WATCH: Illinois OL Nick Allegretti gives heartfelt senior speech
Ready or not, here come the feels.
Illinois was hosting its awards banquet on Thursday evening and senior offensive guard Nick Allegretti was invited to give a prepared speech following an outstanding career with the Fighting Illini:
"I wouldn't change a thing. I'm proud to be an #Illini."
Is it getting a little dusty in here? ✊#TBT x @Gretti_53 pic.twitter.com/gYo8BlRtNV
— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) December 13, 2018
No, those aren’t your allergies acting up.
Allegretti, a two-time team captain and All-Big Ten Second Team in 2018, made 36 straight starts to end his career and was rated as the No. 3 guard in the nation (per Pro Football Focus). He allowed only one quarterback hit and no sacks in 394 dropbacks this season.
The Illini missed out on the postseason with a 4-8 (2-7 B1G) record, but finished 13th among FBS teams in rushing offense (243.0).