This week’s Illini Football game will be Friday (not Saturday!) at 11:00 am. You can catch it on ABC. So sit back, grab some leftover turkey, and take a break from Black Friday shopping or decorating the house with some good ‘ole fashioned Thanksgiving football.

And don’t forget to vote for Ron Zook as Coach of the Year.

This year’s MLB draft took three current Illinois players to the major leagues, the most since five were drafted in 2005.

Illini shortstop Brandon Wikoff was taken as the 161st overall pick in the 5th round by the Houston Astros, third baseman Dominic Altobelli was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in 16th round, and center fielder Joe Bonadonna was drafted by Texas in the 43rd round. Some Illinois signees were also drafted including Seth Schwindenhammer and Matt Milroy.

The following is a list of all former Illini baseball players currently in the pros:

Patrick Arlis (2000-2002) – C
Current Organization: Milwaukee Brewers, AAA (Nashville Sounds)
Drafted: Florida Marlins, 2002 (11th round)

Eric Eymann (2003-04) – SS
Current Organization: Cincinnati Reds, AAA (Louisville Bats)
Drafted: Cincinnati Reds, 2005 (19th round)

Chris Robinson (2003-05) – C
Current Organization: Chicago Cubs, AAA (Iowa Cubs)
Drafted: Detroit Tigers, 2005 (3rd round)

Jason Anderson (1998-2000) – RHP
Current Organization: Philadelphia Phillies, AA (Reading Phillies)
Drafted: New York Yankees, 2000 (10th round)

Toby Gardenhire (2005) – 3B
Current Organization: Minnesota Twins, AA (New Britain Rock Cats)
Drafted: Minnesota Twins, 2005 (41st round)

Shawn Roof (2004-2007) – SS
Current Organization: Detroit Tigers, AA (Erie SeaWolves)
Drafted: Detroit Tigers, 2007 (33rd round)

Lars Davis (2006-2007) – C
Current Organization: Colorado Rockies, Advanced-A (Modesto Nuts)
Drafted: Colorado Rockies, 2007 (3rd round)

Tanner Roark (2006-2007) – RHP
Current Organization: Texas Rangers, Advanced-A (Bakersfield Blaze)
Drafted: Texas Rangers, 2008 (25th round)

Scott Shaw (2006-08) – RHP
Current Organization: New York Mets, Advanced-A (St. Lucie Mets)
Drafted: New York Mets, 2008 (13th round)

Kyle Hudson (2006-2008) – OF
Current Organization: Baltimore Orioles, Low-A (Delmarva Shorebirds)
Drafted: Baltimore Orioles, 2008 (4th round)

Congratulations to all those drafted and Go Illini!

If you are staying on campus over the holiday weekend, and are looking for something to do Friday night…check out Stuff Huff 2008! This year’s event will feature a BBQ with the men’s basketball team. Free food for the first 1,000 students. There will also be autograph signing during the BBQ from 5:30-6:45 PM. Coach Weber will be speaking between games 2 and 3.

If you still have no idea what is going on, this is a volleyball game at Huff Hall. The Illini will be facing North Carolina in the first sporting event of the year. Wear orange. Cheer for Illinois.

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Go Illini!

The Illini Football Team won 6 games in the past four years, from 2003-2006. The 2007 team recently completed their regular season with 9 wins. Success has once again met up with the U of I and this years outcome shows the definite possibilities of tomorrow.

The Illini beat Northwestern University on Saturday 41-22. The game was the final game in Memorial Stadium for this year’s seniors. Orange Juice Williams once again became the player of the game running for 136 yards, two touchdowns; and passing for 220 yards and another touchdown. The Illini defense dominated the game as the offense continued their winning streak.

I’m so happy and proud of our senior class. It is special because of all they have gone through. I want the two previous graduating classes to know that they were the foundation for our success. This year’s class has set the bar and now it’s up to the younger guys to continue to build on their success. – Head Coach Ron Zook

So what’s next? Well, the Illini are on their way to a bowl game. Which game is the question. Check back on The Quad for results of the BCS selection show which is on FOX on December 2nd. The rumor is that Illinois is a strong candidate for the Capital One Bowl on January 1st in Orlando, FL against Ron Zook’s former employer, Florida. We’ll just have to wait and see. Until then, I believe it is time for some turkey!

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