Mac's having a really tough game, but honestly, he's trying out there and hasn't given up. A lot of players have been awful today, I honestly don't have an issue with him getting reps despite the mistakes if there really isn't a better option
Things can snowball. If they all are dbs. 2 1st team All B10 . We can't replace those guy if you lack depth and they are loaded at wr and can nolonger play man tonpressure and cover. It matters a ton. If they are the only ones that can cover 1 on one to stop em. Take 3 starting and 2 AllB10 dbs off the field on a team that plays man? Yes it's a big damn man. Changes how we can do everything and we fall behind. It's one damn game that whether you realise it is without the core strength of our defense.
Could be some of both. Nothing the Illini have done this year warranted a #9 ranking. Started off at a high spot based on last season.
Sadly, we are overrated. I won't spend any time wondering. To come out and play this unprepared and bad, even with injuries, there is no excuse for the little effort we have seen tonight. As others have said, this is the type of performance that necessitate big changes. Won't take long to lose all the momentum the program had with games - and score - like this.
