Illini News ... Not All Of It Good

Some important Illini news on this 17th day of September, 2009.

First off, Martez Wilson is out for the season with a herniated disk in his neck. Bodes well for the next two games against Ohio St. and Penn St.

Next up, John Supinie says that Alex Legion can start for the Illini this season ... if he earns it.

Also, the dude who spearheaded the fight against the Chief passed away.

Here's an optimistic article that notes the Illini football team has 8 games remaining against bowl teams from last season.

Finally, a solid article about Red Grange. What a beast.

Illini football has the week off. They need it.