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Well, another week goes by. NU falls to 1-3 after a loss to another bottom feeder in the Illini. Sheesh. How ugly was that? Evidently the team thought they were on the paths to greatness after beating winless PSU with talk of lazy practices. Double sheesh. 

IA is back on track after close losses to Purdue and NW. 3 straight wins by 42, 28 and 21pts to get to 3-2 on the year. This is supposed to be a "rivalry game" but NU fans largely disregard that notion. Quite frankly IA fans should too as often as NU loses to them.

IA is currently sitting at a 13.5 favorite which is high considering most of the recent matchups with these two. I suppose it could be close as NU players looks to "refocus". Essentially the last gasp to salvage a winning season. Players "got the message". "Not going to hold back". Any other coach or player cliche's insert here.  

I'm guessing Adrian is back as the starter since it appears Luke is not a downfield pass threat and looks to run quicker than he should. The defense will probably be in for the annual "blood bath". Is there ANY way Frost would start to concede his Ducky-Chippy-Kelly-Mickey-Mouse-Magic-Show-Offense for a more power oriented/ball control approach? Perhaps give the defense some help as well?

You know, I kind of liken this to NU football as now an old run-down car. Say a Pinto. And Frost comes in while ordering Ferrari parts figuring out how to soup up this POS. Nothing really fits or works very well. Instead of perhaps just purchasing a reliable Chevy truck. Slowly adding factory parts until you have a solid, dependable vehicle that runs smoothly. Perhaps you then add a bigger engine, heated seats, back up cameras, etc. Just food for thought.

I don't see how this goes all that well for NU except for maybe moral victory in some fashion. The IA plated Mack truck plods/smashes along....

NU  23   IA  38