Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase ready to be 'more of a winner'

In a program that lost its three best players to early entry in the NFL draft, Scheelhaase is the rising star, the leader, the quarterback groomed since birth to play college football and the player least likely to get into trouble. He might be Mr. Nice Guy -- Fellowship of Christian Athletes takes up most of his time away from football -- but make no mistake: This is his team, he said.

"I feel confident in saying that," Scheelhaase said. "The most important thing for a leader is you have to lead by example. A leader also is judged by what his followers are doing. I have the right mindset of where our team needs to be. I think everyone on our team agrees with that."

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