60 years plus and counting.being an Illini football fan is one of the most difficult things in the world of sports.
99% of the time, when you tell a friend or new acquaintance that, they look at you like you are nuts.
so be it
60 years plus and counting.being an Illini football fan is one of the most difficult things in the world of sports.
99% of the time, when you tell a friend or new acquaintance that, they look at you like you are nuts.
so be it
Anthony Johnson is no longer a member of the team ... He will be moving on ...
Anthony Johnson, Illinois Fighting Illini, Defensive Line
Anthony Johnson is a Defensive End from Cleveland, OH.247sports.com
Anthony Johnson is no longer a member of the team ... He will be moving on ...
Anthony Johnson, Illinois Fighting Illini, Defensive Line
Anthony Johnson is a Defensive End from Cleveland, OH.247sports.com
From BB's comments, seemed like not wanting to compete with underclassmen for a starting job...in that case, don't want anywayAnthony Johnson is no longer a member of the team ... He will be moving on ...
Anthony Johnson, Illinois Fighting Illini, Defensive Line
Anthony Johnson is a Defensive End from Cleveland, OH.247sports.com
If true, his seniority mindset makes him a poor fit for any team. Good riddance. We should play the very best, regardless of tenure.From BB's comments, seemed like not wanting to compete with underclassmen for a starting job...in that case, don't want anyway
I have wondered why after 40 years, we continue to schedule these non conference opponents. Why can’t our ADs understand think.As an Illini fan for 40 years or so, its amazing how they've not been able to capitalize on good seasons since the early 90's.
Kansas at home was a layup when it was scheduled.I have wondered why after 40 years, we continue to schedule these non conference opponents. Why can’t our ADs understand think.
Can’t be as easy as say, Illinois St, Western Illinois and Indiana st.Kansas at home was a layup when it was scheduled.
Our ability to improve the fortunes of future non-conference opponents is nothing short of astonishing and has been for decades.
@Fighter of the Nightman , if you're up to it...
You're not allowed to schedule FCS schools anymore.Can’t be as easy as say, Illinois St, Western Illinois and Indiana st.
Now that is a non-conference schedule…
There should be a zero % chance our non conference opponent can win when we schedule them.
From BB's comments, seemed like not wanting to compete with underclassmen for a starting job...in that case, don't want anyway
While true, the Big Ten is not a charity league. We can't and shouldn't guarantee anyone playing time based on seniority. If you want guaranteed playing time, either earn it or drop down a level.While true, it's at a position where we dearly need impact players and depth. It's hard being very disruptive on defense without quality DTs
Didn't mention Cal Swanson. For those in the know, what's up with Cal?
While true, the Big Ten is not a charity league. We can't and shouldn't guarantee anyone playing time based on seniority. If you want guaranteed playing time, either earn it or drop down a level.
I don't think anyone is making the case there should be guaranteed playing time. It's about missing an eval at an important position rather late in the cycle. If it's already clear he's not good enough to earn significant minutes over what we currently have (which isn't much), then we prioritized the wrong portal target
Didn't mention Cal Swanson. For those in the know, what's up with Cal?
Any specific names? RS FR or any true FR expected to get some time,?I think a lot of it has to do with how good the freshman dt have looked. We still have a couple holes to fill during the next portal cycle.
Free 247 article that goes into some of the DTs: https://247sports.com/college/illin...linois-running-back-aidan-laughery-230388623/Any specific names? RS FR or any true FR expected to get some time,?
Warren, Farrell, Bray vs Tuerk, McCollum, John?
Sledge expected to play NT or will he slide out to DT? Will be interesting to watch next weekend!