Illinois' Dimke finding spot among elite
October 6, 2011 8:58 PM
Illinois senior kicker Derek Dimke has learned to live with discomfort like most football players.
While Dimke doesn't put his overall body through the same abuse as say a running back or a linebacker, none of his teammates likely feel the same concentrated pain Dimke does on a daily basis. For most of Dimke's week, he walks around in pain.
From Sunday to Thursday of each week, Dimke is relentless on his right leg. He's constantly in the weight room making sure to maintain his leg's strength throughout the season and looking to add any muscle he can. He then puts his leg through a variety of strenuous exercises to improve its flexibility.
Scott Powers
While Dimke doesn't put his overall body through the same abuse as say a running back or a linebacker, none of his teammates likely feel the same concentrated pain Dimke does on a daily basis. For most of Dimke's week, he walks around in pain.
From Sunday to Thursday of each week, Dimke is relentless on his right leg. He's constantly in the weight room making sure to maintain his leg's strength throughout the season and looking to add any muscle he can. He then puts his leg through a variety of strenuous exercises to improve its flexibility.
Scott Powers
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