 That season the line allowed only 20 sacks, the 17th lowest in the nation.In 1999, Hiestand's line led Illinois to the highest scoring offense in school history with 388 points scored in 12 games.The UI offensive line cleared paths for Illini running backs to rush for 2,082 yards and provided quarterback Kurt Kittner the room to throw for 2,702 yards and 24 touchdown passes.