Pocic will fulfill dream when he plays at Wrigley Field

Saturday's game against Northwestern will combine Pocic's two great sports loves -- Illinois football and Cubs baseball, both of which require fierce loyalty to endure tough seasons. With a victory, Illinois (5-5, 3-4) will be bowl eligible.

"I never thought I'd be able to play (at Wrigley)," said Pocic, a sophomore center from Lemont. "It's a really historic place. Everyone playing in the game is not going to forget it."

Shannon Ryan