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Since the Michigan and Illinois tangled in a rare conference
night game, fans had all day to "prepare themselves."
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Some fans were more prepared than others.
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More than 72,000 fans came through the turnstiles. It was the
first home sellout for the Fighting Illini since 1995.
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Plenty of media were around to cover the event...
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...including Adrian Karsten and the ESPN crew.
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When game time finally rolled around, Memorial Stadium looked great under
the lights.
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Nothing like fun at Memorial Stadium!
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The Illinois captains precede the team out of the tunnel.
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The Illini have a lean and hungry look as they prepare to
do battle with the Wolverines.
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Defensive back Anthony Hurd put the hurt on Michigan
QB Drew Henson at least once that night.
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Coach Ron Turner and quarterback Kurt Kittner
discuss strategy in between series.
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As is the plan, Kittner throws deep frequently
against the Wolverines.
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The Fighting Illini celebrate another Rocky Harvey
touchdown.
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Coach Harry Hiestand and the UI offensive line compare notes
while the defense is on the field.
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Meanwhile Coach Osia Lewis addresses his defensive linemen.
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Senior TE Josh Whitman finds the endzone for the third
time this season.
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The ROTC guys had lots of points to ring up Sept. 23.
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There were plenty of fireworks when the Fighting Illini and
the Wolverines tangled.
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