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Illinois Fighting Ilini players celebrate after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois Fighting Ilini players celebrate after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Tavon Wilson (3) breaks up a pass intended bor UCLA' cornerback Anthony Jefferson (8) in the 1st qtr during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' wide receiver Fritz Rock (20) catches a pass during a warm up drill before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) runs in the first qtr against the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) catches a pass after handing off in the first qtr against the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois warms up before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Cheerleaders cheer during the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois cheerleaders warm up before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Kelly Heitz, of Vermont, Ill., mother of Illinois' offensive linesman Michael Heitz (74), right, smiles with other Illini fans as the team buses arrive behind AT&T Park before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Micaiah Thornton, 8, of Boise, Idaho, sister of Illinois' offensive linesman Hugh Thornton (72), claps with other fans as the team buses arrive behind AT&T Park before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' wide receiver Jordan Frysinger (84) and teammate Illinois' quarterback Miles Osei (16) talk before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) warms up before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Fans clap as the team buses arrive behind AT&T Park before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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The Fighting Illini band poses for photos in front of AT&T Park before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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The Fighting Illini band poses for photos in front of AT&T Park before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' kicker Patrick Dunn (12) cheers before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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before the game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) runs after catching a pass after handing off in the first qtr against the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois Fighting Ilini players celebrate after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois Fighting Ilini players celebrate after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Michael Buchanan (99) lets some Illinois fans touch the trophy after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois Fighting Ilini players pose with victory trophies after the game in which they defeated the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois interim head coach, Vic Koenning, walks off the field after he lead the Fighting Ilini game in defeating the UCLA Bruins during the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1), left, celebrates his touchdown score in the end zone with teammateTavon Wilson (3) after a interception during the 1st qtr. the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1) celebrates his touchdown score in the end zone with teammateTavon Wilson (3) after a interception during the 1st qtr. the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1), left, celebrates his touchdown score in the end zone with teammate Patrick Nixon-Youman (4) after a interception during the 1st qtr. the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Terry Hawthorne (1), left, celebrates his touchdown score on the sidelines after a interception during the 1st qtr. at the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Sean McGushin (13) kicks a field goal during the 4th qtr. against UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Tavon Wilson (3) sacks UCLA' quarterback Kevin Prince during the 4th qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' defensive back Justin Staples (54) tackles UCLA' running back Johnathan Franklin (23) during the 4th qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' tight end Evan Wilson (89) pursues UCLA' quarterback Kevin Prince during the 4th qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois interim head coach Vic Koenning is drenched on the sidelines with gateraid during the 4th qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois interim head coach Vic Koenning lifts the trophy after his team defeated UCLA in the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' new coach Tim Beckmanwatches from the sidelines during the 2nd qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' new coach Tim Beckman  watches from the sidelines during the 2nd qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) elects direction of the kick after losing the coin toss in the beginning of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against UCLA at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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The Fighting Ilini band plays during the 2nd qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)

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Illinois' quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase (2) fires a pass in the 3rd qtr. of the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl against UCLA at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Saturday, December 31, 2011. (The News-Gazette/Darryl Bush)