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Melvin Priestly has a truly inspiring life story. It's hard to make it in the NFL, but I wish him success. I suppose blocking for Luke Altmyer again with the Detroit Lions could quite the experience for both of them.

8 wins.

I'm glad Illinois honors players and not jersey numbers. Retiring numbers is just silly.

Carter Janki will be in the mix in D-Line play.

Not sure what's going on with Gabe Jacas and the Patriots . . . Gabe Jacas ‘inching closer' to redshirt rookie season with Patriots

Is Gabe Jacas going to sign with the Patriots?

Jonny Newton comes back to Illinois - gotta love it! And, he cut his hair. The dude looks good.

I'd be happy to see Carson Boyd get the chance to throw a few "pitches" in Gies Memorial Stadium this fall in a live football game.

Got it, thanks!

What's a "blitz" in basketball? . . .

Did you account for the difference in the slippers vs the basketball shoes?

A tackle? . . . Well, maybe. He has length (yes, he does need to add 30-50 lbs), speed, good hands, and doesn't appear to be afraid to mix it up blocking. I like his potential as a tight end.

When does Illini Football's 2026 Fall Practice begin?

For some of these small school transfers, think Clayton Fejedelem. That should put some happy thoughts in your head . . .

Reports do have Darrel Prater looking good in Spring practice . . . "Transfer defensive lineman Darrell Prater worked his way into the No. 1 role at nose tackle by the end of spring practice, giving Illinois a needed anchor as it rebuilds the front."...