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Illinois quarterback Juice Williams (7) hands off to Illinois running back Daniel Dufrene during practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois linebacker J Leman stretches out at practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois quarterback Juice Williams greets Los Angeles media before practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois defensive back walkon Cody Stunkard snags the ball during practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois running back Rashard Mendenhall greets Illini fans Peter and Patti Parrillo who were waiting to thank the team for a great season after practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Dec. 27, 2007.

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Former Kansas City Chiefs coach Dave Adolph talks to the Illinois team after practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007. Adolph is the current assistant head coach and defensive coordinator at the University of San Diego.

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The team listens to former Kansas City Chiefs coach Dave Adolph after practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois defensive back Dere Hicks cuts upfield at practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Coach Curt Mallory directs players at practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Former Illini receiver David Williams shakes hands with Illinois freshman receiver Arrelious Benn as William's daughter London, 9, watches after practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois quarterback Juice Williams has a laugh at practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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UI athletic director Ron Guenther watches practice on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois wide receiver Kyle Hudson pulls in a pass during Thursday's practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

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UI assistant coach Curt Mallory gestures to a player during practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois wide receiver Jacob Willis runs with the ball during Thursday's practice.

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UI coach Ron Zook watches his team practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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One of a half dozen CHIP motor officers assigned to the Illinois team leads the Illinois buses away from practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illini assistant coach Dan Disch works with linebackers at practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois wide receiver Will Judson takes off with the ball during practice on Thursday.

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Illinois wide receiver Kyle Hudson runs past an obstacle during practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.

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Illinois wide receiver DaJuan Warren gets ready to hit a blocking dummy during practice at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007.