Illini Start Strong
September 4, 2006 3:32 PM
E.B. Halsey scored the first points of the season on a 39 yd run in the 1st quarter.
Illinois opened the 2006 football season Saturday night with a 42-17 win over EIU, in front of a disappointingly small crowd of 45,444. RBs Pierre Thomas and E.B. Halsey combined for 200+ yards, Tim Brasic threw for 149 yards, and freshman QB Juice Williams saw action in a handful of series. Next week the Illini travel to New Jersey to face Rutgers, who will be seeking sweet payback after last year's UI come-from-behind victory.
Many more pics from the game after the jump!
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[herald-review.com] - Illini Roll Past Panthers In Season Opener, 42-17
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The telephoto pictures taken from the field are courtesy of fryeimages. The wide angles are courtesy of Dan O'Brien from various points around the stadium.
Pierre Thomas 6 yd TD, 1st quarter.
Juice Williams.
Eastern receiver Ryan Voss wins the ball for a 33 yd TD reception, 2nd quarter.
Jacob Willis grabs his first catch as an Illini, 2nd quarter.
Rashard Mendenhall 1 yd TD, 2nd quarter.
Pierre Thomas 1 yd TD, 2nd quarter.
Illinois receiver Jody Ellis takes a hit from two EIU defenders jarring the ball loose, EIU recovered the fumble, but the officials ruled it a incomplete pass. Illinois received a break on this call.
Derrick McPhearson takes a hit but holds onto the ball for an Illinois firstdown.
Tim Brasic 4 yd TD run, 3rd quarter.
E.B. Halsey.
Rashard Mendenhall 2 yd TD, 4th quarter.
Juice Williams.
Juice Williams.
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