Whitney Mercilus named to ESPN's midseason All-American team
October 13, 2011 9:26 AM
Whitney Mercilus: 8 1/2 sacks with 9 1/2 fingers
Durando
Merciless is the perfect word for the star of Illinois' aggressive defense, which has helped the No. 16 Illini reach 6-0 for the first time since 1951. Mercilus, a junior from Akron, Ohio, leads the Big Ten with 8½ sacks, 10½ tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.
Mark Schlabach
Durando
Merciless is the perfect word for the star of Illinois' aggressive defense, which has helped the No. 16 Illini reach 6-0 for the first time since 1951. Mercilus, a junior from Akron, Ohio, leads the Big Ten with 8½ sacks, 10½ tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.
Mark Schlabach
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