CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois linebacker Milo Eifler is ready for the football season to begin and to get back on the field with his team. The team had helmet-only practices, but last week, they began practicing in pads.
For Eifler, who played his first season for Illinois as a junior last year, this is a big step toward getting back to normal.
“Just to get back in full swing with offense versus defense, going through all the motions and everything like that,” Eifler said. “There’s been great moments for the team and we’re just enjoying it, knowing that we’re going to play in about three weeks.