8-4 isn’t a terrible record, all things considered. But the fact we should have a better record is kind of disappointing. The lack of effort against Missouri, the lack of closing against Maryland and the lack of starting well against Miami were all the dooms we have dealt with this season. Even with that said, the immediate future is going to determine how the season goes for the Illini.
The next game is against North Carolina A&T. I am not sure what the A&T stands for – maybe abysmal and terrible – but this program is 3-10 this season.