Illinois State Pregame Thread

[Christopher Moen]

Robbins is out six weeks.

Bridges is now at corner.

Kelley is back at safety.

How often does a WR become a CB? With his catching ability, he might be a pretty good threat for INTs.

Also, what happened to Robbins?

[Jay]

How often does a WR become a CB? With his catching ability, he might be a pretty good threat for INTs.

Also, what happened to Robbins?

Stress fracture in foot. Surgery this week.

[GOBISON123]

From what I have seen so far from the Redbirds this season is that their defense is alright at best, while their offense is definitely struggling without having the likes Roberson or Coprich. However, Warrum is still a beast.

If NDSU plays like they did against Iowa, this will be a fairly good win for the Bison.

I read somewhere that their D Line is lighter than what they were few years ago, atleast 30lb less. Not sure, need to confirm

[17>1]

I read somewhere that their D Line is lighter than what they were few years ago, atleast 30lb less. Not sure, need to confirm

Go do your research, and watch teh films. Report back your findings as quickly as possible. Please pay close attention to any DB's, and only use Desmond King as a measuring stick when you give us the scoop. Thanks in advance!

[Bisonwinagn]

Their QB has been out hurt which has been part of their problem. This is a must win game for them and I expect it to be close. This will be a big test to see how the defense responds without Deluca. Could be a gauge for the rest of the year. Also looking forward to see how the offensive line plays this week.

[Professor Chaos]

Robbins is out six weeks.

Bridges is now at corner.

Kelley is back at safety.

How often does a WR become a CB? With his catching ability, he might be a pretty good threat for INTs.

Also, what happened to Robbins?

I don't think it's very encouraging that a guy who was a WR two weeks ago is now Allison's backup at CB. Hopefully that means Bridges has just taken to it like a duck to water but there's definitely still big questions there in terms of depth.

[Winning is Gr8]

Stanley Babtise was a WR for Nebraska and after his Jr year switched to DB and actually was drafted (about 5-6 years ago). I like Kelly better at S and think he can compete with Grimsley for some Playing time.

[HerdBot]

I see Jack Darnell in the 2 deep. Stanley Jones and Caleb Butler at back up DEs. Darren Kelley at #2 FS. Marquis Bridged back up corner. Dom Davis some nickel. Bryce Messner back up LG

[tolnabison]

I see Jack Darnell in the 2 deep. Stanley Jones and Caleb Butler at back up DEs. Darren Kelley at #2 FS. Marquis Bridged back up corner. Dom Davis some nickel. Bryce Messner back up LG

Messner has been backup LG all year, although I would expect you see him wearing #98 and playing TE more. Especially with Robbins out, some of our TE's will be getting time at FB (H-Back). Dom Davis is backup nickel to PGT. One would wonder that Bachmeier's injury and DeLuca's injury is leading to keeping Grimlsey at Safety in the nickel. Also coould be a reason that Kelley is back at Safety.

[Christopher Moen]

I don't think it's very encouraging that a guy who was a WR two weeks ago is now Allison's backup at CB. Hopefully that means Bridges has just taken to it like a duck to water but there's definitely still big questions there in terms of depth.

I hope it works out for Marquise as well as it did for this guy: