In the 2009 preseason, college football experts were proclaiming the Illinois Fighting Illini receiving corps to be the best in the Big Ten, and among the best in the nation. Well, the Illini finished 10th in passing in the conference out of 11 teams and stumbled to a 3-9 record. So it's safe to say that the WRs fell short of expectations. … [Read more...] about A.J. Jenkins Develops into Illini Go-to Receiver, Big Ten Star
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Arrelious Benn Selected by Tampa Bay
By Paul Schmidt "I don't really try to predict things like this. There was some interest and we had talked but I didn't really know anything for sure." Those were the first words from now-former University of Illinois wide receiver Arrelious "Rejus" Benn in his teleconference with reporters after being selected 39th overall pick of the NFL draft by the Tampa Bay … [Read more...] about Arrelious Benn Selected by Tampa Bay
Best Available WRs this Draft Class
By Paul M. Banks A rather thin group, I included the TEs here and forecasted where they might go. … [Read more...] about Best Available WRs this Draft Class
Is Arrelious Benn Jumping to the NFL?
By Paul M. Banks NFL Mock Drafts everywhere have University of Illinois junior wide receiver Arrelious "Rejus" Benn as a first round prospect. ESPN's Draft Czar Mel Kiper rates Benn the #2 wideout in the nation on his list of NFL Draft WR prospects. So he's certain to forgo his senior season and declare for the NFL Draft, right? "That's a decision I will probably make … [Read more...] about Is Arrelious Benn Jumping to the NFL?