Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

Bob Asmussen is a college football reporter and columnist for The News-Gazette. He can be reached at 217-393-8248 or asmussen ...

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Brady Parr Faces of Spring photo shoot at the News-Gazette in Champaign on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Zach Piatt covers high ...

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