FWIW - Mizzou and Illini both in TSN Preseason Top 10

[Burrito Brother]

Mizzou at #6, Illini at #10.

When was the last time, if ever, both programs were rated this high at the same time?

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=430186

SN's college football top 50 countdown

July 6, 2008

Welcome to SN's countdown of the nation's top 50 teams: from South Beach to the Pacific Northwest, from L.A. to New Jersey, we've got you covered. From the surprises (yep, bowl-bound Ball State) to the obvious (Georgia, duh!), we'll get you ready for the start of a season that could be just as wild and wacky as last fall.

Enjoy the Feast of Fifty and get ready. They'll be dotting the i, running through the T and singing The Eyes of Texas before you know it. -- Matt Hayes

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[house77]

Very nice. That game is going to be epic. Can't wait.

[Bleacher Creature]

FOOTBALL!!!

[sportschick]

Ahhhh. College football.

Now, let's hope the Mizzou boys don't get too busy reading their own hype. They have too big a game to start the season to come in big-headed and not focused.

[house77]

Ahhhh. College football.

Now, let's hope the Mizzou boys don't get too busy reading their own hype. They have too big a game to start the season to come in big-headed and not focused.

In the past I would have worried about stuff like this, but I think Chase has a pretty firm hold on this team. I think they'll understand what kind of a challenge the Illini present.

[kennyboyerfan]

The Illini deserve better.

--El Birdo

[sportschick]

In the past I would have worried about stuff like this, but I think Chase has a pretty firm hold on this team. I think they'll understand what kind of a challenge the Illini present.

I think that, too. However, even tho last season washed away much of the past, there's still that little bit of worry back in the corner of my brain

[house77]

I think that, too. However, even tho last season washed away much of the past, there's still that little bit of worry back in the corner of my brain

You're a Mizzou fan... of course there should be.

[house77]

The Illini deserve better.

--El Birdo

[Cardz82]

As an Illinois fan, I think 10 is a tad bit high for us, and I put zero stock in preseason, but I won't complain. Nice to see them even in the discussion with top programs now. And it should only get better in the next few years.

[Bleacher Creature]

Do the Illini have a RB ready to step into Mendenhall's void?

[4thand1]

Very nice. That game is going to be epic. Can't wait.

Is it going to be at the Ed again ?

[sportschick]

Is it going to be at the Ed again ?

Yep.

[Cardz82]

Do the Illini have a RB ready to step into Mendenhall's void?

Daniel Dufrene will likely carry the load. I believe they have a highly ranked Frosh coming in but I don't remember right now.

Dufrene only carred 47 times last year but had 294 yards rushing and 2 TD. Had the big 80 yard carry early in the Ohio State game last year that helped set the tone. He should be solid.

Of course with the good O line they have, and Juice running the ball a lot and his development at a QB, the need for Dufrene to be HUGE this year isn't a must. Arrelious Benn also carries the ball 2-3 times a game as well.

[4thand1]

Thanks.