Illinois' Win Recap in the form of Tweets, Gifs, and Youtube

We give you the best of social media from Illinois' ugly 28-17 win over Youngstown State

By Bryce Smith Aug 30, 2014, 6:00pm CDT

The Illini did not win pretty today, that's for sure. We did see some good things however. Through the power of social media I now present to you today's win in the form of tweets, gifs, and Youtube.

The Tweets:

White, orange, white. Looks pretty good doesn't it? #illini #BeatYSU pic.twitter.com/gaU3hAmabF
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

Before the game right when I walked in the uniforms were looking good. Then I just got mad we weren't playing well.

Then there was some basketball news:

Jalen Brunson meets Lou Henson in press box just now #Illini pic.twitter.com/5QAaDkvKeX
— Matt Daniels (@mdaniels_NG) August 30, 2014

Then it was time for some football:

It's time. #Illini about to take the field. #BeatYSU pic.twitter.com/62xMyaqUB4
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

Pretty much the story of the first half:

WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. Already punting.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) August 30, 2014

Earnest Thomas is going to be so much fun to watch all season.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) August 30, 2014

Coaches said Earnest Thomas was the best playmaker on defense during fall. Nice opening drive for him at the STAR position.
— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) August 30, 2014

Then the Touchdowns began:

Paydirt! Lunt to Davis for an 8-yard TD. Zalewski is true. #Illini take the lead over YSU 7-3. 13:15 left in the second quarter.
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

MO BRUNSON:

Update for you crazies: Jalen Brunson, Aaron Jordan, and DJ Williams were in Block I for card stunts and the Alma Mater
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) August 30, 2014

The Final Push:

Touchdown ILLINOIS! Lunt finds Dudek in the back corner wide open. #Illini
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

The Illini scored and my pizza arrived. Things are looking up.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) August 30, 2014

Lunt throws his 3rd TD pass of the day, this one to Ferguson. #illini take the lead with 8:50 left.
— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) August 30, 2014

Touchdown ILLINOIS! Lunt to Martize Barr for 29 yards. #Illini
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

Game winner pic.twitter.com/b3EPftBDIK
— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) August 30, 2014

That ought to seal it. Ugly first game of the season, but I'll take an ugly win over a pretty loss any day.
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) August 30, 2014

A Win!:

Yesssssssssssssss sir!!! ILLINI
— Dee Brown (@deebrown11) August 30, 2014

VICTORY! #Illini win opener 28-17. pic.twitter.com/KllDbHUiaL
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) August 30, 2014

Never talk bad about my school...just know I'm CRAZZZZY about my ILLINI!!! Football program need to be GREAT tho it's the big dog on campus!
— Dee Brown (@deebrown11) August 30, 2014