"Images by Stephen Haas" (by Stephen Haas)

Eisenhower senior Quez Patterson counts down the final seconds on the clock while perched on the shoulders of fellow senior Cody Sims during a game at Eisenhower High School in Decatur Friday, Dec. 21, 2007.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:04:22 +0000

Eisenhower senior Quez Patterson counts down the final seconds on the clock while perched on the shoulders of fellow senior Cody Sims during a game at Eisenhower High School in Decatur Friday, Dec. 21, 2007.
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Joseph Walston, 10, strains to reach his toes while doing stretches during the first day of youth football practice at the Lutheran School Association field Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Decatur, Ill.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:04:52 +0000

Joseph Walston, 10, strains to reach his toes while doing stretches during the first day of youth football practice at the Lutheran School Association field Monday, Aug. 6, 2007, in Decatur, Ill.
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Illinois players Steve Holdren (22) and Chris Hicks (2) do their best impression of the Michael Jordan dunk while trying to distract Jeff Jordan (not pictured), Michael Jordan's son, in his interviews during media day at the Richard T. Ubben Basketball Complex on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Ill., Friday, October 12, 2007.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:05:30 +0000

Illinois players Steve Holdren (22) and Chris Hicks (2) do their best impression of the Michael Jordan dunk while trying to distract Jeff Jordan (not pictured), Michael Jordan's son, in his interviews during media day at the Richard T. Ubben Basketball Complex on the campus of the University of Illinois in Champaign, Ill., Friday, October 12, 2007.
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University of Illinois football player Justin Sanders answers questions as teammates use water bottles as microphones in a fake interview during the University of Illinois' Rose Bowl media day in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:05:51 +0000

University of Illinois football player Justin Sanders answers questions as teammates use water bottles as microphones in a fake interview during the University of Illinois' Rose Bowl media day in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
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University of Illinois junior Tom Mark, of Rockford, Ill., cheers for Michigan while sitting in the Illinois student section during the fourth quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. "I might have to leave early," Mark said. "It will be safer that way."

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:06:33 +0000

University of Illinois junior Tom Mark, of Rockford, Ill., cheers for Michigan while sitting in the Illinois student section during the fourth quarter of the game at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007. "I might have to leave early," Mark said. "It will be safer that way."
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Millikin's Rachel Cook (2) celebrates with Jessica LeClaire after a point against North Central Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, at the Griswold Center on the campus of Millikin University in Decatur, Ill.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:07:23 +0000

Millikin's Rachel Cook (2) celebrates with Jessica LeClaire after a point against North Central Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, at the Griswold Center on the campus of Millikin University in Decatur, Ill.
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Maroa-Forsyth juniors Maria Blumhorst (4) and Bridget Bowman (3) hold back tears after a loss to Breese (Central) in the IHSA Class 2A State semifinals at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:08:10 +0000

Maroa-Forsyth juniors Maria Blumhorst (4) and Bridget Bowman (3) hold back tears after a loss to Breese (Central) in the IHSA Class 2A State semifinals at Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., Friday, Nov. 9, 2007.
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Illinois quarterback Isiah "Juice" Williams runs through Wisconsin defensive back Jack Ikegwuonu at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. Illinois won the game 31-26.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:08:34 +0000

Illinois quarterback Isiah "Juice" Williams runs through Wisconsin defensive back Jack Ikegwuonu at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007. Illinois won the game 31-26.
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Millikin's Amy Wedding serves the ball against North Central Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, at the Griswold Center on the Millikin University campus in Decatur, Ill.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:09:33 +0000

Millikin's Amy Wedding serves the ball against North Central Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2007, at the Griswold Center on the Millikin University campus in Decatur, Ill.
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Wesclin's Nate Fuhler (34) and Vandalia's Austin Wollerman (32) dive for a loose ball during the 36th Annual Vandalia Holiday Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Vandalia Community High School in Vandalia, Ill.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:10:30 +0000

Wesclin's Nate Fuhler (34) and Vandalia's Austin Wollerman (32) dive for a loose ball during the 36th Annual Vandalia Holiday Tournament Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2007, at Vandalia Community High School in Vandalia, Ill.
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Arcola senior Mark Klinger (11) tries to break freee of Tuscola senior Tyler Carter (34) in the IHSA Class 1A semifinal game at Tuscola High School in Tuscola, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007.

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:11:32 +0000

Arcola senior Mark Klinger (11) tries to break freee of Tuscola senior Tyler Carter (34) in the IHSA Class 1A semifinal game at Tuscola High School in Tuscola, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2007.
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