I know as an Illini fan that this is a nice refreshing release from the headache the basketball program has become over the last year or so.
It is exciting to see who will emerge from this pack and become the starters on this new team lead by head coach Lovie Smith.
There was a coaching change after new AD Josh Whitman took over the position in February. Smith is now the leader of the football program, but the coaching change pushed the start of spring ball back a little bit.
Now that spring practice is about to get going there are some things to look for among key positions.