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Purdue’s Late Charge Beats No. 11 Illinois 68-61
Purdue figured out how to slow the pace — and still score a little, too, Wednesday night.
Groce Hired As Illini Basketball Coach
John Groce has been hired as the new men’s basketball coach for Illinois.
Stevens Says No To Illinois
Butler’s Brad Stevens will not be taking over as Illini basketball coach.
Bernstein: Illinois Basketball Must Decide What It Is
If this pathetic, blubbering mess of failure and self-flagellation is to be somehow disinfected, it will take some real soul-searching before a reconstruction plan can be created.
Amtrak: Freight Trains Delay 99 Percent Of Chicago-To-New Orleans Runs
Amtrak has filed an official complaint against Canadian National railway for regular delays on the route from Chicago to New Orleans.
Illinois Routs South Dakota State, 56-3
Freshman running back Donovonn Young introduced himself to Illinois fans with a pair of touchdowns and Nathan Scheelhaase ran for two more on Saturday in a 56-3 blowout over South Dakota State.
Amtrak’s Chicago-Memphis-New Orleans Service Resumes
Amtrak’s City of New Orleans train resumes service over its full route Saturday, following nearly a month of service disruptions due to flooding north of Memphis, Tenn.
Illinois’ Richmond Declares For NBA Draft
University of Illinois freshman Jereme Richmond has declared for the 2011 NBA Draft, according to the school’s website. The Waukegan native is working out in Chicago and will weigh his options before signing an agent.
Report: Oklahoma Wants Weber For Coach
A published report says Illini basketball coach Bruce Weber may be looking to leave for Oklahoma.
Bernstein: Is Jereme Richmond Done At Illinois?
This is the risk you run when you recruit eighth-graders.
Illini Roll Past UNLV, Take On Kansas In Next Round
Mike Davis tied his season high with 22 points, Demetri McCamey added 17 points and seven assists and Illinois dominated UNLV 73-62.
Leshoure Ready For Illini Pro Day
Mikel Leshoure worked nonstop to prepare for the NFL Combine, and that hard work payed off. Now Leshoure is a day away from his pro day, and another chance to impress the NFL scouts and coaches.
Wisch: Illini Redemption, Thy Name is Kruger (And Self)
It’s filled with potential potholes and a bunch of hazard cones (orange ones, of course), and the only exit ramp off it leads straight back to Champaign.
Last Chance For Fighting Illini
When the Fighting Illini seniors look back on their four years of college basketball, some of their fondest memories will be of their hoarse-throated coach Bruce Weber and his temper.
‘Hard Work Paid Off’ For Martez Wilson At Combine
Martez Wilson is among three former Fighting Illini players expected to be taken high in the NFL Draft. Unlike his former teammates, Wilson needed a big combine to solidify himself in the NFL Draft.
Wisch: The Truth About Illinois Basketball
Frustrated Illini basketball fans don’t want to hear it. Frantic Bruce Weber critics don’t want to hear it. And, heck, to be honest, I don’t really want to hear it, either.
Wisch: Weber Pushes Right Buttons, Illini Push Forward
So, maybe this Bruce Weber guy can coach a little, after all. And perhaps Illini basketball isn’t dead just yet.
Wisch: Why Tonight Isn’t Do or Die For The Illini
Well, tonight is it for Illinois basketball. At least, if you ask Mike Tisdale.
McCamey Named Finalist For Bob Cousy Award
The Fighting Illini’s Demetri McCamey has been named a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award for the nation’s best point guard.
Wisch: Is Bruce Weber Over-Coaching The Illini?
The State of Illinois is caught in a blizzard. And the state of Illinois basketball is caught in a bind.
So … which one digs itself out first?
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