Illinois trick play Alert...

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Their Kicker has also seen time during the Spring as a Wide Receiver...

Expect to see him pretend to kick thru and head out into the flat while the Holder rolls out to throw to him on both FG tries and perhaps even PAT situations...

Caleb Griffin - 2023 - Football - University of Illinois Athletics

Caleb Griffin (5) K/P - NIL Opportunities Two-Time All-Big Ten University of Illinois Graduate 2023 Senior All-Big

fightingillini.com

Would hate to see us lose a close one because we were asleep at the switch and/or didn't spend enough time practicing covering this...

 

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Here's a decent thumbnail analysis of Illinois heading into their opener with WY:

Early analysis for Wyoming’s season opener at Illinois

For the next 12 weeks, WyoSports’ Josh Criswell will examine each game on the University of Wyoming’s 2022 football schedule. Here is a look into the Cowboys’ Aug. 27 season

www.wyomingnews.com

**////(Would have put this in the "Illinois" thread but I want to keep bumping up my Trick Play Alert all the way up to Kickoff...)\\\\**

 

[vesuvius13]

I hope IU wins by enough to not be hurt by a trick play but they need to be prepared for whatever Illinois will run.

 

[4IUSox2]

Still PO’d at Inge and Allen for not hearing me from section 120 at Ross-Ade in ‘17 call the fake punt late in first half with game tied at 7. Totally gave them back the Mo after IU had dug out of another RL-induced turnover hole to start the game.

 

[TomEric4756]

IU’s trick play could be Donovan McCulley on a Jet Sweep with a run-pass hitch (fake block) and go to the flag. McCulley did well being athletic in space last year.

 

[UncleMark]

I love trick plays, especially when they're ours and are successful. I can even appreciate when the other team pulls one off. It makes football fun.

 

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Here's another Trick Play that the new Illinois OC ran last season for a TD at UTSA:



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What was that, a Student Body Screen Play??

Actually looks like something Illinois would attempt to run... Hopefully, Tom Allen is aware of it...

I wouldn't be at all surprised to see 3 or 4 "trick" plays from Illinois... This is a near "must win" game for them too if they're to have any serious Bowl hopes...

 

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The UTSA play above is actually something we could possibly run... Hopefully we'll put in our back pocket for a rainy day....

 

[vesuvius13]

The UTSA play above is actually something we could possibly run... Hopefully we'll put in our back pocket for a rainy day....

We ran a play like that when beating MSU in 2016 with a throw to QB from Mitchell.

 

[YOTHN]

IU’s trick play could be Donovan McCulley on a Jet Sweep with a run-pass hitch (fake block) and go to the flag. McCulley did well being athletic in space last year.

With McCulley running routes, that does open up some unique options for us.

 

[TomEric4756]

With McCulley running routes, that does open up some unique options for us.

While not unique, with improved speed (including McCully’s) there should be fewer single high safety, “defend the sticks” looks on 3rd down (whether man or zone).

 

[Army88]

Still PO’d at Inge and Allen for not hearing me from section 120 at Ross-Ade in ‘17 call the fake punt late in first half with game tied at 7. Totally gave them back the Mo after IU had dug out of another RL-induced turnover hole to start the game.

That was inexcusable, but even worse was the Tennessee onside kick in the gator bowl!

 

[UncleMark]

We ran a play like that when beating MSU in 2016 with a throw to QB from Mitchell.

Lumbering Lagow.

 

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Lumbering Lagow.

Lagow made one of the finest over the shoulder catches I've seen from an Indiana player, wide receiver or otherwise...

That was a Great play..., and should always be remembered as such...

 

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Here's the Mitchell Page to Richard Lagow play against M$U...:





A thing of beauty...

 

[4IUSox2]

Great game. Got home around 3:30 the next morning.

 

[TomEric4756]

Here's the Mitchell Page to Richard Lagow play against M$U...:

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A thing of beauty...

Well executed, Lagow pretended to be a spectator, then “backdoored” the DE as soon as he turned his head to chase Paige.

 

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Here's the Daily Hoosier write up on Illinois:

Indiana football 2022 opponent profile: Illinois

After sky-high offseason expectations turned into a 2-10 regular season campaign in 2021 for Indiana football, head coach Tom Allen and company are looking to get back on track in the 2022 season. …

www.thedailyhoosier.com

Never have cared much for their HC but they do present a real threat and I expect a close game...

 

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Here's a few Illinois preview articles:

Top-10 most important Illini football players for the 2022 season

Here are Illini Inquirer's top 10 most important Illini football players for the 2022 season.

247sports.com

Bielema turns to Lunney Jr. to push the 'tempro' for Illini offense

Barry Lunney Jr. has a similar philosophy to Bret Bielema but will bring unique twist to Illini offense

247sports.com

New Illinois football offensive coordinator Barry Lunney Jr. brings new vision, style to Champaign - The Daily Illini

With offensive coordinator Tony Petersen out, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has landed on a new offensive coordinator: Barry Lunney Jr. Lunney was the OC for UTSA last season, a team with a potent offense the Illini got to witness firsthand when they lost to them, 37-30, at home on Sept. 4...

dailyillini.com

Three big questions for Illinois’ 2022 defense

Ryan Walters. Year 2.

www.thechampaignroom.com

'They're holding each other accountable': Martin, Brown return to anchor Illini defensive secondary

247sports.com

Defense poised to make instant impact for Illinois football with eight freshmen, three transfers - The Daily Illini

As the Illini prepare for the start of the upcoming season, the defense is focused on incorporating more new faces into their schemes than last year. The strength of the 2021 roster was the defense for a unit that allowed 20 or fewer points in seven of its 12 games. The Illini restocked their...

dailyillini.com

Which redshirt freshmen or true freshmen could make an impact for the Illini this season?

Which Illinois freshmen or redshirt freshmen make an impact this season? Illini Inquirer breaks down a handful of names.

247sports.com

Illinois Football 2022 Preview: WR/TE

Isaiah Williams leads an experienced corps of pass catchers.

www.thechampaignroom.com

Illinois Football 2022 Preview: Offensive Line

The Illini once again have strength in the trenches

www.thechampaignroom.com

DeVito clear No. 1 option for Illinois QB heading into summer

Unlike 2021, there is depth under center heading into 2022.

www.thechampaignroom.com

Brown, McCray headline Illinois’ deep RB room

Illinois touts an impressive group of running backs heading into 2022.

www.thechampaignroom.com

Illinois Football: 2022 Fighting Illini Season Preview and Prediction

A complete preview and prediction for the Illinois Fighting Illini in the 2022 college football season.

athlonsports.com

Wyoming Football: First Look at the Illinois Fighting Illini

Wyoming Football: First Look At The Illinois Fighting Illini The Cowboys will open the 2022 season in Big Ten country against a very Wyoming-like Illinois team. Contact/Follow @MattK_FS and @MWCwir…

mwwire.com

Indiana football 2022 opponent profile: Illinois

After sky-high offseason expectations turned into a 2-10 regular season campaign in 2021 for Indiana football, head coach Tom Allen and company are looking to get back on track in the 2022 season. …

www.thedailyhoosier.com

 

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And here's Hoosier Huddles fine overview again:

2022 First Glance Preview: Illinois Fighting Illini — Hoosier Huddle

Written by Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle) Week One : Illinois Fighting Illini Date & Time: Friday, September 2 at 8pm Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN TV: FS1

hoosierhuddle.com

 

[vesuvius13]

Lunney has a lot of reason why he wants to run the offense, but it comes across as word salad at times. The key is how well he can instill his ideas and concepts into the players, much like the IU's Bell must do, he has the track record of eventually getting there with an offense, but early results aren't as evident.

 

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Lunney has a lot of reason why he wants to run the offense, but it comes across as word salad at times. The key is how well he can instill his ideas and concepts into the players, much like the IU's Bell must do, he has the track record of eventually getting there with an offense, but early results aren't as evident.

Hopefully he won't get it completely put together until their 10th game... 😉😎

 

[Walt542]

Hopefully he won't get it completely put together until their 10th game... 😉😎

Or maybe even their third game.

 

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Or maybe even their third game.

Their 10th is p u... 😉😎

 

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Here is a thin overview of the Illinois special teams heading into their Fall camp... Let's hope we can make them look less than "special" in our opener... Everyone on our staff should (once again 😉), be Very..., Very aware that the Illini Kicker also plays WR which gives them some unique options with him in the realm of Trick Plays...

Illinois Football 2022 Preview: Special Teams

The Illini Special Teams Unit got a makeover.

www.thechampaignroom.com

 

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Another Illini preview:

Indiana Football Opponent Preview: Illinois

What to expect from Bret Bielema’s second Illini squad

www.crimsonquarry.com

 

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Here's an Iowa sites breakdown of their matchup with Illinois...

2022 opponent preview: Illinois Fighting Illini

Will Bret Bielema be able to notch a win against his alma mater?

www.blackheartgoldpants.com

Illinois's #1 RB is a serious handful who will test our play recognition, tackling technique, and "run to the ball" team tackling help... We'll find out about our new LB's early one way or another...

 

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Illinois Football: Illini duo of Chase Brown and Josh McCray is special

The strength of the Illinois football team's offense last year was the running backs, and they have a duo with tons of potential.

writingillini.com

Those guys are good...

The Illinois head coach loves to run the ball so here's hoping we're up to the challenge...

 

[vesuvius13]

Illinois Football: Illini duo of Chase Brown and Josh McCray is special

The strength of the Illinois football team's offense last year was the running backs, and they have a duo with tons of potential.

writingillini.com

Those guys are good...

The Illinois head coach loves to run the ball so here's hoping we're up to the challenge...

Yet he hired a spread OC that likes to run and pass.

 

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Yet he hired a spread OC that likes to run and pass.

When push comes to shove I'm betting the HC leans on the run to set up the pass... It's in his DNA...

 

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Here's an article the previews the Illinois Fall Camp Position Battles...

Training camp preview: Key position battles for Illini football

247sports.com

 

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Here's Wisconsins preview of Illinois as a future opponent:

2022 football season preview: Illinois Fighting Illini

Bert is coming back to Madison! Oh, the memories!

www.buckys5thquarter.com

 

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First : Prayers to Ben Miller and his family...

2nd : Illinois has a new, temporary, Special Teams Coach announced for this season and he has quite a solid resume' (and most likely his own unique set of "trick plays"...

Miller Remains on Health-Related Leave, Snyder Added - University of Illinois Athletics

Veteran Power-5 special teams coordinator Sean Snyder has been added as Special Teams Coordinator/Specialists Coach

fightingillini.com

 

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Here's an update on the Illini:

There's a familiar name in there somewhere... -Jonah Morris WR - ...

Daily Digest | Bielema talks trio of summer transfers; Hart named to Butkus watch list

247sports.com

 

[IU Fan 1989]

The statue had a great arm. If he only knew which team to throw too.

 

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Here's a thumbnail glimpse of what they have headed into their Fall Camp:

Illini Start Training Camp in Memorial Stadium - University of Illinois Athletics

The first practice of head coach Bret Bielema's second season is officially in the books after players participated in drills on the brand-new Memorial Stadium turf

fightingillini.com

 

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Multiple articles about our 1st opponents Fall Camp:

OrangeandBlueNews - ILLINI '22: Training Camp Central

Our landing page for all content from Illinois football training camp

illinois.rivals.com

 

[DANC]

Here's the Mitchell Page to Richard Lagow play against M$U...:

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A thing of beauty...

Perfect over-the-shoulder catch by Lagow and great throw by Paige.

Maybe their roles should have been reversed on the team?

 

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Here's an article on the Illini QB's and how they hope to use tempo to their advantage...

OrangeandBlueNews - Turning up the tempo: Improving passing game key for Illinois

Head coach Bret Bielema made big changes to get the Illini passing game off the ground.

illinois.rivals.com

 

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Here's one about their recent scrimmage:

Illini Complete First Scrimmage, Approach End of Week Two of Training Camp - University of Illinois Athletics

The Fighting Illini completed their first of two scrimmages of fall training camp on Monday and are now through nearly two weeks of practice.

fightingillini.com