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Eddie McGee to QB

In the wake of second-string quarterback Jacob Charest's decision to leave Illinois last week, coach Ron Zook said Tuesday before "Illini Night" at Elfstrom Stadium in Geneva that fifth-year senior Eddie McGee will float between wide receiver and quarterback.

"We've been working Eddie anyway," Zook said. "Eddie's been in the mix anyway. The first part of spring ball, he basically was focusing on receiver. But then as we got into the spring, I pushed the issue about wanting him around (quarterback) as well. I felt it was important to first get the concept of playing wide receiver."

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