they have very few passable players. that will change soon, though. My God I can't wait until all of those guys actually get there so we don't have to hear about the next 3 years and all of the studs you'll have every week. For like the last 2-3 years all Illinois fans talk about are guys who aren't even playing on the team. It was nothing but E.J. for how long, then last year and in the off season we heard about what a stud Legion was (that's turning out well) and how unstoppable you would be once you had him, young Derron Williams, Paul, Richardson, etc. I eagerly await the Illini reign of dominance just so you will actually discuss the present and not end every argument with "but we've got studs on the way." I feel like I'm in a warped discussion of the future of the Cubs with our farm system in 2002. i don't think i ever crowed about ej or legion, i was glad that we got them, but i'm much more excited about the next 2 years of recruits coming in. just relax, i in no way mentioned iowa or their perpetual lack of relevance.