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When your local team produces five NBA players, it is hard not to get excited. Illini basketball fever is very contagious here in C-U, especially with the students. So I was not surprised when two of our student production assistants proposed a story on the notorious cheering section called the Orange Krush. Matt Brickman and Abby Silverman produced, shot and edited this story and I was very impressed by their finished product. They shot from the floor during the 2005-2006 season, so they got to see James Augustine and Dee Brown in action. Plus they attended the press conference and had a chance to ask both Head Coach Bruch Weber and James Augustine about the Krush. The finished story not only does a great job of showcasing the fun antics of the Krush but it tells viewer what most people don’t realized, that the Orange Krush has raised thousands of dollars for children’s charities. So here’s to you Krush members…I-L-L…I-N-I! ... Written by Alison Davis Wood
Segment duration: 04:10
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Producer: Matt Brickman and Abby Silverman
This segment is filed in these categories: Sports • University of Illinois
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