Steve Braun (Thumpasaurus) is a long-time TCR writer. He predicts the Illini to go 8-4 (6-3) and win the West. Here’s why.
Look, I know. I was there. I know what 2008 and then 2009 were like. I remember the juice for 2015 before Tim Beckman got fired. I KNOW, OKAY?
I know how terrifying it can be to try to wrap your head around two straight winning seasons for Illinois football. I know that they traditionally win exactly five games the season after they get to 8 or more. Trust me. I was there.