Illinois football beat writer Bob Asmussen chatted with former Illini defensive lineman Jason Eberhart. The St. Louis native was an important part of the program's turnaround in the late 1990s and was on the field for the last play in the 1999 win at Michigan. Back living in St. Louis, Eberhart works in human resources. He keeps close tabs on his old school, though his Saturdays are kept busy watching another team. His son Antonio followed him into college football and is a standout defensive back at Ball State. Jason and wife Candace have five children: sons Antonio, Jason (15) and Jacob (11) and daughters Z'qureia (17) and Jayia (4).
Four downs: Former Illini defensive lineman Jason Eberhart
