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Notable Illini All-Big Ten Players

Earlier this week, the All-Big Ten teams were announced, and the Illini football program has a flurry of players receiving honors.
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Photo: James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Earlier this week, the All-Big Ten teams were announced, and the Illini football program has a flurry of players receiving honors.

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The headliners include Blake Hayes being named “Punter of the Year” and Dele Harding (aka Bowling Ball) being named to the first team.

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This slew of honors is a large step for a program as injury-riddled as Illinois. Imagine this team at full health this season. The future is bright on the gridiron in Champaign. Pasadena baby!

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