Illinois’ Spence next in line for success

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — As Illinois’ starting center for the past few seasons, Graham Pocic has mashed limbs with some of the nation’s best defensive tackles.

Penn State’s Devon Still, Purdue’s Kawann Short, Michigan State’s Jerel Worthy and Michigan’s Mike Martin are among those who have lined up across from Pocic. But Pocic’s toughest opponent is a man he never faces on Saturdays.

“I get to go against the best D-tackle in the conference every day [in practice],” Pocic said.

Continue reading at ESPN.com – Big Ten Blog