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B1G 2012 rolls on. Today we look at the Illinois coaching staff.

Big Ten 2011 // Ron Zook, Illinois Coach for Life

Our closing argument on Illinois's 2010 season.

Big Ten 2010 // Keeping the Enemy Close - A Northwestern Wildcat Riffs on the "Rivalry" with Illinois

Big Ten 2010 // Illinois Achilles' Heel - The Coaching

The Rivalry, Esq. completes its look at all 11 teams over the last 10 years with its analysis of the Illinois Fighting Illini. Who dey? Yeah, who dey.

In the wake of its most successful postseason since 2002, the conference stands poised to strong arm its way back into elite status.

The Rivalry Is Watching You: Illinois Linebacker Ian Thomas

Good coaches think ahead, three, four, five steps in advance. To deliver the Illini, Zook needs to keep up.

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