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<blockquote data-quote="GameOfThrows" data-source="post: 1182542" data-attributes="member: 566478"><p>I'm hoping for one of those magical Illini seasons that happens about once very decade.</p><p></p><p>Reasons for optimism:</p><p></p><p>Experience and depth on the D line. To me, the most important place of strength to succeed in the BIG is to have a really good Defensive line with depth. We will have that this next season. </p><p></p><p>Lunt is a senior AND we'll have QB depth (Fitz and George no longer redshirting) </p><p></p><p>Dudek returns. Huge return for the team. He catches everything and will open up the field for Cain, Turner, Hardee and Mays.</p><p></p><p>Allegretti, Megginson and Soloman. Between these 3 we will be as good or better at the two guard positions. Spencer, Dilauro and Schmidt solid veterans. In addition to a solid D line, a solid O line is essential for success in the BIG.</p><p></p><p>I know we lost some key players like Fej, Ferguson, Karras, Bentley, Ward, G-Mo, Spence, but every team loses key leaders every year. This year, we happen to have A LOT of upper-classmen to lead us through the offseason workouts, spring football, summer and fall camp to prepare properly and be ready to compete against the best.</p><p></p><p>I'm gonna say 9-3 with losses to North Carolina, Nebraska and Michigan. Upset Michigan St. and Wisconsin. Iowa and Northwestern will slide back a bit.</p><p></p><p>I know, I am loco!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GameOfThrows, post: 1182542, member: 566478"] I'm hoping for one of those magical Illini seasons that happens about once very decade. Reasons for optimism: Experience and depth on the D line. To me, the most important place of strength to succeed in the BIG is to have a really good Defensive line with depth. We will have that this next season. Lunt is a senior AND we'll have QB depth (Fitz and George no longer redshirting) Dudek returns. Huge return for the team. He catches everything and will open up the field for Cain, Turner, Hardee and Mays. Allegretti, Megginson and Soloman. Between these 3 we will be as good or better at the two guard positions. Spencer, Dilauro and Schmidt solid veterans. In addition to a solid D line, a solid O line is essential for success in the BIG. I know we lost some key players like Fej, Ferguson, Karras, Bentley, Ward, G-Mo, Spence, but every team loses key leaders every year. This year, we happen to have A LOT of upper-classmen to lead us through the offseason workouts, spring football, summer and fall camp to prepare properly and be ready to compete against the best. I'm gonna say 9-3 with losses to North Carolina, Nebraska and Michigan. Upset Michigan St. and Wisconsin. Iowa and Northwestern will slide back a bit. I know, I am loco! [/QUOTE]
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