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
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U of I Releases New Statement on Terrence Shannon Jr, Brad Underwood
Ahead of tonight's Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball game at Northwestern (game preview and prediction here), the University released an official statement on the status of Terrence Shannon Jr., and the role that head coach Brad Underwood has/has had in all of this. The gist of it seems to be two things: "Shannon is involved in an ongoing legal case, so we can't … [Read more...] about U of I Releases New Statement on Terrence Shannon Jr, Brad Underwood
Illini Basketball Team Way More Likable than Last Year
The 2023-24 Illinois Fighting Illini basketball team has done a tremendous job of putting the 2022-23 Illini basketball season far far out of memories. Good riddance, as that campaign brought us the strange experience of strongly disliking our own favorite team. While it is common to sometimes be happy your favorite team's season is over, and to look forward to that ending … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball Team Way More Likable than Last Year
Terrence Shannon Jr. Rape Case Update: Incident Report Provides More Information
In just a few hours from now, the #9 Illinois Fighting Illini will visit the #1 Purdue Boilermakers in what should be an epic Big Ten basketball battle. But with all things Illini basketball, the Terrence Shannon Jr. rape case is always near top of mind. TSJ, the Illini leading scorer this season and strong All-America candidate remains suspended indefinitely, having been … [Read more...] about Terrence Shannon Jr. Rape Case Update: Incident Report Provides More Information
Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction, TV Info, Odds
There have certainly been more LOL! Land of Lincoln Trophy games, over the years, than this one. The Northwestern Wildcats will visit the Illinois Fighting Illini as substantial underdogs, despite heading into the game with a slightly better record. NU has already clinched bowl qualification while the Illini need to win this game in order to go bowling. It's somewhat … [Read more...] about Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini Preview, Prediction, TV Info, Odds
Dick Butkus Candid on Steroids, Concussion Crisis (EXCLUSIVE)
The passing of football icon Dick Butkus was just announced, via a public statement from his family. “The Butkus family confirms that football and entertainment legend Dick Butkus died peacefully in his sleep overnight at home in Malibu, California,” the statement reads. “The Butkus family is gathering with Dick’s wife Helen. They appreciate your prayers and support. … [Read more...] about Dick Butkus Candid on Steroids, Concussion Crisis (EXCLUSIVE)
Dick Butkus: “what the hell?” Keeps the Chicago Bears Bad (EXCLUSIVE)
Dick Butkus has passed away at the age of 80. To honor this icon, we now re-publish the exclusive that we had with the middle linebacker extraordinaire in July of 2017 in three parts. Part One Dick Butkus Getting Candid on the Concussion Crisis, Steroid Epidemic Part Two Dick Butkus Describing the Golden Opportunity for Illini Football Part Three Dick … [Read more...] about Dick Butkus: “what the hell?” Keeps the Chicago Bears Bad (EXCLUSIVE)
Illini Football Replaying Their Unfortunate History
The Illini football program just seems allergic to consistent success. The last time Illinois went to back-to-back bowl games was 2010-2011, and that was with two six-win regular seasons. The last time Illini football went bowling to consecutive years before that was 1991-1992, and again, it was with two six-win regular seasons. So there have been times when Illini Football … [Read more...] about Illini Football Replaying Their Unfortunate History