Illini’s Ferguson hopes to follow LMJ’s path

When most freshman football players are asked to list their favorite athletes for the team’s media guide, they typically give two responses.

1. Current NFL players

2. Former NFL players

Illinois running back Josh Ferguson ventured slightly outside the box with his choice. He picked another college player — at the time, at least — in Oregon’s LaMichael James. Although James since has moved onto the NFL, his accomplishments in Eugene, the dazzling runs and the Doak Walker Award in 2010 as the nation’s top back, left an impression on Ferguson.

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