McGee positively the leader

Instead, though, McGee may be the most respected player on the Illini team. He is looked up to by teammates and coaches alike and if you ask cornerback Tavon Wilson which player the rest of the team most looks up to, he doesn't hesitate in naming McGee.

"The top guy," Wilson said. "Everyone knows Eddie is the first guy. He has gone through so much since he's been here and he doesn't complain about nothing. He doesn't want anyone to feel sorry for him. Everyone knows that on Saturday, Eddie will be ready to win."

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