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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 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:10:52 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Hugh Thornton Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 Being drafted in the NFL is a big accomplishment for any college football player, but for former Illinois offensive lineman Hugh Thornton, hearing his name called Friday night carried much, much more weight. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287306.html 2047 Ryan Easterling http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287306.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:19:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Illinois G/OT Hugh Thornton got the call Friday night with the news that he'll be heading down I-74 to Indianapolis to suit up for the Colts. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287285.html 2047 Ryan Easterling http://illinois.scout.com/2/1287285.html Sat, 27 Apr 2013 01:54:00 GMT 0 169 Illinois illinois Illinois offensive lineman Hugh Thornton goes one on one with FOX Sports NEXT reporter Beth Long from the NFL Scouting Combine about the experience. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1268824.html 2047 Beth Long http://profootball.scout.com/2/1268824.html Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:06:00 GMT 1 127 NFL profootball MOBILE, Ala. - Injuries played a big part in Hugh Thornton's senior season at Illinois, but the talent he showed when healthy enough to play earned him a Senior Bowl invite. With one goal in mind, he attacks the week leaning on his versatility. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1261029.html 2047 John Garcia Jr. http://profootball.scout.com/2/1261029.html Sat, 26 Jan 2013 01:47:00 GMT 1 127 NFL profootball The Fighting Illini football team struggled at times on the offensive line this season. Junior Hugh Thornton had probably his best year as a full-time starter, but he missed a couple crucial games late in the season due to knee surgery. He is healthy again and ready for the bowl game and his senior season. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1139047.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1139047.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:55:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois There was a moment of anguish for Fighting Illini fans during the home game with Northern Illinois recently. Sophomore guard Hugh Thornton lay motionless on the field, attended to by a bevy of trainers and doctors. He was strapped to a stretcher and removed from the field on a cart. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when Thornton gave a thumbs up. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1015974.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1015974.html Wed, 27 Oct 2010 14:09:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Fighting Illini coach Ron Zook provided reassuring words about the health status of offensive lineman Hugh Thornton during his weekly teleconference Sunday. He reviewed the Northern Illinois game and reminded that the team must continue to work and prepare during the upcoming bye week. Improvements must be made before hosting Ohio State in two weeks. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1003972.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1003972.html Sun, 19 Sep 2010 22:50:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois It is never easy to incorporate raw freshmen into the starting lineup of a major college football team. They lack the experience and maturity usually necessary for early success. One of the worst positions for a newcomer is the offensive line, and yet Hugh Thornton more than held his own last season. Now a sophomore, Thornton knows what he is doing. http://illinois.scout.com/2/971701.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/971701.html Fri, 21 May 2010 22:08:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois In an effort to bolster a crumbling offensive line, the Fighting Illini football team has been looking for players who will play with energy and determination. It may have found one in true freshman Hugh Thornton. A former heavyweight wrestling champion, Thornton has progressed more rapidly than anyone expected. http://illinois.scout.com/2/913285.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/913285.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:42:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Illinois’ recruiting class got a boost recently when Oberlin (Ohio) offensive lineman Hugh Thornton verbally committed to the Fighting Illini. Despite his connections to the Northwest, Thornton turned down several Pac-10 offers to join Ron Zook and company’s class. http://recruiting.scout.com/2/788636.html 2047 Allen Trieu http://recruiting.scout.com/2/788636.html Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:33:00 GMT 1 73 Football Recruiting recruiting Hot News for OT Hugh Thornton http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=752619&nid=3730029&fhn=1 2047 Barry Bolton http://washingtonstate.scout.com/a.z?s=137&p=9&c=2&cid=752619&nid=3730029&fhn=1 Mon, 05 May 2008 19:46:56 GMT 1 137 Washington State washingtonstate SURE, HE'S 6-FOOT-5, weighs 290 pounds and can run. He's a state wrestling champion, and he's athletic and agile out on the gridiron. Most prep offensive line prospects with those kinds of attributes garner interest from the Cougars. But how does a guy in Ohio get a Washington State offer? Meanwhile, he also has a leader.. http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/751496.html 2047 BARRY BOLTON http://washingtonstate.scout.com/2/751496.html Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:11:00 GMT 0 137 Washington State washingtonstate