Illinois football beat writer Bob Asmussen chatted with former Illini offensive lineman Jack Cornell, who is now the head coach at his alma mater Quincy Notre Dame. The first year wasn't what Cornell wanted, with the team winning three games. But he has the Raiders on the right track and plans to match the success of his coach, Bill Connell:
1. What was it like to be a first-year head coach?
"It was a fun challenge that I've always wanted to have the opportunity to do. We only won three games, but really ultimately for us this year it was about building our culture and establishing that.