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Upon Further Review: Offense vs Illinois

Personnel notes: Odoms did not play and was replaced by Roundtree. Patrick Omameh got a series late in the first half, probably because Dorrestein was injured. It sounds like Dorrestein might miss the Purdue game, with Patrick Omameh his likely replacement at RG. Robinson did not play...
>> mgoblog.com/content...
 

Illinois loses QB Williams, but beats Minnesota

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Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' eight sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory.
>> sports.espn.go.com/ncf/rec...
 

Dogged Illini pull off 2nd straight win, but QB Juice hurt

Quarterback Jacob Charest fine in relief of injured Juice Williams MINNEAPOLIS -- As defensive end Clay Nurse walked off a sun-splashed TCF Bank Stadium field Saturday and stared at a smattering of Illinois fans, he repeated his team's nickname placing emphasis on the...
>> www.chicagotribune.com/sports/...
 

In case you hadn't already, go ahead and stick a fork in Illinois

Join the Doc's game day live blog, covering every game all day long. Michigan State 24, Illinois 7. For all the negativity surrounding their 1-3 start, the Illini still had a chance to begin bailing out their sinking ship today: Michigan State, in Champagne, offered a realistic...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/fo...
 

Illini still undecided at quarterback

Anyone looking for Illinois' secret quarterback decoder won't find answers by scanning the list of this week's captains. Juice Williams and Eddie McGee are both captains for Saturday's game at Indiana, but coach Ron Zook hasn't decided which one will start...
>> www.footballrumormill.com/2009/10...
 

Illinois Fighting Illini Preview By The Numbers

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Penn State Value (Nat'l Rank) Value (Nat'l Rank) Illinois Fighting Illini Advantage Rushing Offense (ypg) 127.3 (80) 132.3 (59) Rushing Defense (ypg) Push Passing Offense (ypg) 247.5 (40) 253.7 (100) Passing Defense...
>> www.blackshoediaries.com/2009/9/...
 

"Runnin' Down a Dream"

All throughout high school, Frank Lenti, Jr. earned respect both on and off the field. At Mount Carmel High School in Chicago, he starred as captain of both the Caravan varsity football and baseball teams. Lenti was labeled a multi-sport all-conference athlete by the Chicago Sun-Times...
>> mvn.com/southsi...
 

Malicious Internet Interrogation With Hail To The Orange

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This week Penn State goes on the road for the first time this season to meet the Illinois Fighting Illini. So we sat down with Joe from Hail To The Orange to get his perspective on Penn State and the game. BSD: Penn State fans can sympathize with Illinois fans this week. We...
>> www.blackshoediaries.com/2009/10...
 

Illini's Leshoure suspended for Illinois St. game

Illinois will be without one of its leading rushers Saturday when it tries for its first win of the season. Illinois coach Ron Zook says Mikel Leshoure has been suspended for an unspecified violation of team rules. The sophomore running back won't play in Illinois' home...
>> www.pheedcontent.com/click.p...
 

It's Signing Day

Here's a subject we don't get into that much on NQTC: NCAA football recruiting. Today is like Christmas for those of us who spend way too much time paying attention to where a 17 or 18 year old kid is going to college. Hey, at least Chris Hansen isn't paying us a visit...
>> notqualifiedtocomment.blogspot.com/2009/02...
 

2007 Football Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Fighting Illini (Big 10)

There are few times in life you will want to follow the trends of Ron Zook, but when it comes to getting new players for your college fantasy football team, watching out for Zook's recruits at the University of Illinois is probably a wise thing to do. Here's a look at the 2007...
>> blog.preprosports.com/2007/06...
 

Illinois is wasting Arrelious Benn

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In junior Arrelious Benn, the Illinois Fighting Illini houses one of the most talented receivers in college football. Of course, you wouldn’t know that based on the way Ron Zook and quarterback Juice Williams waste Benn’s talent every week. Zook said this summer that the Illini...
>> www.scoresreport.com/2009/09...
 

Illinois' Asamoah: 'We got to get this right'

Illinois senior guard Jon Asamoah could turn his focus from the Illini's sorry start to his bright NFL prospects. After his team's 35-17 home loss to Penn State on Saturday, Asamoah seemed intent on helping turn things around in Champaign. Here are some of the postgame thoughts...
>> www.sportingnews.com/college...
 

Third-string QB could start for desperate Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) -- Ron Zook isn't saying who Illinois will start at quarterback Saturday at Purdue, but he isn't ruling out third-stringer Jacob Charest.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/fo...
 

Coming Soon: Zook TV

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Zooker is getting his shot on cable tv.
>> meetusatkinnick.com/?p=78...
 

Preseason Countdown: No. 20 Illinois

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Where The Illini Have Been: A year after Illinois' return to prominence was largely forgettable for Ron Zook and Co. They were 0-3 vs. ranked teams and lost their last three games, including a road game at Western Michigan in ending up 5-7. Quarterback Juice Williams had a monster...
>> theredshirtseniorcfb.blogspot.com/2009/08...
 

NCAA Football Betting: Michigan vs Illinois

The Michigan Wolverines and the Illinois Fighting Illini will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Memorial Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Wolverines listed as 7½-point favorites versus the Fighting Illini, while the game's total is sitting at...
>> www.lines-maker.com/2009/10...
 

Zook doesn't need Dick Butkus to tell him Illinois is against a wall

Illinois' season is only a few days old, but already it feels like the wheels are coming off: The Illini were blown off the field by underdog Missouri Saturday, and lost their best player in the process; Arrelious Benn is "day-to-day" with a dreaded high ankle sprain...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/fo...
 

MATCH.COM MONDAYS: RON ZOOK

This Week's Featured Profile: Ron Zook ... Display Name: HERE_COMES_THE_KNEE ... Status: Online now!
>> www.epiccarnival.com/2007/11...
 

Recruiting Updates-Devoe Torrence Rumors

Keith Wells, Devoe Torrence, Shayne Hale, Terrelle Pryor, Cordale Scott and much more!
>> www.deathrattlesports.com/ohio-st...
 

No, Dolphis Rookie Vontae Davis Was Not Arrested

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Earlier this month, PRO FOOTBALL TALK reported that the Dolphins’ first round draft pick, cornerback Vontae Davis, was arrested in Champaign, Illinois for excessive vehicular noise and driving without a valid license. Yikes. Bad news, right? (Davis, seen here moments before...
>> www.sportsbybrooks.com/no-dolp...
 

The way Ohio State lost should at least be analyzed correctly, by people who know what they're talking about.

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Seriously, there are times when I wish sports announcers took live phone calls on the air... :-)
>> www.buckeyecommentary.com/files/i...
 

LIVE BLOG: ROSE BOWL USC vs ILLINOIS

We're here to have a good time and make fun of the roses on the sweaters of the USC cheerleaders.
>> www.epiccarnival.com/2008/01...
 

Five Good Questions with - Neil Milbert of The Chicago Tribune about Illinois

Today's Five Good Questions is with Neil Milbert of The Chicago Tribune.....Neil covers Illinois football for the newspaper and took time out of his day to talk about this year's Fighting Illini http://stilespoints.blogspot.com/
>> stilespoints.blogspot.com/2007/08...
 

Your Flop of the Day (so far): Illinois is not turning a corner

Join the Doc's game day live chat covering all games, running throughout the day. Missouri 37, Illinois 9. There were three keys to Illinois reversing last year's tailspin and returning to the '07 form that took them to the Rose Bowl: a) Winning the turnover margin; b)...
>> rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/fo...
 
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