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Bret Bielema, Illinois HC, admits he is ‘frustrated with what could have been’ this season
By Ethan Stone
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The Illinois Fighting Illini had a season in 2022 that exceeded expectations.
Illinois finished the year 8-4, contended for the B1G West regular season title and reached as high as No. 16 in the polls. That’s something that has not happened for Illinois in a long time.
And yet, there is still plenty to be frustrated about. Illinois was a touchdown away from competing against Michigan for the B1G title. They closed the season having lost 3 of their last 4 and a lot of “what ifs” came from that reality.
Including from head coach Bret Bielema. He spoke to media following Illinois’ announced bowl destination, Reliaquest against Mississippi State.
#illini Bret Bielema said he “gets frustrated with what could’ve been” with this season.
— Jeremy Werner (@JWerner247) December 4, 2022
The Illini have a chance to control what they can control and right the ship soon. Mississippi State is a good team that would provide a solid win to end the year.
Let’s see if they can get it done.
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.