Under the coaching and recruiting of Head Coach Ron Zook, the Fighting Illini went from a perennial loser to a serious contender in the Big 10 overnight. In 2007, they posted a 9-4 record overall while finishing 2nd in the Big 10 with a 6-2 record and making their first trip to the Rose Bowl […]
In the final part of The Red Zone Report’s 2008 Mid-American Conference preview, I take a look at some of the key games that lie ahead in 2008, who some of the impact newcomers could be, and I also give my preseason all-conference picks.
Having a quarterback who can beat an opponent with both his arm and his legs is one of the best weapons a coach can wish for.
There are many quarterbacks around the country who have that ability, including last season’s Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow.