Don't be surprised if the Illini run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season is a pleasant surprise to say the least. The MVP of 2010 is probably newly installed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson
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An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Dear Clay, I was wrong. I'm willing to admit that. According to my wife I'm wrong a lot. For better or worse though, I know a lot about sports, and a whole lot about football. I'm right more often than I am wrong. But I was dead wrong about you, the defense and Illinois football this season. … [Read more...] about An Open Letter to Illinois’ Clay Nurse
Illinois Stays Perfect Against “Directional” Illinois
For the Illinois Fighting Illini, the win was sort of like one of those guys who had a close shave and says, "Yup, yeah, I'm good, no worries. Had it under control the whooooole time." The Illini certainly "had it under control" on Saturday with their 28-22 victory over Northern Illinois in front of 50,000-plus sweaty fans. While the Illini led for a good portion of the … [Read more...] about Illinois Stays Perfect Against “Directional” Illinois