Brad Underwood’s stocking is finally full of solutions

Merry Christmas, Illinois Land!

Pounding Missouri into submission during the annual Braggin’ Rights game never gets old. That was especially true this holiday season, as Illinois and Brad Underwood came off a 22-point defeat (biggest loss in series history) in last year’s contest.

Here’s my colleague, Pleas Honeywood, breaking down that comprehensive ass whooping over Mizzou in St. Louis. Quincy Guerrier just made another left corner three.

When I say that Underwood has a stocking full of solutions this Christmas, it’s not just a figure of speech. It is reality.

Here are problems that Underwood solved for his squad since getting beaten by Arkansas in 2023 NCAA Tournament.

• Accountability through Leadership: I chose this phrase instead of character. I don’t know the players who departed after last season. I can’t speak to their character, but I can speak to the accountability of the team and culture through dynamic leadership from the returning players. This is…