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Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...bag? Adam Rittenberg: I think both of us underestimated what it meant to lose J Leman, Antonio Steele, Chris Norwell, Justin Harrison and Kevin Mitchell. Illinois' defense just isn't the same without those...
Blog | October 14, 2008Illinois' Wilson still needs time to blossom
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...last season as the third or fourth linebacker for a defense led by J Leman and Antonio Steele. He still entered the fall projected to headline the Illini defensive midsection along with senior...
Blog | October 02, 2008Checking in with ... Martez Wilson
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...class, linebacker Martez Wilson. After losing All-America middle linebacker J Leman and valuable outside linebacker Antonio Steele, the Illini are looking for big things from Wilson, a 6-4, 246-pound specimen who...
Blog | August 13, 2008Three questions for Illinois
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...particularly at a position that has lost All-American J Leman and underrated weak-side backer Antonio Steele. Wilson has all the tools to be a star but can't get by on athleticism...
Blog | August 13, 2008Ranking the Big Ten linebackers (individual)
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Joe Robbins/Getty Images Ohio State's defense will be anchored in 2008 by linebacker James ...
Blog | August 06, 2008Ranking the Big Ten linebacker units
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...3. Illinois -- Leman's production can't be replaced and Illinois also lost second-leading tackler Antonio Steele, but there is plenty left over at linebacker. Veteran Brit Miller, who has slimmed down this...
Blog | August 01, 2008Keep your eyes on these 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...246, So.) -- Wilson will be featured in Illinois' defensive midsection, which loses starters J Leman and Antonio Steele. Often likened to former Illini star Simeon Rice, he was among the headliners of Illinois' program...
Blog | July 15, 2008Team preview: Illinois
Blue Ribbon College Football YearbookIllinois out to prove 2007 Rose Bowl bid was no one-year fluke.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008
Breaking down the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comTake a look at what questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2008Illini, Hoosiers dealing with changes in the middle
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.com...fall. He also must mentor players like Martez Wilson, a heralded sophomore who likely will replace Antonio Steele at starting weakside backer. "Being the middle linebacker, you get listened to a little more," Miller...
PageBig Ten looks to regain credibility among college football's elite
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comTake a quick look at the position battles, coaching changes and other key factors to pay attention to during spring practices around the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | February 20, 2008Big Ten looking to fill holes on defense, add depth on signing day
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comFrom Michigan's signing day hopes of landing a spread-offense compatible QB to Minnesota's needs on both sides of the ball, the Big Ten is covered here.
Story | Conversation | February 05, 2008Carr won't say if Hart, Henne will play versus Ohio State
Bruce Hooley, Special to ESPN.comWhat's the bowl status for each team? Will Chad Henne and Mike Hart play versus Ohio State? Is Minnesota going to go winless in the Big Ten? It's all covered in the Big Ten notebook.
Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007
Under pressure: Clemson's coaches, Gator Bowl officials, Tebow's opponents
Ivan Maisel, ESPN.comThe Heat Is On It is November, that time of year when Clemson fans call for coach Tommy Bowden's head, and Clemson players win a lot of games and save...
PageIllinois shocks top-ranked Ohio State in Columbus
In this season of upsets, top-ranked Ohio State was the latest to fall.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 10, 2007EXPLORE RELATED TOPICS
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