"One way, or another, I'm gonna find you! I'm gonna git ya git ya one way!" as Blondie told us back in the early 1980s. One Saturday, late in November of 2010, these words applied to a Big Ten college football game. It was more than a Big Ten league game, it was branded the Wrigleyville Classic, and it actually hosted ESPN College Gameday. It was an in-state rivalry game as … [Read more...] about Revisiting Illini-Northwestern, 1 End Zone Only, at Wrigley 2010
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#22 Illini vs Northwestern at Wrigley Field: Land of Lincoln Trophy Game Preview
Who's Hat? Well right now it's Northwestern's Land of Lincoln hat trophy, but it appears they'll really have their work cut for them in terms of keeping it. The Illini are receiving votes in the College Football Playoff right now while Northwestern appears to have shut down operations for the season already. In getting blown out 50-6, by a very mediocre Michigan team, the … [Read more...] about #22 Illini vs Northwestern at Wrigley Field: Land of Lincoln Trophy Game Preview
Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction
Terrence Shannon Jr. is one of the biggest national stories in not just college basketball, but sports as a whole right now. Charged with rape in the state of Kansas, this Illini basketball team's leading scorer and overall best player was suspended indefinitely by the school. However, he filed a temporary restraining order against the University, and the judge ruled in his … [Read more...] about Illini Basketball at Northwestern Wildcats Game Preview, Prediction