Bielema has the Illini looking good. They dominated Wyoming, which is usually a pretty decent team.
I have read that coaches feel that teams improve most between their first and second game. As such, I am surprised that IU did not schedule a game prior to their opening this week against Illinois. I would think that Allen needs a bowl game this year in order to keep the fan base happy. It seems that by not scheduling a tune-up game, he is giving Illinois an advantage in a game that he needs to win, even though it is at home in Bloomington. I don't get the strategy.
I have read that coaches feel that teams improve most between their first and second game. As such, I am surprised that IU did not schedule a game prior to their opening this week against Illinois. I would think that Allen needs a bowl game this year in order to keep the fan base happy. It seems that by not scheduling a tune-up game, he is giving Illinois an advantage in a game that he needs to win, even though it is at home in Bloomington. I don't get the strategy.