Beckman: "The last two weeks have been real, real tough. Not only for this football program, but all of Illini nation."

Beckman said he noticed in first half that Jonathan Brown "wasn't Jonathan Brown." Receiving treatment, will evaluate this week

Beckman: Sanni "will get starting nod" at safety after how he played Saturday. Said he was "happy to see him" on the field

Beckman: Thomas h2h hit was "judgment call" by ref; stands by call. Said it wasn't intentional. Talked to B1G, Thomas will play Sat

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