Illinois football has an identity, all right — it’s just not a very flattering one

Purdue’s Yanni Karlaftis stops Illinois’ Kaden Feagin short on a fourth-down run at Ross-Ade Stadium. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Bret Bielema is incorrect when he complains that his Illinois football team has yet to establish an identity.

Sure, it has an identity. It’s a real doozy of an identity, too. The Illini, 2-3 after a 44-19 loss at Purdue, are the most disappointing team in what arguably is the worst Big Ten West division ever.