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Whitney Mercilus scouting report
Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois #85
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 265
Strengths:
Prototypical size for a 4-3 end or 3-4 outside linebacker. Uses his speed to consistently get into the backfield. Does a nice job keeping his eyes on the quarterback and getting his hands up into passing lanes. Impressive motor; saw a lot of double teams, but continued to fight through the whistle...
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
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Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl – Illinois Illini vs UCLA Bruins
Illinois Illini (6-6) vs. UCLA Bruins (6-7)
On December 31, the Illinois Fighting Illini will play the UCLA Bruins in the Kraft Fight Hunger Sadness Bowl. They will meet in San Francisco in AT&T Park (Giant’s Stadium).
Illinois… what to say about Illinois. For the first time in NCAA history a team won their first 6 games and lost their last 6 games to finish with...
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December 29, 2011
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December 29, 2011
Illinois DE Mercilus earns Hendricks Award
Illinois junior Whitney Mercilus has won the Hendricks Award given to the nation's best defensive end.
Mercilus leads the nation in sacks, sacks per game and forced fumbles. He's also ranked sixth nationally in tackles for loss per game.
The Akron, Ohio, native has 52 tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 14.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles in 2011.
Mercilus has had at least one sack...
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December 07, 2011
So Where Does Ron Zook, a True Nice Guy, Go From Here?
A funny thing happened on the way to Illinois cleansing and ridding itself of the Ron Zook era.
Honestly, as someone who has written numerous pieces for The Sports Bank about how much Zook needed to be fired over the years, I just didn’t see it coming.
I felt bad.
I really did.
(guest post from Paul Schmidt)
There’s a fundamental problem with dancing on the grave of any...
Via The Sports Bank
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November 30, 2011
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November 30, 2011
Zook ends press conference over job question
Illinois coach Ron Zook isn't interested in talking about job security.
Zook told reporters Tuesday that he would end his weekly news conference if anyone asked about his job following four straight losses and a weekend of off-field trouble for his players. He kept his promise, walking out after he was asked if had talked to his players about handling questions about his future...
Via AP on Fox
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November 15, 2011
Illinois Linebacker Trulon Henry Suffers Gunshot to Wrist While Trying to Assist Teammates at Party
Trulon Henry admits he made a mistake when he was younger, when he committed an armed robbery in an attempt to keep his parents from losing their home in Washington, D.C. After serving a five-year prison sentence and entering college late, Henry, 27, has turned his life around as a linebacker at Illinois. Still, trouble found Henry on Sunday morning, according to a report in the...
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November 14, 2011
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November 14, 2011
Illinois Linebacker Trulon Henry Injured in Shooting
University of Illinois senior linebacker Trulon Henry was injured in a off-campus shooting early Sunday morning in Urbana. Henry, a two-year starter for the Illini (he moved from safety to linebacker this year) was shot in the hand and underwent surgery.
He will miss the remainder of the regular season, and his status for a possible bowl appearance is unknown. The Illini have six...
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November 13, 2011
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November 13, 2011
Progress Report: Illinois Fighting Illini
We’re five weeks into the 2011 NCAA season so I figured I’d take a chance to review the Illinois Fighting Illini. We’re gonna celebrate their 5-0 start by showing their accomplishments thus far this season.
Illinois will start week 6 ranked #19 in the AP poll and #16 in the coaches poll. They earned this by winning their first 5 games that were all at home in Champaign...
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October 02, 2011
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October 02, 2011
GROIN PAINS
Illinois LB hits opponent with real low blow
There are cheap shots, and then there are plays like that above. Illinois linebacker Jonathan Brown kneed Northwestern lineman Patrick Ward in the groin in the first half of their game, prompting Ward to react just how you and I would’ve. I probably would’ve gotten up 25 or 30 minutes later (well, maybe more) and [...]
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October 01, 2011
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October 01, 2011
Player Spotlight: Nate Bussey, Illinois
Illinois LB Nate Bussey is currently preparing for the NFL Draft and working out for pro football teams. He joins us to talk about his college career and his NFL Draft experience. Bringing the NFL stars of tomorrow to you today on the NFL Draft Bible Player Spotlight Show, hosted by Joe Everett.
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March 26, 2011
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March 26, 2011
Mikel Leshoure: 2011 NFL Mock Draft
Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
Height: 6’0”
Weight: 230
Projected Round (2011 NFL Mock Draft): 1st-2nd Round
Mikel Leshoure has good speed with good power. I currently have him ranked ahead of Mark Ingram in my 2011 NFL Mock Draft because I think he is a more versatile overall RB and will be better at the next level.
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January 28, 2011
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January 28, 2011
Three Illinois Juniors to Leave Early for Draft
Although it was not unexpected, the official announcements that three Illinois juniors from this year’s 7-6 squad will be leaving school early to enter the draft certainly stings.
Mikel Leshoure, Martez Wilson, and Corey Liuget have all announced that they will enter their names into the 2011 NFL draft.
All of these players had fantastic years and defiantly have the talent to...
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January 13, 2011
REVERSE COURSE
Wrigley Field to use only one end zone
Safety concerns and an end zone that's a little too snug for comfort mean Illinois and Northwestern will both march towards the same end of the field during tomorrow's game at Wrigley.
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November 19, 2010
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November 19, 2010
GETTING OFFENSIVE
Michigan beats Illinois 67-65...in football?
Want to know how to give up 65 points, 316 rushing yards, 88 offensive (OFF-ensive, not of-FEN-sive, though some definitely were) plays, 562 total yards, and five turnovers while still winning? Just ask the Michigan Wolverines.
I can say with certainty after this game that this is, without a doubt, the worst defense I’ve ever seen. Worse than any unit Indiana University has...
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November 06, 2010
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November 06, 2010
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