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Illini enter break with nagging problems

"The turkey is definitely going to taste different this year," Illinois coach Bruce Weber said. "We have to see if we can react."

Illinois (8-4) returns to practice Sunday and hosts Northwestern (10-1) on Wednesday (8 p.m., BTN) in the Big Ten Conference opener. After getting away from the game, the Illini need to get it together when they return.

"This is a character test," Weber said. "What are you about? We need to get away. I have to think about it. The staff has to think about it. Somehow you have to get away, clear your mind and then come back and gather together."

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