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    Pierre1.jpegWeekly 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 weekend. Saints RB Pierre Thomas had a big week and Bucs WR Arrelious Benn had a big play in his first week back from injury to highlight week two of former Illini in the NFL.
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    Hi Illini Fans, 

    This past weekend we were in Fort Collins, Colo., for our season-opening Colonel Wollenberg's Ram Classic hosted by Colorado State University. The Ptarmigan Country Club was in perfect condition and all the staff and volunteers were very welcoming. We were hosted by three lovely families: Joan and Mike Koltak, Paul and Ande Havenar, and George and Kathy Burnham. I, along with Sam, Jackie, and Michelle, stayed at the Burnham's and nothing can beat their beautiful view of the lake in the morning right by their backyard.


    Martez2.jpgWeekly 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 weekend. Tavon Wilson, Kelvin Hayden and Martez Wilson highlighted Sunday with terrific individual performances.

    Illini Open Fall Practice with Familiar Faces

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    Tuesday Interviews: Coach Hartleb | Kevin Johnson

    The Fighting Illini opened 2012 fall practice Tuesday under sweltering conditions but with many familiar faces. Illinois welcomes back 17 letter winners, including seven starters in the field and all three pitchers who formed the weekend rotation over the last half of the 2012 Big Ten season.

    Tennis Talk: 1st Edition 2012

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    Tennis Talk takes fans behind the scenes of the Illini women's tennis team. This year's first installment gives fans an inside look at the second annual Greyfield Cup Challenge and a Labor Day cookout with the men's team. 

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    Hello ILLINI Fans!

    Now that we have all returned to campus from summer break, had a chance to settle in, and have our first week of classes, practice and workouts under our belt, I'm thrilled to say the Illinois women's golf team could not be more excited for the season!

    Finishing Touches Being Put on Memorial Stadium

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    Wednesday Interviews: Coach Beckman | Coach Banks

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    As the countdown to Saturday's season-opener against Western Michigan continues to dwindle, the Illini worked out on the Memorial Stadium turf once again on Wednesday. After practice wrapped up, workers completed the installation of the bowl banners on the barriers separating the stands from the field, including the Rose Bowl banner.

    Illini Continue Preparations for Season-Opener

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    Monday Interviews: Coach Beckman Press Conference | QB Nathan Scheelhaase | DT Akeem Spence

    Tuesday Interviews: Coach Beatty | Coach Gonzales

    The Illini continued to prepare for the season-opener against Western Michigan on Tuesday, with another morning practice. Once the team finished working out on Zuppke Field at Memorial Stadium, work crews continued to install more signage recognizing Illinois' all-time bowl appearances and an Illinois. Our State. Our Team sign atop the student section in the north end zone seating area.

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    Interviews: Coach Beckman | Darius Millines | Justin Staples

    The Fighting Illini held workout No. 22 on Friday morning on the grass practice fields just east of Memorial Stadium. The Illini were in full pads and continued preparation for the Sept. 1 season-opener against Western Michigan. A crew from the Big Ten Network show "The Journey: Big Ten Football 2012" was on hand to get up close footage for the behind-the-scenes show.

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    Interviews: Coach Beckman | Coach Gonzales

    The Fighting Illini help Training Camp practice #20 on Wednesday afternoon on the grass practice fields just east of Memorial Stadium. The Illini were in shorts and shells on Wednesday after a lengthy scrimmage inside the stadium the day before. The Orange and Blue won't have much time to rest as they take the field at 9 am on Thursday morning for practice #21.

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