So where is the optimism coming from? First top 25 ranking, lay an egg. Can stop the run but average qbs can throw for 400 yards. What competing team has a worse home field? This program is so far behind its not even funny. They are showing improvement over what? They had a chance to really make a stride when Lennon left blew it so they go back to the well. How is southern Illinois doing? That's where the bar is set I still believe Portland state was a mirage and ISU is the trend