They will break through on one of those awards they haven't won individually yet. Whether it be a Doak, a Thorpe, etc.
Also they'll be in the CFP.
Illini Football 2026
They will break through on one of those awards they haven't won individually yet. Whether it be a Doak, a Thorpe, etc.
Also they'll be in the CFP.
It would be so awesome to see the new transfer DL become All B1G/AA type candidates. That would take this defense and team to the next level.
That injury in the OSU game looked pretty gruesome live. I was really nervous it would be season ending if not worse at the time. Definitely the reason why his production fell off in the following weeks as that acceleration and shiftiness just wasn't there until end of season when it was clear he had time to heal it. The fact that he came back from that injury and was able to play in the following weeks was remarkable in it of itself in my opinion and leads me to believe this kid is tough as nails and durable especially for his size. If he gets 1st level blocking from his OL, Valentine will have a monster season. And combine that with Lunney's plan to spread the offense and Houser's strength of quickly getting the ball out and sky is the limit for Ca'lil in my opinion. I also would love to see us regularly get him some screens also. He'd be a threat to break one every time he touches the ball.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Very solid list here.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Crazy to think that there are enough great wins to form a top ten list, let alone four more for an honorable mention category. I think we’d struggle to even come up with five from the Beckman/Cubit/Lovie era.
