A Few of My Favorite (Football) Things

Coach Ron Zook's Fighting Illini looked really good as they devoured the first two cupcakes of the season. The win over #18 Arizona State was much sloppier, but it was still a big win.Though my schedule has limited my time to write, I've still managed to watch the Illini so far this season. They have plenty of room for improvement, but there has been a lot to like.Here are a few of my favorite things from the season so far, in no particular order:Jason Ford's running game. Ford rarely is stopped on first contact. He keeps going forward. He plows through tackles. He is fun to watch. And, he has good potential to overtake Howard Griffith at the top of the most touchdowns scored for the Illini list. Ford has been waiting for his opportunity to shine, and this could well be his year.Interceptions. The Illini D has at least one reception in every game. And a few of them have been very impressive. Trulon Henry picked one off of an Arkansas State receiver and the ground. Agains...