We conclude our Every Living Former Illini Football Coach- Where Are They Now Series with part three, focusing on Lou Tepper, John Mackovic and Mike White. Part 1 (Ron Zook, Ron Turner and Lovie Smith) can be found here. Part 2 (Tim Beckman and Bill Cubit) can be found here. … [Read more...] about Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now Part 3: Mackovic, Tepper, White
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Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now Part 2: Tim Beckman, Bill Cubit
The Where Are They Now Series of former Illini Football Head Coaches continues today, with part 2, covering Bill Cubit and Tim Beckman. For part one, covering Ron Zook, Lovie Smith and Ron Turner, go here. … [Read more...] about Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now Part 2: Tim Beckman, Bill Cubit
Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Illinois Fighting Illini football is 3-0 (having defeated Central Michigan 30-9 on Homecoming), and that puts them halfway towards bowl eligibility. They have a solid passing attack, good overall defense and a stellar, exceptionally opportunistic secondary. That's all good news. However, their offensive line leaves a lot to be desired, especially in the run game. This is … [Read more...] about Illini Still Searching for Rush Game Consistency Post Chase Brown
Illini Football Game Preview: Homecoming vs Central Michigan
Rushing the field was a bit too much, and kind of amateurish, but wow, what a nice win for the Illini football program on Saturday night! In knocking off #19 Kansas, it was their first home win over a ranked team since 2011. Although Illinois did get a top 10 road win, at Penn State, in 2021. Now comes a visit from MAC foe Central Michigan, and it appears that a 3-0 start … [Read more...] about Illini Football Game Preview: Homecoming vs Central Michigan
What Illinois Star Isaiah Williams Brings to the Next Level
With the 2024 NFL Draft drawing closer, we now re-post this feature article and exclusive with day three prospect Isaiah Williams, from the Reliaquest Bowl postgame press opportunities When you play a Big Ten West opponent, the Big Ten West envelops you. It's not just a college football division, it's an all-consuming force of nature. … [Read more...] about What Illinois Star Isaiah Williams Brings to the Next Level
Exclusive: Illini AHC Orlando Antigua on His Mentor John Calipari
With the official announcement yesterday of Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua returning to Illini Basketball, as the new Associate Head Coach, we now re-publish our two part exclusive with him, from 2017 Media Day. Part one can be found here If you have not seen the John Calipari ESPN 30 for 30 film ”One and Not Done." I strongly suggest you check it out. “I thought they did a … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Illini AHC Orlando Antigua on His Mentor John Calipari
Exclusive: Illini Asst Orlando Antigua on Being a Harlem Globetrotter
With the official announcement yesterday of Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua returning to Illini Basketball, we now re-publish our two part exclusive with him, from 2017 Media Day. In the world of Illini basketball recruiting, Illinois Assistant Coach Orlando Antigua has as much juice as just about anyone. We asked Antigua his thoughts about the recent explosion in recruiting … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Illini Asst Orlando Antigua on Being a Harlem Globetrotter
Ten of the Worst Illini Basketball Losses of All-Times
Occasionally, something that was truly great ends in a horribly awful manner. See The Sopranos or Seinfeld. The 2023-24 Illini basketball season was one for the ages. They ended the second weekend of March Madness drought, and then went one level past that. They claimed a trophy (Big Ten Tournament) and actually beat a higher seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Booty Ball was … [Read more...] about Ten of the Worst Illini Basketball Losses of All-Times
#3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
This Illini team is absolutely rolling right now! Led by Terrence Shannon Jr. who is playing as well as any individual baller in the country, you got to like their chances against the Iowa State Cyclones on Thursday night. Shannon already has the program's single season scoring record, after having just missed out on the Big Ten Tournament scoring record. His 30 points … [Read more...] about #3 Illini vs #2 Iowa State: Sweet 16 Game Preview, Prediction
Illini Basketball Big Ten Tournament History
The Illini basketball program will always hold a special distinction when it comes to the Big Ten Tournament. From the event's inception, in 1998, all the way until 2012, they either advanced to or qualified into the quarterfinal round. No one else can say that. In fact, there have only been six Big Ten Tournaments in which the Illini didn't play in a quarterfinal (2015, … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Big Ten Tournament History