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<blockquote data-quote="Illini2010-11" data-source="post: 1815125" data-attributes="member: 748820"><p>I think 7-5 after the way the year started would feel like a major disappointment. Even wounded, the NW game should be a win, and a loss would point to a complete breakdown in the locker room.</p><p></p><p>In hindsight, if the team is to go 8-4 without the grind of having to play in a championship game where you will be at least 3-4 td underdogs, it is probably a blessing. Of course not winning the West stings, but a match-up vs Michigan or OSU would be a serious mismatch (for whoever wins the West), where resting the bodies for one more week can help prepare for a mid tier bowl game.</p><p></p><p>You can see the quality depth is not there (yet), and injuries are becoming an issue. An extra week of rest without another painful game is good. </p><p></p><p>8-4 with the chance to compete for a bowl win would still be a delight. 7-5...not so much, though I will still root for the beloved in the bowl game.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Illini2010-11, post: 1815125, member: 748820"] I think 7-5 after the way the year started would feel like a major disappointment. Even wounded, the NW game should be a win, and a loss would point to a complete breakdown in the locker room. In hindsight, if the team is to go 8-4 without the grind of having to play in a championship game where you will be at least 3-4 td underdogs, it is probably a blessing. Of course not winning the West stings, but a match-up vs Michigan or OSU would be a serious mismatch (for whoever wins the West), where resting the bodies for one more week can help prepare for a mid tier bowl game. You can see the quality depth is not there (yet), and injuries are becoming an issue. An extra week of rest without another painful game is good. 8-4 with the chance to compete for a bowl win would still be a delight. 7-5...not so much, though I will still root for the beloved in the bowl game. [/QUOTE]
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