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Ex-Illini punter Steve Weatherford sends emphatic message to current Illinois players
By Paul Harvey
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This is one way to send a message to the current Illinois squad!
Steve Weatherford is a former punter for the Illini. He played for the team from 2002-05 before a lengthy NFL career. Weatherford was a first-team All-B1G player in 2004 and won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants.
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It also looks like Weatherford has stayed in impeccable playing shape! He took time during a recent workout video to share a shoutout to Illinois Strength and Conditioning Coach Lou Hernandez, along with a message for the current Illini players.
“Let’s go, Lou! Tell the boys I said the game ain’t over! There’s still a lot of season to be played,” was Weatherford’s emphatic message to Hernandez and the team while sporting a “Body by Lou” hoodie.
Here’s Weatherford’s video, along with a typed out message:
Damn proud of you guys, but it’s no time to reflect, it’s time to PRESS!!!
The Big Ten don’t want the SMOKE 🔥 @illinifootball
First it was a fluke
Next it was a coincidence
Next week it will be called MOMENTUM!!!! pic.twitter.com/xsCBX5FZHQ— Steve Weatherford (@Weatherford5) October 29, 2019
Paul is a lifelong fan and student of all things college football. He has been covering college football since 2017 and the B1G since 2018.