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Big Ten Network Reporter Elise Menaker Completes Pass During Illinois Spring Game

Illinois could have a quarterback controversy on its hands after its spring game on Monday night.

Big Ten Network reporter Elise Menaker entered the intersquad affair in the third quarter as the orange team held a 50-6 lead. Menaker lined up under center in the shotgun, then tossed a two-point conversion to tight end Daniel Barker.

Menaker's throw in itself was relatively impressive, though the post-conversion celebration is really what stole the show.

"It felt good, I was in charge out there," Menaker said after her first career pass attempt. "Coach drew up a play for me and I couldn't say no.