Illinois wants to get faster, stronger and more athletic. Recruiting will play a large role in that process, but so will new strength and conditioning coach Joey Boese.
CHAMPAIGN - When asked his best memory of playing at Illinois, former Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Joey Boese quickly changes the tone.
“I got a worst memory," Boese says with a laugh. "Being here with (Luke) Butkus, I always hear about the game here in ‘01 where they beat us. Brandon Lloyd caught a touchdown pass over one of our freshmen or a younger guy, and they beat us by seven.