The Drive dives into a major new Big Ten eligibility rule as the conference unanimously approved a ban preventing football players who have signed professional contracts, appeared on an NFL roster, or declared for the NFL Draft without withdrawing from returning to compete at a Big Ten school. The decision comes amid the ongoing eligibility chaos surrounding players attempting to return to college football after brief NFL stints.
Illini great Fred Wakefield joins the show to look back on his Illinois career and his unique eight-year NFL journey. Wakefield played for the Cardinals from 2001-06 before joining the Raiders in 2008, and his career included playing on both sides of the football. Plus, what happened when Fred and Evan Stone played basketball against each other?
Plus, it's time for another round of Random Illini Players of the Day, highlighting some of the lesser-known and forgotten names from Illinois football history.
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