...the Cotton Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-US PRESSWIRE Sep 5, 2009; St. Louis, MO, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver Arrelious Benn (9) carries the ball during the first half against the Missouri Tigers...

Don't forget about me

Despite a lackluster season, Illinois' Arrelious Benn is still impressing scouts.

Draft Capsule: Vontae Davis

Todd McShay breaks down Illinois DB Vontae Davis

CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 13: Defensive end Derek Walker #91 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs in pursuit against the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns on September 13, 2008 at Memorial Stadium...

...the USC Trojans returns a 19 yard interception under pressure from Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini during the first quarter of the Rose Bowl presented by Citi at the Rose Bowl on...

Illinois's Mt. Rushmore of Sports

Check out which four sports figures made it onto Illinois' Mount Rushmore.

Top corner Davis to go pro

Illinois junior cornerback Vontae Davis will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL draft.

The players and coaches that transcend the game

Four players and four coaches have defied the ravages of time, writes Ivan Maisel. Meet the faces of college football.

Young's double delivery highlights memorable BCS performances

Finding Vince Young and Matt Leinart on a list of the 10 best performances in a BCS bowl is no surprise, but some of the other names on the list might be.

Buckeyes rise to No. 1 in updated Top 25

With spring practices in the rearview mirror, it's time for another look at the early preseason Top 25 for 2008.

Steelers new running back Mendenhall robbed at gunpoint

Steelers draft pick Rashard Mendenhall was reportedly robbed at gunpoint on Monday.

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs against the defense of the USC Trojans during the 'Rose Bowl presented by Citi' at...

Original Caption: Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini carries the ball during an NCAA game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at the Hubert H...

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs against the defense of the USC Trojans during the 'Rose Bowl presented by Citi' at...

Syracuse Orange v Illinois Fighting Illini CHAMPAIGN, IL - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Rashard Mendenhall #5 of the Illinois Fighting Illini runs the...