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Random Thoughts: 1- Luke Altmyer is agruably the best QB in Illinois history. 2-Next year is a massive step back, with so many guys graduating or hears to the League. 3- Has the introduction of CFP capped Illinois’ potential? If we aren’t in CFP then best we can ever do is Citrus Bowl? What...

Who is the QB on Opening Day 2026? Is he on the roster or on another P2 school’s at the moment?

Appreciate the feedback on this Black Monday morning. Would seem like he has ties to 3 of the openings, not counting Chicago: Giants, Jags, and Patriots. There may be butterfly-effects on the carousel this year, assuming one shock hire out of the SEC/B10 into the NFL occurs. Here’s hoping Bret...

After the Schefter report this morning, I have some concerns that Bret will get SEC interviews (if Sarkesian leaves for NFL) as well as one very specific NFL team showing enough interest to warrant an interview for an open HC position. Why wouldn’t Bret parlay this sustained success at Illinois...

Can we for one second agree that the investment in brand identity is the very best in school history? The script helmet, the slant Illinois, the 100th anniversary and the curved 83 Illini… What a come back from the god awful and distracting 1LL1NO1S nonsense that was rolled out at Foellinger...

Absolutely hilarious call on DWS postgame. Caller proposes ending Bragging Rights bc “only people who live south of Green St care and it takes a lot out of team.” OK…Then proceeds to torch LaTulip for his criticism of Humrichous. Calls LaTulip something along the lines of a guy who only played 2...

Dan - Can we get a roll call / Loyalty meet up for the Citrus Bowl game

Not looking great re portal. McVay ticketed to UNC and reportedly getting $1.5mm. Key not considering Illini. Malachi Coleman and his handler (reminds me of the relationship between Kamala and Kimchee in WWF) getting $35k from Gophers, Badger from ASU not visiting. Very tough scene on portal front.

Not complaining but it would be helpful if the schools would publish a disclaimer indicating that some key/recognizable players may not participate. Hearing way more names of starters who are opting out which is going to make this a glorified spring game. Dropping Beaucoup bucks to watch this...

Fly out Christmas night then probably practice daily and visit a hospital, go to Disney, go to a cheap second rate amusement park, a few of the adults hit Thee Dollhouse or fly up to Magic City, practice, pep rally, game , fly home

That is going to be a huge Cocks spread if all those guys are out.

Are you flipping kidding? So no WRs and none of the best DL and DB. Cocks +21.5

This team will be the most fun, least predictable and most under performing squad in Illini hoops history. And to think next year will be a whole new group of guys with 1-2 returning. Don’t know how to feel.

A former Yahoo/Rivals recruiting analyst and current NIL agent spoke to me tonight at an establishment here in Nashville. He is tight w the likes of Malik Elzy and Malachi Coleman. According to this guy, the Illini will have offers out to Coleman, Miles McVay and the kid from Arizona St (forgot...

Anyone here worried that the Citrus Bowl IG account mentioned 12 key games to watch this week - and failed to include the Illini game? Unfortunately keeps tracking to rumor that they are taking Iowa. Again.