URBANA / LONDON (IT BOLTWISE) – Next Saturday, Gies Memorial Stadium in Urbana will be the site of a special football game. The University of Illinois Fighting Illini host the University of Maryland Terrapins, honoring all who have served or are serving in the military. The game promises not only sporting excitement, but also an emotional appreciation of the veterans.
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Next Saturday, Gies Memorial Stadium in Urbana will be the site of a special football game. The University of Illinois Fighting Illini host the University of Maryland Terrapins, honoring all who have served or are serving in the military. The stadium, originally built in 1923 to honor those who died in World War I, was recently given its new name through a generous $100 million donation from University of Illinois alumnus Larry Gies. This renaming honors not only his father, a U.S. Army veteran, but all veterans.
Illinois head coach Bret Bielema has announced that he will invite veterans and active military members to the game to thank them. A special highlight will be the University of Illinois ROTC rappelling from Gies Memorial Stadium in front of the Illini Walk. A swearing-in ceremony for new recruits will also take place on the field during the game’s first timeout.
This will be the Fighting Illini’s third meeting with Maryland in the last four years. Illinois is looking to finish the season strong, while Maryland is looking for a win after a run of five straight losses since September. Illinois will need to pay special attention on defense to pressure Terrapins quarterback Malik Washington and stop their running game.
The Terrapins from Maryland had a difficult season. After a promising start with four wins in a row, a dry spell followed. To dominate the game against Illinois, Maryland’s defense will have to make a statement. With 17 interceptions and 24 sacks so far on the season, they have the potential to turn the game in their favor. Both teams are statistically similar, which suggests an exciting and close game.
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