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    Illini Ink - 8th Edition

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    Foley.jpgGet the inside scoop and peek into the lives of the Illinois Women's Gymnastics team with Illini Ink - the weekly journal that takes you behind the scenes. In this year's 8th edition, freshman Heather Foley chats about the Illini's Pink Meet victory over Michigan State and moving forward from Nebraska to get ready for Minnesota on Feb. 9.
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    The fifth annual Illinois Challenge was another success. We beat Illinois State University for the fifth year in a row and remained undefeated! 

    The morning four-ball matches were challenging but fun. Ember and Erin paired up against two ISU girls, but lost their match on the 17th hole. Sam and Kaitlyn also lost on the 16th hole. Jackie and Pim were partners, and they were the only victorious ones in the morning matches. The score from the morning was 2-1 ISU. We realized we had some work to do in the afternoon to win the Challenge. 

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    Illini in the NFL Weekly Archive | Illini in the NFL Website

    Former Illini offensive lineman Jack Cornell has had an incredible year. He graduated from the University of Illinois last fall, helped the Illini to a bowl victory last December, joined the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent last spring, got engaged over the summer, and now he's become a Super Bowl Champion.

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    Illini in the NFL Weekly Archive | Illini in the NFL Website

    A pair of Fighting Illini NFL rookies are in New Orleans this week for Super Bowl XLVII, which takes place this Sunday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 pm CT on CBS. Wide receiver A.J. Jenkins of the San Francisco 49ers and offensive lineman Jack Cornell of the Baltimore Ravens practice squad have been in the "Big Easy" all week going through all the usual Super Bowl week events while also getting ready, and helping their teams get ready, for the big game. It marks the seventh straight year and the 11th time in the last 12 years that at least one Illini has played in the Super Bowl.

    Illini Ink - 7th Edition

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    GabyInk.jpgGet the inside scoop and peek into the lives of the Illinois Women's Gymnastics team with Illini Ink - the weekly journal that takes you behind the scenes. In this year's 7th edition, sophomore Gaby Nguyen discusses the first two meets of the season while previewing the upcoming Pink Meet this Saturday against Michigan State.

    Tennis Talk: 2nd Edition 2012-13

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    Weekly Update Archive | Illini in the NFL Website

    Each week the Illini in the NFL update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weeks. Brandon Lloyd had a touchdown catch to help the Patriots advance to the AFC championship game. In all, four former Illini will play for a trip to Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday after helping their teams wins in the Divisional round, plus Baltimore Ravens practice squad player Jack Cornell is still alive as well. The five total Illini still left on playoff rosters or practice squads is tied for 10th-most among all colleges. 

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    Weekly Update Archive | Illini in the NFL Website

    Each week the Illini in the NFL update will provide coverage on how former Fighting Illini football players fared during the previous weeks. Three Illini were in action during last weekend's wildcard round, Vontae Davis of the Colts, and Alan Ball and Whitney Mercilus of the Texans, while six will be in action this weekend during the divisional round.  

    Illini Ink - 6th Edition

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    Liz.jpgGet the inside scoop and peek into the lives of the Illinois Women's Gymnastics team with Illini Ink - the weekly journal that takes you behind the scenes. In this year's 6th edition, junior Elizabeth McNabb discusses the Orange & Blue exhibition, winter break and the team holiday party.  
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    Hello Illini Fans!

    We hope all of you are having a wonderful holiday season and new year!  The team is currently in the midst of the off-season, and we are working hard in preparation for the spring season.

    Although the weather has grown cooler, the preparation for the spring season is in full swing (no pun intended).  The team is spending a lot of time in the weight room increasing our strength for the spring tournaments.  Our strength coach gave us a program to do over winter break so we can come back to school and pick up where we left off.  It is at this time of year that we realize what an asset Demirjian, our indoor facility, is to the team.  Demirjian has given us a huge advantage in these Midwestern winters, and the team is very grateful to have the ability to practice there. 

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