Yesterday's bowl date announcement means my #Illini football season is over (I'm on vacation during the bowl game). Here are a bunch of favorite shots from the year, and I'll likely be posting more during the off-season. Per my own little tradition, here are my thoughts on an amazing football season (get a coffee before you dive in): ----- Just like my baseball season, this wasn't supposed to be a thing. Last year, I had started to shoot in a more "full time" capacity for @thechampaignroom during basketball, but never considered dipping into football. Enter @tkissack20 about a week before the season started, asking me if I wanted to jump on the football coverage for the season. Thanks to his invitation and a full season credential, I was on board. ----- I'm an alum of the University of Illinois and played in the Marching Illini during my time on campus. As a kid, my Dad would tell me stories about the team, the university, the band, and just how much that place left an impact on his l...