Illini Arrive In California 12/27/11

Oakland, California-The Fighting Illini have arrived in California to begin preparations for the Fight Hunter Bowl in San Francisco.? The game will be played Saturday.? The 6-6 Illini will face the 6-7 UCLA Bruins.

Tuesday the Illini held their first workout in California at tiny Laney College.

A victory for the Illini would take some of the sting out of their second half collapse this season.? They've lost six straight games and head coach Ron Zook was fired.

A victory would also make Illinois history because it would be the first time the Illini have won bowl games in back-to-back years.

Illini quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase is looking forward to that opportunity.? To hear his comments click on the media player.

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