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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
The Videos:
The Gifs:
First there was this monster sack by Carroll Phillips:
Then DUDE K