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Monday, August 10, 2009 11:57 AM CDT

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Twice a day — at noon and 5 p.m. — beat writer Bob Asmussen will check in with updates from Camp Rantoul. E-mail him questions at asmussen@news-gazette.com.

Here is Monday's first report:

- Former Chicago Hubbard star Darius Purcell, who left the team after the 2007 season, is back on the roster. The defensive back bumped into Ron Zook during the summer 7-on-7 tournament, and Zook invited him to rejoin the team. He will be in uniform when the team begins practice at 3:30 p.m.

- 2008 News-Gazette All-State Player of the Year Terry Hawthorne is expected to increase his workload in Tuesday's 3:30 p.m. practice. The freshman receiver from East St. Louis has been limited because of hand surgery.

- Zook has decided to change his punting formation. Instead of the traditional style, the Illini will be using the rugby style punt.

- Players reported to Rantoul on Sunday night. Everyone on the roster who was expected to show up did, the UI's Cassie Arner said.

More at 5 p.m.

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