Finishing touches defining the Illini

Reaching 11 wins before the Braggin' Rights game is a rare accomplishment for Illinois, one that a busy schedule helped make possible.

Completing those wins hasn't always been easy, especially in the last two weeks. But while the Illini haven't made a habit of blowing teams out they are building a reputation for finishing games, something that has been problematic in recent years.

Stu Durando