University of Illinois Fighting Illini
Wisch: With House-Cleaning Done, Heat Is Now On Illini’s Thomas
On Thursday, the bad case of Illini indigestion was finally relieved when Ohio University’s John Groce was announced as the 17th men’s head coach in Illinois history during a press conference at Assembly Hall in Champaign.
Illinois AD: Coaching Search ‘Went According To Plan’
Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas said most of those reports surrounding the school’s coaching search were completely untrue.
Groce: Illinois Would Be ‘Foolish’ To Neglect Chicago
While there has been speculation Groce would struggle to recruit out of Chicago, the new coach said recruiting out of Chicago will be a key aspect to his program.
Photo: John Groce Look-A-Like
Here’s a picture comparing Groce with the infamous “Face Cake!” guy from the AT&T commercials.
Video: 7-Year Anniversary Of Illinois-Arizona Game
It was seven years ago today that the Illinois men’s basketball team orchestrated the come back of the decade when they erased a 15-point deficit to defeat the Wildcats and advance to the Final Four.
Wisch: For Illini Hoops, Loyalty Only Goes So Far
This month, when it comes time for Mike Thomas to hire Illinois’ next basketball coach, I expect that he’ll choose the hottest rising one that’s available to him. And he should hire that guy – even if there’s a threat he may one day go elsewhere.
VIDEO: Bruce Weber’s Emotional Postgame Remarks
Check out this video of Bruce Weber addressing the media of Illinois’ loss.
Report: Illini’s Beckman Uses Porridge For Punishment
New Illinois head football coach Tim Beckman is serious about his players obeying his rules.
Muller: Illini Players Need To Be Held Accountable
While he may likely lose his job after this season, Weber is not the only problem at Assembly Hall.
Wisch: Can Illinois ‘Conquer’ Chicago? Mike Thomas Is Going To Try
Last August, Mike Thomas managed to throw down a gauntlet in Chicago.
Weber Has Reached ‘Point Of No Return’
On the heels of Illinois’ 67-62 loss to Purdue on Wednesday night, head coach Bruce Weber delivered a powerful postgame press conference.
Illini AD Thomas Noncommittal Toward Bruce Weber
Illinois athletic director Mike Thomas joined The McNeil and Spiegel Show and didn’t exactly give his head basketball coach a vote of confidence.
Two Illinois Trustees Vote No On Beckman Over Race
The University of Illinois board of trustees have approved the five-year, $9 million contract for new head football coach Tim Beckman, but the vote was not unanimous.
Wisch: Nebraska Will Have Illini Basketball Seeing (More) Red
Nebraska basketball will have Illinois seeing red at noon today when the Fighting Illini (13-3 overall, 2-1 Big Ten) welcome the Cornhuskers (8-6, 0-3) to campus for the schools’ first meeting in a major men’s sport since Nebraska joined the league.
Wisch: College Twitter Bans Deny (140) Character Building
If a Twitter ban is meant as a form of punishment for bad behavior, I get it. Because, by barring today’s college kids from using the social networking tool, you’re barring them from engaging in a huge part of campus life.
Illini Coach Backs Out After Accepting Offer
One day after Jon Tenuta accepted a position in the program, likely as the defensive coordinator, he changed his mind to stay at North Carolina State, citing family reasons for his decision.
Illini’s Mercilus To Enter NFL Draft
Illinois defensive end Whitney Mercilus announced Tuesday he will enter the NFL draft.
Report: Illinois Coaches Threaten To Boycott Bowl
Four Illinois football coaches have threatened to boycott the Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl if they can’t settle a contract dispute with the university.
Weber: Illini ‘Don’t Seem To Give In’
You may not believe it, but the Fighting Illini basketball team is 10-0.
DiNardo Breaks Down Beckman
College football analyst Gerry DiNardo joined The Boers and Bernstein Show to break down the hiring of Tim Beckman and what Illini fans can expect.
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