Not just another face in the crowd

Illinois President Michael Hogan's football game day begins at the alumni center, featuring pregame celebrations with alumni, donors, administrators and other members of the Illini community. This year, Hogan says he's started a new tradition of inviting the cheerleaders and a segment of the marching band. "We take it up a notch."

First-year athletic director Mike Thomas provides a breakdown of the upcoming matchup against Arizona State and offers his predictions for the outcome.

Then it's on to the suites high up in the west side of Memorial Stadium, where Hogan spends time speaking with guests and "box-hopping."

dailyillini.com