fourthandshort said:StLRedbird said:Great analysis, 4th. This sucks because I think we've got a legit shot at taking down the Illini. They will not outclass us the way Iowa did a few years back.fourthandshort said:Eh ... i think the BEST case scenario is they cancel all nonconf games. I think more likely scenario is they postpone fall season until spring and figure out those campus logistics. Worst case is cancel 2020 fall season for all sports and hope for best with winter sports.
As for Illini .. i think our DL will give them fits and our DB group will hold their own. Offensively, our OL should do ok but not feeling good about our offense ... way too much youth for early season FBS game. But we could probably hold our own and compete, but will really struggle to move the ball or score. I see game like 21 - 10.
Here's an AP news analysis of the return of college sports. In a nutshell, they say it will trigger off of a return to normal on-campus operations. Schools are definitely motivated financially to get their students back for the fall. Would you send your son or daughter, though? I wouldn't, knowing what I know today. Events are moving so quickly...
https://apnews.com/310d4643e316e409da185b988faa181f
I think we will/would do well in trenches and compete .. but I think they are starting to finally figure things out under Lovie. But without a legit offense, I'm thinking our chance of winning is maybe 25/75. Illini is better than NIU .. we'll need a few breaks to win that game.
I would struggle to send my kids to campus based on what we know today. But we'll see how it goes from here.
Especially if they are living in the dorms. Living in such tight quarters is something that needs to change in the new era. Obviously that won't be an easy fix.