Illini Red Bird football preview capsule

Updated: March 22, 2011 4:30PM

Illini Red Bird

Outlook: New Simeon coach Dante Culbreath inherits a deep and talented squad from retired Jesse Chick. Curie and Lane are ready to challenge, and never count out Glenn Johnson at Dunbar.

Top five players Ht. Wt. Yr.

RB Horatio Banks, Simeon 5-9 175 Sr.

OT Christian Bryant, Simeon 6-4 340 Sr.

QB Maurice Fleming, Curie 6-1 185 Jr.

QB Robert Gregory, Simeon 6-4 200 Sr.

RB Frederick Williams, Lane 6-0 200 Sr.

Quote: ‘‘I was brought up under two great coaches and men - coach [Al] Scott and coach [Jesse] Chick. I hope I can have the same impact on the players that come under me." -Dante Culbreath, Simeon coach

Did you know? Simeon defensive end Demetrius Simpson returned seven fumbles for touchdowns last season.

Predicted finish: Simeon, Curie, Lane, Dunbar, Young, Lincoln Park.

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