Nobody really. Writing was on the wall either way, just mentioning that because the kid really struggled with injuries the last few yearsWho was he going to play over?
Nobody really. Writing was on the wall either way, just mentioning that because the kid really struggled with injuries the last few yearsWho was he going to play over?
Not the record holder!!!!
the coaching staff may very well have given him advice to enter the portal . hopefully , they are giving his name to other coaching staffsWas going to say it hurts to lose a guy that was going to give 200+ snaps next season but I was surprised to look it up that Strain only played 75 snaps last year and was the lowest graded defender on the team in 2024.
the coaching staff may very well have given him advice to enter the portal . hopefully , they are giving his name to other coaching staffs
Yeah. If my memory serves me correctly strain was beginning to get beat a lot in coverage, couldn’t play him as much.Kinda makes sense, no? Didn't we see more of Patterson as the year went on?
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Zach is a high quality young man who I've gotten to know a bit. It's a shame that it didn't work out for him here. I wish him the best of luck and a better opportunity to see the field wherever he winds up.
Are they so desperate for a FG kicker that they're holding open tryouts? A season of tickets for free? Yeah, because you're going to be on the team...![]()
Kickin’ For Chicken Presented by Chick-fil-A: Illinois Students Offered Chance to Kick for Free Season Tickets - University of Illinois Athletics
Students who have purchased their 2025 season ticket will get one attempt at the 35-yard field goal.fightingillini.com
I had no idea there was a Chick-fil-A in Champaign. Wife and I have sandwich meal and a chocolate chip cookie (me only) every couple of weeks here in the sunny south.![]()
Kickin’ For Chicken Presented by Chick-fil-A: Illinois Students Offered Chance to Kick for Free Season Tickets - University of Illinois Athletics
Students who have purchased their 2025 season ticket will get one attempt at the 35-yard field goal.fightingillini.com
A Corey Parker interview always brightens my day.
These are good problems to have, but I worry that if Parker is not on staff here in 2026 we never actually see Vic Singleton play a down for us.is Hawthorne our DB coach in waiting? pretty clear that Parker's gonna get a DC job (or better) soon, so bringing Hawthorne in now seems like a super shrewd move
Wow, that’s why our DBs are so darn good. I went back and watched after reading your post and I’m pumped! His answers are incredible. Authentic and on point. No fluff.A Corey Parker interview always brightens my day.