Before we get to the breakdown of what happened in the Illinois Fighting Illini first loss, (Illinois was one of the last 6 unbeaten teams remaining in the nation) suffered at the hands of the Missouri Tigers 82-73, a few observations and notes on this series and rivalry overall, with updated stats. -Why is this even called the Braggin' Rights game? I mean seriously, how … [Read more...] about #10 Illinois Fighting Illini suffer first loss to #17 Missouri
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Illini Brandon Paul wins national player of the week award
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association has selected Illinois guard Brandon Paul as its Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week for games ending the week of Sunday, Dec. 9. The USBWA's weekly honor is presented by Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and will be handed out each Tuesday through Feb. 19 this season. … [Read more...] about Illini Brandon Paul wins national player of the week award
Illini offer special opening night tribute to John Groce
Illinois tips off the 2012-13 season on Friday, hosting Colgate at 7 p.m. at the Assembly Hall. In addition to being the season opener, it also marks the debut for new Fighting Illini head coach John Groce. … [Read more...] about Illini offer special opening night tribute to John Groce
Illini breaking in new marketing slogan
“ILLINOIS. OUR STATE. OUR TEAM.” will be displayed within advertising and marketing campaigns around the state. The Illini will probably no longer be taking shots at Northwestern and their "Chicago's Big Ten Team" slogan. Hopefully, that nonsense is over with the new Illinois re-brand … [Read more...] about Illini breaking in new marketing slogan
NBA Draft: Don’t draft No Orange “Heeled” Fighting Illini
I am doing a little research on previous drafts, trying to figure out which players will be successful in the NBA. Here is today's post about NBA Draft Don'ts. … [Read more...] about NBA Draft: Don’t draft No Orange “Heeled” Fighting Illini
Michigan game could decide Northwestern’s season
Four games into the season, it’s difficult to describe a game as must-win, particularly when you’re talking about Northwestern, and especially when the opponent is #12 Michigan. The Wolverines are 5-0 on the season, and have impressed thus far. The ‘Cats on the other hand, are in a two-losses-in-a-row slippery slope. … [Read more...] about Michigan game could decide Northwestern’s season
Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year comes down to Scheelhaase and White
Four weeks ago, The Sports Bank's founder and senior writer Paul Banks named Illini freshman QB Nathan Scheelhaase the most likely candidate to win 2010 Freshman of the Year. Deservedly so, as Scheelhaase grabbed Big Ten Offensive Player and Freshman of the week after a magnificent win over Purdue where he went for 118 on the ground and tossed four touchdowns through the … [Read more...] about Big Ten’s Freshman of the Year comes down to Scheelhaase and White
Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
University of Illinois head football coach Ron Zook and head basketball coach Bruce Weber will visit with Fighting Illini fans in Chicagoland twice during the month of June for Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball. They will attend the Kane County Cougars game on June 8 at 6:30 pm as well as the Schaumburg Flyers game on June 22 at 7 pm. … [Read more...] about Illini Nights at Minor League Baseball Coming Up
Fighting Illini All-Decade Team Defense and 2nd Team
By Paul M. Banks & Paul Schmidt of The Sports Bank and Joe Kutsunis of Hail to the Orange, "Home of the Blogging Illini" For the All-Decade First Team Offense click here First team Defense … [Read more...] about Fighting Illini All-Decade Team Defense and 2nd Team
Fighting Illini All-Decade 1st Team Offense
By Paul M. Banks & Paul Schmidt of The Sports Bank and Joe Kutsunis of Hail to the Orange, "Home of the Blogging Illini" For the 1st team defense and second teams click here First team Offense QB Kurt Kittner - Though he only played two seasons this decade, Kittner deserves the nod here. He led the team to the Sugar Bowl and a Big Ten Championship in 2001, and … [Read more...] about Fighting Illini All-Decade 1st Team Offense
