Illinois’ “Minnesota Miracle” was as frustrating as thrilling
John Paddock and Bielema embrace after the most improbable win of the Bielema era.

What could have been this year for the Illini.

Happy Sunday, Illinois Land!

On the eve of the official beginning of men’s basketball, HBC Bret Bielema and his football team decided to steal my attention for at least one more day.

It’s no secret that I have not been — shall we say — “impressed” with the Illini this fall on the gridiron. It has been quite the opposite, in fact.

For about 95% of the season, the offense has looked shallow, inept and easy to cover.

Isaiah Williams was a total baller yesterday. 13 receptions for 131 yards and 2 TDs. YOU GUYS. They finally figured it out. It only took 10 weeks.

Having said that, I’ll say this. The win at Minnesota 27-26 in Week 10 was the team I thought that I was going to see the entire season.

What this game SHOULD have been, and WHAT IT IS, in reality, will be discussed at the end of this…

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