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Illinois Hopes To Improve Record In Close Games By Avoiding Mental Lapses
The Illinois Fighting Illini thought they were on the way to an impressive victory against Wisconsin last October.
They were ahead 14 in the fourth quarter before reverting to old form. The Illini were outscored by 18 in yet another close loss.
Linebacker Seth Coleman highlighted a late substitution that forced coach Bret Bielema to call a timeout. Coleman is fond of the play because he was involved with Ezekiel Holmes on the mishap.
If it was avoided, the blown timeout would have been useful when the Illini need it on offense.
“Coach B had to waste a timeout,” Coleman said. “Due to wasting that timeout, Wisconsin was able to prepare a play and we didn’t have a timeout for when the offense was out there. That was a critical moment.”
The Illini blew a chance to build momentum by moving to .500. Instead, it was another afternoon filled with disappointment. They lost three games by four points or less last year, including the final two against Iowa and Northwestern.
It was the difference from going 8-4 with a bowl game instead of 5-7.
The Illini are out to correct those issues with practices set to begin within a week. Coleman said the issue has already been addressed.
“We go over situational football with a lot with Coach B,” Coleman said. “In our team meetings, I see those small details really, really matter. I can’t stress it enough.”
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A number of Taco Bell locations have posted signs announcing they are “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall,” according to Detroit-area news radio outlet WWJ.
Taco Bell told the Post it would keep monitoring the situation and follow authorities’ guidance.
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“Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer,” the company told the Post. “While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.”
In Michigan, where cases have been concentrated, media reports said notices were posted at some Detroit-area Taco Bell restaurants last week telling customers the chain was “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro-Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.”
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