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Published Apr 5, 2019
Illinois Spring Football Central
Doug Bucshon  •  OrangeandBlueNews
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The Fighting Illini began spring practices on Tuesday, March 26 with the first of 15 workouts. The annual Orange and Blue Spring Game will be on Saturday, April 13, at Memorial Stadium.

Following the Spring Game, the Illini will conclude with three more practices the following week, with the final spring practice on Friday, April 19.

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FEATURES

TOP STORYLINES - Columnist John Supinie breaks down the top storylines as Illini open spring practice.

POSITION BATTLES - Our top position battles this spring, including the quarterback competition.

POTENTIAL BREAKOUT PERFORMERS - Ten Illini players who could be poised for a break-out this spring.

REGGIE CORBIN A LEGIT STAR - John Supinie writes about Illinois running back Reggie Corbin, who enters spring practice as the star of the team.

ILLINI ADD A WEAPON IN TE LUKE FORD - Georgia transfer tight end Luke Ford is back home at Illinois, and he gives the Illini offense another weapon.

EIFLER ADDS SPEED TO LINEBACKER CORPS - Washington transfer Milo Eifler is eligible this year and he adds athleticism to the Illini linebacker corps.

KEYNODO HUDSON: WE'RE GOING TO CHANGE HOW WE PLAY DEFENSE - Profile of new Illinois cornerbacks coach Keynodo Hudson

OFFENSIVE LINE LOOKS TO TAKE NEXT STEP - The Illini offensive line is looking to take another big leap forward under new position coach Bob McClain.

QUARTERBACK COMPETITION WILL CONTINUE IN THE FALL - The battle for starting quarterback will continue in the fall when Isaiah Williams arrives on the scene.


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OUT OF SPRING FEATURES

AKRON

UCONN

EASTERN MICHIGAN

NEBRASKA

MINNESOTA

MICHIGAN

WISCONSIN

PURDUE

RUTGERS

MICHIGAN STATE

IOWA

NORTHWESTERN

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