almost their entire offense except for their running back and one receiver, but the entire offensive line is back as is Peters the qb and most of their receivers. Illinois returns most of their defense except for their starting defensive line, but Illinois has several seniors and a graduate transfer who was recuited by top 25 schools up front. Illinois is also deep on the defensive line.

Wisconsin lost their starting qb from last year Coan to a foot injury the first week of October and the new starter Mertz was the top pocket passer recruit in the nation, but he hasn't had any meaningful snaps in real games and Coan only got hurt 2 weeks ago, so he hasn't had much practice with the first team. Wisconsin also lost both their starting receivers, their starting running back, and 2 key linebackers from last year. Losing Taylor, Wisconsin's star running back from last year should hurt because Wisconsin doesn't have anyone close to his talent to take over either. Wisconsin's offensive line should be good as usual, but they are replacing their center and the center and new qb have only had 2 weeks to work together.

Even though Illinois beat Wisconsin last year, the loss didn't impact Wisconsin's season at all since they still had a chance to win the big ten, so I don't see a revenge spot, and Illinois should have the confidence they can play with Wisconsin.

Their won't be any fans in big ten stadiums except for family members of the players so their is a minimal home field advantage here.

what scares me about IL is that they fell off a cliff at the end of last season. i agree that Whisky has a lot of questions at their skilled positions, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can't/won't be productive if their OL is strong as usual

overall, i just don't know what to expect from their offense and if they'll play at the same slow space relying on the run, or if they'll actually try opening it up a lot more with their QB who they tout as being their best QB recruit ever

thomorino · 10-23-20 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Orbison

what scares me about IL is that they fell off a cliff at the end of last season. i agree that Whisky has a lot of questions at their skilled positions, but that doesn't necessarily mean they can't/won't be productive if their OL is strong as usual

overall, i just don't know what to expect from their offense and if they'll play at the same slow space relying on the run, or if they'll actually try opening it up a lot more with their QB who they tout as being their best QB recruit ever

I think you are overreacting to Illinois late season struggles last year, most of that was injuries, including peters getting hurt.

thomorino · 10-23-20 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Eddy Munny

Pretty much comes down to what Wisky's offensive line looks like this year. We already know what they wanna do, do they have the personnel up front to execute it? Only 2 returning starters on the offensive line, but if they can't run on Illinois it doesn't bode well for the rest of the conference slate.

Yeah I think it’s much more of an advantage or have returning starters because of limited practice time.

Orbison · 10-23-20 03:13 PM

that's a fair point, i forgot that Peters went down

hawkwind · 10-23-20 03:15 PM

I'm with Morino nice pick Sir

Hot Jerry · 10-23-20 03:19 PM

WNT

jtoler · 10-23-20 03:42 PM

not bad but of course they want revenge they lost to frickin Illinois

Headsterx · 10-23-20 04:42 PM

Thank you!

stake1 · 10-23-20 04:44 PM

Originally Posted by Headsterx

Thank you!

chico2663 · 10-23-20 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by thomorino

Hit with Alabama last week, -.96 units.

I'm on Illinois at +20.5. Illinois returns almost their entire offense except for their running back and one receiver, but the entire offensive line is back as is Peters the qb and most of their receivers. Illinois returns most of their defense except for their starting defensive line, but Illinois has several seniors and a graduate transfer who was recuited by top 25 schools up front. Illinois is also deep on the defensive line.

Wisconsin lost their starting qb from last year Coan to a foot injury the first week of October and the new starter Mertz was the top pocket passer recruit in the nation, but he hasn't had any meaningful snaps in real games and Coan only got hurt 2 weeks ago, so he hasn't had much practice with the first team. Wisconsin also lost both their starting receivers, their starting running back, and 2 key linebackers from last year. Losing Taylor, Wisconsin's star running back from last year should hurt because Wisconsin doesn't have anyone close to his talent to take over either. Wisconsin's offensive line should be good as usual, but they are replacing their center and the center and new qb have only had 2 weeks to work together.

Even though Illinois beat Wisconsin last year, the loss didn't impact Wisconsin's season at all since they still had a chance to win the big ten, so I don't see a revenge spot, and Illinois should have the confidence they can play with Wisconsin.

Their won't be any fans in big ten stadiums except for family members of the players so their is a minimal home field advantage here.

wisky brought back 9 on d and i lost my ass on them last yr. gl my friend

stocker08 · 10-23-20 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by Eddy Munny

Pretty much comes down to what Wisky's offensive line looks like this year. We already know what they wanna do, do they have the personnel up front to execute it? Only 2 returning starters on the offensive line, but if they can't run on Illinois it doesn't bode well for the rest of the conference slate.

Wisconsin's offensive line will ALWAYS be good. One thing that the midwest states up here produce on a year to year basis is offensive lineman. And Wisconsin always recruits the line well. Their skills positions are a huge ???? however.

With that said....I know little of their defense. I'm thinking that Wisconsin probably wins comfortably. But I would have a tough time laying nearly three touchdowns. My guess is that Illinois covers and I also think the under deserves a strong look as these two teams struggle to get their new look offenses figured out.

jtoler · 10-23-20 05:02 PM

not sure why the top pocket passing recruit would go to Wisconsin unless it’s very close to home and he was promised they’d start slinging it around more

TheMetsSuck · 10-23-20 05:04 PM

Wisconsin rolls by 35+
The better play is the over if you like Illini

thomorino · 10-23-20 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Headsterx

Thank you!

Originally Posted by stake1

2 dumb shits

thomorino · 10-23-20 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by chico2663

wisky brought back 9 on d and i lost my ass on them last yr. gl my friend

Wisconsin does return 9 on defense but the 2 players they lost were their 2 best defensive players and both were linebackers.

stake1 · 10-23-20 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by thomorino

2 dumb shits

thomorino · 10-23-20 05:08 PM

Originally Posted by stake1

You are a dumb shit

stake1 · 10-23-20 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by thomorino

You are a dumb shit

Compared to you?

stake1 · 10-23-20 05:10 PM

stake1 · 10-23-20 05:10 PM

stake1 · 10-23-20 05:12 PM

All Thom Morono has left in life is his 200 square foot "padded room" and 12 Sbr bet points

sandman0713 · 10-23-20 05:39 PM

dam it is too bad u cant even have a meaningful discussion about a game here anymore without all the dumb shit. it is killing this forum. anyways...about wisconsin not being upset about last season...read the wisconsin homer forums. the fans are very upset and embarrassed...so i would guess the football team is as well. 45-10

adila1401 · 10-23-20 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by sandman0713

dam it is too bad u cant even have a meaningful discussion about a game here anymore without all the dumb shit. it is killing this forum. anyways...about wisconsin not being upset about last season...read the wisconsin homer forums. the fans are very upset and embarrassed...so i would guess the football team is as well. 45-10

matrix1022 · 10-23-20 05:48 PM

I agree. I believe it’s good !!

thomorino · 10-23-20 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by stake1

Compared to you?

Originally Posted by stake1

All Thom Morono has left in life is his 200 square foot "padded room" and 12 Sbr bet points

You are a dumb shit.

thomorino · 10-23-20 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by sandman0713

dam it is too bad u cant even have a meaningful discussion about a game here anymore without all the dumb shit. it is killing this forum. anyways...about wisconsin not being upset about last season...read the wisconsin homer forums. the fans are very upset and embarrassed...so i would guess the football team is as well. 45-10

The fans don’t play, the loss meant nothing last year, Wisconsin’s season wouldn’t have ended any differently win or lose to Illinois.

Booya711 · 10-23-20 05:53 PM

A moron on Illinois and a crackhead on wisconsin....fukk we need seaweed to break this tie

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