Illinois' Wilson still needs time to blossom
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...speed in the 40-yard dash. And he's often been compared to former Illinois star Simeon Rice. But Wilson lacked the résumé of many Butkus candidates. He recorded only 29 tackles (3...
Blog | October 02, 2008Illini want to put on show for legends
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Miller said. The reunion holds special meaning for Miller, who grew up watching Hardy, Howard and Simeon Rice and heard about Butkus from his father. Miller has sensed similar excitement from sophomore linebacker Martez...
Blog | September 03, 200825 things to watch in the Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenAP Photo/Tony Ding Michigan's Rich Rodriguez is one of the new faces in the Big Ten. Posted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg As th...
Blog | August 27, 2008Checking in with ... Martez Wilson
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...from Wilson, a 6-4, 246-pound specimen who often draws comparisons to former Illinois star Simeon Rice, another Chicago product who set the Big Ten sacks record [45]. Wilson collected 29 tackles and...
Blog | August 13, 2008Ranking the Big Ten linebackers (individual)
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...this name much higher in future linebacker rankings. Wilson has drawn comparisons to former Illinois star Simeon Rice and will showcase his athleticism at weak-side linebacker this fall. At 6-foot-4 and...
Blog | August 06, 2008Keep your eyes on these 11
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...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-changing 2007 recruiting class. Wilson added 10-15...
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
Two Texans highlight down year for defensive ends
Craig Haubert, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc.'s Craig Haubert overviews the top defensive ends in the Class of 2008.
Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007
Coast-to-Coast: Ill./Ind./W.V./Ky.
Craig Haubert, Scouts Inc.As ESPN.com goes coast-to-coast to feature the top recruits and high school football stories, we make a stop in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2006Turner out to break Illini's fall
Herb Gould, Special to ESPN.comSome other members of the Big Ten coaching class of '97 are cruising, but Illinois' Ron Turner is struggling.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2003Schumacher's home for the holiday -- and loving it
Herb Gould, Special to ESPN.comWhile Illinois' Jerry Schumacher would have loved a bowl trip, he's happy he can be with his family for the holidays.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2002Ohio State, Michigan lead Big Ten teams
Tom Luginbill, Craig Haubert, Billy Tucker and Bill Conley, Scouts Inc.Scouts Inc. grades the 2008 recruiting classes of the Big Ten.
Story | Conversation | February 06, 2008Huge matchups loom all over the country
Todd McShay, Scouts Inc.Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz updates his list of the top 32 NFL prospects and gives you all the matchups to watch on a weekend full of key showdowns.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007
LSU, SEC East race highlight season's first half
Ron Higgins, Special to ESPN.comFrom LSU's shot at running the SEC table to Auburn's recovery to what's next for Florida, Kentucky, South Carolina and Tennessee in the East race, the midseason report has the SEC covered.
Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007
The Nation's Best: Seventh Annual Herbie Awards
Kirk Herbstreit, Special to ESPN.comThe Herbie Awards celebrate the best players, fans and more in college football. See who picked up some hardware this year.
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