Illini boning up for Broncos
September 24, 2011 11:08 AM
"When we got rained down on with a lot of negative words, I started questioning myself," Whitney Mercilus said.
So when No. 24 Illinois seeks its first 4-0 start in 60 years on Saturday against Western Michigan, the Illini defense will keep trying to surprise the critics for the second straight season.
"We're a dog trying to find a bone," said defensive coordinator Vic Koenning in his Oklahoma drawl, downplaying his team's strong start.
Supinie
So when No. 24 Illinois seeks its first 4-0 start in 60 years on Saturday against Western Michigan, the Illini defense will keep trying to surprise the critics for the second straight season.
"We're a dog trying to find a bone," said defensive coordinator Vic Koenning in his Oklahoma drawl, downplaying his team's strong start.
Supinie
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