Illinois football beat writer Bob Asmussen chatted with former Illini kicker Derek Dimke, who stands sixth in school history in career field goals and seventh in scoring. The Rockford Boylan product took several shots at the NFL. Now living in Chicago, the 28-year-old Dimke works for Goldman Sachs, In August, he is marrying Illinois alum Taylor Berland. The two met first met at Kam's.
What happened with the NFL?
It was a wonderful experience. I signed five more NFL contracts than I ever thought I would. With kicking, it's just about right place, right time, right opportunity, not so much 'Do you have the ability?