All about the Illinois Renaissance Celebration

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Renaissance Celebration Overview

Details - fans are asked to arrive 40 minutes early

• There will be special video presentations before and during the game. The videos will feature former Illini, highlights from the 2007 season, and a time lapse of the stadium construction. Fans are asked to arrived 40 minutes early to see the pregame videos.
• The Illini football team will be wearing throwback uniforms from the 1960s Dick Butkus era, including this Illinois Renaissance patch. The throwback uniforms will be auctioned off after the game.
• There will be an aerial photograph taken of the stadium during the game.
• Fans will receive a commemorative ticket and magazine.
• The 80 players named to the 10 greatest Illini by position lists will be honored throughout the game.

List of returning Illini greats

• Mike Bass, PK, 1980-82
• Dan Beaver, K, 1973-76
• Al Brosky, DB, 1950-52
• Darrick Brownlow, LB, 1987-90
• Dick Butkus, LB, 1962-64
• Mark Butkus, DT, 1980-83
• J.C. Caroline, RB, 1953-54
• Scott Davis, DE, 1983-87
• Dave Diehl, OL, 1999-2002
• Doug Dieken, TE, 1968-70
• Ken Dilger, TE, 1991-94
• George Donnelly, DB, 1962-64
• Moe Gardner, DT, 1987-90
• Jeff George, QB, 1988-89
• Mike Gow, DB, 1972-74
• Jim Grabowski, RB, 1963-65
• Chris Green, DB, 1987-90
• Howard Griffith, RB, 1987-90
• Kevin Hardy, LB, 1992-95
• Robert Holcombe, RB, 1994-97
• Brad Hopkins, OT, 1990-92
• Dana Howard, LB, 1991-94
• Henry Jones, DB, 1987-90
• Jim Juriga, OG, 1982-85
• John Karras, RB, 1949-51
• Kurt Kittner, QB, 1998-2001
• Rich Kreitling, WR, 1957-58
• J Leman, LB, 2004-07
• Adam Lingner, LS, 1979-82
• Mike Martin, WR, 1980-82
• Larry McCarren, C, 1970-72
• Ed O'Bradovich, DL, 1959-60
• Tommy O'Connell, QB, 1951-52
• Jason Reda, PK, 2004-07
• Thomas Rooks, RB, 1982-85
• Joe Rutgens, DL 1958-60
• Tim Simpson, OG, 1988-91
• Revie Sorey, OL, 1972-74
• Scott Studwell, LB, 1973-76
• Don Thorp, DL 1980-83
• Jack Trudeau, QB, 1983-85
• Jason Verduzco, QB, 1989-92
• Mike Wells, QB, 1970-72
• Chris White, PK, 1983-85
• David Williams, WR, 1983-85
• John Wright, Sr., WR, 1965-67
• Walter Young, WR, 1999-2002

News and notes

• Illinois vs EIU preview.
• Illinois welcomes back illustrious cast.
• Tate: The best of the best.
• Former Illini greats speak out.
• Memorial Stadium timeline.
• 20 stadium questions.
• As Illini rededicate stadium, memories of original dedication remain strong.