Notes and grades from Illinois’ 34-31 loss against Eastern Michigan

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Notes and grades from Illinois' 34-31 loss against Eastern Michigan - The Daily Illini

The opportunity for the Illini to achieve its first 3-0 start under head coach Lovie Smith teetered back and forth on Saturday, but Illinois ultimately came up short, falling 34-31 to Eastern Michigan. Offensively, the Illini started out hot but suddenly lost all momentum, largely due to...

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"While 30+ points for a third straight game is a positive aspect to relish, the Illini offense simply was not consistent enough."

Illini fans acknowledge unrealistic expectations after devastating loss - The Daily Illini

Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, according to Einstein. Example: Saying the Illini will begin their season 3-0 for the fourth straight year only to be disappointed. Disappointment: Sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s...

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"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, according to Einstein.
Example: Saying the Illini will begin their season 3-0 for the fourth straight year only to be disappointed.
Disappointment: Sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations, according to the Oxford Dictionary.
Example: Believing in the fourth quarter Illinois will actually stop the run enough to go into overtime with 1:24 left on the clock, but then, of course, it doesn’t.
Grief: Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death, according to the Oxford Dictionary.

Example: Watching a 3-9 season in 2016, a 2-10 season in 2017 and a 4-8 season in 2018."

 

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Thought these articles were interesting! DeJa Vu!

Notes and grades from Illinois' 34-31 loss against Eastern Michigan - The Daily Illini

The opportunity for the Illini to achieve its first 3-0 start under head coach Lovie Smith teetered back and forth on Saturday, but Illinois ultimately came up short, falling 34-31 to Eastern Michigan. Offensively, the Illini started out hot but suddenly lost all momentum, largely due to...

dailyillini.com

"While 30+ points for a third straight game is a positive aspect to relish, the Illini offense simply was not consistent enough."

Illini fans acknowledge unrealistic expectations after devastating loss - The Daily Illini

Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, according to Einstein. Example: Saying the Illini will begin their season 3-0 for the fourth straight year only to be disappointed. Disappointment: Sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s...

dailyillini.com

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, according to Einstein.
Example: Saying the Illini will begin their season 3-0 for the fourth straight year only to be disappointed.
Disappointment: Sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations, according to the Oxford Dictionary.
Example: Believing in the fourth quarter Illinois will actually stop the run enough to go into overtime with 1:24 left on the clock, but then, of course, it doesn’t.
Grief: Deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone’s death, according to the Oxford Dictionary.

Example: Watching a 3-9 season in 2016, a 2-10 season in 2017 and a 4-8 season in 2018."

Sounds uncomfortably familiar

 

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Stats comparison; I Hi-lighted in Yellow where we are pretty close:

The Illini are ninth in the country in sacks with 12 and second nationally in tackles for loss with 33 in three games. Grad transfer Oluwole Betiku is tied for the national lead individually with six sacks.