In my mind, Illinois was a critical win. On the road vs a Big Ten team in a a game we could have certainly lost.
Perhaps the gray clouds are now starting to part just a bit. Our offense is playing with reserves and under classmen...if they EVER get their ducks in a row, we should be bowl bound.
I am counting on the hope that we have not come close to our peak performance yet. Please...
Experienced talent is good. Mature talent is even better... Give me freshman Jamarques Lawrence, mature beyond his years, over almost all of the upperclassmen 4 star transfers we had in the last 4 years. Mental toughness is essential.