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Published Jan 23, 2021

MAILBAG: Illini defensive scheme, recruiting hotspots, & more

Doug Bucshon • OrangeandBlueNews

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Illini coaching and recruiting news has heated up over the last month. Orange and Blue News football analyst answers questions from subscribers in our latest Illinois football mailbag.

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