When AD Josh Whitman hired Lovie Smith to take over the Illini football program, the stated goal was to compete for championships.
As we have seen in Lovie's first season, it's going to take some time. So, how long of a rebuild does Lovie have in front of him? How soon will his own recruits make an impact? Will Illinois eventually compete for championships with Lovie at the helm, or is that too high of a bar for this program?
Take our poll.
As we have seen in Lovie's first season, it's going to take some time. So, how long of a rebuild does Lovie have in front of him? How soon will his own recruits make an impact? Will Illinois eventually compete for championships with Lovie at the helm, or is that too high of a bar for this program?
Take our poll.
