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Tyler wrote on Dec 16, 2007 7:39 PM:

" the illini are going to stand up and make us proud!!! go illini "

Beep Beep Beep... wrote on Dec 16, 2007 10:43 AM:

" Hear that beeping sound, that's the sound of the Illini backing in all the way to Pasadena. To "insider"... sources tell me the Illini are going to get used 63-0. And THIS is not a joke. Ha ha ha... "

Neutral wrote on Dec 13, 2007 2:46 PM:

" My daughter graduated from Missouri and my son and other daughter went to Kansas - truely a house divided. I was upset with poor Mizzou on the outside looking in after beating Illinois and KU. But now I'm looking forward to the Rose Bowl and hope Illinois wins. It will be a great game. USC is just as young as Illinois and have the same speed. So from my point of veiw - no use complaining, and go Illini. Not a fan - just a supporter. "

Insider wrote on Dec 12, 2007 3:43 PM:

" Sources tell me that the Illini will win, 37 to 19. This is not a joke. "

To: Sheik Upreek wrote on Dec 12, 2007 10:01 AM:

" I'll make you a deal... You get the past several years of teams to apologize for the lackluster performance in the big ten and I'll apologize for thinking so little of the Illini.....I actually think they need to be removed from the big ten concference alltogether, they suck and are not even in the same space as the rest of the big ten. "

Sheik Upreek wrote on Dec 12, 2007 1:25 AM:

" I want an apology from all you Illini haters if Illinois wins. You should be ashamed of yourselves. They went into the toughest venue in all of college sports and beat Ohio State and now they have to go to USC's home game. If USC had to play in Ann Arbor Michigan in January those sissies would NEVER win. The only answer is a national playoff with homefield advantage. I don't think Florida, USC, Texas et al would have a chance if they had to play at Wisconsin in January. Fair is Fair. "

IL will suprise... cont... wrote on Dec 11, 2007 4:39 PM:

" And to SEC fan??? Do you actually think that LSU deserves to be there?? It should be OSU and GA. Now I just really wish Mizzou and W Virg would have won so we would have all of these people making uneducated remarks. GO IL, GO OSU, GO Mich. Mizzou should be in over LSU.. For the correction, they were not 11-0 at the end of regulation.. They were 6-0-5.. They were very close to being 8-5. They went to overtime 5 times!!!! GA got screwed.... "

IL will suprise... wrote on Dec 11, 2007 4:31 PM:

" I am really tired of hearing how USC is going to walk all over IL. I am not a huge fan of IL but they do have AS MUCH SPEED as USC. They will be just fine.. All of you haters will be very suprised.. If you actually watched the same games I did, you would know that USC can be beat. Ask Stanford..... Illinois will rock the house. Mark my words. "

Old Illini&ISU student wrote on Dec 10, 2007 9:31 PM:

" Illinois is not a great team but they played well at times. It is unfortunate that ISU people hate Illinois so much because the reverse certainly is not true. We are happy when you make the play-offs and we only wish you well. Good luck in the MVC basketball race and good luck to Denver next year. "

Illini Student wrote on Dec 10, 2007 7:22 PM:

" Why are there so many Illini haters out there? You're all either from central Illinois or are currently living in central Illinois (or else you probably wouldn't be reading the Pantagraph) so instead of bashing the Illini, let's show our support for an upcoming program and see if they can pull out a bowl win on New Year's Day!!! "

Ralph wrote on Dec 8, 2007 5:52 PM:

" Typical of the fanbase Illini will. "

Ralph to illini will wrote on Dec 8, 2007 4:07 PM:

" Just typical for the fan base. "

Illini will.... wrote on Dec 8, 2007 11:06 AM:

" not lose in a blowout style fashion. And one more thing where was all this "Illini Love" a year ago? one thing that gets to me is bandwagon jumpers and it seems to me that there is a lot of that for the fighting illini this year. "

To Ohio Fan: wrote on Dec 7, 2007 3:05 PM:

" "Illinois should be glad they came the week before Michigan...it's probably the only reason they were able to win." Give me a break. We ran all over your defense to the tune of 260 yards rushing and outgained you in total yards. You couldn't stop Juice even when you knew what he was going to do. Ohio State didn't overlook us. They just couldn't beat us. Even last year when we were 2-9 you only beat us by 7 points. If we were really bad, I guess that makes your team mediocre. You will lose against LSU, Illinois will win and end up ranked higher in the final rankings. Now what do you have to say? Don't make excuses just accept that you were beat on your home turf fair and square. "

Go Illini: wrote on Dec 7, 2007 11:38 AM:

" The only things Trojans are good for is birth and disease control. "

James Rivera, Lexington wrote on Dec 6, 2007 11:17 AM:

" Final Score Prediction: USC 27 Illinios 20 Illini will surely give the Trojans a good game and find themselves in the TOP 10 for the pre-season AP Poll in 2008. "

To all you Illinois fans!!!! wrote on Dec 5, 2007 6:11 PM:

" I understand your NATIONAL TITLE envy is getting the better of ya'll. I apologize for taking away the fact that you slid into the Rose Bowl on the good graces of luck. I'm glad you actually have a team worth cheering you need something after all these LONG years...too bad they yanked your mascot though....LOL. You go on feeling all mighty, second place in the big ten is an accomplishment. "

Illinois!!! wrote on Dec 5, 2007 2:33 PM:

" You obviously arent that big of a Buckeyes fan, because Jim Tressel admitted that they didn't overlook Illinois. He also admitted that they didnt play a bad game, they just got outplayed...Might want to start watching more Ohio State games...or just dont be a fan at all. "

Ohio Fan Cont. wrote on Dec 5, 2007 1:19 PM:

" Sure Illinois beat Ohio ....no denying that. Obviously Ohio was excited about the following week's game with Michigan (who've they've dominated in the past 4+ years) and overlooked Illinois (who wouldn't). Illinois should be glad they came the week before Michigan...it's probably the only reason they were able to win. Let's compare final records over the past 4-5 years. Let's ask why Ohio hasn't played in the Rose Bowl recently....oh yeah...we've been playing in the NATIONAL CHAMPIOSHIP GAMES....while Illinois has been at home watching the game on their televisions.....LOL "

to Ohio Fan wrote on Dec 5, 2007 10:35 AM:

" I feel embarrassed for you. Who posts comments bashing a team that dominated you on your own field? They obviously must not be too bad if THE Buckeyes couldn't beat them. And what kind of OSU fan wants michigan to win? Are you even a fan? "

Ohio Fan!!!! wrote on Dec 5, 2007 8:47 AM:

" GO BUCKEYES!!!!!! All you Illinois fans can thank The Ohio State university for kicking A$$ so well that we WON the Big Ten, and are national championship. Too bad Illinois is going to loose....It'd be nice to see strong big ten representation in the post season......but we always have Michigan and the rest to pick up Illinois' slack. "

Illinois!!! wrote on Dec 5, 2007 8:19 AM:

" All I have to say is...we dominated the #1 team in the nation...who had the #1 defense in the nation...AT THEIR HOUSE...who's talkin now? "

I'm going to be sick wrote on Dec 4, 2007 6:33 AM:

" Illinois in the Rose Bowl?! What a joke. But, it'll be fun to watch the carnage on 1/1. USC must be salivating already. "

Come on wrote on Dec 3, 2007 11:00 PM:

" Do you really think after the horrible season ISU has had in football that they would be trash talking on an illini football article that talks about going to the rose bowl? Ignore the people obviously trying to ignite an argument. I doubt that they are even ISU fans. "

Chief wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:44 PM:

" Well, at least on New Year's I have a team to cheer for, instead of always watching teams that I really don't care who wins. The Illini will give USC a better game than people expect. It won't be as bad as it was in 83.....I think this time, we will at least catch the kick off. Oh, you ISU fans can cheer for the Illini, since you have never played on Jan. 1st. At least you still have your mascot. We are taking Gov. Rod and put him on the back of a donkey......to match that Trojan horse thing that USC has going for them. Can't you just imagine the Illini score and Rod rounds the Rose Bowl on that bucking jack-ass. It will be a great game, with or without Rod. "

Glad for the Illini: wrote on Dec 3, 2007 8:43 PM:

" Great to see Zook bring the Illini back to prominence. Mizzou got the shaft. OSU was the big recipient of yet another gift. I guess we will get to watch another OSU butt kicking for the NATIONAL TITLE though. How OSU gets rewarded for beating the likes of Akron, Kent State, NW, Indiana, Purdue, Iowa, etc.....is beyond me. How can a computer spit that out as the #1 team? Does OSU own this computer? "

isu fans wrote on Dec 3, 2007 7:45 PM:

" why are you guys so cocky? you guys have never once had anything to cheer about in the last 10 years stop bashing on THE UNIVERISTY OF ILLINOIS and worry about your own school "

Me wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:12 PM:

" This year: Rose Bowl, Next Year: National Champs. "

and: wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:03 PM:

" who said the illini fans are arrogant and insecure? "

Redbird Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:38 PM:

" Congrats to the illini! Take it to the Trojans! "

Illini fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:36 PM:

" Oh come on SEC fan...do you really think an SEC fan would get on here and comment about the lowly Illini?? NO.. it is another case of a ISU fan getting on here.. trying to slam the Illini. Whining??? Why would we be whining? We are going to the Rose Bowl and a check for 10 plus million dollars. As for the Illini being in over their heads.. just say... "Stanford". USC was a 41 point FAVORITE to Stanford and lost by one point. Yes.. USC is the better team on paper.. but that's why the play the games now isn't it?? "

IU Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:24 PM:

" Congrats go out to the Illini! What a GREAT season. Smell the roses!!! "

stop the chief comments wrote on Dec 3, 2007 4:53 PM:

" Please, enough already with the chief-is-smiling-from-heaven musings. It was a silly mascot, nothing more. "

SEC fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 4:03 PM:

" Tell me, exactly, why Ohio State is in the national title game? There are four (maybe five) SEC team better than the Buckeyes. And Illinois? Come on, folks. Second tier SEC teams like Mississippi State and Arkansas could thrash the Whinin' Illini. Just like in basketball, Big 10 is overrated. Big 10 - ACC Challenge? Ha. In football, they should organize a Big 10 - Gateway challenge. I'll take the Gateway, folks. "

to ISU!!!! wrote on Dec 3, 2007 3:31 PM:

" one word.....Drake. "

Playboy Mansion wrote on Dec 3, 2007 3:27 PM:

" I was in Pasadena the last time the Illini played in the Rose Bowl. By halftime I wanted to peel off that navy & orange shirt, but nice girls don't do that. This time the Illini needs to have babysitters to get them tucked in early and to keep them away from the Playboy Mansion. So humiliating walking out of the Rose Bowl that day after the Illini were predicted to run away with that game. I'll be back in Pasadena this year........but I'm not wearing an Illini shirt! I'm just sayin'...... "

Rick wrote on Dec 3, 2007 2:49 PM:

" Somewhere, Illiniwek has a smile on his face. Hail to the Chief!! Go Illini !! "

ISU!!! wrote on Dec 3, 2007 2:33 PM:

" A group of ISU fans and I will be watching the illini game hoping that they get thrashed. ISU is the greatest and Illini doesn't compare to us. USC by 30 points. Go ISU!!!!!!!!!!! "

Yummy! wrote on Dec 3, 2007 2:10 PM:

" J. Leman can tackle me anytime! "

Luther Billis wrote on Dec 3, 2007 2:00 PM:

" A diehard Purdue fan says congrats to the Illini. You had a heck of a season and deserve your trip to Pasadena! "

Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 1:16 PM:

" Does anyone have a copy of the Captain Rat song "The Fighting Illini in Pasadena"? "

USC and wrote on Dec 3, 2007 1:09 PM:

" LSU win their bowl games every year because they play basically home games with about 80+ thousand of their fans...get them southern schools to come to the Midwest and the outcome would be quite different "

Pac 10 teams.... wrote on Dec 3, 2007 1:01 PM:

" will always be the favorite in the Rose bowl. I love how most of these bowl games end up with a school that its like home field advantage. California, Florida, Ga, Texas is all warm weather spots for these games. All end up with teams from in state or close by. Wouldnt it be great to see bowl games played at Soldier Field, Lambeau Field or Giants Stadium for a change??? "

All Juiced up... wrote on Dec 3, 2007 12:53 PM:

" Ive been an Illinifan 40+ years. This is great. IM not jumping on no bandwagon. Ive been riding it forever. Ones that follow football knows the Pac 10 this year was "the not so hot Pac 10". Ariz st and Oregon were the only contenders for USC. And Oregon apparently forgot how to play the last 3 weeks for some reason. UCLA, Stanford, and Washington surprisingly just average this year. USC isnt near the caliber they have been in the past. They lost to a very average Stanford just as we lost to Iowa. Both teams are good. Turnovers and penalties could be a big factor. The illini average more yards rushing than USC defense has been giving up. IF Juice can spread them out the Illini will shine. "

Purduefan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 12:25 PM:

" Hope Illinois pulls off a win to shut up the bias media. Everyone thinks the Big Ten is weak but look at all the GOOD players who jump into a starting role in the NFL that comes from the Big Ten. They get no respect but should! USC plays in their own backyard as do many of the bowl teams. Maybe they should start having bowl games in the Midwest and let the fair weather fans from south and west sit in the stands. "

Too Little wrote on Dec 3, 2007 12:10 PM:

" I just hope the Illini keep the score respectable. Getting routed as Michigan and OSU do every year is getting old. Bad TV viewing. Big ten is overall very poor. "

To bad wrote on Dec 3, 2007 11:54 AM:

" that this is basically a home game for the Trojans...I hope the Illinois faithful travel well, but there is going to be around 70,000 Trojan fans at this game...huge disadvantage every year for the Big Ten team...get the Trojans to play up north in real football weather and the outcome would be different....just like when Oregon and Stanford beat them! "

Mike wrote on Dec 3, 2007 11:07 AM:

" First of all, congratulations to the Illini. They are certainly deserving. Regarding the U of I fans, I think that they have a strong base. When your team gets good, you are always going to have people jumping on the wagon. I think that it really shows in this town though. Everybody is all of a sudden a huge football fan, when you couldn't spark up a 5 minute conversation about football last year. That's what you would expect from the Bloomington chapter of Illini nation. I went to a couple of games 3 years ago, and I guess they were sold out, if you were counting the 20,000 people that were disguised as empty seats. "

Lifetime Illini Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:58 AM:

" Those of you who watched the Illini this entire year know that if it weren't for turnovers in their 3 losses, we'd be talking about them in the national title game instead of the buckeyes. Average point spread of the 3 losses less than a TD. Average spread for 9 wins over two TD's. Do the math folks, Illini are good. And will be for some time. Good luck in Pasadena! Make us proud! "

To all Illini haters: wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:58 AM:

" I know it's hard to understand that your team didn't make such a prestigious bowl, but get over it. Here are two predictions that don't take a genius to comprehend. Ron Zook will win Coach of the Year and next year Illinois will be ranked in the top #10 preseason. Win or lose you did it and deserve it. Go Illini!!! "

2-10 to wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:57 AM:

" 9-3 and a Rose Bowl appearance! Wow just imagine what the Zooker will be able to do now with this type of exposure, revenue, and hype...Illinois recruiting class #15 in Nation right now for this years class...suppose to finish close to top 10...Zook is loading up this football program with some talent! Big time football in Champaign for a long time fellas! This team was suppose to be a year away from a season like this....Rashard Mendenhall please come back next season and try to win the Heisman and take the Illini to the National Championship game! "

ditka wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:46 AM:

" Da Bears will get it 107-0, Ditka will play with 1 arm tied behind his back while eatin a bratwurst!!! "

class of '85 wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:45 AM:

" i miss the chief, but is this an omen of what the illini can become w/o him??? "

To: T: wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:38 AM:

" Obviously you do or you wouldn't have taken the time to read the article and posted here. Go crawl back under your rock. "

Who Cares about the outcome... wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:11 AM:

" it's Illinois in the Rose Bowl, not bad for a team picked to finish in the middle of Big 10. The important thing is Illinois has been proving themselves time and time again this season and it will be a great game to watch. Go Illini!! "

short memories? wrote on Dec 3, 2007 10:01 AM:

" this team already beat a #1 this year...and to you ISU losers that doesn't mean Northern Iowa. "

TDOG wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:48 AM:

" IM glad we are going but the matchup is not good for the illini. USC is very hot and could be playing for a National Chamapionship! I believe they could beat OSU and LSU! We may be asking for tooo much here but its awesome they are going! USC defense is #2 in the country. The offense is clicking also. The ILLINI are in the top 5 I believe in Rushing. Soemthing will give I just hope its the ILLINI that proves people wrong! "

Everyone wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:46 AM:

" bashing the ILLINI saying they are going to lose by 17+ etc, probably the same morons that posted that a couple weeks ago when ILLINI smoked #1 OSU at home no less!!! GO ILLINI!!!! "

hey wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:46 AM:

" if you can't go to school go to State. "

Just Imagine wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:45 AM:

" Ron Zook is a phenomenal recruiter and was able to get good recruits when Illini was horrible. Now that Illini is in the Rose Bowl, I can't even imagine the recruits he'll get. So exciting. No bandwagoner here, I've been an Illini fan my whole life! "

keep on doubting wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:36 AM:

" people, thats the way its been all season for Illinois and Ill take it! The same people posting on here that Illinois will get spanked are the same people who thought the Illini would get spanked by; Wisconsin, PSU, OSU...Even if Illinois gets beat, which most experts believe they will...what a year and turnaround for the program...Ill take 9-3 and BCS every year from the Zooker! Next year will be even better! "

Ill take these wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:32 AM:

" these bets! WHo on here is saying the Illini will get beat by 20/30 points...why dont you put your money where your mouth is and give me the 20 points and lets put some $$ on it...funny how people still come on here and say they didnt deserve this game...actually its the other teams who were ahead of Illinois that lost and didnt deserve the shot, win your games and you get in (Missouri/WVU) The Illini didnt back into this they won their last 4 games and are playing great football...Illini haters been doubting this team all year and now we smelling the roses! "

Go U of I wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:15 AM:

" Na Na Nanana Na....... Na Na Nanana Na............ CHIEF!!!! "

Ron Zook wrote on Dec 3, 2007 8:57 AM:

" did what he said he was going to do. Unfortunately, they are playing one of the hottest teams in college football right now. But this is a good start and will elevate the Illini program into a national spotlight and should be a boost to recruiting. "

We have.... wrote on Dec 3, 2007 8:20 AM:

" at least 3 young men from Bloomington in this nationally televised game that we use to watch at their respective high schools. I think that is awesome and looking forward to watching them on TV. Win or lose, this is a great thing for Illinois Football and looking forward to next year. "

ISU Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 8:17 AM:

" Congrats to the Fighting Illini. What an amazing turnaround from just last year. Zook has made them a winner. "

To the Jimmy the Greeks wrote on Dec 3, 2007 7:12 AM:

" You all saying that the Illini are gonna get smoke, huh?? Well, I 'll take all them points that you're giving, USC by 20 or 30?? My oh my you obviously are just putting down the ILLINI because USC is not that good. I've watched them play quits a few time this year adn to think they would even whip OHIO ST. by 14 ?? People here in this toen need to get back to your soccer fields and worry about that "sport" and leave Football to people that are TRUE fans and KNOW what they are talkin about.....Coop "

LP wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:47 AM:

" NOW CAN WE HAVE THE CHIEF BACK??!!??!! "

Congrats wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:42 AM:

" To the Illini Nation!!! You will win this game!!! "

HONESTLY wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:34 AM:

" Who cares if the Illini get stomped? Who cares if they deserve it? They are in the Rose Bowl!! Who would have thought this was going to happen at the beginning of the year? All of you haters on here obviously are jealous and pathetic fans who feel the need to attempt to tarnish the Illini's achievement. Well, 1) there is no way you will tarnish it and 2) it's sad you have to post on here to make yourself feel better. "

re to AMEN wonder wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:31 AM:

" I do read a lot of these posts and Illini fans do not act "all high and mighty". They are defending the team they love from idiots, who are unfortunately usually ISU fans, who come on and bash the Illini. And if you think every Illini fan is just jumping on the bandwagon, you obviously were never at an Illini football game when they were horrible (SELL-OUT CROWDS). A lot of schools with good teams recently and smaller stadiums (ISU last year, IU) can't even sell-out their stadiums. "

Oskee Wow Wow wrote on Dec 3, 2007 6:26 AM:

" I-L-L I-N-I "

Sparky wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:54 AM:

" It's funny how suddenly the whole state is Illini football fans. Where were all the fans when they were stinking up the joint? With a little winning, the Illini now have a huge fan base. What a bunch of bandwagoners. "

Krusty Krab wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:46 AM:

" Illinois is going to get stomped just like on their last visit to the Rose Bowl. "

WiscBadgerGirl wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:45 AM:

" Congratulations Illinois!! We'll be rooting for you!! GO GET 'EM!! Have a blast! "

Illini Fan wrote on Dec 3, 2007 12:39 AM:

" Illinois is gonna win and shut up a lot of non believers!!!!! "

To Amen wonder wrote on Dec 2, 2007 11:55 PM:

" It is because of all you high and mighty big mouths try to compare UI to ISU because anyone that bashes the Illini must be an ISU fan. I am not and am just tired of all the bandwagon jumpers any time the Illini actually do anything. Then you look down on others during your small period of excellence, but yet you never do win anything like a championship. However, you all still mouth off about being better than the actual powerhouses that have been champions multiple times, like and OSU or USC in football or Duke and Indiana in basketball. It is not all, but there is a vast majority this fits. Just read these boards after an Illini article. "

AMEN wonder wrote on Dec 2, 2007 11:23 PM:

" They are already on here! Just like they were before the all the other big games. Bunch of whiny losers with nothing better to do than bash the Illini. Why don't you all watch the games and realize that U of I finally has a legitimate team again and enjoy their success with the rest of us?!? GO ILLINI!!!!!! "

excellent wrote on Dec 2, 2007 11:08 PM:

" Great season illini, go out to California and make us proud. "

Sorry but wrote on Dec 2, 2007 10:44 PM:

" This game is going to be a joke. USC by 20. congrats on getting there though. "

usc wrote on Dec 2, 2007 10:28 PM:

" that will be like a home game for SC. They are healthy now UIUC doesnt stand a chance. They will embarass the big ten. "

get real wrote on Dec 2, 2007 10:02 PM:

" USC will win by 30 points "

Great to see: wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:56 PM:

" At least people, We have a team from Illinois in the Rose Bowl!! Whether it be Illinois, Northwestern, or whoever, we should be proud of that fact if you are an Illinois citizen! I know I am! "

The Fighting Illini wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:51 PM:

" Do not deserve to play in a BCS bowl and will lose by at least 21. Totally overmatched!!! USC would beat Ohio State by a least two touchdowns, also. "

Dan from LeRoy wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:28 PM:

" Ahh, Stop and smell the roses!!! Go Illini! "

Congrats, Illini! wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:08 PM:

" On making it to a bowl, now kick some booty! "

re to DuG-E-B wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:06 PM:

" I can't wait to watch ISU get whupped...oh wait, they didn't make it to the postseason. Although, even if they did, there would be no way to watch because not enough people care to watch. "

hey JB wrote on Dec 2, 2007 9:02 PM:

" what have you ever done athletically in your lifetime?...sitting on the couch with cheetohs in your tighty whities playing Madden on Playstation doesn't count. "

me wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:38 PM:

" How bout them Illini? I am pumped. I'm looking forward to a few home town boys playing in the Grand Daddy of them all. "

Illini Fan wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:27 PM:

" Illinois should be able to pose a very serious threat against a very young and overrated USC team. Juice, in my opinion will be the difference. If hes playing well, watch out trojans he might just upset you. Itll be a vince young texas game all over again with Juice crushing the Trojan defense. im predicting a score of 17-14....illinois "

to T wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:24 PM:

" A lot of people do. Now get back to being a loser. "

JB wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:23 PM:

" The Illness will lose by 17+. Mark it down! "

Coach of Year wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:16 PM:

" Zook would get my vote with a win (if I had a vote). "

Tyler wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:06 PM:

" ILL-INI ILL-INI go illini we are gonna show everybody who the illinois fighting illini are go illini!!!!!!!!!! "

wonder wrote on Dec 2, 2007 7:53 PM:

" I wonder how long it takes for the haters come on to say the Illini will get stomped. Kind of like when they said the same thing about the IU, Penn State, Wisconsin, and Ohio State game. You were all dead-on there. "

To DuG-E-B wrote on Dec 2, 2007 7:49 PM:

" The BCS schools try to keep undefeated teams like Hawaii out, let alone anyone else. ISU stunk this year. You should know how that feels. Can't wait for the Trojan whipping. You will be so sick of their school song by the end of the game!! "

USC is vulnerable wrote on Dec 2, 2007 7:37 PM:

" I watched a lot of the USC-UCLA game and didn't see anything that would lead me to think Illinois will be overmatched. UCLA was pathetic and yet USC could not put them away until the 4th quarter. If Zook prepares them properly the Illini should be able to more than hold their own. "

T wrote on Dec 2, 2007 7:34 PM:

" Who cares about Illini "

Connie wrote on Dec 2, 2007 7:25 PM:

" Congrats UIUC! Best of luck against USC. Maybe you can be this years Boise State and knock off one of the big boys! "

ILL-INI wrote on Dec 2, 2007 6:47 PM:

" I assume the Illini will spread out the defense like Oregon did. Caused too many problems for the Trojans. This is not a dominate Trojan team like we have seen in the past. This is the best Illini team they have had in awhile. USC defense will be lucky to get a handle on Juice. He should be the difference. I like Illinois' chances in this game. "

DuG-E-B wrote on Dec 2, 2007 11:23 AM:

" Wonder if ISU gets a phone call this afternoon ? "

rose wrote on Dec 2, 2007 10:49 AM:

" illini will win that game... usc is weak "

Rose wrote on Dec 2, 2007 10:09 AM:

" The Illini will now play in the Rose Bowl and get smashed by USC. I can totally see the Rose Bowl committee taking the Big Ten school over Kansas. So, they can have that Pac-10/Big-10 tradition. LOL! "

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