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Illini Roundtable On Boers & Bernstein
Now that 670 The Score will be the new home for University of Illinois basketball and football, The Boers and Bernstein Show hosted an Illini roundtable in studio on Wednesday afternoon.
Wisch: Return Of Chief Illiniwek Proposed – And Ignored?
Banished from athletic events at the University of Illinois six years ago, Chief Illiniwek is now standing on the hypothetical sidelines in Champaign, holding a new proposal for his return.
Wisch: It’s The State Farm Center, But It’ll Always Be ‘The Hall’
Growing up, I always believed that besides the Sears Tower, Assembly Hall’s spaceship-shaped silhouette is the most recognizable of any building in Illinois. And now, just like how the Sears Tower has become the Willis Tower, the Assembly Hall has a new name as well.
Assembly Hall Renamed ‘State Farm Center’
The University of Illinois’ home for basketball has a new name.
Jereme Richmond Arrested Again
Former Illinois Mr. Basketball, Jereme Richmond, has been arrested again.
Vote For College Football’s New Playoff Logo
Tuesday, “the group in charge of the new college football playoff” announced that said playoff will be called “College Football Playoff”.
The New College Football Playoff Name Is… ‘College Football Playoff’
The Bowl Championship Series will be replaced by the College Football Playoff.
Wisch: Big Ten Sacks Legends & Leaders, Now Must Tackle Trophies
Over the weekend, the Big Ten pulled off a heady play when the league leaked word that it’s mercifully dumping the much-maligned Legends and Leaders divisional monikers in favor of geographical names.
Is Big Ten Expansion Over? ACC Media Deal Halts Exodus
The Atlantic Coast Conference presidents have agreed for the league to retain media rights for a school that leaves the conference.
Illini Basketball Adds Transfers Cosby, Ekey
Illinois basketball has added Seton Hall’s Aaron Cosby and Illinois State’s Jon Ekey, the school announced Wednesday.
Illinois Extends John Groce’s Contract
Fighting Illini Head Basketball Coach John Groce received a one-year contract extension, according to a press release.
Wisch: Has Optimism For Illini Football Ever Been Lower?
From 1994-98, I was a student at the University of Illinois, and during those four years I saw a grand total of 14 football victories.
Kansas State Rewards Weber With Contract Extension
Kansas State rewarded basketball coach Bruce Weber for winning a share of the school’s first conference championship in 36 years with a raise and a one-year contract extension Wednesday.
Wisch: Michigan Fell Short, But The Big Ten Is Back
The state of Kentucky now has two more championships in the past two years than the entire Big Ten Conference has over the past 13.
Wisch: Big Ten Pride Has Me Rooting For… Michigan?
In a fascinating twist of fandom, this year’s NCAA Basketball Tournament has turned the rooting interests for many Midwestern hoops followers on its head as Big Ten pride has outweighed school pride.
Three Illini Basketball Players Plan To Transfer
Three Illinois basketball players have been granted permission to transfer and will do so when the spring semester ends.
Wisch: Collins Will Heat Up The Illinois-Northwestern Rivalry
Collins’ Blue Devil blood alone is probably enough to get most Illini fans’ own boiling, but he may also elevate the rivalry in other ways both on and off the court in Evanston.
Ex-Syracuse Coach Fine Sues ESPN
Fired Syracuse University assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine has filed the initial paperwork in a defamation lawsuit against ESPN for reporting two former ball boys’ claims that the longtime coach sexually abused them.
Illinois Unveils Plan To Renovate ‘Every Inch’ Of Assembly Hall
A long-discussed plan to renovate 50-year-old Assembly Hall at the University of Illinois should start next year and, while cutting seating capacity, include adding air conditioning and suites, Athletic Director Mike Thomas said Thursday.
Wisch: One Year After Hire, Illini Enjoying A Groce Profit
It turned out that the Illini – and, most significantly, athletic director Mike Thomas – were indeed lucky. And in the end, that was good.
Photo Galleries
Illini Upset The Hoosiers, 74-72
Photos from the Illinois Indiana game on February 7th. The Fighting Illini won the game 74-72.
Joe Paterno’s coaching career has come to a crashing end. Here are a number of photos of Paterno through the years.
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