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Tough Guy Purcell Now A Force On Offense Premium Story
Darius Purcell/Holly Birch
Darius Purcell/Holly Birch
By Jack Lyman
Insideillini.com staff
Date: Apr 15, 2008

Illinois football coaches were looking for help in the offensive backfield, so after one day of spring practice they turned to redshirt freshman Darius Purcell. Recruited as a safety, Purcell was willing to give it a try. Now, after flashing good skills at the Lemont scrimmage, Coach Ron Zook thinks the move is permanent.

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