NU's motivation ample in simmering Illini rivalry

"I have no idea what they're talking about," Fitzgerald told reporters after Wednesday's practice. "I don't know if I've said anything different any time. We recruit for our fit, and I think we know exactly what that is.

"In a recruiting battle with anybody, it's the same thing. We're worried about us. No disrespect to (the Illini), but I really don't care about them. I'm more focused on us."

Teddy Greenstein