Ahhh what a time to be alive. Football is back for the Illinois Fighting Illini and I have to keep pinching myself that Lovie Smith is manning the sidelines for the Illini. There isn't much set in stone after a single practice in the spring, but here are a few links to whet your appetite on the latest around the Illinois football program.
DiLauro proving himself to Smith, Butkus
It's not much surprise to see Joe Spencer anchoring the center of the Illinois offensive line, and Christian DiLauro, along with Austin Schmidt, were thrown into the fire early into their careers with mixed success.