Carbondale is closer to Memphis then Chicago Hancock is a better then SIU more hotels restaurants then Carbondale when the game were at ISU almost always a full house regardless of which class team was playing
Illinois State would be the best place. The big draw back is no indoor practice area. U of I is way too big seams empty. NIU is great location is not great for most of the state. The new Hancock stadium would have a great atmosphere. Bloomington/Normal has a lot for fans. ISU should have never...
Check out all of Tim's posts on recruiting visits, many include Illinois. I think there are still some kids in the state that want to play Big Ten football. Last post, happy thanksgiving.