Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

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Illinois fans Tom DeWitt (left), Jim Fessler and Matt Garrison pose for a photo prior to No. 13 Illinois' 83-80 loss against ...