Illini #18 in Rivals pre-season poll
July 14, 2008 8:19 AM
Now that Zook has allowed Illini fans to sip from the chalice of greatness, they want more. And he is prepared to deliver for a program that hasn't had back-to-back winning seasons since 1989-90. This is a young team (no Big Ten school lost more lettermen, 24) bursting with talent. Winning the school's first Big Ten crown since 2001 isn't out of the question, but it's a long shot. Finishing second and nabbing another BCS at-large spot is a possibility. At the least, this team should go to the Capital One or Outback bowls. If it doesn't, it will be a disappointing season.
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