Allen slims down and steps up
August 11, 2009 6:02 PM
Enter Jeff Allen.
Not many true freshmen start on the offensive line in the Big Ten, but Allen earned the top spot at right tackle last fall and started nine contests for Illinois. His responsibilities will increase this year as he moves to left tackle, where he'll protect quarterback Juice Williams' blind side.
"It's a big step," he said, "something I was looking forward to coming in."
Rittenberg
Not many true freshmen start on the offensive line in the Big Ten, but Allen earned the top spot at right tackle last fall and started nine contests for Illinois. His responsibilities will increase this year as he moves to left tackle, where he'll protect quarterback Juice Williams' blind side.
"It's a big step," he said, "something I was looking forward to coming in."
Rittenberg
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