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Mizzou Campus Voice: Tiger Fans Should Exercise Caution
September 06, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In the last 24 hours, I've heard it all.
Blaine Gabbert is better than Chase Daniel or Brad Smith.
Blaine Gabbert is actually the LOVE CHILD of Chase Daniel's poise and Smith's athleticism.
Blaine Gabbert is the next Tim Tebow.
You can already pencil Blaine Gabbert...
Campfire Report
September 15, 2009 by
Illinitalk
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"Illinois State's backup quarterback has passed for 312 yards. Illinois has passed for 164 yards."Nervous gasps sounded around a campfire."But, Illinois ran for 384 yards, and leads Illinois State 45 -17 with 1:45 left in the 4th quarter."That report from Illini...
Illinois defense as disappointing as offense
October 06, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Unit needs big turnaround against Michigan State
CHAMPAIGN -- One look around the film room was all Illinois defensive end Clay Nurse needed as a barometer of his teammates' moods.
Illinois safety Hardeman hurt
October 17, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Illinois safety Donsay Hardeman was placed on a backboard and carted off the field midway through the second quarter Saturday night at Indiana.
Four Illinois athletes named Academic All-District
24 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams were announced for football and women's volleyball on Thursday and four Illinois athletes earned distinction in District 5. Senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah from football and junior middle blocker Johannah Bangert...
Vontae Davis Arrested After Warping the Space-Time Continuum
June 24, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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It's June 9 and the sun is beginning to set over Champaign, Illinois. The faint sounds of birds chirping in the distance, leaves rustling in the brisk Midwestern breeze, and the hypnotizing "whoosh" ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Wilson Sidelined for Season
September 17, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois head football coach Ron Zook announced today that junior linebacker Martez Wilson will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck.
Football. Nurse Earns Time Despite Late Start to Football Career
September 18, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Many Division I football players grew up sweating through summer training camps and dreaming about becoming professional athletes after college. But that wasn't the case for Fighting Illini junior Clay Nurse. Believe it or not, Nurse has only been playing the game for six years...
Fifth-Year Trio Provides Leadership for 2009 Squad
October 08, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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Fifth-year seniors Eric Block, Doug Pilcher, and Sirod Williams have experienced the highs and lows of college football unlike any of the other players on the Illinois team.
W. Volleyball. Four Illinois athletes named Academic All-District
24 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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The 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Teams were announced for football and women's volleyball on Thursday and four Illinois athletes earned distinction in District 5. Senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah from football and junior middle blocker Johannah Bangert...
Martez Wilson out for rest of Illini's season
September 17, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Junior linebacker from Simeon will have surgery to fix herniated disc
Just when it seemed like Martez Wilson was making a comeback, the Illinois linebacker's season has ended early.
Haig Dismissed from Team
September 30, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois head baseball coach Dan Hartleb announced Tuesday that junior left-handed pitcher Phil Haig has been dismissed from the team for a violation of team rules.
Illinois will use 2-QB system
October 25, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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He has seen it work in past
Just because redshirt freshman quarterback Jacob Charest was introduced to the limelight, that doesn't mean it's lights out for Illinois senior Juice Williams .
Sophomore running back Leshoure helping to turn Illinois around
24 days ago by
Chicago Tribune
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Sophomore running back in top form last 2 games
CHAMPAIGN -- At the end of last season, Illinois running back Mikel Leshoure was trying to suck blended spaghetti through a straw.
Illinois safety Hardeman could play Saturday against Michigan
October 27, 2009 by
Chicago Tribune
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Illinois coach Ron Zook has said all along he wouldn't be surprised if Donsay Hardeman makes a quick return to the field.
Illinois Holds Off Minnesota 35-32
22 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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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 over Minnesota on Saturday.
Asamoah Named to National Football Foundation 2009 Scholar-Athlete Class
October 29, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois senior offensive guard Jon Asamoah has been named to the 16-man National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame's 2009 Scholar-Athlete class, and will vie for the William V. Campbell Trophy, endowed by HealthSouth.
Football. Asamoah Proves to be Valuable Leader on Field, in Classroom
October 15, 2009 by
University of Illinois Athletics
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For the last two-plus seasons, senior offensive lineman Jon Asamoah has been part of the Fighting Illini attack. He had an integral role in helping lead the Illini to the top of the Big Ten in rushing in 2007 and in passing in 2008. He hasn't been the only one pushing for success...
Asamoah Named All-Big Ten
6 days ago by
University of Illinois Athletics
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University of Illinois senior offensive guard Jon Asamoah was named second-team All-Big Ten by both the coaches and conference media tonight as announced on the Big Ten Network. In addition to Asamoah, four other Illini gridders earned honorable mention accolades -- WR Arrelious Benn...
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