Presently, the University of Illinois Football team is ranked #16 in the country. The Fighting Illini are in first place in the Big Ten Conference LEADERS Division with a perfect 6-0 record. This week they’ll host the Ohio State Buckeyes who will try to prevent a third staight loss. Meanwhile, Coach Ron Zook is doing a fine job of teaching his 2011 team how to compete.
Coach Ron Zook spent some time last spring with ASAP Podcaster Ed Cicale…. discussing a little bit about his days at Miami University (Ohio), known as the “Cradle of Coaches,” where the Redskins only lost one game in three seasons while he played defensive back there. Coach also emphasized the importance of the off-season strength training and conditioning program.
Zook coached at several other schools including the University of Cincinnati, Virginia Tech, Ohio State, and Florida before arriving in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. He made a few stops in the NFL, too.
To listen in on today’s podcast (6:49), click on the ASAP Podcast Logo above or Coach Zook’s photo.
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