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Optimistic Illini have history against them
8:38 PM 11/10/2007 — To be the best, you have to beat the best.
That's what Illinois head coach Ron Zook has reiterated to his team this week in preparing to travel to Columbus, Ohio, to take on the No. 1 Buckeyes of Ohio State.
Illinois has a long history of playing the Buckeyes when they sit atop the national standings.
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Can the Illini upset THE Ohio State?
11:29 PM 11/10/2007 — Yes, they can. There is little doubt in my mind that this Illinois team can beat the Ohio State Buckeyes. That being said, it won't be easy - at all. But there are some Buckeye weaknesses, more so than Illinois strengths, that the Illini can exploit. The first - which I'm sure Jim Tressel and the sweater vest have been playing for all week - is running back Rashard Mendenhall.
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Position by position breakdown: Illinois vs. Ohio State
10:40 PM 11/8/2007 — QUARTERBACKS Juice Williams had his best game of the year last week and has played from start to near the finish in each of the past two games. If he can continue to throw well downfield, he could make the Illini running game even more dangerous. Todd Boeckman has completed passes to more than a dozen different Buckeye receivers this season.
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Players to watch: Illinois vs. Ohio State
10:34 PM 11/8/2007 — Illinois: #47 J Leman Position: Linebacker Class: Senior Hometown: Champaign, Ill. Height: 6-feet-3 Weight: 243 lbs. Leman hasn't had the big year that many Illini fans had imagined, but the hometown hero once again leads the Illini in tackles, averaging 10.
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Keys to the game: Illinois vs. Ohio State
10:28 PM 11/8/2007 — Illinois Don't be intimidated Illinois is traveling to arguably the most hostile playing environment in the entire country. Even though Ohio State's crowd will exceed 100,000 people, the Illini are likely the toughest opponent the Buckeyes have played this season.
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Daily Illini Writer's Picks
10:23 PM 11/8/2007 — David Just, 38-12 Sports editor Illinois at #1 Ohio State Yeah, this could cost me a Writers' Picks title, but do I look worried to you? Just look at me. Still smilin'. Winner: Illinois 24, Ohio State 21 #18 Auburn at #10 Georgia I picked against the Bulldogs when they played Florida.
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