Special memories happen -- but are rare -- against Ohio State
Oct. 7—CHAMPAIGN — On Nov. 10, 2007, where were you? My answer is easy: at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, watching unranked Illinois shock the top-ranked Buckeyes at the "Horseshoe." So, what was Bret Bielema up to that day? "Whoever we played that day was my sole intention," the Illinois coach said Monday at his weekly press conference. Turns out, it was No. 13 Michigan. Bielema and unranked ...
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Can't Wait For Saturday Fifth win -- and promise for more -- boosts Illinois bowl outlook
Oct. 7—*** Any bowl story by me should start with the following disclaimer: there is no such thing as a bad bowl. I am pro-bowl. Always have been. Always will be. And I don't believe the playoffs have or will ruin the bowl system. Unless we get to a point where every team makes the field. As long as there are quality teams left out of the CFP, the need for bowls will be there. Fans love the ...
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