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Tate: I'll take Jeff George

Related Topics: Isiah Williams, Jeff George

There was a time when Illinois was known for its talent at quarterback.From the day Dave Wilson torched Ohio State in 1980 to Juice Williams' Rose Bowl season of 2007, the man under center often put up prolific numbers.

In this week's podcast, "Tatelines: Unedited," 51-year columnist Loren Tate weighs in on his favorite Illini quarterbacks.

There was a time Illinois was known for its outstanding quarterback play, an era kicked off by Dave Wilson and extending through Juice Williams' stay. Loren Tate, on the beat for 51 years, weighs in on his favorites and why Illinois plays its best when its quarterback has a throw-first mentality.