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This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Thu, 23 May 2013 04:32:47 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Whitney Mercilus Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SODO) 60 Catching up with former Fighting Illini defensive great Whitney Mercilus. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1292045.html 2047 Taylor Rooks http://illinois.scout.com/2/1292045.html Thu, 16 May 2013 02:01:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Hot News for DL Whitney Mercilus http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1194738&nid=5749771&fhn=1 2047 Aaron Wilson http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1194738&nid=5749771&fhn=1 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:37:36 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball The Fighting Illini continue to place football players in the first round of the NFL draft. Both defensive end Whitney Mercilus and wide receiver A.J. Jenkins were called with the good news Thursday evening. For Mercilus, it was a dream come true. He was not highly recruited out of high school, but his play on the field in 2011 got the attention of pro scouts. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1181458.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1181458.html Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:51:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois An overview, including video, of a potential first-round prospect in the upcoming 2012 NFL Draft. http://chi.scout.com/2/1175217.html 2047 Jeremy Stoltz http://chi.scout.com/2/1175217.html Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:27:00 GMT 1 25 Chicago chi NFL Draft expert Dion Caputi takes a few minutes to star in our ongoing TOP 10 Prospect series. Caputi shares his top prospects who could switch from defensive end to outside linebacker at the next level. http://nwe.scout.com/2/1169039.html 2047 Dion Caputi http://nwe.scout.com/2/1169039.html Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:04:00 GMT 0 121 New England nwe He's legitimate folks. Throughout a remarkable junior campaign, Whitney Mercilus proved time and again he was a star in the making. Illini fans hoped he would return for his senior year, assuming he needed more seasoning. But results from the NFL combine and Illini Pro Timing Day prove Mercilus is ready to join other Illini 1st round draft choices in the NFL. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1168929.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1168929.html Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:23:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Regardless of what happens in free agency, the Jaguars still need an infusion of youth and talent at defensive end. Find out about this pass rusher who could fit the Jaguars in the first round. http://jac.scout.com/2/1166058.html 2047 Charlie Bernstein http://jac.scout.com/2/1166058.html Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:16:00 GMT 1 119 Jacksonville jac Hot News for DL Whitney Mercilus http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1165185&nid=5749771&fhn=1 2047 Aaron Wilson http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=127&p=9&c=2&cid=1165185&nid=5749771&fhn=1 Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:19:50 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball In the fifth of our draft exclusives, we tell you about the third potential first-round pick the Packers held a formal interview with at the Scouting Combine. http://gnb.scout.com/2/1163559.html 2047 Bill Huber http://gnb.scout.com/2/1163559.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:20:00 GMT 1 61 Green Bay gnb Former Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus has been training at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Phoenix, Arizona in preparation for the NFL Combine and Draft. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1162907.html 2047 Annabel Stephan http://profootball.scout.com/2/1162907.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:38:00 GMT 0 127 NFL profootball Former Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus, a potential first-round pick in this year’s draft, said he’s been in contact with the Chicago Bears. Let’s break down his overall game. http://chi.scout.com/2/1162198.html 2047 Jeremy Stoltz http://chi.scout.com/2/1162198.html Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:47:00 GMT 1 25 Chicago chi This time last year, Illini football fans were bemoaning the loss of Corey Liuget to the NFL draft, wondering how the defensive line would hold up without him. A year later, they are celebrating the ascension of defensive end Whitney Mercilus to exalted status. A consensus All-American, Mercilus received a trophy Sunday as the National Defensive Player Of The Year. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1156326.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1156326.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:46:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois It has been sixteen long years since Fighting Illini linebacker Kevin Hardy was given the Butkus Award in 1995. Only one player can be called best at his position, but finally the drought is over. Whitney Mercilus has earned the Ted Hendricks Award for the top defensive end in the country this season. He comments on this special honor. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1137154.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1137154.html Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:35:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Another day, another honor for Fighting Illini defensive end Whitney Mercilus. Today he was named to the AFCA FBS Coaches' All-America first team. The Akron, Ohio, native had no idea he would have this much success during his college career. But after leading the nation in sacks and forced fumbles, the honors bestowed upon him now are inevitable. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1136102.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1136102.html Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:22:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Being named 1st team All-Big 10 is a tremendous honor. For someone like Illini defensive end Whitney Mercilus, who wasn't on anyone's radar at the beginning of the season, to be honored both by coaches and media is a wonderful achievement. But positive thoughts are hard to muster when you have faced so much trauma in the last couple days. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1133944.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1133944.html Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:53:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Few things have gone right for Illinois offensively over the last month, but the Fighting Illini have been able to stay competitive thanks to junior defensive ends Whitney Mercilus and Michael Buchanan, an aggressive one-two punch that No.15 Wisconsin will have to deal with Saturday in Champaign. http://wisconsin.scout.com/2/1130192.html 2047 Benjamin Worgull http://wisconsin.scout.com/2/1130192.html Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:50:00 GMT 1 193 Wisconsin wisconsin The Fighting Illini football team had a scare near the end of spring practice. Unbeknownst to most, starting defensive end Whitney Mercilus suffered a serious injury that threatened to reduce his capabilities. Fortunately, worst scenario fears were unfounded. Mercilus returns as a healthy player ready to turn potential into reality. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1092844.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1092844.html Sat, 06 Aug 2011 15:54:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois In most cases, college football players must wait their opportunity for playing time while more experienced upperclassmen take most of the plays in games. That has certainly been true for junior Whitney Mercilus. Now a starting defensive end, Mercilus has paid his dues and is ready to be a leader for the Illini defense. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1071865.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1071865.html Fri, 13 May 2011 15:11:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Many remember the story how baseball great Lou Gehrig got his chance when the starter at his position couldn't play one day. Fighting Illini defensive end Whitney Mercilus may someday have a similar story to tell. With senior Clay Nurse moving to Bandit, Mercilus gets his chance in the starting role. He has the ability to excel there. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1002043.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1002043.html Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:09:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois With Fighting Illini senior defensive end Clay Nurse not permitted to scrimmage this spring due to winter shoulder surgery, other Illini had an opportunity to get more experience prior to fall. One who took full advantage was Whitney Mercilus. The Ohioan is getting bigger and stronger, and his maturity gives him an additional edge. http://illinois.scout.com/2/976417.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/976417.html Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:49:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois