Since this little blog began, I’ve given out awards at the close of Spring Football and Camp Rantoul . And, apparently, from looking up the former award winners just now, I always forget to give out the awards and post a contrived “forgot my awards again” apology, as if many of you don’t really feel [...]
Sorry to belabor the point, but we learned nothing yesterday. Nothing. OK, we learned a few things, but we really learned nothing. And for an Illini football junkie, that’s a big disappointment. Ohio State fans got to learn that Braxton Miller might just play right away while Pryor is suspended. Iowa fans learned that Keenan [...]
Since I’m in Champaign and waiting for the spring game tomorrow, and since it’s miserable outside, and since I have nothing better to do, why not a mailbag? I asked on Twitter, and you responded. Thanks. Right to the questions… Which defensive player looks the best? ~Jonah Good question. It’s a really hard thing to [...]
(If you’re confused as to what a spot shadow is, or why there’s an entire day dedicated to it, read Part I first) Ryan Lankford (Sophomore Wide Receiver) I can’t decide where I stand on Lankford just yet. And I’ll tell you why. In the scrimmage, he was clearly the top receiver. Not only did [...]
First, a dexterity update (because I know you’ve been worried sick). Yes, I have a splint on my finger the next six weeks. Yes, it was terribly annoying the first week trying to type without one finger. But I got a new splint on Friday – it’s much smaller, and I can type while wearing [...]
