The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. 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 11:26:39 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > Ian Thomas Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SUMMIT) 60 The Fighting Illini defense has been playing far better than most considered possible going into the season. Of course, the Illini knew they could do it because of a combination of talent and leadership. A player with both is senior MIKE linebacker Ian Thomas. He is healthy and showing his importance to the Illini defense game by game. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1111377.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1111377.html Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:54:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team's senior class is small in numbers this year, but most have had extensive experience and will be leaders this fall. One who often gets overlooked in these discussions is fifth year senior linebacker Ian Thomas. Back at a familiar position, Thomas hopes to make his final season his best one. http://illinois.scout.com/2/1076604.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/1076604.html Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:17:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois An injury-depleted 2009 Fighting Illini defense turned to a relatively untried redshirt sophomore to serve as an anchor at middle linebacker. Ian Thomas ended up leading the team in tackles despite a hurt shoulder and having to care for his mother after a brain aneurism. With that year of experience, Thomas is ready to have a breakout season. http://illinois.scout.com/2/997808.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/997808.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:41:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois Football fans expect their heroes to perform to near perfection on the field. It is hard for them to understand how someone might not live up to expectations or have down periods where they struggle. Perhaps the story of Ian Thomas will help remind how off-field situations can affect play on game day. http://illinois.scout.com/2/961921.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/961921.html Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:22:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois The Fighting Illini football team is athletic but highly inexperienced at the linebacker positions. And it got even more inexperienced today with the announcement that middle linebacker Martez Wilson is lost for the season due to a herniated disc in his neck. A great burden now falls on Ian Thomas to lead the linebackers going into a rugged Big 10 schedule. http://illinois.scout.com/2/900209.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/900209.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:11:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois With the graduation of three linebackers, the Fighting Illini football team needed to regroup at those positions this spring. While there are still questions to be answered, redshirt sophomore Ian Thomas appears to be coming into his own. He was named most improved defender at the end of spring practice. http://illinois.scout.com/2/862550.html 2047 Jack Lyman http://illinois.scout.com/2/862550.html Mon, 04 May 2009 21:27:00 GMT 1 169 Illinois illinois