By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt Photo Credit: Illinois Loyalty.com … [Read more...] about Illinois-Northwestern: Battle to get off the Bubble
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Illini Hoops All-Decade team
By Paul M. Banks & Paul Schmidt of The Sports Bank and Joe Kutsunis of Hail to the Orange, "Home of the Blogging Illini" When putting together an All Decade Team, our first effort was Nick Smith, at guard, forward, and center. Nick Smith all the way baby. So obviously someone spiked our Egg Nog with opium or something. Eventually we decided to take the job seriously and … [Read more...] about Illini Hoops All-Decade team
Easy Illini Win Over Western Michigan Inspiring, Not Surprising
By Paul Schmidt It isn't like anyone expected the Illini to lose. Still, their 88-53 win over Western Michigan a lot of positives can be taken. … [Read more...] about Easy Illini Win Over Western Michigan Inspiring, Not Surprising
#20 Illini Fighting on in Las Vegas Invitational
By Paul M. Banks It's Feast Week! When there's non-stop college basketball, so many games start at bizarre times. And not just because games are going on in obscure parts of the world in far away time zones. In order to accommodate the television coverage, some games start at...like this one starts at 8:30 pm. #20 Illinois vs. the Wofford Terriers in the second round of the … [Read more...] about #20 Illini Fighting on in Las Vegas Invitational
Press Box Live Blog: NU-ILL
By Paul M. Banks and Paul Schmidt (PMB) Here we go, Land of Lincoln trophy on the line.... (PS) Illinois' offense looks anemic so far...great field position on their first two drives and no points to show for it. Jacob Charest has looked really, really sharp so far nice zip on his balls. The problem still lies in my guy Matt Eller, who missed a chip shot field goal for a … [Read more...] about Press Box Live Blog: NU-ILL
