Tim Beckman press conference

#illini Beckman: Brown still to be evaluated. Ferguson will be back for Minnesota.

— Max Tane (@AirMaxTane) November 5, 2012

#illini Beckman: "Terry has grown more and more as a vocal leader. He speaks his mind now." Doing what needs to be done.

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 5, 2012

Asked if he changes game plan based on # of hits Scheelhaase has taken, Beckman said: "Yes, you have to."

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 5, 2012

#illini Beckman: Told Corey Lewis he would play before OSU game. "People don't understand the rigors he went through."

— Max Tane (@AirMaxTane) November 5, 2012

#illini Beckman: Paperwork filed for sixth year of eligibility for Lewis. Won't hear back until end of season.

— Jeremy Werner (@WernerESPNCU) November 5, 2012