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    Michael Heitz
    74 Michael Heitz
    Class:
    Sophomore
    Hometown:
    Vermont, Ill.
    High School:
    VIT
    Height / Weight:
    6-5 / 295
    Position:
    OL
    Experience:
    3-3

    2011 - Redshirt Freshman: Made nine starts on the season, started at strong-side tackle in the first eight games and against UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl ... Paved the way for 518 total yards, including 308 rushing yards, in win over Indiana ... Helped Illinois to 473 total yards against Northwestern ... Aided Illinois in 296 rushing yards and 463 total yards against Western Michigan ... Helped Illinois to 364 rushing yards and 519 total yards in win against South Dakota State ... Recorded first career start in helping the Illini to 202 rushing yards and 473 total yards during the season-opener against Arkansas State ... Academic All-Big Ten honoree.

    2010 - Freshman: Redshirted the 2010 season.

    High School: A three-star recruit by Rivals.com ... PrepStar All-Midwest Region ... Named All-Area by the Peoria Journal Star ... All-State offensive lineman ... Two-time All-Conference selection on both offense and defense as a junior and senior ... Started 41 straight games ... Helped lead team to the state quarterfinals in 2009 ... High school coach was Dave Wilson.

    Personal: Son of Kelly and Chris Heitz ... Born on Sept. 30, 1991 ... Was the salutatorian of his senior class ... Majoring in agricultural engineering ... Earned Academic All-State honors ... Chose Illinois over Wisconsin.

    (updated 5/23/12)

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