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<p><strong>When's Minnesota going to tear down that dump Williams Arena?</strong></p> <p>Why not ask when Minnesota is going to close all its lakes, disown Garrison Keillor and burn its hockey sticks? Williams Arena is an icon. Would you tear down the Alma Mater? Or Papa Del's? It's the Barn, my friend. It's the raised court. It's the history. Is it a little dated? Perhaps. But it's on campus &ndash; and at least it's not the Metrodome.</p>

<p>Someone has to win it.</p>

<p>This week, HQ recruiting expert Jeremy Werner analyzed where Illinois stood with the prep football stars still looking for a school.</p>

<p><strong>Will Tim Brewster overprepare for the Illini?</strong></p> <p>Probably. Though he might not admit it this week, the game means more to the former Illini tight end than any other. He was interested in being the Illinois coach. When that didn't happen, he found a nice job in the Big Ten. As long as he coaches the Gophers, the game against Illinois will be a big deal to the players and the staff. Unfortunately, after next year's game, the teams will take a... two-year break.</p>more>>

<p>His old school is kicking butt and taking names.</p> <p>This year, TCU must stand for Texans Confidentially Undefeated or Totally Cruising Underdogs.</p>

<p>Q: Like Hammer sings, are you too legit, too legit to quit?</p> <p>A: I hear that almost every day in practice. The coaches, the players and even some of the students when I'm going to class.</p>

<p>ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. &mdash; The University of New Mexico changed its human resources policies in the wake of an altercation involving football coach Mike Locksley.<br /> University President David Schmidly said Friday that personnel issues previously handled by the athletic department now must go through the school&rsquo;s Division of Human Resources.</p>

<p>NDIANAPOLIS &mdash; Veteran Colts cornerback Kelvin Hayden, a former Illini, is expected to be sidelined for the next three to four weeks after he suffered a sprained knee during the 18-14 win against San Francisco.</p> <p>Hayden is not expected to undergo surgery.</p>

<p>News-Gazette Top 25</p> <p>After a long break, The News-Gazette again is voting in The Associated Press poll. Here are the teams staff writer Bob Asmussen rates as the nation's best:</p>

<p>Had Illinois played all season the way it did against Michigan, it would be the pick here. But last Saturday's win might not be the start of a trend. Weber has another big game and the Gophers hold on for a 35-28 victory. (N-G record: 5-3).</p>

<p>Bob Asmussen's news and notes from Friday afternoon in Minneapolis</p>

2009 Big Ten Quarterback Rankings, Third Edition