Illini not immune to rampant injury bug

The injury bug in college football has hit another preseason top-20 team, as Illinois has lost projected starting defensive tackle Sirod Williams for the season. Williams, a 6-foot, 292-pounder considered the strongest player on the team, had earned the right to replace the graduated Chris Norwell in the lineup. But he injured ... Continue Reading

2008 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview: They aren’t sleepers anymore

Posted By Matt Gentile On Monday, August 4th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 Illinois football, 2008 Illinois football preview, Illinois Fighting Illini, Illinois football, Illinois football preview, Juice Williams, Rashard Mendenhall

Under the coaching and recruiting of Head Coach Ron Zook, the Fighting Illini went from a perennial loser to a serious contender in the Big 10 overnight. In 2007, they posted a 9-4 record overall while finishing 2nd in the Big 10 with a 6-2 record and making their first ... Continue Reading

2008 MAC Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-MAC Picks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, May 28th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: 2008 MAC football preview, Akron football, Alex Steigerwald, Andre Neblett, Andrew Hartline, Andrew Johnson, Antonio Brown, B.J. Hill, Ball State football, Barry Church, Bill Cubit, Boo Jackson, Bowling Green football, Brandon Crawford, Brandon West, Bryant Haines, Buffalo football, Casey Droscha, Central Michigan football, Chris Miller, Clayton Mullins, Colin Miller, Dan LeFevour, Daniel Green, Daniel Holtzclaw, Dante Love, Dave DiFranco, Davonte Shannon, Deryn Bowser, Eastern Michigan football, Eugene Jarvis, Georgia Bulldogs, Gus Parrish, Illinois Fighting Illini, James Starks, Jeff Niedermier, Jeremy Bruce, Juice Williams, Kent State, Larry English, Londen Fryar, MAC, Miami of Ohio football, Mid-American Conference, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Northern Illinois football, Ryan Bain, Stephen Williams, Temple football, Theo Scott, Toledo football, Western Michigan football

In the final part of The Red Zone Report's 2008 Mid-American Conference preview, I take a look at some of the key games that lie ahead in 2008, who some of the impact newcomers could be, and I also give my preseason all-conference picks. Key Games Last season, Miami inflicted ... Continue Reading

Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Sunday, May 11th 2008. Under NCAA Football Tags: Adam Weber, Appalachian State Mountaineers, Arkansas State Indians, Armanti Edwards, Case Keenum, Central Michigan, Chase Clement, Chase Daniel, Chris Nickson, Colin Kaepernick, Colt McCoy, Corey Leonard, Dan LeFevour, dual threat QBs, dual threat quarterbacks, Florida Gators, Houston Cougars, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Jake Locker, Jameel Sewell, Juice Williams, Justin Willis, Kellen Lewis, Matt Grothe, Michael Desormeaux, Minnesota Golden Gophers, Missouri Tigers, Nevada Wolfpack, Oklahoma State Cowboys, Pat White, Rice Owls, SMU Mustangs, South Florida Bulls, Stephen McGee, Texas A&M Aggies, Texas Longhorns, Tim Tebow, Tyrod Taylor, ULL, USF, Vanderbilt Commodores, Virginia Cavaliers, Virginia Tech Hokies, Washington Huskies, West Virginia Mountaineers, Zac Robinson

Having a quarterback who can beat an opponent with both his arm and his legs is one of the best weapons a coach can wish for. There are many quarterbacks around the country who have that ability, including last season's Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. Some of the ... Continue Reading

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Illini not immune to rampant injury bug

2008 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview: They aren’t sleepers anymore

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Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks

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