University of Illinois
Illini Hire Colby As Defensive Line Coach
) Illinois hired a familiar face to coach its defensive line in Greg Colby.
Wisch: NCAA Tourney-Bound? Illini Basketball Still Has Work To Do
On Monday morning, a Facebook friend posted a status asking where people thought Illinois will be seeded in the NCAA Tournament. His guess: as a No. 8 seed.
Illini’s Richardson Named Co-Big Ten Player Of The Week
A great week for the Illini got even better for guard D.J. Richardson.
Baffoe: Rushing The Court—What’s The Point?
I just don’t get it is all. And I contemplate my not-getting-it-ness (or is it not-getting-it-itude?) every time I see it happen.
Groce On Beating No. 1 Indiana: We Battled All Night
Illinois’ win over No. 1 Indiana on Thursday night wasn’t easy.
U. Of I. OKs Smallest Tuition Hike In 18 Years
Tuition for new in-state University of Illinois undergraduate students this fall will increase by 1.7 percent under a plan approved Thursday, marking the smallest tuition hike at the university in almost 20 years.
Illinois Names Bridge New OL Coach
The Illini have named former North Carolina State assistant Jim Bridge their new offensive line coach, replacing the departed Luke Butkus.
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).
Report: Illini Hire W. Michigan’s Cubit As OC
According to a report, Illinois has hired former Western Michigan head coach Bill Cubit to be the team’s offensive coordinator.
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 Move To No. 11 In AP Poll
After a loss to Missouri knocked them out of the Top 10, the Fighting Illini are inching closer back to that status.
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.
Wisch: Why Can’t NIU Football Draw A Crowd In DeKalb?
When it comes to college football, the state of Illinois has an attendance deficit.
Sandy Hook Shootings Prompt U. Of Ill. Student To Raise Money
A University of Illinois student hopes to raise $50,000 for people affected by last week’s shootings at a Connecticut elementary school and he’s almost a quarter of the way to his goal.
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.
Illini’s Paul Named Big Ten Player Of The Week
The good news keeps coming for the Illinois basketball team.
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