Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports Football players complained of mistreatment by former coach Tim Beckman before the start of the season, ultimately leading to his dismissal. “My problem is I kind of wear my emotions on my sleeve”, Cubit said. “I’m on the right path. I think I just have to keep going, take the next step”. There is plenty of work for the Illini to do this week. The weather is usually bad when Ohio State visits causing games with the Fighting Illini to be closer than they should be. Cubit and his players have their chance to make a few memories Saturday and change a few perceptions, as well as change the current narrative to one focusing on performance on the field instead of what goes on off it. They say athletes play how they practice. “How are you going to handle it?” As most of us know, the Illibuck trophy is a wooden turtle. Ohio State’s 24-13 victory in 2010 would fall into that category. Vaughn’s 180 yards were the most by an Illini freshman since Rocky Harvey in 1998. The Buckeyes are averaging 37.3 points and 454.8 yards per game on offense this season while allowing just 15 points and 302.6 yards per game on defense…
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