The last below average quarterback that has started in Champaign was probably Tim Brasic over a decade ago. That is a good run at an important position.
That trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon either.
In 2016, Illinois fans will get to see the completion of a good career by quarterback Wes Lunt. His career hasn’t reached the ceiling so far due to injuries, of his own and of his talented wide receivers and running backs.
Lunt is getting one more chance to raise his status, as a great Illinois quarterback, even higher. While the injury bug plagued the Illini again this year, there is still a nice foundation to have a great season for Lunt.