A new year begins for Illinois football, and a new set of tantalizing subplots will capture the imagination of the Illini faithful for the next few months. Each subplot is ultimately related to the same overriding issue: the quality of the Illini football product.
But taking a more nuanced look at the team will help us to gauge how far the team is advancing (or not) in the overall direction of improvement.
The Quarterback Situation
This was the glaring issue throughout all of last season. It is a critical area for improvement that held back the offense — and really, the entire team — throughout last season.