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Unfortunately, all the gnashing, in-your-face, R.Lee Ermey-ness of this Zook moment wasn't enough to motivate his Illini squad on Saturday. The alma mater of the former floppy-haired editor dropped the game 23-17 to Western Michigan. Yes, Western Michigan.

With this ugly loss Zooook's squad may have cost themselves a bowl berth this season. Let's be happy for Western Michigan head coach Bill Cubit, who was elated with his team's inspiring underdog victory.

"I'm going to say it's the best (win) since I've been around at Western," the Broncos head coach said.

Western Michigan, 'Better team' in frustrating loss [Daily Illini]
Illinois Photo Gallery [Chicago Tribune]

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