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Bielema Targeting Michigan Strength Coach Ben Herbert for Illini
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Huskers Illustrated 2022 Fall Preview by huskersillustrated - Issuu
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Calaméo - Buckeye Sports Bulletin September 19, 2015
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How Bret Bielema won over the Illinois locker room for a program
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Illinois football's first official visit weekend sees major wins
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We're always advancing': Illini football in thick of photoshoot
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Illinois hires Bret Bielema, signing former Wisconsin and Arkansas
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Coordinator Quotes: What Illinois offensive coordinator Tony
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Illinois football coach Bret Bielema extended through 2028
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Illinois linebacker Shammond Cooper to transfer
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2022 Wyoming Football Media Guide by Wyoming Media Relations - Issuu
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Bielema Targeting Michigan Strength Coach Ben Herbert for Illini Staff
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Canadian RB Chase Brown on NFL radars, revitalizing Illinois with