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The search goes on. After announcing four assistants, Ron Zook may be little more than halfway toward completing his Illini football staff.

Just days after announcing the fourth and final replacement for his new-look staff, Illinois head coach Ron Zook is on the lookout for another assistant.

Fresno State's Phillip Thomas intercepts a hail mary pass intended for Illinois' Chris Duvalt with two seconds left in the game against Fresno State on Saturday, December 5, 2009.

Illinois guard Jon Asamoah has seen his stock in the NFL draft skyrocket this season, with some projecting him as high as the first round.

Mikel LeShoure scored on a 15-yard run, Derek Dimke made the point after and Illinois leads Fresno State 45-38 with 9:29 left in the fourth quarter.

Illinois' ignominious season couldn't pass into the history books without an unforgettably fitting conclusion.

Matchup: Illini vs. Fresno St. 12/05/2009 When Illinois runs Running backs Jason Ford and Mikel Leshoure were injured at Cincinnati but are expected to be able to play, although Ford might have to wear a pad on his right elbow.

Getting offensive: For the first time this season, Juice Williams threw three touchdown passes.

WHITEWATER - The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III football playoffs with a 45-7 win over Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday.

Juice Williams added a highlight to an otherwise difficult season Friday when he became the sixth player in Big Ten history to surpass 10,000 total yards for his career.

Minnesota safety Kyle Theret tackles Illinois running back Jason Ford during second-half action on Saturday, November 7, 2009, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mikel Leshore is the leading rusher with 536 yards and three touchdowns on 88 carries.

The fifth-ranked Cincinnati Bearcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini this Friday in the first-ever meeting between the two programs on the gridiron.

After a grueling eight-week stretch that saw them go 2-6, head coach Ron Zook and the Illini are getting a much deserved weekend off.

ILLINOIS: The Illini suffered their seventh loss of the season over the weekend, dropping a 21-16 decision to Northwestern.

Senior running back Courtney "The Matrix" Molton is 175 yards away from passing Chris Moore and becoming the all-time leading rusher at East St.

Just when you thought Illinois football fortunes sank to their lowest, the Illini found a spark to elevate them.

When Illinois runs Just when it looked like Mikel Leshoure had taken over the No.

Last Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis, Illinois put on Act II in its late-season offensive resurgence, putting up 35 points in an upset of Minnesota.

Illinois quarterback Jacob Charest looks to throw against Minnesota during the first half in an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov.