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Illini romp to No. 300 for Kruger
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Illinois 98 Pan Am 61 CHAMPAIGN It's nice that Lon Kruger,
recalling his roots, scheduled Texas-Pan American, which gave him his
first coaching job.
What Illinois did to Texas-Pan American was not so nice.
Allowing no room for sentiment, the No. 22 Illini gave Kruger his
300th career victory by pummeling the Broncs 98-61 Wednesday night at
Assembly Hall.
Kruger, who's not one to wear his emotions on his sleeve, accepted
a game ball from his players afterward.
"I'...
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