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Kendall Gill on McCamey, Deron, Richmond and all Things Illini

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Everyone here knows Kendall Cedric Gill, retired NBA player, now professional boxer and analyst for Comcast Sports Net and the Big Ten Network. The ex-Chicago Bulls player and current Bulls expert for CSN starred at suburban Rich South before taking his talents to Champaign-Urbana for the "Flyin' Illini" of the late 80s, earning a Final Four berth in 1989. He's … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill on McCamey, Deron, Richmond and all Things Illini

Kendall Gill Optimistic About his Alma Mater (Illini) Chances

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Everyone here knows Kendall Cedric Gill, retired NBA player, now professional boxer and analyst for Comcast Sports Net and the Big Ten Network. The ex-Chicago Bulls player and current Bulls expert for CSN starred at suburban Rich South before taking his talents to Champaign-Urbana for the "Flyin' Illini" of the late 80s, earning a Final Four berth in 1989. He's … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill Optimistic About his Alma Mater (Illini) Chances

Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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Guess who leads the Big Ten in rushing the past five years? Surprisingly, it's not Ohio State or Penn State. During the Zook era (since 2005), it's actually Illinois. Illini: 196.1 yards per game. Wisconsin Badgers: 192.7 ypg in the five year span. That's right, you just read something good about Illini head coach Ron Zook, a man deemed by many to be the college football … [Read more...] about Michigan vs. Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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When you hear Illinois vs. Purdue, its sounds like a great Big Ten Tournament title game in Men's basketball right? Well this Saturday the match on the gridiron, features two teams that will likely end up bowl eligible, so the winner likely gets a leg up in the bowl selection hierarchy come December. Is Illinois the greatest 4-3 team in history? Maybe! They have faced the … [Read more...] about Illinois-Purdue: Brutally Honest Game Preview

At Illini Madness, Joseph Bertrand Displays Regained Athleticism

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In the grand scheme of things, does Midnight Madness mean anything? Probably not. It is a marketing ploy to get students excited about the basketball season by allowing the players to show off absurd moves and dunks that likely have no place in a formal Bruce Weber practice. For example, D.J. Richardson tried to teach Huff Hall how to dougie at Illinois' Midnight Madness … [Read more...] about At Illini Madness, Joseph Bertrand Displays Regained Athleticism

Michigan State-Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview

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Ah there's nothing quite like it when your alma mater takes on your MBA school. It happens every year, the conflicted feelings and ambivalence...OR NOT! When your grad school and undergrad clash, you ALWAYS go with the institution that awarded you your primary degree. And with apologies to the first Kanye West album, "you know what will keep me warm this winter- all those … [Read more...] about Michigan State-Illinois: Brutally Honest Game Preview

Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)

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Last season, the Illinois Fighting Illini were one of the most schizophrenic teams in the Big Ten, if not the nation. They beat Michigan State, a Final Four team in an emotional ESPN College Gameday event, and won at Wisconsin's Kohl Center, where almost no one beats the Badgers. They also had Ohio State, a #2 seed in the NCAA Tournament on the ropes in the conference … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)

Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: Early Season Progress Report

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Illinois Fighting Illini starting QB Nathan Scheelhaase was asked all the typical scouting report questions at Illini Media Day; but only now, after seeing him in action for two games, do we have a better appreciation of his responses to those queries. "Definitely have to say that speed is my strength, I'm not a slow guy. Coach (Paul) Petrino (Offensive Coordinator) and … [Read more...] about Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: Early Season Progress Report