It appears that recently appointed Illini starting QB Nathan Scheelhasse has gotten a "mandate" or "vote of confidence" by default. The redshirt freshman wasn't granted an actual vote of confidence, or a mandate from the coaching staff, it's just now he has no competition breathing down his neck. True freshman Chandler Widmer never stepped up, and Jacob Charest is now exiting … [Read more...] about Illini QB Jacob Charest- HE GONE!!!
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Nathan Scheelhaase named Juice’s successor at Illinois QB
Illinois football coach Ron Zook today announced that Nathan Scheelhaase will enter the 2010 season as the Fighting Illini's starting quarterback. One of the biggest questions entering the 2010 season was "who will replace Juice Williams?" Old #7 had a very disappointing senior season, but he still departed UI the school's all-time leader in total offense. By Paul M. Banks … [Read more...] about Nathan Scheelhaase named Juice’s successor at Illinois QB
Celtics vs. Lakers: NBA Finals Preview
The Lakers/Celtics NBA rivalry dates all the way back to the Magic/Bird days. Kevin McHale taking down Kurt Rambis sparked the physical rivalry. Magic’s famous hook-shot to beat the Celtics in the 1987 Finals went down as one of the greatest shots of all-time. Oh the memories…. Wait a second; I wasn’t even alive during any of this. While it may be a great storyline to talk … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Lakers: NBA Finals Preview
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
Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
When young Jeffrey Jordan decided to transfer from the University of Illinois, it seemed as though that was the end of the strange saga of the oldest son of the greatest basketball player of all time, Michael Jordan. Not even close. Not even close by a damn sight. … [Read more...] about Illinois’ Jeff Jordan Problem Didn’t End With His Transfer
Jeffrey Jordan to Transfer From Illinois
With his decision to transfer from the University of Illinois, the enigma that is the oldest offspring of one Michael Jeffrey Jordan continues to evolve. The junior, who is entering his last year of eligibility for college basketball has two choices -- ending his collegiate basketball career or transferring to a Division II or III school where he can play immediately … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Jordan to Transfer From Illinois
Kendall Gill to sing Wrigley Field 7th inning stretch
By Paul M. Banks It's the time of year again- Illini Day at Wrigley, which typically draws more than 1,000 Illini fans to the Friendly Confines. The even often sells out within a nanosecond of tickets being released. This year, the event has a special guest. … [Read more...] about Kendall Gill to sing Wrigley Field 7th inning stretch
Illini vs. North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
Pairings for the 12th annual ACC/Big Ten Challenge Presented by Dick's Sporting Goods have been determined. Illinois will host North Carolina at the Assembly Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 30. … [Read more...] about Illini vs. North Carolina in Big Ten/ACC Challenge
McCamey, Davis coming back to Illini
By Paul M. Banks University of Illinois juniors Demetri McCamey and power forward Mike Davis withdrew their names from the NBA Draft today. The duo will return to Champaign-Urbana for their senior Fighting Illini season. With a legitimate threat of a NBA lockout in 2011, pretty much every junior in the nation who was at least half-way decent optioned to test the waters this … [Read more...] about McCamey, Davis coming back to Illini
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