Bret Bielema Focuses on Mental Toughness Ahead of Illinois Season

Bielema wants Illini prepared for inevitable adversity

Sep. 2—CHAMPAIGN — Thank goodness Illinois football doesn't have another Thursday game this year. That will help avoid the awkward conversations when we tell family members "Monday is Wednesday." And get met with blank stares. For Bret Bielema and his team's planning purposes, Tuesday was Thursday, which meant the second press conference of the week for the sixth-year coach. Bielema met with ...