Don't be surprised if the Illini run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season is a pleasant surprise to say the least. The MVP of 2010 is probably newly installed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson
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Illinois Fighting Illini Showing a VASTLY Improved Run Defense
Through the first three games of the season, there's one facet of the 2010 Illinois Fighting Illini football team that is GREATLY improved over the 2009 squad- run defense. The Illini were terrible against the run last year, finishing ninth in the Big Ten in rushing yards allowed per game, and within the bottom third nationally. Through the first two games, the Illini ranked … [Read more...] about Illinois Fighting Illini Showing a VASTLY Improved Run Defense