It took a lot longer than many experts expected, but Illinois' Martez Wilson is taking his talents south. Not to South Beach, granted, but to one heckuva fun city. Early in the third round the New Orleans Saints drafted Martez Wilson and ended what was becoming something of a precipitous slide for the former Fighting Illini linebacker. "You know, the past couple of … [Read more...] about Martez Wilson Drafted by The New Orleans Saints
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NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: More Winners
In the words of DJ Khaled, in the now most overplayed song in all sports venues...."All I do is win, win, win." And it applies to these three NFL Draft prospects. Bad news surrounds everything NFL these days. It appears a deal will not be reached any time soon. But they extended the negotiating deadline another week. And there's always a bull market somewhere. And … [Read more...] about NFL Draft Combine Stock Report: More Winners
Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson
Don't be surprised if the Illini run the table the rest of the way. Even if they don't, already at 5-3, (3-2 in Big Ten) they have greatly improved upon last year's 3-9 mark and will likely make their way into a pretty decent bowl. This season is a pleasant surprise to say the least. The MVP of 2010 is probably newly installed defensive coordinator Vic Koenning. The Illini … [Read more...] about Illini Football Next Level Defenders: Corey Liuget and Martez Wilson