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
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Illini Hoops Media Day Notable Quotables (Videos)
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)
Illinois Stays Perfect Against “Directional” Illinois
For the Illinois Fighting Illini, the win was sort of like one of those guys who had a close shave and says, "Yup, yeah, I'm good, no worries. Had it under control the whooooole time." The Illini certainly "had it under control" on Saturday with their 28-22 victory over Northern Illinois in front of 50,000-plus sweaty fans. While the Illini led for a good portion of the … [Read more...] about Illinois Stays Perfect Against “Directional” Illinois
Take It To The Bank, College Football Week 3
So I was sitting at the book at the Las Vegas Hilton over the weekend, and it was just like old times. "Louie!!!" "Hey, Louie, what's cracking?" "SECURITY!!!" Now, maybe I groped that woman, maybe I didn't. I'm an old man, and my mind ain't what it used to be. I do know, and I can say with absolute certainty...that those puppies were real. True story. Now … [Read more...] about Take It To The Bank, College Football Week 3
Illini QB Nathan Scheelhaase: Early Season Progress Report
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
