Bielema, Altmyer both make statements in Week 1

HBC Brett Bielema looks toward the future. Burn most of the tape. Savor all of the victory. This is 1-0.Happy Sunday, Illinois Land!

We love no other.

There was never a doubt…except for most of the game.

I’m on a statement kick recently. The simplicity, depth and finality of a profound statement cannot be overstated. Paradox at its finest.

Here are the two statements to focus on after Week 1 of the 2023 college football season is in the books.

Bret Bielema’s program made a statement: Illinois football is now capable of winning games when they don’t play a perfect 60 minutes.

Luke Altmyer, the new transfer quarterback made a statement of his own: Illinois football now has a real-life quarterback.…