Fighting Illini
Illini Take Plunge In Rankings
In the wake of Illinois’ 23-point loss to unranked Wisconsin, the Fighting Illini took a major plunge in the rankings.
Wisch: Illini Need To Keep Rebounding – In More Ways Than One
The Fighting Illini are an imperfect basketball team.
Wisch: Champaign, Where Football Coaching Careers Go To Die
But then there’s the University of Illinois, the sadsack program of the prairie whose last three head football coaches can now be found at Florida International University (Ron Turner), the University of Buffalo (Lou Tepper) and, well, the coaching unemployment line (Ron Zook).
Illinois Rebounds With Win Over Buckeyes, 74-55
Brandon Paul scored 19 points and No. 11 Illinois bounced back from a tough loss in its Big Ten opener to beat No. 8 Ohio State 74-55 on Saturday.
Wisch: NIU Seeking To Snap Land Of Lincoln’s ‘BCS’ Bowl Drought
Kirk Herbstreit might want to shoo them out of South Beach, but the Northern Illinois Huskies will nevertheless be playing in a BCS game tonight when they butt helmets with Florida State during the 2013 Orange Bowl.
Illini’s Abrams Named Big Ten Player Of The Week
In the wake of his 27 points scored against Auburn at the United Center this weekend, Illinois guard Tracy Abrams was named the Big Ten Player of the Week.
Report: Illini’s Spence To Declare For NFL Draft
Foregoing his senior season, Illini defensive tackle Akeem Spence will enter the 2013 NFL Draft, according to a report.
Wisch: Illini Basketball Is Hot, But Ticket Sales Are Not
With an 11-0 record and a Top 10 ranking, Illinois basketball appears to be back. But the Illinois basketball crowds? Well, they’re not.
Illini Ranked No. 10 Nationally
It’s early, but so far, new Illini basketball coach John Groce seems to be the answer at Illinois.
Wisch: Illinois Football Has Problems Bigger Than Beckman
When the Chicago Cubs, coming off their 104th year of championship futility topped by 101-loss cherry, probably inspire more hope and interest than your football program does, you know you have a problem.
Wisch: 5 Ways Illinois Can Crack Chicago
Last week, I canvassed a swath of Illini Nation via Twitter and Facebook, asking for suggestions about how the state’s flagship school could better connect with fans – both existing and prospective ones – in the city.
Illinois Routs USC 94-64 At Maui Invitational
Illinois is treating Division II Chaminade like a tough opponent at the Maui Invitational, even after routing USC by 30 points on Monday night.
Illini Land Key Recruit Austin Colbert
Though his time with the Illini has been brief, head basketball John Groce is showing promise in his recruiting.
Wisch: What Happened To The Scheelhaase of 2010?
Two years ago, Nathan Scheelhaase was soaring. These days, though, the guy’s just sore.
Illini Students Plan To Honor Groce At Home-Opener
When new Illinois basketball coach John Groce makes his debut for the Fighting Illini on Friday Night in Champaign, he’ll be met with a rather quiet crowd.
Wisch: Groce Getting Close With Elite Recruits Bodes Well For Illini
Back in July, after Simeon superstar Jabari Parker left the Illinois of his Top 10 list of potential college pitstops, I wrote that when it comes to basketball recruiting, second place truly is the first loser.
Illinois Releases Big Ten Schedule
Check out the full Big Ten schedule.
Wisch: Sanctions Open The Door For Illini’s Beckman
But thanks to the foibles and failures of two of his conference rivals, Illinois’ first-year football coach could have a big “in” for 2012.
Wisch: Illini Hoops Defection Is Something To Chew On
At the University of Illinois, the faces may change, but the drama does not.
Bruce Weber Hired At Kansas State
Former Illinois coach Bruce Weber has been hired to replace Frank Martin at Kansas State, sources told CBSSports.com.
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