on Saturday, November 20th, 2010, at Wrigley Field, Mikel Leshoure truly was ridiculous. With the entire Illinois offense on his shoulders, and the most yards in an FBS game since Navy's Shun White ran for 348 yards on August 30th of 2008. … [Read more...] about Mikel Leshoure Breaks Illinois Rushing Record at Wrigley Field
Erin Andrews
Erin Andrews Talks About Wrigley Field College Football Controversy (Video)
By now you've heard all about the whole end zone problem and decision to have both teams use the same end zone. The college football game being played between the Northwestern Wildcats and the Illinois Fighting Illini will now be unique, one for the history books even. … [Read more...] about Erin Andrews Talks About Wrigley Field College Football Controversy (Video)
Only Using One End Zone at Wrigleyville Classic Tomorrow!
According to ESPN Chicago, and ESPN 1000, they'll only be using one end zone tomorrow at the Wrigleyville Classic, the game between Illinois and Northwestern at Wrigley Field. This is due to space constraints and safety concerns. This in-state Big Ten rivalry game, the quirkiest game in all of college football just became quirkier, and more of a novelty. … [Read more...] about Only Using One End Zone at Wrigleyville Classic Tomorrow!
Bowl Atmosphere coming to Wrigley Field for Illinois-Northwestern
A bowl game in Chicago? Well, it certainly will be a bowl game type environment when the Northwestern Wildcats host the Illinois Fighting Illini, their bitter instate rival, in the Allstate Wrigleyville Classic at Wrigley Field. The Friendly Confines, home of Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs, last hosted a football game on Dec. 13, 1970. Kickoff is set for 2:35 p.m. … [Read more...] about Bowl Atmosphere coming to Wrigley Field for Illinois-Northwestern
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
National Championship Drinking Game
By: David Kay and Peter Christian Since the Duke-Butler National Championship game is going to be as boring as any Wisconsin basketball game, allow the Sports Bank to spicen up your viewing party with our second annual National Championship Drinking Game. When Peter Christian and David Kay collaborate on an article, it is either brilliant or loaded with stupidity. This … [Read more...] about National Championship Drinking Game
Bruce Weber Asst in NABC All-Star Game
Weber Serving as Assistant Coach in NABC Senior All-Star Game Weber on sidelines once again with former mentor Keady … [Read more...] about Bruce Weber Asst in NABC All-Star Game
St. John’s Nation has Grassroots Support for hiring Lavin
By Paul M. Banks OK, so maybe the St. John's fanbase isn't really a nation these days, more of a microstate, or at best a breakaway republic in the realpolitik of college basketball. However, the Johnnies were a glorious program once, and they're intensively seeking to be once again. Check out this comment I received on my previous article highlighting the chances of DePaul … [Read more...] about St. John’s Nation has Grassroots Support for hiring Lavin
Illini get 1st win on Neutral Court!
By Paul M. Banks INDIANAPOLIS- Gonzaga. Bradley. Utah. Georgia. Missouri. Those were the five opponents Illinois played on neutral courts this season. All five were losses. Given that the entire NCAA tournament is played on neutral courts, it was IMPERATIVE that Illinois get at least ONE win on a non-partisan floor at the Big Ten Tournament before the big dance begins. So … [Read more...] about Illini get 1st win on Neutral Court!