University of Illinois head coach Ron Zook announced Wednesday the signing of 27 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to play football for the Fighting Illini in 2011. The class is made up of 15 skill players, 11 linemen and a punter. Twelve of the 27 players rank in their state's Top 30, including five of the top 26 from Illinois. The group features players from 11 … [Read more...] about Illinois Football Announces 2011 Recruiting Class
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The Extremely Blunt Fighting Illini Football Preview
I'm just not a soccer guy. The World Cup is fine, but it's not my thing. I just can't wait for college football to get here. Therefore, when College Football Zealots asked me to do their preview of the Illinois Fighting Illini 2010 season for them. I jumped at the chance. … [Read more...] about The Extremely Blunt Fighting Illini Football Preview
Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates
The Big Ten announced today game times for 2010 conference Homecoming games. The Fighting Illini will play at Penn State on Oct. 9 at 11 am CT, at Michigan State on Oct. 16 at 11 am CT and home on Oct. 23 against Indiana, also at 11 am CT. The Illinois Homecoming on Oct. 23 will be the 100th Homecoming celebration on the UI Campus. In addition, Illinois and Wisconsin have … [Read more...] about Illinois, Northwestern Announce Scheduling Updates
Illinois-Northwestern: Battle to get off the Bubble
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt Photo Credit: Illinois Loyalty.com … [Read more...] about Illinois-Northwestern: Battle to get off the Bubble