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Illini add assistants, lose Benn
Illinois' football program on Wednesday added two offensive assistants who used to work for new offensive coordinator Paul Petrino at Louisville.
Benn voyage? Illini likely to lose top WR
When Illinois bids its seniors farewell today against Fresno State, expect an emotional outpouring for Juice Williams and his classmates.
Opponent Feature: Benn's top talent doesn't show in stats
He was on just about every 2009 preseason first-team All-America list. He made the All-Big Ten First Team in 2008.
The finally healthy offensive line had its best day last week, but there's plenty of room for growth.
Great expectations await Illini, Williams
I remember Nov. 10, 2007 like it was yesterday. I was a first-semester freshman who had arrived on campus expecting the Illinois football team to stink like always.
Miami Dolphins' Sean Smith, Vontae Davis switch jersey numbers
Considering the roll Sean Smith has been on as a rookie cornerback with the Miami Dolphins, you might assume he'd want to keep everything exactly the same.
Illini Favored In Opener With Mizzou
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- For a change, it's Illinois bringing all the star power to the neutral-site opener against Missouri.
Illinois freshman proves to be a dual threat
Parade magazine named Terry Hawthorne the top high school receiver in the nation.
Illini football's Hardeman ready for 'one big hit'
RANTOUL, Ill. -- Donsay Hardeman is waiting for one play. More specifically, he said, "I'm ready for one big hit." That will be evidence enough for Illinois fans that his neck is healed from an injury last season that easily could have robbed him of football.
Illini's Thomas out yet again with torn ACL
Another year, another knee injury for Miami Thomas. The Illinois cornerback suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his left knee during practice on Wednesday and likely will miss the season.
Vontae Davis has something to tell foes - and just about everyone else
It hasn't taken Vontae Davis long to make an impression on one of his more outgoing Dolphins teammates.
Vontae Davis has something to tell foes - and just about everyone else
It hasn't taken Vontae Davis long to make an impression on one of his more outgoing Dolphins teammates.
Vontae Davis has something to tell foes - and just about everyone else
It hasn't taken Vontae Davis long to make an impression on one of his more outgoing Dolphins teammates.
I always hated it when coaches, teachers or supervisors would tell me that I had lots of potential.
Vontae Davis has something to tell foes - and just about everyone else
It hasn't taken Vontae Davis long to make an impression on one of his more outgoing Dolphins teammates.
This is the year when everyone figures out, once and for all, which way Ron Zook has directed Illinois.
Dolphins agree to terms with top pick Vontae Davis
All three lead applicants for the Dolphins' second starting cornerback spot will be present for Sunday's opening of camp.
Ron Zook hopes team-bonding exercises get Illinois football back on track
The draft treated Illinois pretty well. Not the one that placed cornerback Vontae Davis in the NFL , but the team draft in February that divided players into "character teams" with the purpose of breeding positive peer pressure.
D.C. Receiver Russell Hoping For Illini Offer
Washington D.C. has been a hotbed for the Illini under Coach Zook, including current star Arrelious Benn and recent 1st round draft pick Vontae Davis.
Police in Illinois exonerate Davis
It turns out Vontae Davis did have an airtight alibi. The Dolphins' top draft pick was reported to have been arrested in Champaign, Ill., on June 9 on a traffic violation.
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