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    Collegefootballnews.com releases early All-Big Ten teams

    Chris Norwell is one of Illinois' most experienced defensive players, having started on the line in 2004 and 2005.
    Chris Norwell is one of Illinois' most experienced defensive players, having started on the line in 2004 and 2005.

    July 7, 2006

    Akim Millington is expected to provide a big boost for the Illini offensive line this fall.

    University of Illinois football players Chris Norwell and Akim Millington have earned preseason All-Big Ten honors by collegefootballnews.com as released by the website this week.

    Norwell, who begins his third season as a starting defensive tackle for the Illini, and Millington, a transfer who is slated to be Illinois' starting left tackle, each were tabbed as second-team All-Big Ten performers. Also getting recognition for the Illini was senior running back Pierre Thomas, who was ranked among the Top-30 players in the conference.

    Collegefootballnews.com also ranked the nation's most promising programs, under the category of "Sleeping Giants." Head coach Ron Zook's Illini earned the No. 1 spot under "Creating a Monster."

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