Davis' agent shoots down marijuana rumors
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...leap at Illinois' pro day workout. The younger brother of San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis recorded 78 tackles, three forced fumbles, two interceptions and 10 pass deflections last season for the...
Blog | April 04, 2009Davis' decision helped by big brother
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Illinois a year early looked like a slam dunk. But Davis was helped along in the process by his older brother, Vernon, who found himself in the same position in January 2006 after...
Blog | December 22, 2008Big Ten lunchtime links: Bielema gives sincere apology
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...writes in The Patriot-News.While his big brother Vernon dealt with discipline from San Francisco 49ers coach Mike Singletary, Illinois star cornerback Vontae Davis responded well after being benched for the start of...
Blog | November 07, 2008Benn blossoms as a Big Ten skill threat
Adam Rittenberg, Big TenPosted by ESPN.com's Adam Rittenberg Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Arrelious Benn is 100 percent for the first time in his college ...
Blog | August 21, 2008Zook takes tough-love approach with Davis
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...is a potential top 5 NFL draft choice. RANTOUL, Ill. -- Illinois cornerback Vontae Davis remembers the times his big brother Vernon would come home from brutal practices at the University of Maryland, beaten down...
Blog | August 13, 2008Ranking the Big Ten cornerbacks
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...the field. 2. Vontae Davis, Jr., Illinois -- His pro stock is skyrocketing and Davis soon will join his big brother Vernon in the NFL. Last season the Thorpe Award semifinalist had four interceptions, eight...
Blog | August 12, 2008Big Ten juniors who could enter the NFL draft
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...year, but a disappointing junior season should keep him in Bloomington. ILLINOIS CB Vontae Davis -- He's got a brother (Vernon) in the NFL and the skills to make it on the next level right...
Blog | December 03, 2008Ranking the Big Ten defensive ends
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...Vernon Gholston and Michigan State's Jonal Saint-Dic, the league looks solid on the edges. National sacks leader Greg Middleton from Indiana is back alongside Penn State star Maurice Evans, Illinois marauder Will Davis...
Blog | July 28, 2008Penn State's D-Line tops in Big Ten
Adam Rittenberg, Big Ten...at end with All-Big Ten selection Will Davis, Derek Walker and Doug Pilcher. They must replace...main concern is the loss of defensive end Vernon Gholston, who tied for third nationally in sacks...
Blog | July 23, 2008Top corner Davis to go pro
Adam Rittenberg, ESPN.comIllinois junior cornerback Vontae Davis will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the 2009 NFL draft.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2008Breaking 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, 2008Big 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.
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