Donovonn Young named B1G Freshman of the Week, Derek Dimke named B1G Special Teams Player of the Week
September 26, 2011 5:45 PM
Special Teams Player of the Week: Derek Dimke, Illinois
Sr., K, Rockford, Ill./Boylan
# Was a perfect 3-for-3 on his field goal attempts in Illinois' three-point win over Western Michigan
# Converted on attempts from 39, 35 and 21, with the final kick giving the Illini the game-winning points
# Claims his first weekly award this season and the third of his career
# Last Illinois Special Teams Player of the Week: Derek Dimke (Oct. 11, 2010)
Freshman of the Week: Donovonn Young, Illinois
RB, Houston Texas/Katy
# Rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts in Illinois' win over Western Michigan
# Produced the first 100-yard game by an Illinois freshman since Jason Ford in 2008
# Scored on a 14-yard run in the third quarter, giving Illinois a 17-13 lead
# Claims his first career weekly honor
# Last Illinois Freshman of the Week: Houston Bates (Sept. 5, 2011)
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Sr., K, Rockford, Ill./Boylan
# Was a perfect 3-for-3 on his field goal attempts in Illinois' three-point win over Western Michigan
# Converted on attempts from 39, 35 and 21, with the final kick giving the Illini the game-winning points
# Claims his first weekly award this season and the third of his career
# Last Illinois Special Teams Player of the Week: Derek Dimke (Oct. 11, 2010)
Freshman of the Week: Donovonn Young, Illinois
RB, Houston Texas/Katy
# Rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 12 attempts in Illinois' win over Western Michigan
# Produced the first 100-yard game by an Illinois freshman since Jason Ford in 2008
# Scored on a 14-yard run in the third quarter, giving Illinois a 17-13 lead
# Claims his first career weekly honor
# Last Illinois Freshman of the Week: Houston Bates (Sept. 5, 2011)
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