How about a worse team with a better record? Also possible.* Archived Message Posted by Warrin'_Illini on May 5, 2025, 15:37:39, in reply to "we easily could be a better team with a worse record*" Previous Message Previous Message that we lose both of the early road games to Duke and Indiana and the hype gets squashed before we even get any of the conference home games. But I’m sure it’s just 2002, 2008, and 2023 that won’t allow me to believe that we can finally have back to back good seasons. I so badly want it to be different this time! Previous Message The last sentence might force me to visit my doctor in 5 hours. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Inject this directly into my veins, please! (preseason B1G FB projections from USA Today). - Illiniphil May 5, 2025, 8:44:01 I’m not trying to be grizzled here, I just can’t shake the feeling… - OB25 May 5, 2025, 13:47:52 we easily could be a better team with a worse record* - biclops May 5, 2025, 15:32:52 Yep, analytically better but 8-4 is very possible - Blazer May 5, 2025, 16:04:55 How about a worse team with a better record? Also possible.* - Warrin'_Illini May 5, 2025, 15:37:39 Basically what I expect* - cpsteine May 5, 2025, 15:35:17 We can’t lose that Duke game. Just can’t* - opossum jenkins May 5, 2025, 15:10:37 It would suck if a 7-5 season stunts momentum. I'm still thirsty enough for success that 7-5 - Warrin'_Illini May 5, 2025, 14:54:49 We could go 7-5 yet be better than we were last year - bjl63 May 5, 2025, 15:02:59 really shows how much Bielema has already raised expectations of the program* - ECEIllinois May 5, 2025, 14:59:57 We’ve never had 16 starters + QB return in those scenarios. - uofi1998 May 5, 2025, 14:50:12 august syndrome in May. You'll need meds in 3 months :) * - ArtVandelay May 5, 2025, 15:01:42 Why wait 3 when I need them now?* - uofi1998 May 5, 2025, 15:33:02 Deep down that’s in there, but I actually believe in these players and coaches way more than those - snipes824 May 5, 2025, 14:49:04 If we lose to Duke, we'll by lucky to go bowling* - HamptonSki May 5, 2025, 14:26:39 Yes. Cup will be on.* - Ron McDon May 5, 2025, 14:22:02 This is sorted from least to most projected wins. Illinois is listed second… from the bottom. - MC May 5, 2025, 12:38:08 Just saying… can you imagine a CFB playoff game in Champaign?* - uofi1998 May 5, 2025, 12:30:12 Yes.* - Warrin'_Illini May 5, 2025, 14:16:24 No chance* - Chilango May 5, 2025, 14:10:40 like last season at Nebraska * - Poldark May 5, 2025, 15:03:33 Just have to finish up ranked anywhere from 5-8. Not a stretch by any means. - Illiniphil May 5, 2025, 14:16:58 Right, and I think we are underestimating a few things about prior year and next year.* - Chilango May 5, 2025, 14:46:37 no* - torinese May 5, 2025, 12:33:39 Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore gonna miss 2 games as a result of the Stallions thing - assassin May 5, 2025, 12:27:17 Well; great record, haven't been to Pasadena in a while... and we might get Orlando again. Eh. - osklister May 5, 2025, 12:26:16 Whoops, my bad: first-round games on campus, then Rose, Orange, Sugar and Cotton. - osklister May 5, 2025, 15:07:24 Hammer the over on wins - it's 7.5 on DK * - Jersey May 5, 2025, 10:12:12 Wish I could do that in Illinois. - EffinIllini May 5, 2025, 10:17:46 Ooo - Herman Blume May 5, 2025, 16:57:09 Do you find Trebor Pena especially attractive?* - complainant May 5, 2025, 9:05:22 What in the actual fuck are you talking about? - Illiniphil May 5, 2025, 9:08:12 The last sentence says "Syracuse wide receiver Trebor Pena is the top spring addition to note." - complainant May 5, 2025, 9:15:48 The last sentence of our recap. Didn't think I'd need to spell that out.* - Illiniphil May 5, 2025, 9:21:00 Welcome to the deuce, n00b* - ATL May 5, 2025, 9:21:23   Searching