WHERE’S THE LOVIE?
The bowl hopes are fleeting. The quarterback changes every Saturday. The defense continues to give up big plays. But, hey, the gray uniforms are back this Saturday for homecoming, along with a new navy blue helmet. If only Dick Butkus were still in his prime, then maybe the Illini would be 5-2 instead of the reverse record with five games to go in Lovie Smith’s debut season.
THE STANDINGS
East Division
TEAM CONF. ALL
Michigan 4-0 7-0
Ohio State 3-1 6-1
Penn State 3-1 5-2
Maryland 2-2 5-2
Indiana 1-3 3-4
Michigan State 0-4 2-5
Rutgers 0-5 2-6
West Division
TEAM CONF.