Every year, in basketball and football, there is a team who is ranked around the top ten who drops out and is never heard from again. Usually, that is somewhat predictable. This year, that will not be the Illini. This team should be as hungry for success and carrying as big of a chip on their shoulder as any team ever. Not to mention the fans....who, I hope, temper their enthusiasm to include class behavior and showing respect for opponents....unless, of course, its Michigan, who is yet again the perfect example of over-ranked failure. Feel free to pile as much disdain on Michigan as you like.