Illinois QB Tommy DeVito to start vs Gophers

[TonyLiebert]

 

[jonnyganas]

2 games in a row where the opposing team hides their QB status until morning of the game.

 

[BilldGopher]

Confident Coach Rossi's got the D prepared for the reincarnation of Johnny Unitas.

Much more concerned that the Offense figured some things out AND can keep it together heaven forbid Mo gets dinged again.

 

[upnorthkid]

And like that the spread is plummeting. Now gophers -5. Bet it’s more like 2-3 at kick

 

[cjbfbp]

2 games in a row where the opposing team hides their QB status until morning of the game.

Well, our opponents don't have a duty to keep us well informed of their intentions.

 

[tikited]

What a surprise.

 

[Com_Cool]

And like that the spread is plummeting. Now gophers -5. Bet it’s more like 2-3 at kick

I saw it hit -4.5 on betonline and then bounce back up to -5. Seems like there's uncertainty in Vegas

 

[Com_Cool]

Note that starting does not mean healthy. Let's get this kid uncomfortable and see if that ankle is healed.

 

[saintpauljeff]

And like that the spread is plummeting. Now gophers -5. Bet it’s more like 2-3 at kick

Fanduel is at Gophers -4.5 currently

 

[Yah-E]

If we can beat them, let’s beat them at their best!

 

[gopherbadgerman]

Not the gophers defense I’m worried about

 

[Off-GridTNgopher]

Hit him..... hit him often and hard

 

[WriterGoph]

Let's go! We prepared for this.

I wonder if Williams is in or out?

Edit: looks like he will try as well

 

[Iceland12]

Yep, Tommy DeVito and Isaiah Williams will both start for the Illinois.

Big Ten Tailgate just said that DeVito had started practicing on Wednesday.

 

[WriterGoph]

Yep, Tommy DeVito and Isaiah Williams will both start for the Illinois.

Big Ten Tailgate just said that DeVito had started practicing on Wednesday.

Have to think his mobility won't be 100%. Let's take advantage and drill him!

 

[Word]

Note that starting does not mean healthy. Let's get this kid uncomfortable and see if that ankle is healed.

Tackle low.

 

[Plato]

After the first spread is published, mostly determined by Sagarin, the betters set the spread.
The betting sites just want a 50/50 split in the $ bet so the spread slides to get that.
If one had inside info, eg from an ILL trainer, you could have taken the 6 or 7 and ILL

 

[MonikerSchmoniker45]

Gotta get after Devito, but watch out for screens to Chase Brown. Can't let him beat us.

 

[Pompous Elitist]

Left ankle? He looked reeeally gimpy last week. I can’t imagine he’s going to be able to cut effectively. Anyone can hobble forward a few yards. Will be interesting to see if he finishes the game.

 

[PhiloVance]

Our best against their best...let the game begin!

 

[BTChamp]

Maybe his twin takes his place.

 

[saintpauljeff]

After the first spread is published, mostly determined by Sagarin, the betters set the spread.
The betting sites just want a 50/50 split in the $ bet so the spread slides to get that.
If one had inside info, eg from an ILL trainer, you could have taken the 6 or 7 and ILL

Illinois +7 was a good bet, plus sprinkle in a little Illinois ML since they're a home dog (and Bielema is 8-0 vs. Minnesota)

 

[Go Gophs]

Not surprising. This is a game all coaches play now. Either way, we have to stop their run. Hopefully we can do that and Devito can't move as well and get some sacks finally.

 

[BrewCity-Gopher4Life]

Blitz and pressure his azz all day

 

[GoodasGold]

Hit him..... hit him often and hard

Bite his ankles.

 

[Schnauzer]

Bite his ankles.

Bite his ankles.

 

[WriterGoph]

Illinois +7 was a good bet, plus sprinkle in a little Illinois ML since they're a home dog (and Bielema is 8-0 vs. Minnesota)

You suck.

 

[hungan1]

If Mo is back on the Gophers' side, it will be a fun game.

 

[Slim Tubby]

Note that starting does not mean healthy. Let's get this kid uncomfortable and see if that ankle is healed.

 

[#2Gopher]

I believe Fleck did right by keeping Mo out of our last game to get completely healthy. Bert may be making a mistake by compounding the problem if his two guys aren't completely healthy.