Hope my ex-roommate Don is happy now that his Illini have taken down the previously unbeaten and top-ranked Buckeyes in a game at Columbus today. This post is to recall the critical fourth quarter, which began with Illinois leading 28-21. The Illini then showcased an incredible ball-control offense, achieved mostly on the ground, along with an interception from the defense that abbreviated the sole Buckeye possession of the fourth quarter, to seal the victory. The decision for Illinois to go for it on a fourth and inches call fairly deep in their own territory showed a certain amount of moxie, even if Rashard Mendenhall had been running the ball effectively. Quarterback Juice Williams then picked up four rushing first downs to keep the chains and the clock moving in a display that was reminiscent of what Dennis Dixon has been doing all year.
One more step that might allow the Ducks to get into the National Championship game, though there is still way too much football left to be played for anybody to take anything for granted, however I'll leave the postulating on the various scenarios to the bitter-Beav "nation", I had to stifle a laugh today in town at a guy wearing an OSU tee-shirt along with an Arizona hat. Better tilt your lance at other windmills, dude.
ILLINOIS/OHIO STATE 4TH QUARTER PLAY BY PLAY
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