Tag Archives: Illinois Fighting Illini
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 his [...]
2008 Illinois Fighting Illini Preview: They aren’t sleepers anymore
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 trip to the Rose Bowl [...]
2008 MAC Preview Part II: Key Games, Impact Newcomers, and All-MAC Picks
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.
Tebow tops list of the country’s top 20 dual-threat quarterbacks
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.
