Illinois' Asamoah out of Senior Bowl

January, 26, 2010
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The Big Ten's good fortune in the postseason seems to be running out.

After a strong bowl performance and an excellent showing at the East-West Shrine Game, the Big Ten has endured a rocky start to Senior Bowl week.

Wisconsin linebacker/defensive end O'Brien Schofield suffered a torn ACL in Monday's practice, which will sideline him indefinitely and end an impressive pre-draft push. There was more bad news Monday, as Illinois guard Jon Asamoah sustained a shoulder injury that will cause him to miss the game.

According to an Illinois official, Asamoah will leave Mobile, Ala., and have his shoulder examined in Phoenix later this week. Asamoah earned second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2009, but could have improved or solidified his draft position with a good performance at the Senior Bowl. He's projected as a second- or third-round pick in April's draft.

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