I'm an MSU grad and football fan. Hats off to Illinois. If MSU was going to suck that bad, I'm glad that it was such a positive win for Illinois. Enjoy the bowl game!
I knew the moment Lovie was hired he was the right coach for our beloved. People calling for him to be fired was complete B.S.!! It takes a long time to rebuild a college football team!!!! Do you all remember the talent level he inherited?!?! He's gotten a lot of higher level recruits since coming here and it's showing!!! Wait till next year after we win this Bowl game!!!! Good times are coming!!!!! Go ILLNI!!!!
all the people here saying how great Lovie is was calling for his firing just before the Wisconsin game, myself included. Absolutely incredible how this team has turned it around.
Awesome win Lovie! Watched it live and it was the best game I’ve witnessed in years! My son is a junior at the school and last week during Dads Weekend I could feel the energy while at the game and on the field- it’s more mental than anything! They now believe in themselves and who knows what they can do! Also by the way the pass interference call was a gift from the ghost of Red Grange! #77 Go U of I!
I love the confusion, the mistakes, the nay sayers, ...... the fight, the love, the never giving up... Illinois football has been irrelevant for Sooooo many years.. glad that we are getting some conversation even if it's just a little... I'm glad that Lovie Smith is showing the world wherever he Coach winning follows him.
I agree Tyrone, this run here will DEFINITELY help recruiting. Hell I would love to play for Lovie. He's so cool, and you can tell hes a quiet leader and convincing as HELL! Just listen to him. This had just been AWESOME. Can't wait for a bowl game. The kids, school and fans SO DESERVE this extended season. Let's finish up 8-4. They can DEFINITELY beat Iowa who will be down.
@@bradcrawford1998 ok Brad kool!!! Even tho Illinois the state got corruption in politics but on the IL' football program hay you must go there meet with the program ect, see if you like it then go from there.
Winner + Lovie. Now I fear some smart executive will snatch him back to the NFL. Thank you Lovie for restoring the Illini to a winning formula/program!
Rjames Elliott Lovie is staying with the Illini for this next season. Not sure why everyone thinks Lovie is leaving- he’s got the talent to make Illinois the great team it has potential for. He talks about recruits quite a bit.
I agree Garrett. Hell he worked his ASS of for 4 years to get something built, now he had it going, recruiting will be easier, he helped all the donors to build the new facility, this program is turning upward FINALLY and he walks away now 🤯🤯🤯 I don't think so, I don't think he can leave these kids, they LOVE this guy. It would be like a Dad walking out on his kids that love him. Not sure he'll be able to do that. He's got a BIG ❤️ that's why they play so hard for him. Maybe after another 2-3 more years. Enjoy the success and ride now while you can, NO guarantees he will have it back in the BULLSHIT COLD-HEARTED NFL! Anyone else agree?
Lovie Smith= Class Act!
I'm an MSU grad and football fan. Hats off to Illinois. If MSU was going to suck that bad, I'm glad that it was such a positive win for Illinois. Enjoy the bowl game!
There’s a lot of fight in these guys, not giving in when all the odds are stacked against them. That’s the Illini way. Congrats!
I knew the moment Lovie was hired he was the right coach for our beloved. People calling for him to be fired was complete B.S.!! It takes a long time to rebuild a college football team!!!! Do you all remember the talent level he inherited?!?! He's gotten a lot of higher level recruits since coming here and it's showing!!! Wait till next year after we win this Bowl game!!!! Good times are coming!!!!! Go ILLNI!!!!
I love it Greg, WELL SAID, you are so right man.
I'm happy Coach Lovie is getting a lot of success this season. You are still my favorite Chicago Bear memories 😭
These young men believe in each other! When that happens the team never quits! BEAT IOWA!
That 4th and 16 throw and catch was as awesome a play you will ever see.
Great to see him so happy 🔶🔷
What a time to be an Illini!
Great job coaching all year. Reggie Corbin the unsong hero. Huge catch and TD run. Special player
So happy for Coach Smith and the fighting Illini.
I love stories like this.
It's been a long time for our *FIGHTING ILLINI!!!*
Really impressive football 🙌
Black santa rules
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍
Great coach and is turning the program around players are starting to buy in and what an amazing combat !!
Beat Wisconsin and MSU in the same season, I love it. Go Illini!
all the people here saying how great Lovie is was calling for his firing just before the Wisconsin game, myself included. Absolutely incredible how this team has turned it around.
Major win coach Smith. Go Orange&Blue......
We're loyal to you, Illinois!!! We're Orange and Blue Illinois!!!
Brandon Peters has been a great qb for this team, they wouldn’t be in this position without him
0:01 - 0:03 WE'RE GOING BOWLING!!!! YIIIPPEEEEEEEE!!!
LOVIE! LOVIE! LOVIE! LOVIE!
YOU DA MAN COACH!! WAY TO GO!!
Awesome win Lovie! Watched it live and it was the best game I’ve witnessed in years! My son is a junior at the school and last week during Dads Weekend I could feel the energy while at the game and on the field- it’s more mental than anything! They now believe in themselves and who knows what they can do! Also by the way the pass interference call was a gift from the ghost of Red Grange! #77 Go U of I!
Thank you Lovie.
❤️IE ‼️
I love the confusion, the mistakes, the nay sayers, ...... the fight, the love, the never giving up... Illinois football has been irrelevant for Sooooo many years.. glad that we are getting some conversation even if it's just a little... I'm glad that Lovie Smith is showing the world wherever he Coach winning follows him.
Coach is the man
One of the worst programs for so many years and they finally have a successful season. Happy for Lovie!
I-L-L!!! I-N-I!!! Huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Fuck u fake rapoport
A month ago and everybody hated him and wanted him fired! Lol. Now he is a God in the comments..
This is a great year in the Big Ten!
Congratulations Lovie from a Buckeyes fan. Your team didnt give up and played hard. You obviously got them believing.
I'm 38 he's my favorite coach
Great Game Illini
I don't see why any top recruits wouldn't want to go play for this man. The coaching staff every one clicking.
I agree Tyrone, this run here will DEFINITELY help recruiting. Hell I would love to play for Lovie. He's so cool, and you can tell hes a quiet leader and convincing as HELL! Just listen to him. This had just been AWESOME. Can't wait for a bowl game. The kids, school and fans SO DESERVE this extended season. Let's finish up 8-4. They can DEFINITELY beat Iowa who will be down.
@@bradcrawford1998 ok Brad kool!!! Even tho Illinois the state got corruption in politics but on the IL' football program hay you must go there meet with the program ect, see if you like it then go from there.
Good to see them play so well... Good for the Big 10. Also like seeing Brandon Peters have a chance and some success...
(Go Blue :o))
Maybe the Bears need to give him a call back 👀
Evan he’ll never take that job again and I’m so thankful he won’t return. They made the mistake, they should live with the consequences
Congrats
:DD LOVIEE
Goooo Illinois yeaaaaa we beat msu
Lovies beard is hysterical!!
Winner + Lovie. Now I fear some smart executive will snatch him back to the NFL. Thank you Lovie for restoring the Illini to a winning formula/program!
Lovie smiles like George Bush Jr... but has much better plays!
Congrats Illinois!!! don’t lost to the snowflakes from NW, not this year!
Respect The Beard...Hail The Orange
Either Sparty or Dantonio disliked
Since when does Dick Gregory coach the Illini football?...oh wait...its Lovie
Lovie is looking like Moses here.
Wow! He can talk. Phone rings. Hello who is this? Da bears🐼
Dollar General bowl!
Who cares Dan, it's a bowl and they can build on it dude. Chill, unless you weren't being a smart ass.
You just beat the team you will be coaching next year..
John Faber HAHAHAHA THATS SO FUNNY YOU REALLY THINK HES GOING TO MSU
Garet Williams now that you got mel tucker, you WISH it could have been lovie instead
Coach Lovie Smith will be the Dallas Cowboys coach 2020 you heard it here first.
Rjames Elliott Lovie is staying with the Illini for this next season. Not sure why everyone thinks Lovie is leaving- he’s got the talent to make Illinois the great team it has potential for. He talks about recruits quite a bit.
I agree Garrett. Hell he worked his ASS of for 4 years to get something built, now he had it going, recruiting will be easier, he helped all the donors to build the new facility, this program is turning upward FINALLY and he walks away now 🤯🤯🤯 I don't think so, I don't think he can leave these kids, they LOVE this guy. It would be like a Dad walking out on his kids that love him. Not sure he'll be able to do that. He's got a BIG ❤️ that's why they play so hard for him. Maybe after another 2-3 more years. Enjoy the success and ride now while you can, NO guarantees he will have it back in the BULLSHIT COLD-HEARTED NFL! Anyone else agree?
Honestly...i dont think Lovie wants no part of the NFL right now.
Bull Shit Mr. Elliot. He AIN'T going anywhere, NOT BE NOW. Why do you say that. He finally gets it going after 4 years and you say he is leaving 🤯🤯🤯🤯