Clark A Roberts

Matt Rhule said, “Toughness is mental and physical strength to do what you are supposed to do no matter what the circumstance, no matter how hard it is, no matter what the conditions are, no matter how you feel.” Toughness isn't a talent, it's a skill. You build it through doing tough things. It means you choose choose adaptability, courage, and ownership as daily habits. • It takes resilience. • It takes consistency. • It takes the ability to face challenges head-on. Your ability to be tough is developed, not inherited.

@ScottIrwinUI I remember all of this

How about a trip back in time today? This jewel was taken when I was on sabbatic leave from Ohio State at Illinois during the 1993/94 academic year. I have now been at Illinois so long that many people do not realize that I spent 12 years in the ag econ department at Ohio State before coming over to Illinois permanently in 1997. This week marks the beginning of my 28th year as an Illini.

@MoEgger I ate there when I was in Wilmington last week. I liked the food and the vibe of the restaurant.

So Proud. 🏈🟢🟡 @Illinois8Man @Coach_Watson #OneGlory

Happy Thanksgiving from our Saber Football Family to your family. #OneGlory

Do you remember when you joined Twitter? I do! #MyTwitterAnniversary

Here's a look at the way too early ratings for 8-man. Let the football conversations begin!

Here's my favorite of the day, @OhioStateFB running backs @CoachTonyAlford using a headless helmet on a stick to emphasize a stiff arm move vs. low-angling riding would-be tacklers.

The official shorts of making somebody run till they vomit.

Always thought this character was cool & screamed '80s. Remember him? 🍔🍟

Check out my junior year highlights! Harlin Brody Cuppernell First Team All State 6’0 | 220 lbs | Inside LB 158 Tackles 11 TFL 2 pbu 1 INT hudl.com/v/2KKtTi

📍 🐅 Town

I finally built my Weight Plate Loading Cheat Sheets. When you only have about 35 minutes, efficiency is key. Thank you to @Coach_Rathke for sending me his sheet to use as a guide for creating these. Use this link to make your own copy if interested ⤵️ docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…

Getting a lot of emails/messages about ILB play and easy drills. Here is one we use to incorporate a Counter Step, Tracking the H, PSILB Fitting Tight and Tucking In, and BSILB Overlap with Rugby Tackle.

back to the lab …

youtube.com/watch?v=dKgbth… @STMoreAD Vs Amboy

.@PapaDelsPizza was terrific!

🔥Precision hand placement is critical to controlling your opponent. When 1-gapping, shoot hands at the sternum and cuff. When 2-gapping, shoot hands at the arm pits with thumbs up. Here’s a drill to practice 2-gap hands placement:

We’re down to single-digit local teams still vying for a high school football state championship. Carrying the @Illinois8Man banner is @STMfball, which is receiving a big boost from senior Matt DeLorenzo after a major knee injury last year. More this week in the @news_gazette.

Here's the I8FA bracket as we move to the semifinals.