CHAMPAIGN — Joe Spencer walked past Nick Allegretti once Wednesday’s evening practice wrapped up at Memorial Stadium.
“Traitor,” Spencer said under his breath right after he forced a cough.
Harmless banter between the two Illinois teammates who are used to playing with one another.
Spencer is the starting center and Allegretti is the backup center.
But Allegretti can add defensive tackle to his repertoire this week. Maybe in future weeks, too.
Illinois interim coach Bill Cubit said defensive tackle Jamal Milan suffered a “lower-extremity injury” during Tuesday’s practice and is out for Saturday’s game against Western Illinois.