What to Work on

The Illini football team has a week to focus on improving some weaknesses before the Big Ten season starts (thought Western Michigan is not a team to take for granted). As mentioned earlier, here are a few areas at the top of the "weakness" list.Special teams - receiving. Yikes. This is perhaps the most uncertain part of the game so far. And it must be shored up if the Illini want to prove themselves a legitimate contender in their division.Special teams - punting. As I've said before, there's potential, and we are seeing progress. But in tough games, backed up against the goal line...I'll be nervous. Freshman Justin DuVernois needs seasoning, but in the meantime...Multiple receiving threats. Because while A.J. Jenkins is playing well, and while Darius Millines has proven to be a deep threat, better teams will find it easier to focus on these boys. Others need to step up, and Nathan Scheelhaase needs to build confidence in throwing other directions.Patience. Th...