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2009 Best Units: Wide receivers/Tight ends
They’re the teams within the team — those cohesive little units bound together by their shared responsibilities within the larger team context. Today, we look at the best wide receiver/tight end units in the country.
Non-BCS RB Profiles
Athlon continues its release of the 2009 college fantasy football draft kit, with a look at running backs from the WAC, Mountain West and Independents.
Big Ten RB Profiles
Athlon continues its 2009 college fantasy draft kit with a look at the running backs in the Big Ten. There is plenty of variety in this league as there are studs, sleepers and breakout candidates worth owning.
Nos. 31-40
It's down to the 30s as Athlon releases teams 26-120 in reverse order 10 at a time.
Big Ten Fantasy QBs
Athlon continues its 2009 college fantasy draft kit with a look at the Big Ten quarterbacks. How good will Terrelle Pryor be in 2009?
2010 To Watch: Defensive Ends
Athlon begins its coverage of the Class of 2010 with a position by position breakdown of the best high school juniors in the nation. Today, we look at the pass rushers.
CFB Fantasy: Looking Ahead: QBs
With spring practice underway, it's time to start thinking about the 2009 college fantasy football season. Quarterback should be a loaded position and Athlon takes a look at some of the key storylines to watch.
Recruiting: Quarterback Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 wrap up with the most important position on the field: Quarterback.
Recruiting: Athlete Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the athletes. These players could end up at many different positions.
Recruiting: Defensive Back Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive backs, where South Carolina pulled in six quality players.
Recruiting: Linebacker Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the linebackers. The Trojans had the best LB corp in the nation heading into 2008, they start '09 off with the top class at that position.
Recruiting: Running Back Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the running backs, a position that still has a bunch of talented players uncommitted.
Recruiting: Defensive Tackle Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive tackles. This is one of the best run-stuffer classes in recent history.
Recruiting: WR/TE Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the pass catchers. Neither the wide receivers nor the tight ends are as strong as last season, but there is still plenty of talent.
Recruiting: Defensive End Rankings
Athlon's positional rankings for the class of 2009 continue with the defensive ends, where the South Florida Bulls pulled in the best end class in the nation.
Recruiting: O-Line Rankings
Athlon begins its look at the positional rankings for the class of 2009. Today, the big uglies get the spotlight.
Early Enrollees: Big Ten
Athlon continues its look at the early enrollments for the class 2009. The Big Ten Conference has 29 prospects already on campus.
Recruiting: Impact of early enrollees
The process of enrolling in classes early is one of the major new trends in college football. Aided by a sped up recruiting calendar, these early enrollees are playing a much bigger role than ever before.
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Defender to Illinois
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Video: Chandler Whitmer runs the offense
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Still on the board
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Randle continues to impress
(illinois.rivals.com)Rock Island (Ill.) 2011 point guard Chasson Randle was one of the top performers at Saturday High School Shootout at the...
Ten with Sturdy
(illinois.rivals.com)Bruce Weber's Fighting Illini hoops teams is off to a 9-1 start. Orange&Blue News hoops reporter Brad Sturdy weighs...
Lattimore talks commitment
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The review is in
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Benn named MVP
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New coaches: Mississippi St. and New Mexico
Throughout the summer, we'll profile all of the new head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision. Today, we look at Mississippi State's Dan Mullen and New Mexico's Mike Locksley.
2009 Best Units: Wide receivers/Tight ends
They’re the teams within the team — those cohesive little units bound together by their shared responsibilities within the larger team context. Today, we look at the best wide receiver/tight end units in the country.
Michigan State is no longer second to Michigan
As the Wolverines search for answers coming off a 3-9 campaign, Michigan State is on the rise. Yes, the little brother isn't so little anymore.
| Illinois Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Result |
| 08/30 | @ MISSOURI | L, 42-52 |
| 09/06 | EASTERN ILLINOIS | W, 47-21 |
| 09/13 | UL LAFAYETTE | W, 20-17 |
| 09/27 | @ PENN ST | L, 24-38 |
| 10/04 | @ MICHIGAN | W, 45-20 |
| 10/11 | MINNESOTA | L, 20-27 |
| 10/18 | INDIANA | W, 55-13 |
| 10/25 | @ WISCONSIN | L, 17-27 |
| 11/01 | IOWA | W, 27-24 |
| 11/08 | @ WESTRN MICHIGAN | L, 17-23 |
| 11/15 | OHIO ST | L, 20-30 |
| 11/22 | @ NORTHWESTERN | L, 10-27 |
| Illinois Standings | ||
|---|---|---|
| BIGTEN Standings | ||
| CONF | OVR | |
| PENN ST | 7 - 1 | 11 - 1 |
| OHIO ST | 7 - 1 | 10 - 2 |
| MICHIGAN ST | 6 - 2 | 9 - 3 |
| NORTHWESTERN | 5 - 3 | 9 - 3 |
| IOWA | 5 - 3 | 8 - 4 |
| MINNESOTA | 3 - 5 | 7 - 5 |
| WISCONSIN | 3 - 5 | 7 - 5 |
| ILLINOIS | 3 - 5 | 5 - 7 |
| PURDUE | 2 - 6 | 4 - 8 |
| MICHIGAN | 2 - 6 | 3 - 9 |
| INDIANA | 1 - 7 | 3 - 9 |
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