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Illini survive for one more night

By Pat Forde
ESPN.com

Thursday, January 20, 2005

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- For seven star-kissed weeks, being No. 1 was a lark for Illinois. A joy ride. A gee-this-is-fun novelty for a program that had previously held the top ranking for only two weeks in its 100-year history. Now, after Inauguration Day for W. nearly became an Impeachment Day L for the Illini, the No. 1 newbies are learning how difficult life can be on top. "I knew it wasn't going to be that easy all year," Illinois coach Bruce Weber said after his team gasped past No. 24 Iowa a ...

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